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The UK tour of a stage musical version of Trainspotting has been cancelled

Irvine Welsh reacts as Trainspotting show cancelled due to low sales

Lewis Gill outside his prize-winning Dune coffee shop/bakery in South Queensferry. His initiative to expand has been thwarted by bungling officials and secretive politicians

Bruce’s almighty bumper Christmas quiz - Bruce Whitehead

Katie Norris, Go West, Old Maid

Comedian Katie Norris set to bring new show 'Go West, Old Maid' to Edinburgh Fea...

Woman lost £20k in a sophisticated scam. (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Woman lost £20k to scammers after replying to fake TV licence email

If you have trouble sleeping at night, or in the morning, listening to something relaxing might help

These clever gadgets let you discreetly listen to music in bed

Sir Paul McCartney

The Beatles to release ‘final record’, says Paul McCartney

Simon Pegg graduated from the University of Bristol in 1991 with a BA in theatre, film, and television. He transitioned into stand-up comedy before starring in TV comedy series such as Black Books and Spaced. He is perhaps most well-known for his portrayals in the ‘Cornetto Trilogy’ films; Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End.

Simon Pegg discusses struggles with alcohol on Mission Impossible set

BBC Desert Island Discs composer’s house for sale: See inside Eric Coates’ 5-bed house on the market for £775k

Five-bed house belonging to famous English composer for sale for £775k

Rylan Clark has landed a role on long-running BBC Radio 4 soap The Archers.

Rylan Clark set to star in Eurovision-themed episode of The Archers

Rev Richard Coles on Sky Arts Book Club

BBC Radio 4’s Richard Coles ‘forced to quit popular show’

Miriam Margolyes came face to face with new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on Saturday morning.

Miriam Margolyes swears live on air discussing new Chancellor

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?

Journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan will take over from Jeremy Paxman as the host of TV show University Challenge.

BBC University Challenge host revealed as Amol Rajan

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

Boris and Carrie Johnson are no longer planning to host a wedding party at Chequers

Planned PM wedding party being moved from Chequers

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson "categorically" rejected claims by his former chief aide, Dominic Cummings, that he lied to parliament last week about a Downing Street party held during a strict lockdown. Photo by Ian Vogler / POOL / AFP via Getty Images.

What is the 1922 Committee and what does a vote of no confidence mean?
The release of the Sue Gray report sparked fresh calls for Johnson to resign.
Rachael Davies

Boris Johnson claimed voters are tired of hearing about what “I’m alleged to have done wrong”.

Boris Johnson reveals what would make him resign as Prime Minister

Picture taken with permission from the twitter feed of Diego Garcia Rodriguez of queues to enter security at Gatwick Airport on Tuesday. Picture date: Tuesday June 7, 2022.

Air traffic control strike causes more chaos for UK passengers

Ryanair warns it will cost more to fly to Europe this summer - here’s why

Ryanair passenger jets. Picture: Paul Faith/AFP via Getty Images

Flight prices to soar by 10% this summer due to demand, warns Ryanair boss

Here, cooking oil is limited on shelves in a Sainsbury's store in Kent. Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Here are the supermarkets limiting cooking oil in Scotland

Cooking oil on shelves in a Sainsbury's store in Kent. Supermarkets across the UK have placed limits on how much cooking oil customers can buy due to supply-chain problems caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (Photo credit: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire).

Supermarkets limit cooking oil purchases after supplies hit by Ukraine war

Bathgate actor David Tennant will play the role of Macbeth in a new broadcast of the tragedy for BBC Radio 4.

David Tennant to take on the role of Macbeth

Professor Jason Leitch was asked about suggestions that free lateral flow tests may come to an end due to the cost.

Professor Jason Leitch says easing of restrictions must be gradual

The US has cut the isolation requirement from 10 days to five providing people are not showing symptoms (Photo: Getty Images)

Calls to cut Covid self-isolation to 5 days after US makes rules change

Business leaders have called for further support for the hospitality sector due to concerns that the new Omicron Covid variant led to a drop-off in trade in the run-up to Christmas (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Business leaders call for further support for pubs and restaurants amid concerns...

Covid Scotland: Most people will come into contact with Omicron unless 'living the life of a hermit' says Edinburgh University professor

Most people will come into contact with Omicron unless 'living life of a hermit'
Eleanor Riley, a professor of immunology and infectious disease, said Omicron is spreading so fast that people are “very likely” to meet someone infected with the Covid-19 variant unless they are “living the life of a hermit”.
Beth Murray

Half a million birds have had to be culled to prevent the spread of bird flu (image: Shutterstock)

Dozens of bird flu cases recorded across UK amid ‘largest ever’ outbreak

The UKHSA has projected that should Omicron continue spreading at its current rate, there could be between 80,000 to 90,000 UK cases per day by the end of December (image: Getty Images)

UK Omicron Covid cases ‘doubling every three days’ top scientists say

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged people not to cancel Christmas parties or school nativity plays this festive period (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Boris Johnson urges people not to cancel Christmas parties or nativities amid Om...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a new coronavirus variant to be a "variant of concern".

New coronavirus variant is ‘of concern’, says WHO

In Scotland, the latest estimate of people with Covid is one in 95 people, down from one in 85 the previous week and below September’s peak of one in 45.

Scotland has lowest Covid-19 infection rate in UK - ONS figures

As Daniel Craig retires as 007, here's who the next James Bond could be - and how long Craig has played him (Image credit: Getty Images/Canva Pro)

As Daniel Craig retires as 007, here's who the next James Bond could be

Shoppers may soon start to notice shortages

Products could disappear from supermarkets ‘within days’ over CO2 shortage

Travellers returning to England from holidays abroad are being warned of travel disruption and long queues at airports when restrictions begin to ease (Photo: Shutterstock)

Travellers returning to England warned of “disruption” and long airport queues w...

New Covid cases “could go as high as 100,000” a day after restrictions in England ease on 19 July, said Health Secretary Sajid Javid (Photo: Shutterstock)

Covid cases ‘could go as high as 100,000’ a day after restrictions lifted in Eng...

Locking down streets could be the way forward when it comes to containing outbreaks of Covid variants (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Entire streets could be locked down to stop spread of Covid variants, says exper...

A man wearing a protective mask passes by the Coliseum in Rome (Photo: Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

Italy is back in lockdown after signs of a 'new wave' of Covid-19

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce the UK Budget on Wednesday. Picture: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Barcroft Media via Getty Images

Furlough set to be extended, says UK business minister

Grandparents shouldn’t hug and kiss their grandkids yet - even if they’ve had two Covid vaccine doses (Photo: Shutterstock)

Grandparents shouldn’t hug and kiss their grandkids yet - even if they’ve had tw...

Devi Sridhar, professor of global public health at the University of Edinburgh, said there needs to be a debate about what restrictions should be eased first during the pandemic.

Devi Sridhar: Debate needed over lifting of lockdown

Rod Ponton has gone viral after accidentally activating a kitten filter during virtual court proceedings.

Watch: Texas lawyer's hilarious Zoom filter mishap

It could be some time before the world returns to 'normal', even in the face of successful vaccines (Photo: MLADEN ANTONOV/AFP via Getty Images)

When will life go back to normal?

Scientists have said the Oxford vaccine could lead to a 'substantial' fall in the spread of Covid-19 (Getty Images)

Can you spread Covid after having the vaccine?

(Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Novavax vaccine: where is it being made and who owns it?

Can your boss force you to have a Covid vaccine? We asked an employment lawyer

Meeting others outdoors still poses Covid risks - could it be banned?

‘Worst is yet to come’ for Covid-19 infections - what you need to know

A lack of social distancing in supermarkets is causing concern - how to stay saf...

Anyone arriving in England and Scotland must provide a negative Covid test

Here’s when Boris Johnson is speaking today - and how to watch live

Schools could remain closed in January to bring down Covid infection rates - wha...

Oxford University's AstraZeneca vaccine could be approved ‘just after’ Christmas

Last minute changes to Christmas restrictions could still happen - as fears grow...

Prime minister Boris Johnson visits the Jenner Institute in Oxford where scientists are developing a Covid 19 vaccine. (Pic: Getty Images)

What happened to the Oxford / AstraZeneca vaccine?

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