Nicola Sturgeon plans second independence vote before 2021 Holyrood elections
Scots should be given the opportunity to vote again on independence before the next Holyrood elections in 2021, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Many workers still paid below Living Wage, MSPs told
Too few workers in Scotland are earning the Living Wage, despite uptake in the scheme being higher than in other parts of the UK, MSPs have heard.
London Marathon win would be ‘amazing achievement’- Farah
Sir Mo Farah believes winning the Virgin Money London Marathon would be one of his biggest achievements.
Trump to meet Meghan and Harry’s baby? You bet
A meeting between US President Donald Trump and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s baby may seem like an unlikely encounter but one bookmaker is offering odds on it happening.
Cast for 25th James Bond film to be announced
The cast of the forthcoming James Bond film will be announced on Thursday, it has been confirmed.
Dust blown from Sahara Desert settles in UK
Dust from the Sahara Desert has settled in the UK after being blown over from north Africa.
Lord McConnell has no regrets over much-mocked pinstripe kilt
Lord McConnell has insisted he has no regrets about wearing his infamous pinstripe kilt – despite being mocked for his choice of outfit at Tartan Day in New York.
Hudson-Odoi on ‘road to recovery’ after surgery on ruptured Achilles tendon
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is focused on the “road to recovery” after having surgery on a ruptured Achilles tendon which ended his season.
Labour and Tories making ‘genuine attempt’ to break Brexit deadlock, MPs told
Theresa May’s deputy has insisted the Tories and Labour are making a “genuine attempt” to find a Brexit solution but warned compromises were needed from both sides.
Trump edges Un-Nooh in final-frame decider
Judd Trump survived a final-frame decider to avoid following Ronnie O’Sullivan in making a shock first-round exit at the World Championship.
Sri Lanka’s defence secretary and police chief asked to quit over Easter attacks
Sri Lanka’s president has asked for the resignations of the defence secretary and national police chief over the Easter Sunday bombings that killed more than 350 people.
Referendum on constitution should be one-off generational event: Lord McConnell
A referendum on the UK’s constitution should be a “one-off generational thing” which cannot be re-run for up to 20 years, a former Labour first minister has said.
In Pictures: What a difference a week makes as weather turns
It was clear the Easter holidays were well and truly over, as packed beaches at the record-breaking weekend gave way to gloomier scenes. The Met Office has warned thundery showers will spread northwards on Wednesday, with a weather warning in place.
Lyra McKee’s death should mark new beginning, priest tells funeral
The death of Lyra McKee should mark a new beginning for Northern Ireland, a priest has told mourners.
Priest at Lyra McKee funeral urges New IRA to walk away from violence
The dissident republican group that murdered journalist Lyra McKee has been urged to walk away from violence.
Lord McConnell urges Holyrood reforms in run-up to devolution anniversary
Holyrood’s method of electing MSPs needs to be reformed as part of a series of measures to revitalise devolution in the run-up to the Scottish Parliament’s 20th anniversary, former first minister Lord McConnell said.
Player sacked after messing up Panenka penalty in Copa Sudamericana
A player has been shown the door by his club after his attempted Panenka penalty was saved in a Copa Sudamericana game.
Brexit deadlock may delay spending review, Hammond warns
Chancellor Philip Hammond has warned the Government’s three-year spending review may be unable to go ahead as planned if there is no resolution to the Brexit deadlock.
Clutha crash inquiry hears from fuel system expert
A fatal accident inquiry into a helicopter crash in Glasgow which killed 10 people has heard from a fuel system expert.
Sir Kenny Dalglish pays tribute to ‘inspirational leader’ Billy McNeill
Sir Kenny Dalglish has revealed how the “wonderful education” he received from Billy McNeill during his early days at Celtic helped put him on the road to his own moment of European glory.
Carol Harrison: Work dried up after I was axed from EastEnders
Carol Harrison has said she went from “desirable to desperate” after she was given the boot from EastEnders.
Ghetts feels ‘personally responsible’ for speaking out about colourism
Grime artist Ghetts has said he feels “personally responsible” for speaking out about the issue of colourism.
Spain honours veteran theatre and film director Peter Brook
A Spanish foundation has awarded one of the country’s most prestigious awards to British theatre and film director Peter Brook for opening “new horizons in contemporary dramaturgy”.
Rail passengers to be hit by line closures over both May bank holidays
Rail journeys will be disrupted during both May bank holiday weekends as more than 900 engineering projects are carried out.
Barnsley dominate PFA League One Team of the Year
Promotion-chasing Barnsley dominate the Professional Footballers’ Association League One Team of the Year.
Former rubber factory to reopen as artists’ hub
A former rubber factory in the heart of Edinburgh will reopen as an artists’ hub this weekend.
Ivors nominee Ghetts claims drill music will become mainstream
Award-nominated grime artist Ghetts has said drill music will become as mainstream as his own genre.
Theresa May to attend funeral of journalist Lyra McKee
Prime Minister Theresa May will attend the Belfast funeral of murdered journalist Lyra McKee today.
Sri Lanka attackers ‘highly educated’ with some thought to have studied in UK
Many of the suicide bombers who killed more than 350 people in a series of coordinated Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka were highly educated and came from middle- and upper-middle-class families, the country’s junior defence minister has said.
EFL postpones vote on Coventry’s league status as talks reopen on Ricoh deal
A decision on Coventry’s future as a member of the English Football League has been postponed from Thursday until Wednesday, May 29, the league has announced.
Personal insolvencies increase 20% in one year
The number of people in Scotland being declared insolvent rose by more than 20% in a year, new figures indicate.
A look at Tottenham’s perfect record at their new stadium
Tottenham continued their perfect start to life at their new stadium after Christian Eriksen’s late goal secured a 1-0 win over Brighton on Tuesday night.