Franz Ferdinand drummer Paul Thomson leaves band ahead of 20th anniversary

The Chase star Paul Sinha has branded a Scots contestant the “biggest idiot” he’s ever seen in the latest episode of the popular game show.

A Scots pensioner today relived the horror of being savaged by a giant French Mastiff identical to the dog which starred in the Tom Hanks movie Turner and Hooch.

A worried family has issued a desperate plea to a missing teen who was last seen on CCTV leaving her flat with two unidentified men.

Franz Ferdinand have announced a UK and European headline tour for 2022 – see all the details below.The Scottish band will head out on the road next spring in support of their ‘Hits To The Head’ ‘best of’ album, which is due for release on March 11 via Domino Records.Kicking off in Barcelona on March 15, the run of dates also includes shows in Madrid, Lisbon, Bilbao, Munich, Milan and Rennes.Alex Kapranos and co.

Franz Ferdinand have returned with new single ‘Billy Goodbye’, taken from their upcoming ‘best of’ collection ‘Hits To The Head’. Check out the new single below, and our video interview with frontman Alex Kapranos above.Having teased their return earlier this week, the Scottish indie veterans have stormed back with ‘Billy Goodbye’ – a raucous glam stomper that the band worked on with Stuart Price (Dua Lipa, Madonna, Pet Shop Boys).

The family of a missing Scots man have issued a desperate plea for his return while describing his disappearance as 'out of character'.

Boris Johnson has urged world leaders to begin dismantling the carbon “timebomb” that threatens the world as the opened the COP26 climate change confererence.

Emergency services were called to the scene of a three car smash on the A737 this morning.

France and the UK could be heading to a fishing war after a Government Minster warned that “two can play at that game” over the detention of a Scottish trawler.

A dead kitten has been found in a box inside a black bin bag at a Scots play park.

A car has been left stranded in a local park after torrential rain forced it to be abandoned near an overrun burn.

Line Of Duty and Vigil star Martin Compston has revealed his dream role would be to play Scots born Irish republican leader James Connolly.

Franz Ferdinand have announced the departure of their drummer Paul Thomson.Sharing a statement on social media this evening (October 21), the Scottish band wrote: “Hello world. Paul is leaving the band.

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Family and friends of a young Scots mum who tragically lost her life in an incident near the M9 have appealed for an applause at Ibrox in memory of the “loyal” Rangers fan.

Paolo Nutini has been announced as the winner of number one most played Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes won everything during his time at Old Trafford.

Nicola Sturgeon has been crowned Britain’s most influential woman, beating the likes of Queen Elizabeth II and BAFTA award-winning actress Michaela Coel.

Former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has compared Manchester City starlet Phil Foden to Kevin De Bruyne following an eye-catching performance in England's 5-0 win over Andorra on Saturday evening.

Scotland's First Minister will deliver a Ted Talk about the country's climate change ambitions in the run-up to Cop26.