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What is a freeport? New UK economic zones explained (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Explainer Freeports explained - how tax break hubs work and where they’ll be

Sean Lochrie was sentenced to more than six years in jail (Photo: Facebook)
Sean Lochrie was sentenced to more than six years in jail (Photo: Facebook)

Man who suffocated girl, 4, in cocaine-fuelled attack jailed

Faith Marley (l), CCTV footage from Glasgow bus station (r). Picture: Police Scotland
Faith Marley (l), CCTV footage from Glasgow bus station (r). Picture: Police Scotland

Missing teen, 15, caught on CCTV leaving bus station with unknown man

The flight, bound for Gran Canaria, was met with emergency services on the Manchester Airport tarmac.
The flight, bound for Gran Canaria, was met with emergency services on the Manchester Airport tarmac.

Flight to Gran Canaria forced to make emergency landing in Manchester

Prince Edward (Getty Images)
Prince Edward (Getty Images)

Prince Edward named the new Duke of Edinburgh

Inseparable sisters Shaunie (left) and Shavanna Thomson (Image: contributed)
Inseparable sisters Shaunie (left) and Shavanna Thomson (Image: contributed)

Tributes paid to inseparable sisters who died just days apart

(Photo: Connect Festival)
(Photo: Connect Festival)

Edinburgh’s Connect Festival to return with family-friendly focus

Isla Bryson, 31, formerly known as Adam Graham (Photo: PA)
Isla Bryson, 31, formerly known as Adam Graham (Photo: PA)

Transgender rapist jailed for attacks on two women while she was a man

Stage show Hamilton will go on the first UK tour this year
Stage show Hamilton will go on the first UK tour this year

Hamilton UK tour tickets: how to get a ticket for musical shows, dates

Clockwise from top left: Kate Forbes, Angus Robertson, John Swinney, Keith Brown, and Humza Yousaf (Photos: Getty Images)
Clockwise from top left: Kate Forbes, Angus Robertson, John Swinney, Keith Brown, and Humza Yousaf (Photos: Getty Images)

Frontrunners to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister of Scotland

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Wednesday confirmed her surprise resignation, announcing an election would take place to replace her as Scottish National Party leader (Photo by JANE BARLOW/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Wednesday confirmed her surprise resignation, announcing an election would take place to replace her as Scottish National Party leader (Photo by JANE BARLOW/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister of Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon speaking during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh where she announced she will stand down as First Minister of Scotland on February 15, 2023 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Photo by Jane Barlow - Pool/Getty Images)
Nicola Sturgeon speaking during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh where she announced she will stand down as First Minister of Scotland on February 15, 2023 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Photo by Jane Barlow - Pool/Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon announces resignation as Scottish First Minister

Singer Rod Stewart performs at Bridgestone Arena on July 05, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Singer Rod Stewart performs at Bridgestone Arena on July 05, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Rod Stewart announces six date UK summer stadium tour

A police cordon remains in place at Leith Docks after a man fell in the water
A police cordon remains in place at Leith Docks after a man fell in the water

Body found in search for man who ‘fell into water’ in Edinburgh

The Who have announced nine UK dates for their 2023 tour. (Getty Images)
The Who have announced nine UK dates for their 2023 tour. (Getty Images)

Explainer The Who are on the road this summer - here’s where to catch them

Firefighters tackle a blaze at the Jenners building in Edinburgh (Photo: PA)
Firefighters tackle a blaze at the Jenners building in Edinburgh (Photo: PA)

Firefighter dies after blaze at former Edinburgh department store

Watercolor painting of Robert Burn reciting poetry (ATALLAH AHMED - stock.adobe.com)
Watercolor painting of Robert Burn reciting poetry (ATALLAH AHMED - stock.adobe.com)

The hidden history of Robert Burns and why his legacy prevails

Members of the Scottish Chinese community take part in Edinburgh Chinese New Year Festival in January 2022 (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Members of the Scottish Chinese community take part in Edinburgh Chinese New Year Festival in January 2022 (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Chinese New Year 2023: Edinburgh events guide - including lion dances

Lewis Capaldi, Scottish singer-songwriter attends the evening session of The Cazoo World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on December 16, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)
Lewis Capaldi, Scottish singer-songwriter attends the evening session of The Cazoo World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on December 16, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)

Explainer Lewis Capaldi announces ‘biggest shows’ he has ever played

Iolo Williams, Michaela Strachan, Gillian Burke, and Chris Packham
Iolo Williams, Michaela Strachan, Gillian Burke, and Chris Packham

Winterwatch 2023: BBC start date, hosts, locations of new series

Martin Compston on set of The Rig
Martin Compston on set of The Rig

Where is The Rig filmed? Scottish filming locations for Amazon series

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 30: Members of the public take part during the torchlight procession as it makes its way through Edinburgh for the start of the Hogmanay celebrations on December 30, 2016 in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is expected to bring in 150,000 visitors from more than 80 countries to the city for the traditional New Year celebrations, which run over three days. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 30: Members of the public take part during the torchlight procession as it makes its way through Edinburgh for the start of the Hogmanay celebrations on December 30, 2016 in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is expected to bring in 150,000 visitors from more than 80 countries to the city for the traditional New Year celebrations, which run over three days. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Explainer Why is it called Hogmanay? Origin, customs and how to celebrate it

Musician Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys performs onstage at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2016 in New York City. / AFP / ANGELA WEISS (Photo credit should read ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
Musician Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys performs onstage at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2016 in New York City. / AFP / ANGELA WEISS (Photo credit should read ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

Explainer Pet Shop Boys at Hogmanay: can you still get tickets, start time

Paul Kitching
Paul Kitching

Paul Kitching death: tributes to 21212 chef after sudden death

Beira’s Place board of directors (left to right) Susan Smith, JK Rowling, Johann Lamont, Margaret McCartney and Rhona Hotchkiss (Photo: PA/Nicole Jones)
Beira’s Place board of directors (left to right) Susan Smith, JK Rowling, Johann Lamont, Margaret McCartney and Rhona Hotchkiss (Photo: PA/Nicole Jones)

Trans women to be directed away from JK Rowling sexual violence centre

Brandon Flowers of The Killers performing in 2016 (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ABA)
Brandon Flowers of The Killers performing in 2016 (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ABA)

The Killers have announced a limited number of UK gigs for 2023

Scran Christmas Special 2022 part 1

Easy Jet Black Friday 2022: thousands of flights available from £25
Easy Jet Black Friday 2022: thousands of flights available from £25

Easy Jet Cyber Monday 2022: thousands of flights available from £25

One-year-old Hector Tully with his parents Marie Clare and Angus Tully. Hector was given just one day to live when born premature, has turned on the Christmas lights at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh, where he spent 259 nights of his life, undergoing 15 operations.
One-year-old Hector Tully with his parents Marie Clare and Angus Tully. Hector was given just one day to live when born premature, has turned on the Christmas lights at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh, where he spent 259 nights of his life, undergoing 15 operations.

Baby turns on Christmas lights at hospital that cared for him

Nicola Sturgeon has addressed supporters at a pro-independence rally outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh after the Supreme Court ruling. (Credit: Getty Images)
Nicola Sturgeon has addressed supporters at a pro-independence rally outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh after the Supreme Court ruling. (Credit: Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon addresses pro-independence rally after court ruling

A court has ruled that a man fighting extradition to the US is rape suspect Nicholas Rossi, pictured being taken into court.
A court has ruled that a man fighting extradition to the US is rape suspect Nicholas Rossi, pictured being taken into court.

Man arrested in Scotland found to be US rape suspect Nicholas Rossi

Officers cordoned off Edinburgh's Princes Street, after a suspicious bag was found. (Photo credit: Bill Buchanan)
Officers cordoned off Edinburgh's Princes Street, after a suspicious bag was found. (Photo credit: Bill Buchanan)

Bomb disposal squad called to lock down Edinburgh city centre

Her Majesty’s Ship the royal yacht Britannia steams past Hong Kong (Photo: DAN GROSHONG/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Her Majesty’s Ship the royal yacht Britannia steams past Hong Kong (Photo: DAN GROSHONG/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Royal Yacht Britannia is the latest star of The Crown - can you visit?

How to watch Scotland vs New Zealand rugby international and team news

The Niddrie area of Edinburgh was locked down after a serious disturbance on Bonfire Night (Dan Barker/PA Wire)
The Niddrie area of Edinburgh was locked down after a serious disturbance on Bonfire Night (Dan Barker/PA Wire)

‘Disgraceful’ Bonfire Night chaos as moltov cocktail thrown at police

The RMT train strikes have been suspended. Credit: Mark Hall
The RMT train strikes have been suspended. Credit: Mark Hall

Train strikes: RMT suspends strike but services still ‘disrupted’

How to watch Scotland vs Fiji rugby international and early team news

The scariest UK Halloween events 2022 - and how to get tickets

The Filmhouse in Edinburgh, which opened in 1979, has ceased trading
The Filmhouse in Edinburgh, which opened in 1979, has ceased trading

The closure of Scotland’s leading independent cinema is a wake-up call

Vigil (Getty Images)
Vigil (Getty Images)

All the Queen’s children will take part in the vigil at Westminster

The Queen’s coffin is transferred from Balmoral
The Queen’s coffin is transferred from Balmoral

What does lying in state mean? Difference to lying at rest

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, could become the new Duchess of Edinburgh after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, could become the new Duchess of Edinburgh after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Sophie Wessex: will Countess of Wessex be new Duchess of Edinburgh?

The Queen’s Colour Squadron will play a part in the arrival of the Queen’s coffin in London. (Credit: Getty Images)
The Queen’s Colour Squadron will play a part in the arrival of the Queen’s coffin in London. (Credit: Getty Images)

What the Queen’s Colour Squadron is and role it will play in funeral

Prince Andrew was heckled as he walked in the procession towards St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh.
Prince Andrew was heckled as he walked in the procession towards St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh.

Man charged after Prince Andrew heckled during procession

‘Blank sign’ protesters gather near cathedral following arrests

Queen Elizabeth II (Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II (Getty Images)

The Queen’s coffin will travel on a C-17 Globemaster to RAF

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arriving at Holyroodhouse on 11 September (Pic: Getty Images)
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arriving at Holyroodhouse on 11 September (Pic: Getty Images)

The Queen’s coffin is making the journey to London via plane tonight

Three protesters charged for breach of peace following Queen’s death

Thousands of people turned out for the procession of Queen Elizabeth II to St Giles’ Cathedral, before lining the city streets of Edinburgh to visit the Queen lying in state. (Credit: Heather Carrick/National World)
Thousands of people turned out for the procession of Queen Elizabeth II to St Giles’ Cathedral, before lining the city streets of Edinburgh to visit the Queen lying in state. (Credit: Heather Carrick/National World)

‘It’s history’: thousands line Edinburgh streets as Queen lies at rest

The scenes in Edinburgh during the procession of the Queen’s coffin to St Giles Cathedral (Photos: PA / Getty)
The scenes in Edinburgh during the procession of the Queen’s coffin to St Giles Cathedral (Photos: PA / Getty)

27 pictures showing royal procession of Queen’s coffin in Edinburgh

The guard of honour, Balaklava Company, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland during the traditional Ceremony of the Keys at Holyroodhouse (Pic: Getty Images)
The guard of honour, Balaklava Company, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland during the traditional Ceremony of the Keys at Holyroodhouse (Pic: Getty Images)

What is the Ceremony of the Keys in Edinburgh? Meaning explained

Members of the public lined the streets in Edinburgh to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II. (Credit: Heather Carrick/National World)
Members of the public lined the streets in Edinburgh to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II. (Credit: Heather Carrick/National World)

‘She was part of our family’: Edinburgh mourners pay respects to Queen

The Queen’s coffin left Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire on Sunday morning and made a six-hour journey to Edinburgh
The Queen’s coffin left Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire on Sunday morning and made a six-hour journey to Edinburgh

21 poignant showing the Queen’s coffin’s journey to Edinburgh

When will the Queen’s coffin travel to St Giles’ Cathedral?

The graphic released by the Met Police shows which roads in and around Westminster will be closed to vehicles on Sunday September 11. (Image: Metropolitan Police)
The graphic released by the Met Police shows which roads in and around Westminster will be closed to vehicles on Sunday September 11. (Image: Metropolitan Police)

The full list of London road closures ahead of Queen’s funeral

The Royal Company of Archers. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
The Royal Company of Archers. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Why will Royal Company of Archers guard Queen’s coffin in Edinburgh