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The magnificent flying machines at the Scottish International Airshow

AVIATION experts and enthusiasts will have no trouble identifying the amazing craft soaring overhead at the Scottish International Airshow.

But novice plane spotters may need some help if they want to point with any authority at the spectacle in the skies.

So if you don’t know your ...

yesterday 00:59

'Lang may yer lum reek ...?' Watch Orange is the New Black stars wish Glasgow happy Pride with a very Scottish message

Several Orange is the New Black stars have wished a Glasgow Pride as the LGBT+ festival prepares to descend on Glasgow Green.

Danielle Brooks, who plays Taystee, Uzo Aduba who plays 'Crazy Eyes' and Laverne Cox, who plays Sophia Burset, were given a crash course in Scottish culture for ...

yesterday 00:59

One person killed in explosion at house in Catalonia in incident linked to Barcelona terror attack

At least one person was killed in an explosion which flattened a house in Catalonia, police confirmed.

The blast, which occurred on Wednesday night, is believed to be connected to the terror attack in Barcelona that has left 13 dead and more than 100 injured.

Catalan police ...

yesterday 23:53

Robert Snodgrass on verge of West Ham exit just seven months after £10m transfer as Newcastle United eye move

Robert Snodgrass is ready to escape from the West Ham wilderness by moving to Newcastle .

The Scotland winger has struggled to nail down a spot in Slaven Bilic’s starting 11 since his £10million move from Hull in January.

And with the Hammers bringing in more players this ...

yesterday 22:47

Everton 2 Hajduk Split 0 as crowd trouble and missiles mar Europa League play off victory for Toffees

Everton hold a 2-0 lead in their Europa League qualifying play-off tie against Hajduk Split after a first leg at Goodison Park that had to be temporarily stopped due to crowd trouble in the away section.

Play was halted for a few minutes in the first half when trouble flared, missiles ...

yesterday 22:47

EastEnders fans have noticed something VERY annoying about Karen Taylor

Something is grating on EastEnders fans - and, for once, it isn't excessive chat about bins.

Instead, the object of irritation is Karen Taylor. Or, more specifically, her pesky bra strap.

In tonight's episode of EastEnders, Karen and her kids were left struggling with the ...

yesterday 22:47

EastEnders fans have noticed something VERY annoying about Karen Taylor

Something is grating on EastEnders fans - and, for once, it isn't excessive chat about bins.

Instead, the object of irritation is Karen Taylor. Or, more specifically, her pesky bra strap.

In tonight's episode of EastEnders, Karen and her kids were left struggling with the ...

yesterday 22:47

'A human avalanche' Glasgow lawyer Aamer Anwar's horror watching hundreds flee Barcelona terror attack

Glasgow lawyer Aamer Anwar has told how he escaped the Barcelona terror attack by seconds.

Anwar, who is in Barcelona for a conference, was strolling on Las Ramblas hoping to buy a Barcelona football kit for his nine-year-old son.

The dad-of-three was standing in the area where a van ...

yesterday 22:47

Legia Warsaw fans mock UEFA with huge pig banner including the slogan 'and the €35,000 fine goes to...'

Legia Warsaw fans love a controversial banner - and their latest effort as good as invites European football's governing body to fine them.

The Polish side's 'ultras' unfurled a tifo poking fun at UEFA ahead of their Europa League play off match against Sheriff Tiraspol.

The huge ...

2017-08-17 23:41

Lonely PLanet Edinburgh guidebooks to ask tourists not to rub Greyfriars Bobby's nose

Future Edinburgh guidebooks could include advice for tourists not to rub the nose of Greyfriars Bobby, a major publisher has said.

The famous statue on George IV Bridge has become subject to a new tradition in recent years which sees people rubbing its muzzle for good luck.

But the ...

2017-08-17 23:41

ISIS claim responsibility for Barcelona terror attack and promise 'horror and panic' as at least 13 confirmed dead

ISIS have claimed responsibility for the Barcelona terror attack that has left 13 dead and 80 injured.

The announcement was made tonight by the ISIS linked Amaq News Agency.

Translated into English, the message read: "The perpetrators of the attack Barcelona are Islamic state ...

2017-08-17 23:41

Barcelona van attacker dies in shootout with police as 13 confirmed dead

One of the Barcelona van attackers has died in a shootout with police , according to local media .

At least 13 people have died and more than 50 have been injured after a van ploughed into pedestrians in a terror attack in the Las Ramblas district.

Police have arrested two suspects ...

2017-08-17 23:41

Residents say they are being plagued my mice and flies because bins aren't being emptied

Fed up residents at a Bathgate block of flats say there are being plagued by flies and mice because overflowing bins aren’t being emptied.

The bin store at Newlands Court is full of waste - including used nappies - which has spilled out of bins or been thrown there by thoughtless ...

2017-08-17 22:17

"Please don't hate me": Distraught teenager's letter to nan after her grandad killed himself when she accused him of rape

A granddaughter has asked her nan for forgiveness in a heartfelt letter after her grandfather killed himself when she accused him of raping and sexually assaulting her.

Megan Morrison, 17, gave evidence in court saying she was sexually abused by her granddad Malcolm Harrison, 74, between ...

2017-08-17 22:17

Chloe Ayling kidnap suspect to fight extradition to Italy, court hears

Two brothers were behind the plot to kidnap and sell British model Chloe Ayling, a court has heard.

Michal Herba, 36, who was arrested on Wednesday, appeared before magistrates in Westminster.

He told the court he would contest extradition to Italy, where his brother Lukasz, 30, is ...

2017-08-17 22:17

Celtic will land Premiership clubs share of £4m cash bonus if they finish Astana and reach Champions League group stage

Scottish clubs are set for a £4m kick-back from Celtic reaching the Champions League group stages.

The Parkhead side are on the verge of unlocking a £35m bonanza after stuffing Astana 5-0 in the play-off first leg on Wednesday.

But the rest of the Premiership are also ...

2017-08-17 21:07

Rangers, St Johnstone and Aberdeen Europa League prize money confirmed - and combined they don't even make £1million

Rangers and St Johnstone's shortlived Euro adventures netted the Premiership rivals less than £200,000 each, figures released by UEFA have revealed.

The Scottish duo fell at the first qualifying round of the Europa League - Rangers to Luxembourg minnows Progres Niederkorn and ...

2017-08-17 21:07

Judge throws out landmark challenges to Northern Ireland same-sex marriage ban

A judge who dismissed two landmark challenges against Northern Ireland's same-sex marriage ban has made clear it is for politicians, not the courts , to change the law.

Justice O'Hara rejected both cases on the grounds that while European law allows for governments to introduce gay ...

2017-08-17 21:07

'Honeymoon from hell' newlyweds discover 'cockroaches, faeces in swimming pool and blood-stained towels at four-star Turkish resort'

Jetting off to Turkey on their honeymoon, two newlyweds looked forward to a relaxing week in the sun after weeks of wedding "chaos".

The couple didn't take much money, planning to make the most of the all-inclusive features and swimming pools at their four-star hotel in ...

2017-08-17 21:07

'Honeymoon from hell' newlyweds discover 'cockroaches, faeces in swimming pool and blood-stained towels at four-star Turkish resort'

Jetting off to Turkey on their honeymoon, two newlyweds looked forward to a relaxing week in the sun after weeks of wedding "chaos".

The couple didn't take much money, planning to make the most of the all-inclusive features and swimming pools at their four-star hotel in ...

2017-08-17 21:07

CIA 'warned Barcelona police two months ago Las Ramblas could be target of terrorist attack'

The CIA warned local Barcelona police two months ago that the city's famous Las Ramblas tourist strip could be targeted in a terrorist attack like what occurred today, it has been reported.

The warning came after a wave of van or lorry-style attacks targeting pedestrians on streets around ...

2017-08-17 21:07