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Part of the Broomielaw in Glasgow was closed when a derelict building collapsed as Storm Amy hit harder than expected last week leaving more than 60,000 homes without power, travel chaos and flooding (Picture: John Devlin)

Climate problem staring us in the face - Steve Cardownie

Ross Evans during the wedding at Hopetoun House in South Queensferry when Drew Hoffman was livestreamed from LA.

I missed my lavish £35k Edinburgh wedding - but I still gave my speech

Erica Bitton plays Jane, an ambitious New Yorker in Vacuum Girl, a live presentation of a television pilot

A vacuum packed show! - Bruce Whitehead

Joe Sib

From California to the Capital, Joe Sib makes Fringe debut with Punk Rock storyt...

Liz Guterbock: NICE

American-born UK comedian, Liz Guterbrock, returns to the Edinburgh Fringe

Help planet Earth (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Help to heal planet on this year’s Earth Day!

The wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner has been booked for attempted murder after an altercation with Los Angeles police on Monday afternoon.

Weezer bassist's wife booked for attempted murder after 'shoot out'

Take a look at 10 photos of Beyoncé and her superfans from the Renaissance World Tour concert in Edinburgh in 2023.

10 photos looking back at Beyoncé's Edinburgh gig

Making global warming palatable to children (phorto: Adobe)

Going Green: Making going green more child friendly

Chief Chip Technician Dan Lynes inspects the world's first square Doritos

Doritos introduce new shape of iconic crisp - and it can win you £10k

Sting has had to cancel several US appearances this week due to doctors advice.

Sting forced to cancel shows and awards appearance due to illness

Andre 3000 is among the many names who have contributed unreleased songs for a new compilation set to benefit those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

Andre 3000 among the artists on compilation to help wildfire victims

LEGO Twilight Cullen house set

LEGO Twilight Cullen house set: Release date, price and photos

Many celebrities have sadly lost their homes in the fires raging in Los Angeles. (Photo: Getty Images)

Watch: Full list of celebrities who have lost homes in LA fires

Christmas drinks offers include exciting options and deals for 2024

Top Christmas booze deals for presents and parties

A poll of 2,000 Brits found Michelle Obama, Bill Gates or Arnold Schwarzenegger would be the best next president of the United States

Brits reveal who they want as US president
Create your dream US presidential cabinet - with a twist.
Richard Jenkins

One Edinburgh resident said it is 'absolutely shocking' after learning that Robertson was named Housebuilder of the Year

The psychobabble business - John McLellan

King Charles

Why King Charles eats avocados: a nutritional expert explains benefits

Dave Grohl, and his wife Jordyn Grohl are seen in the Royal Box at Wimbledon earlier this year

Dave Grohl steps out in public - without his wedding ring

Neil Young has postponed his tour due to illness

Neil Young cancels tour amid ill health, at age of 78

Surfer rescued from beach after spelling “Help” on the sand.

Watch: Surfer rescued from beach after spelling “Help” on the sand

Don't forget to vote on July 4

Make sure you don’t lose your general election vote on July 4 - Susan Dalgety

Mina Alali with calf Moo Picture: Mina Alali / SWNS

Meet Moo - a calf adopted from a petting zoo who gets taken for walks

Mexican fast-food chain, Tortilla, will open their new premises at 26 Forrest Road on November 23

Mexican takeaway to give away free burritos ahead of new restaurant opening

Several US states are suing the company which owns Facebook and Instagram, Meta, claiming that the social media platforms harm children's mental health. Image by Adobe Photos.

US states sue Meta claiming social media harms kids' mental health

Man City legend and Burnley F.C manager Vincent Kompany puts Ford Mustang GT-California up for sale

Vincent Kompany’s limited edition Ford Mustang hits the market - price

The winner of the $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot in August has come forward to claim the prize.

Breaking US winner claims £1.32 billion jackpot prize
The winner of the $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot in August has come forward to claim the prize.
Rahmah Ghazali

Paul Feig and the victim Laura Ann Carleton, 66 - Credit: Adobe

Breaking US shop owner shot dead in California for displaying Pride flag

Coarsegold Tarantula Festival USA

Tourist taxes help provide some festival delights, like Spider-Woman - Susan Mor...

Selling The OC will return to Netflix soon for its second season

Selling The OC: Season 2 release date announced by Netflix

Temperatures in the UK are set to soar above those in the US this week

Parts of the UK to be hotter than California - when the rain eases

Mark Gibbs woke from a coma convinced he was in California, had won £50k - and Rihanna was on her way to see him.

Man woke up from coma convinced he was going to meet Rihanna

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Reason Meghan Markle didn’t want Archie to attend UK school revealed

Julian Sands

Julian Sands’ cause of death confirmed

Lisa Marie Presley died on 12 January at the age of 54 - Credit: Getty

Breaking Lisa Marie Presley: singer died of small bowel obstruction

Corrections officer Sandra Fuentes (L) assists inmate Leslie Van Houten (R) as arrives for her parole hearing before members of the Board of Prison Terms 28 June 2002 at the California Institution for Women in Corona, California.

Leslie Van Houton: Ex-Manson cult follower released after 53 years

Barbie movie: Properties you can stay in inspired by the iconic doll’s ‘dream’ lifestyle as demand soars

Barbie movie: Property rentals inspired by iconic doll’s ‘dream house’

Anaita Wali Zada plays Donya in Fremont. Picture: Modern Films

Iran-born director’s Afghan refugee comedy to close film festival

World’s Ugliest dog 2023 -Scooter - and his owner Linda Celeste Elmquist

Breaking World’s ugliest dog crowned at ceremony in California

Edinburgh is set to bask in sun this week, with temperatures hotter here than in Los Angeles, with locals expected to flock to Portobello Beach this week. Pic Lisa Ferguson .

City to be hotter than Los Angeles this week

Prince Harry

Breaking Prince Harry in High Court: Key points from his witness statement

Angus Robertson, right, meets Arnold Schwarzenegger, bodybuilder, actor and former Republican governor of California

How Arnie and Scotland are working to reach net-zero – Angus Robertson

'The Terminator' (left) who was played on film by Arnold Arnold Schwarzenegger. Photo: Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images.

Netflix releases Arnold Schwarzenegger docu-series trailer

Lewis Capaldi (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

Lewis Capaldi duets with fan after spotting him singing in California

Paul Tasner's TED Talk on Becoming an Entrepreneur at 66 has achieved more than 2.3 million views in 32 languages.

Environmental entrepreneur Paul Tasner to headline business networking event

Why is the baby on Nirvana's Nevermind album cover suing the band? (Image credit: Shutterstock)

Why is the baby from Nirvana's Nevermind album cover suing the rock band?

Scientists have warned the strain can evade antibodies produced from prior infection or Covid-19 vaccines (Photo: Getty Images)

New California Covid strain discovered spreads more easily - and is partially re...

These astounding images show billions of dollars worth of aircraft parked up and disused due to COVID-19 travel restrictions

In Plane Sight

Wheeler Dealers - Brewer & co. are back in business

The classic Margarita mixes tequila with triple sec, lime juice and salt for a drink with a punch.

Easy tequila cocktails to make at home for National Tequila Day

Naya Rivera was announced as missing after heading out to Lake Piru with her son (Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)

Glee star Naya Rivera has been reported missing after her son was found alone on...

Joe Biden’s resurgence continues on Super Tuesday – here are all the results so ...

A daredevil has died while trying to prove that the earth is flat

These are the new plasters from Tesco (Photo: Tesco)

Tesco has launched a range of plasters available in different skin tones - this ...

These are some pictures from the big night

Oscars 2020: 15 striking photos from this year’s Academy Awards

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