The Elon Musk Show (BBC2, Wednesday) sounded like a jazzy new quiz (win a rocket instead of a speedboat) rather than a three-part documentary about the billionaire tech entrepreneur.

THANK god for Liz Truss is all I can say. If she hadn’t thrown Kwasi under the bus I’m sure I’d have been the subject of even more headlines this week.

ISLANDERS were hit with further services 'mayhem' as CalMac scrambled to find a resolution to a a suspension of services to and from South Uist which have lasted almost a week.

CALMAC ferries could yet be the jewel in the crown of Scottish nationalised industry.

A MILLION. That, very roughly, is how many Russians have left their country since Vladimir Putin stepped up his war on Ukraine earlier this year. It is a staggering number, but an overlooked one. We have – understandably – focused on the even big...

WHEN you read the phrase “self-care” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe it’s the luxurious image of someone sinking into a bubble bath after fastidiously ticking off every item on their to-do list, or finally spending a few minu...

By Scott Wright

SCOTLAND'S Children's Commissioner has waded into a row with the Home Office over the housing of pregnant asylum seekers in "dehumanising" conditions in Glasgow.

THERE are thatched roofs and whitewashed walls of quaint cottages, misty scenes of children at play and the weathered features of the “auld yins” striving to stay warm in the chill.

IF there was a time for Liz Truss to rid herself of her reputation as a wooden and uninspiring speaker, to rally her mutinous Conservative troops behind her and – most importantly – to convince the British people that she is a serious politician,...

By Ian McConnell

FEW things spread faster on the internet than apparent proof that Covid vaccines are doing more harm than good.

By Chris Evdaimon

Diageo has moved to increase its stake in East African Breweries, maker of the Tusker beer brand, to up to 65 per cent.

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As the award nominations and the accolades pile up, jazz pianist Fergus McCreadie is on roll

A LOT of heat has been generated in the last few days over Nicola Sturgeon's use of the word "detest". I am therefore quite happy to put it on record that I also detest the Tory Party, at least in its current incarnation. I also will put on record th...

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IT is France's oldest and biggest Christmas market that draws around two million visitors each yuletide, but things will be different this year after a host of items have been banned from sale at Christkindelsmarik, including, initially, crucifixes.

The River Cottage chief talks to Prudence Wade about why humans crave nostalgic, stodgy comfort food.

AS you might imagine, all the angst about working from home (WFH) because of Covid caused your correspondent considerable amusement, as he’s been doing it for 17 years.

TO HAMILTON then – suddenly, the land of the big bao bun which, if you didn’t already know, is a puffy, white, steamed doughy thang which has lately enjoyed much success in America.

A SCOTTISH landowner and investor has warned his renewable energy business faces going under after being ordered to switch off by an energy distributor carrying out upgrade to the electricity network.

It was referenced by everyone from British politicians to US chat show queen Oprah Winfrey.

Described as a game for 'cinephiles and casual movie watchers alike' it is inspired by the worldwide popular guessing games. 

From ice marshals to bar staff, here are all the Assembly Festival jobs to apply for this Edinburgh Christmas market.

Keep your mind sharp by ticking off today's Quordle and here are some tips to crack the problem even quicker.

Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

THE DIRECTOR of the Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned that the "piecemeal" U-turns announced by Liz Truss's government will not go far enough to reassure markets and economists over the direction of the Prime Minister's economic plan.

Perhaps best known for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in eight Harry Potter films, Robbie Coltrane OBE was a larger-than-life character whose presence was immediately evident whenever he graced the screen.

MAKE no mistake about it – the UK Government is in full crisis mode.

Harry Potter and Cracker actor Robbie Coltrane has died aged 72, his agent has said.

As it turns colder and darker, we’re heading indoors to eat and drink... happily Edinburgh has some brilliant brand new venues to while away an autumnal afternoon or evening. By Ailsa Sheldon

EMTELLE, the Scottish Borders-headquartered global telecoms equipment manufacturer, is opening its first operation in the US, creating around 200 jobs.

It is an axiom of politics that, at a time of crisis, deputy heads must roll. So it has proved for Kwasi Kwarteng, ousted as Chancellor.

NICOLA Sturgeon has called on Liz Truss to resign as Prime Minister – claiming her actions have “heaped misery on people already struggling with a cost-of-living crisis.

LIZ Truss’s authority remains "in tatters" after sacking her chancellor less than six weeks into the job and being forced into the second humiliating U-turn over her chaotic growth strategy.

In this Baby Loss Awareness Week, Ian Greenhill has some advice for his past self.

JEREMY Hunt has been appointed as Liz Truss’s second Chancellor in less than six weeks in the job.

The Democratic House speaker said she'd "go to jail and be happy".

KWASI Kwarteng has reportedly been sacked as Chancellor - five weeks into Liz Truss's chaotic leadership.

HOSPITALITY management firm Altido has acquired Scottish property service platform Sherpa.

ANDERSON Strathern is moving into the new Capital Square office development in the largest new-build Grade A office transaction deal in the city this year.

Researchers plan to test the effect of alcohol on its ability to play the game.

IT has been fascinating to watch the chickens coming home to roost for the ruling Conservatives.

HALF of NHS Scotland buildings contain asbestos, prompting calls for action to remove the potentially deadly substance. more than half of NHS Scotland buildings contain asbestos.

LIFELINE ferry services suffered another day of turmoil with two vessels remaining out of action bringing a further sailing suspension and other cancellations.

AIR travellers will “gravitate towards value” during financial difficulty, easyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren said as the budget carrier signalled a significant narrowing of annual losses.

By Scott Wright

Technology to grow meat in a laboratory has entered the next stage of testing in more than 10 sites around the world after successfully completing proof of concept in Scotland.