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Mosquitoes in Scotland add to the misery of midges - Susan Dalgety

Supporters of Edinburgh Women's Aid protested outside the City Chambers before the council meeting last week

A leader made of stronger stuff than I thought - Susan Dalgety

'Sprinting monk', 81, wins gold in 400m running race

The World Health Organisation in Africa has issued a statement about the 'mystery illness'.

Symptoms of 'mystery illness' that has caused more than 50 deaths

Extremely rare baby rhino celebrates 1st birthday in adorable video

Extremely rare baby rhino celebrates 1st birthday in adorable video

Former Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Convener Cllr Jane Meagher is the new council leader

Tough task ahead for new council leader Jane Meagher - Susan Dalgety

Entrepreneur donates 300th sleeping-bag coat for rough sleepers

Disney debuts heartwarming holiday short film

Scammers might attempt to get you to install a malicious app on your phone or computer which is then used to steal your personal information

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is - Steve Cardownie

Mount Kilimanjaro is considered one of Africa’s greatest wonders

Edinburgh linked up to Africa's tallest mountain as flights launched

Jollof box.

Edinburgh rapper turned entrepreneur

Njambi McGrath.

Kenyan comic takes aim at Western charity in new show

A family of lions passed right by our jeeps (Photo: Amber Allott/NationalWorld)

Kenya safaris: Don't choose between beach or bush on this holiday

UK holidaymakers have been issued a travel warning for the Caribbean, parts of Africa, Central and South America as yellow fever is on the rise. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Killer disease hits tourist hotspots

Fiona owns a 'very energetic' spaniel

Rain puts paid to swapping the thermal underwear for sunglasses - Fiona Duff

Dr Cohen launched the Women and Children HIV Program at Cook County Hospital, Chicago

Delighted to meet Herzfeld Prize winner - Angus Robertson
The Herzfeld Prize is presented biennially to a living outstanding Jewish woman who has excelled in surgery, medicine, public health or science. The 2024 winner is Dr Mardge Cohen who, for over three decades, has been a fervent advocate for the advancement of women’s health in the USA, Africa and beyond.
Angus Robertson

The Smalls for All team

Celebrate the incredible women in our community this International Women’s Day

Restaurants can be embarrassing places on Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day simply isn’t what it used to be - Susan Dalgety

Damian Aspinall and gorilla Tambabi share a hug at Howletts Wild Animal Park in Canterbury, Kent. Picture: Damian Aspinall/SWNS

Moment gorilla gently hugs man captured on camera

I’m A Celebrity-style mansion hits the market for £2m - just down the road from Ant & Dec

Inside the £2m ‘Jungle’ mansion down the road from Ant & Dec

Riders cycle down the Royal Mile at the start of the men's Elite Road Race at the Cycling World Championships in Edinburgh on August 6

Cycling world championships have beamed Scotland’s beauty and hospitality across...

Prince Harry

Prince Harry planning a major new Netflix project

Three judges have overturned a ruling, which previously said Rwanda could be considered a ‘safe third country’.

Government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda ruled ‘unlawful’

This African Huntsman spider was discovered in the suitcase of a person from Edinburgh when they returned from a trip to Africa.

Shocked resident discovers massive spider in suitcase

Shein has announced plans to open 30 new pop-up stores

Shein announces plans to open 30 new pop-up stores - all we know

Spike the penguin crowned best in the world - who is the celebrity penguin with over 17k followers?

Spike the penguin crowned ‘undisputed’ best in the world

Angela Jones, 60 and daughter Mary, 32, were both told they had the cancer in 2021.

Mum and daughter both diagnosed with breast cancer
Pair went through treatment together, even being seen by the same oncologist in Edinburgh
Gary Flockhart

The UK could be facing a pizza crisis

UK facing pizza crisis as cost of tomato skyrockets amid shortage

Empty tomato shelves at Morrisons in Birmingham.20/02/2023 See SWNS story SWBNtomatoes - Suppliers are blaming poor weather conditions in Spain for empty shevles which seem to be prevalent across the country.

Asda, Tesco, Morrisons & Lidl limit sales of fruit and vegetables

Aldi and Tesco put limit on fruit and veg sales - full list of items

Sir David Attenborough (left) speaking to the presenter Chris Packham for Winterwatch. (Photo credit: BBC/PA Wire)

Sir David Attenborough said BBC was reason for working abroad

Yara is the new nyala calf born at Edinburgh Zoo (Royal Zoological Society of Scotland)

Zoo shares adorable photos of newborn calf

Handout of Ngozi Fulani, founder of SistahSpace.

Royal aide resigns after asking charity boss ‘where are you from?’

The World Health Organisation has confirmed that monkeypox has been renamed ‘mpox’ following racism concerns.

WHO confirms Monkeypox has been renamed ‘mpox’ after racism concerns

Lord Provost started the full council meeting with the apology. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Lord Provost apologises for city's slavery links

Pumpkins sit in a wheelbarrow at Tulleys farm in Crawley, England.

Scarily hot Halloween on the cards thanks to ‘African plume’

Capricorn Energy chief executive Simon Thomson: 'The company is exploring a number of expressions of interest relating to alternative transactions, and is engaging with those parties expressing interest to evaluate potential outcomes.'

Capricorn Energy narrows losses as it 'assesses all options' for future

Ethical whisky brand credits 'drinkers with a conscience' for record sales

The case definition for monkeypox has been updated by UK health officials to include new symptoms to look out for

UKHSA identifies new signs of monkeypox to look out for - what to do if you spot...

India will have some new guests next month, with cheetahs set to return to the plains

First News: Cheetahs set to return to India

Cheetahs could be returning to India (photo: iStock)

First News: Cheetahs set to return to India

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an “extraordinary” situation that now qualifies as a global emergency.

Monkeypox declared global public health emergency by WHO

A Black Lives Matter protester at Melville Monument to Henry Dundas in Edinburgh

Should Scotland establish a slavery museum? - Your views online

The World Health Organisation’s top monkeypox expert said she does not expect the hundreds of cases reported to date to turn into another pandemic, but acknowledged there are still many unknowns about the disease.

WHO: Monkeypox will not turn into pandemic, but many unknowns

Our ancient cousins? Palaeospondylus has been revealed to be the ancestor of four-limbed animals including humans following a study with the latest scanners
Pic: Riken/SWNS

Ancient Caithness graveyard fish is one of our first ancestors

Close contacts of the latest cases of monkeypox are being contacted and offered information and health advice "as a precautionary measure", the UKHSA said. Photo: UK Health Security Agency/PA Wire.

All you need to know about monkeypox

Undated handout file image issued by the UK Health Security Agency of the stages of Monkeypox. Monkeypox could have a "massive impact" on access to sexual health services, a top doctor has warned. Issue date: Saturday May 21, 2022.

Monkeypox outbreak ‘may have been sparked by sex at raves’ - WHO adviser

Lesley Glen has joined KidsOR in the newly-created chief operating officer role, bringing over 30 years of experience within the finance, business and strategy sectors.

Children's surgery charity appoints chief operating officer from Icas

-Zainabu Haroub Said, who travelled 600km to Muhimbili, Tanzania for skin grafts and operations to treat severe burns. (Pic: Daud Lyon, KidsOR)

Edinburgh-based KidsOR charity has changed the lives of 50,000 youngsters

KidsOR works directly with medics across Africa and South America to transform hospital spaces, creating child-friendly surroundings and providing specialist equipment. Picture: contributed.

Fund manager Artemis supporting charity providing surgery for children

Garreth Woods and Mark Beaumont

Could you challenge yourself to travel 124 miles on a budget of £7.50?

Award-winning Scottish wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan is taking his work on tour around the UK to mark 30 years of studying rare and fascinating animals at home and across the world

Gordon Buchanan: Scots wildlife filmmaker takes show on the road

These are five ways to recycle, reuse or donate unwanted gifts

Mone is alleged to have called man of Indian heritage ‘a waste of a man’s white skin’ in WhatsApp exchange

Tory peer Michelle Mone denies sending racist and abusive messages

The first of the watercolours is entitled 'Rhapsody'.....

Carol’s paintings to be auctioned for wildlife charities