Stephen Mcilkenny
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Nicola Sturgeon being interviewed by Laura Kuenssberg for the BBC 1 current affairs programme, Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg. Issue date: Sunday January 22, 2023.

Nicola Sturgeon insists there is 'plenty left in the tank' over future as leader

Three boys have died after being pulled from a lake at a nature park in Solihull, West Midlands Police said.

Boys aged eight, 10 and 11 die after being pulled from icy lake in Solihull

Emergency services near the migrant processing centre in Dover, Kent, following an incident. Picture date: Sunday October 30, 2022.

Man dies after throwing bombs at Dover immigration centre

Mark Stead (left) and Brian Kerse (right) in new test facility.

World first for Edinburgh engineers in radar test breakthrough

Members of the public stand outside waiting to pay their respects.

12 pictures as thousands queue overnight in Edinburgh to pay respects to Queen

King Charles III and members of the royal family join the procession of Queen Elizabeth's coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh.Picture date: Monday September 12, 2022.

In pictures: King and royal family follow Queen's coffin along Royal Mile

King Charles III and the Queen Consort (left) are greeted by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as they arrive at Edinburgh Airport after travelling from London, ahead of joining the procession of Queen Elizabeth's coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. Picture date: Monday September 12, 2022.

Pictures show King Charles III in Edinburgh ahead of Ceremony of the Keys

Police officers on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Police confirmed the arrest.

Woman arrested at Proclamation of the King ceremony in Edinburgh

An Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, publicly proclaiming King Charles III as the new monarch. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022.

In pictures: King Charles III Proclamation ceremony in Edinburgh

The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace said.

Queen Elizabeth II under medical supervision at Balmoral

Former Scotland international Kenny Logan has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Pic: Ian West/PA Wire

Kenny Logan: Former Scotland winger reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson references Cincinnatus who was asked to leave his plough to return to politics

Did Boris Johnson hint at a return with reference to Roman dictator?

GMB host Martin Lewis could not hide his exacerbation

GMB host in 'head in hands' moment to Edwina Currie 'advice' over rising bills

Presenters Bill Turnbull and Susanna Reid on the BBC Breakfast set in Salford, 2012. Mr Turnbull has died at the age of 66, his family has said. Issue date: Thursday September 1, 2022.

Former BBC Breakfast presenter dies aged 66

BBC undated file handout photo of BBC Breakfast presenters (left to right) Bill Turnbull, Louise Minchin, Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt. Mr Turnbull has died at the age of 66, his family has said. Issue date: Thursday September 1, 2022.

'He was loved by everyone' Tributes paid to BBC host Bill Turnbull

Rab Wardell and Katie Archibald cycling together. Taken from Rob Wardell Instagram

Rab Wardell cycling film to be shown at festival

Scotsman Readers Gallery. A photographer has captured the moment three dolphins breached just off the Berwickshire coast. Picture, Walter Baxter

Stunning picture shows moment dolphins triple breach off Scottish coast

A photographer has captured the moment three dolphins breached just off the Berwickshire coast.

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Journalist Emily Maitlis rehearsing ahead of delivering the 2022 MacTaggart Lecture in The Lennox at the EICC at the Edinburgh TV Festival. Maitlis has said a BBC board member is an “active agent of the Conservative party” who is shaping the broadcaster’s news output

Emily Maitlis says 'Tory cronyism at heart of the BBC'

Mountain biker Rab Wardell has died just days after winning the Scottish Championship.

Katie Archibald tried in vain to resuscitate partner Rab Wardell before he died

There will be no fireworks to end the Festival this year

Edinburgh Festival fireworks display will not take place this year

A police helicopter has reportedly been on the scene.

One dead and three hospitalised in 'devastating' incidents on Skye and Dornie

The majority of NHS dental practices in the UK are unable to offer appointments to new adult patients, according to a survey. The British Dental Association (BDA) and BBC identified 8,533 dental practices across the UK that were believed to hold NHS contracts, and attempts were made to call them all. Issue date: Monday August 8, 2022.

Four in five Scottish dentists refuse to see new NHS patients

JJ Chalmers paid tribute to the city of Birmingham during the BBC Broadcast

JJ Chalmers pays emotional tribute to Micky Yule in BBC interview

Warner Bros bosses are reportedly considering a restructure of the DC superhero franchise and the implementation of a 10-year plan, to emulate the success of their Marvel competitors.

Warner Bros considering DC restructure to rival success of Marvel

Ofgem also warned that as a result of the market conditions, the price cap would have to rise to reflect increased costs.

Ofgem announce major change as energy price cap

The housing market retained a surprising degree of momentum in July, despite the mounting pressures on household budgets, according to an index.

Average house price in Scotland up by over 20 per cent since Covid pandemic

Habibur Khan, Managing Partner of Radhuni centre, with front of house staff.

Midlothian restaurant joins an elite group of Indian restaurants

Four couples will go head to head to be crowned the winners of Love Island 2022 during a live final on Monday.

What time is Love Island final tonight? Here's what you need to know

Four couples will go head to head to be crowned the winners of Love Island 2022 during a live final on Monday.

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Pictured: Final cast of Neighbours. PA Photo/©Channel 5/Fremantle.

Neighbours finale to have Scottish representation as UK set for farewell

All households in England, Scotland and Wales will receive £400 in energy bill discounts from October, the Government has announced.

Here's when you can expect the first payment of the £400 energy bill discount

Comedian Joe Lycett declared himself as “Birmingham’s answer to Sporty Spice” as he introduced athletes from Asia.

Joe Lycett in savage dig at UK Government during opening ceremony

Nadine Dorries appeared to forget the Glasgow 2014 Games telling BBC News: “We haven’t had a sporting event like this in the UK since the 2012 Olympics"

Nadine Dorries 'forgets' Glasgow hosted 2014 Commonwealth Games in BBC interview

Actor and presenter Bernard Cribbins, after he received the annual J M Barrie Award for a lifetime of unforgettable work for children on stage, film, television and record. Bernard Cribbins, who narrated The Wombles and starred in the film adaptation of The Railway Children, has died aged 93, his agent said. Issue date: Thursday July 28, 2022.

Tributes paid to The Railway Children and Doctor Who star Bernard Cribbins

Beyonce (centre), with backing dancers, performing on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Music Festival in 2011. Beyonce gets set to release her first full-length solo album since 2016, a sprawling 16-track record featuring contributions from her husband Jay-Z, Drake, producer Skrillex and The-Dream.

New Beyonce album reportedly leaked ahead of official Friday release

July saw heatwaves across Scotland.

Scotland has drier July than average – as England records driest since 1911

The number of Scots hospitalised with Covid-19 has decreased, latest figures have revealed.

Covid-19 hospitalisation figures decrease by 6.3%, figures show

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are on strike across the UK.

Here are the only trains running in Edinburgh today

The BBC is to take on hosting duties with Contest to be held in United Kingdom in 2023

Eurovision: UK to host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest

Robyn Love, Jude Hamer, Jessica Whyte, and Lynsey Speirs will represent Scotland in the first ever appearance of wheelchair basketball at the Games. Picture, https://britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/

Airline traces lost wheelchair of Team Scotland athlete Jess Whyte

Earth Overshoot Day marks the day that humanity had used all the biological resources that Earth regenerates during the entire year.

Earth Overshoot Day 2022:What is Earth Overshoot Day?

Police are appealing for information

Police appeal in bid to trace missing 41-year-old Michael Meehan

A man jogs past a cloud of smoke from a fire in the background after a missile strike on a warehouse of an industrial and trading company in Odessa on July 16, 2022, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Oleksandr GIMANOV / AFP) (Photo by OLEKSANDR GIMANOV/AFP via Getty Images)

Russian missiles hit Odesa port hours after grain export deal agreed

Hoarse Biden ‘feeling better than I sound’ after Covid diagnosis

Hoarse Joe Biden ‘feeling better than I sound’ after Covid diagnosis

Fans faced fluctuating prices for Bruce Springsteen tickets

Fans fleeced once again as Ticketmaster fail to fluctuate on customer service

There will be increased transaction times at the border due to extra checks needed since Brexit, the chief executive of the Port of Dover has said.

Travellers warned of significant delays in Dover gridlock due to Brexit checks

Watch the latest forecast from The Met Office

Edinburgh's weather: Watch the weekend forecast for Edinburgh

A water scarcity warning has been issued for much of the country

Water scarcity warning issued for Edinburgh and the Lothians