Archivist reveals Perth's link to historic race to lead first successful South Pole expedition

Paolo Nutini is on course to claim his third UK Number 1 album, with Last Night in the Bittersweet currently outselling its closest competition 4:1. 

After weeks of upward trajectory, LF SYSTEM are heading for their first UK Number 1 this week with Afraid To Feel, which has pulled into pole position in our Official Chart First Look. Discover more about LF SYSTEM in our exclusive chat with the Scottish DJ duo here.

Children and adults with Long Covid yesterday bravely told of their pain and suffering as they demanded urgent action from the Scottish Government.

Apple TV+ has given an eight-episode series order to a one-hour drama inspired by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edith Wharton’s unfinished final novel The Buccaneers, with Kristine Froseth (The Assistant), Alisha Boe (When You Finish Saving The World), Josie Totah (Saved by the Bell), Aubri Ibrag (Dive Club), Imogen Waterhouse (The Outpost) and Mia Threapleton (Shadows) cast as the buccaneers.

K.J. Yossman Kristine Froseth and Alisha Boe are set to star in an adaptation of Edith Wharton’s final novel, “The Buccaneers,” for Apple TV Plus.Froseth, who has previously appeared in “The Assistant,” will play Nan St George while Boe, who had a central role in “13 Reasons Why,” is set to play Conchita Closson.Rounding out the cast as the buccaneers are Josie Totah (“Saved by the Bell”) as Mabel Elmsworth, Aubri Ibrag (“Dive Club”) as Lizzy Elmsworth, Imogen Waterhouse (“The Outpost,” “Nocturnal Animals”) as Jinny St.

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Today has marked the first day of the UK-wide RMT rail strikes, which has slowed ScotRail operations to a near-halt with just five services running.

Emiliano De Pablos Madrid-based The Mediapro Studio, one of Europe’s super-indies, is re-teaming with Hulu Japan to produce Season 2 of thriller “The Head,” the studio’s hit drama series whose Season 1 was broadcast in more than 90 countries.The English-language shoot has got underway in Tenerife, in Spain’s The Canary Islands, helmed by Jorge Dorado, who directed Season 1.“The Head” Season 2 boasts an extensive international cast led once again by John Lynch (“The Terror,” “The Fall”) and Katharine O’Donnelly (“Mary, Queen of Scots”).Joining them for Season 2, the series features Hovik Keuchkerian (“Money Heist,” “Riot Police”), Moe Dunford (“Texas Chainsaw Massacre”), Josefin Nelden (“The Restaurant”) and Olivia Morris (“Hotel Portofino”).

David Beckham’s Studio 99 is producing a series on the rise of football’s Premier League billionaires for Paramount+ as the streamer unveils a five-strong UK factual slate that includes shows on luxury yachts, the Loch Ness monster, Simple Minds and strippers in Vegas.

Good Morning Britain viewers say they were left 'cringing' following Richard Madeley's opening comment to rail trade unionist Mick Lynch. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) general secretary was on the I TV news programme to talk about the rail strikes which is causing chaos across the country.

Nicola Sturgeon kick-started a new Scottish independence campaign earlier this week with a pledge to hold a referendum by autumn next year.

Miles Teller made a shocking discovery while filming "Top Gun: Maverick." This week, the actor spoke to Seth Meyers on "Late Night" and revealed that he discovered he had "flame retardant, pesticides and jet fuel" in his bloodstream after breaking out in hives on the set. "We landed, and I’m just like, ‘Man, I’m not feeling too good,’" the 35-year-old recalled. "I was really hot, and I just started itching like crazy.

Naman Ramachandran Popular shows “Squid Game,” “Succession,” “Sex Education” and “Landscapers” are among the nominees at the Edinburgh TV Festival’s annual TV awards, which will take place as an in-person event on Aug. 25.“Sherlock” producer Sue Vertue serves as this year’s jury President and stand-up comedian and writer Sophie Duker as awards host.Nominees in the acting categories include Jodie Comer in “Help,” Lesley Manville in “I Am Maria,” Letitia Wright in “I Am Danielle,” Maxine Peake in “Anne,” Sharlene Whyte in “Stephen” and Stephen Graham in “Time.”BBC, Channel 4, Sky and Netflix have the most nominations. Channel of the Year nominees are BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, Channel 4, Channel 5 and ITV.

Love Island's Gemma Owen, the daughter of former footballer Michael Owen, is still yet to reveal to her fellow Islanders who her famous dad is. However, with the arrival of Jay Younger, that could all be about to change.The 28 year old Scottish hottie, 24, has something in common with Gemma, 19, as they both have relatives who have played for Liverpool.

Sisters Lauren and Stephanie are reaching for the stars – and hoping to be the first twins in orbit.

The chain of restaurants that were once McDonald's in Russia has registered a new logo after the fast food brand left the country because of the war.

Officers in the Highlands have pulled over a driver who was using their car with a shattered windscreen.

A boy from Stanley is finding out what it would be like to cycle round South Korea - but he’s making his 1200km bike trek without leaving Scotland.