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Scotland's biggest airport descends into chaos as global IT outage sparks cancellations

Scotland's biggest airport descended into chaos yesterday after its computer systems fell victim to the botched software upgrade. Hundreds of passengers were forced to queue for hours as computer systems at Edinburgh Airport were crippled because of the world-wide outage. Amid the chaos - which also hit some local authorities, health services, and even football clubs - the Scottish Government held an emergency meeting to try avert any further impacts.

Kate Forbes opens up about terrifying ordeal in grip of post-natal depression following

Kate Forbes has opened up about the devastating impact post-natal depression had on her life after the birth of her first child. The Deputy First Minister revealed the condition left her uncharacteristically 'out of control' and fearing she would be attacked in the shower by a machete wielding madman. In a brutally candid interview, she said the symptoms left her with such heightened feelings of terror that she would only spend 30 seconds a time in a shower cubicle. Ms Forbes, who gave birth to her first child Naomi in August 2022, said the trauma of an 18-hour labour left her with irrational thoughts and believing it would be 'better for me to be elsewhere'.

Which? polled Brits about their experiences of UK seaside towns, asking for their views on criteria including the quality of the beaches, food and drink offerings, tourist attractions and value for money.

Headteachers are rebelling against the Scottish Government's 'weak' approach to school discipline as the classroom violence crisis deepens.

Two killers drugged and raped a complete stranger who died after having drinks spiked. Father-of-three Calum Simpson not regain consciousness after being intoxicated with the drug Etizolam.

Is sickening craze of schoolgirl fight videos proof that mobile phones must be banned from

The graphic content and jerky camera work are reminiscent of chaotic footage beamed back from a war zone. In the brief yet numerous clips, however, there is nothing remotely heroic about these close quarters exchanges where fighting is dominated by flashes of terrifying brutality. In one, a hapless victim cowers as furious blows rain down on their head amid the sickening noise of contact between fist and skull; in another, the target screams as they are slapped and kicked and their hair is violently pulled.

Victims of coronavirus were 'failed' by the Scottish and UK Governments because they did not properly prepare for the pandemic, a damning public inquiry has concluded.

No one knew who she was. She was found in a ditch with her head removed and with her hands and feet tied to her body.

Police Scotland is at risk of sex discrimination claims from female staff over controversial gender self-identification policies, experts have warned.

Patient safety in Scotland is being threatened as increasing numbers of nurses are leaving the profession, it has been claimed. More than 2,700 nurses gave up their roles

Fury as Open hit by ScotRail shambles with thousands of golf fans forced to endure 90

Thousands of golf fans faced frustrating delays as they travelled to The Open at Royal Troon amid criticism of state-owned ScotRail for failing to address staff shortages. Huge queues formed at Central Station in Glasgow and there were chaotic scenes as spectators arrived to catch trains to the Ayrshire course. The nationalised train operator had pledged to lay on extra services even though it is running a temporary timetable because of an ongoing dispute with drivers over pay.

The 75-year-old said he wrote to officials at The World Science Fiction Convention to discuss details of an official appearance but was told he would have to submit a formal application.

Two sisters have been convicted of assaulting a retired police officer and his wife at a Jersey Boys theatre show. Nurse Lorna Carmichael, 43, initially pounced on Alistair

Somewhere in the region of 800 crimes will be recorded in Scotland tomorrow. In most cases, the victims of them will be distressed, even outraged. Some will remember

An album of sketches that belonged to a First World War nurse giving a fascinating glimpse into treatment of traumatised soldiers has been discovered.

I HAVE a vivid, 1972 memory of my grandfather having a swim. The more remarkable because it was in the wild Atlantic - well, Shawbost bay - on the west side of Lewis.

Major General who carried Prince Philip's coffin and was tipped as future head of the Army

James Roddis appeared via video link at a hearing at the Court Martial Centre in Bulford, Wiltshire, where he admitted the lesser charge. Roddis' plea of not guilty to sexual assault section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act was accepted by the Service Prosecuting Authority. It is extremely rare for an officer of his rank to face court martial. The highly-decorated 52-year-old commander had led thousands of soldiers during his unblemished 30-year career and earned multiple bravery awards.

Police officers fear they could be disciplined if they breach the force's 'chilling' LGBTI policies that leave staff 'running scared' of discussing the issue.

Another teen, 17, takes own life at young offenders' institution despite SNP-led Scottish

A teenage prisoner took his own life two years after the Scottish Government pledged to stop sending children to the facility where he died. Jonathan Beadle, 17, was found dead on Saturday at Polmont Young Offenders Institution just weeks ahead of his sentencing hearing. The teenager is the latest youngster to die at the Falkirk facility, with Katie Allan, 21, William Brown, also known as William Lindsay, 16, and 20-year-old Jack McKenzie having also taken their own lives at the centre.

The SNP has completely let down those who harbour the noble hope of owning their own homes. None are more culpable than Nicola Sturgeon who ended right-to-buy in Scotland.

Flash fraudster, 33, who used a posh accent to dupe victims on the phone in Britain's

A flash con-artist, who was at the centre of Britain's biggest ever cyber scam has been ordered to pay back £2 million or spend up to 21 years behind bars. Feezan Hameed Choudhary, 33, was jailed for 11 years in 2016 for leading a fraudulent enterprise that conned 750 RBS and Lloyds customers out of £113million. Dubbed 'The Voice', the fraudster would put on Scottish, English and Welsh accents to trick victims out of their hard-earned cash over the phone. Brazen Choudhary would then splash the stolen millions on parties with pop stars, luxury holidays in Dubai and shopping sprees at high-end stores such as Harrods.

Boeing told to carry out urgent safety checks after flight from Scotland to New York

There were 211 passengers and ten crew on board the Boeing 767-332 when it suffered a contained engine failure leading to a fuel leak in February 2023, according to a report published today by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch. Within half an hour of the plane taking off, an emergency was declared and crew diverted the plane to Prestwick Airport on the west coast of Scotland. Footage shot by one of the passengers on board shows flames enveloping the right-hand wing. Anxious passengers could be heard speaking in the background, while some were in tears.

A perfect storm developed as union barons commanded their well-paid drivers - on average salaries of around £52,000 a year - not to work on rest days, sparking a drastic reduction in timetables.

DAVE MARSHALL: As a former chief, I fear no good will come of our police taking the knee

You will struggle to find a bobby on the beat, but don't worry - you might well spot one taking part in a gay Pride event near you. As the Mail revealed yesterday, officers in Scotland will be paid to take part in these parades, despite the force cutting back on fighting crime. They are being urged to represent the overstretched force at LGBT events - in exchange for either pay or a day off in lieu.

Britain HAS become more anti-social! Complaints data shows huge spike in fines for serial

The London borough of Southwark and North Lankarkshire in Scotland received the highest number of noise complaints last year, exclusive research for This is Money reveals. An FOI request by Churchill Home Insurance revealed local authorities received over 203,000 complaints from residents about noisy neighbours in 2023. Fines for breached Noise Abatement Orders also surged by 56% last year compared to the previous year.

The celebrity chef, 57, posted an Instagram update on Monday, letting fans know that he's okay and back at it one month after the incident which 'really shook him'.

Trust in the SNP Government has plunged to an all-time low amid serious concerns about the NHS . Public discontent is its highest since devolution began in 1999, according to new figures.

Pictured: Alan Hansen looks happy and relaxed as he flashes a smile playing golf at his

The 69-year-old Liverpool legend was rushed to hospital in June after falling seriously ill, with fans from around the world sending their love to the former Match of the Day star. Now, new pictures have shown the former footballer enjoying a round of golf at a course near his home in Southport on Merseyside on Wednesday. The images, which will come as a clear boost for his supporters, show a cheerful Hansen flashing a smile, with his golf bag slung over his shoulder. Dressed in a NetJets golf cap, blue fleece and green trousers, he appeared relaxed as he made his way around the course - with other snaps showing the recovering Scotland hero deep in concentration as he teed off.

City that could be killed by Net Zero: House prices have collapsed, hundreds of thousands

Starmer's planned raid on oil and gas will cost thousands of jobs, threaten the transition to green energy - and could make the North Sea a more hostile environment for investors than Libya. So just how bad will it be for shareholders in oil and gas companies? PATRICK TOOHER goes to Aberdeen to find out.

Business leaders fear there will be an explosion in the number of seagulls this year after a Scottish quango rejected hundreds of applications to destroy town and city-centre nests.

A Scots mum who won the keys to an idyllic house in Surrey worth £3million after entering a raffle for just £10 at first thought it was a joke.

Brit tourist, 30, is left fighting for life with gangrene from leg injuries after jumping

A British tourist is fighting for his life with gangrene after jumping from a bridge in Poland and hitting his leg on the rocks below. Liam Fullerton, 30 from Dundee, was rushed to hospital in Poznan after diving into the water to cool down on Saturday, his devastated mother told the Daily Record. 'Liam has since become seriously unwell with septic shock and now has gangrene in the wound at the top of his leg, all from the dirty water,' she said.

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She has endured several operations on her knees over the years. Ruby Wax has taken a more unique approach by having someone hum into the troublesome joint as part of 'sound healing'.

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A Scottish Tory MSP tipped to stand for the party leadership faces being ousted by his local branch over claims of inaction and too much focus on ' woke ' issues.

Scots Tories have been warned any plan to split from the UK party would see an exodus of members and donors.

Furious couple left with crippling £4,000 bill after neighbour, 51, fitted secret device

A baffled couple were left facing exorbitant energy bills - unaware that their next door neighbour was stealing thousands of pounds of electricity from them. Electrician Leslie Pirie set up an elaborate system to divert the supply into his own home while the neighbours were left to pay the £4,000 bill. Hugh Torrance, 52, and his 46-year-old wife Tracy said their bills were so high that they were forced to get their teenage daughter to work to help fund the payments to the supplier.

   

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When a £15m movie star rang to moan about his private jet, I knew I was done with

The Hollywood star on the conference call was apoplectic. The private jet sent to fly him from Tokyo to LA fell far short of the luxury he had grown accustomed to. Amenities on the plane were inferior -none of his favourite PlayStation games were on board. Patched into the call was the A-lister's agent and Scott Neeson, then a top marketing executive for Sony Pictures. The movie star, who commanded £15million a picture, barked at Neeson: 'You know that my life was not meant to be this difficult.' Before joining Sony, Neeson had been president of 20th Century Fox International, where he was responsible for overseeing the release and marketing of several of the top films of all time including Braveheart, Titanic, Stars Wars and X-Men.

Chris Packham has sensationally threatened to quit as President of the RSPCA in an animal welfare row - after salmon were filmed swimming around without tails.

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A missing dog was hoisted to safety in a rubble sack by a mountain rescue team after surviving for seven days on a narrow ledge of a cliff face.

'No matter how many dead bodies I have seen it is still always a shock,' forensic expert Carol Rogers said. 'You need time to prepare for the process of touching and sampling that body.

It was David Cameron who first suggested voting blue to go green, but the Scottish Conservatives could be about to embark on the ultimate re-cycling project.

Tiger Woods confirms he WILL return to The Open next year, despite missing the cut at

JAMES SHARPE AT ROYAL TROON: The 15-time Major champion has been urged to call time on his glittering career, not least by Troon member Colin Montgomerie who claimed the aura and passion that surrounds him had gone. Woods finished his two rounds at Troon on 14-over, tying the 156 shots he needed to get through two rounds at the US Open in 2015. At the time he finished his round there were only four players behind him on the leader board. Yet there was no doubt in Woods's mind when asked by reporters if he'll return for the 153nd Open at Royal Portrush next year.

Tottenham 'look to hijack' Fulham's move for Scott McTominay - as Man United 'name their

Tottenham are the latest club to be linked with a possible summer move for Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay . The North London club are said to be tracking the Scotland international, according to The Sun , and are ready to hijack Fulham 's bid for the United star. The Cottagers have already had one bid turned down for McTominay, with United looking for a fee of around £40m before they would consider letting him leave Old Trafford. United are reluctant to sell the 27-year-old, with Erik ten Hag keen for him to remain part of his squad for the forthcoming season, but could be forced to cash in to balance the books. So far this summer, the Red Devils have already recruited Dutch striker Joshua Zirkee from Bologna for a £36.5m fee.

Bob  MacIntyre believes he can create more history when he tees it up at Royal Troon.

The infamous Postage Stamp hole at Royal Troon claimed its first victims of the 152nd Open Championship Thursday and among them was none other than Rory McIlroy.

Trabzonspor are expected to return with an improved offer for James Tavernier after their initial bid to sign the Rangers captain was rejected.

This really is a race like no other. Eleven teams, eight legs, circumnavigating five oceans, across 40,000 nautical miles.

Tiger Woods has missed another cut at a major tournament. With a projected cut line of +5 at the ongoing Open Championship at Royal Troon, Woods is all but guaranteed to be out.

The Irishman concluded yesterday's opening day just one shot off the lead at five-under par behind England's Daniel Brown.

JAMES SHARPE AT ROYAL TROON: The Open is underway as Royal Troon plays host to the 152nd edition of the iconic championship at one of Scotland's toughest courses.

It's not an act, I dislike him': The Olympics feud hanging over a British star's gold

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY HENRY CLARK: For a few, brief seconds before 8.50pm on August 6, pin-drop silence will descend on the Stade de France. Then, there will be no more talking. Nothing further Josh Kerr nor Jakob Ingebrigtsen can add. Barring any late hitches, both middle-distance running titans will crouch for the gun in the 1500m Olympic final.

Just a few miles further down the Ayrshire coastline from Royal Troon, Matteo Manassero had the dream ticket when he first teed it up in the Open Championship.

Jake Wightman opens up on receiving his Olympics call, the moment he felt he was 'done',

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DAVID COVERDALE: Even when the phone call came, Jake Wightman did not know whether his Olympic dream was about to be rescued or wrecked. The 30-year-old's place in Paris had been in the balance ever since he missed last month's British trials with a calf injury. Wightman knew his chance of running the 1500 metres - the event he won gold in at the 2022 World Championships - was over after Neil Gourley and George Mills finished first and second in Manchester, and with current world champion Josh Kerr guaranteed the third selection spot. But he held on to the hope he might get to go to the Games via a discretionary place in the 800m - and he was set to find out his fate from Steve Vernon, the endurance boss at UK Athletics. 'When I saw the call, I knew it didn't necessarily mean good news because he would ring me to deliver bad news as well,' Wightman tells Mail Sport from his home in southwest London.

The raw power of Bryson DeChambeau feels like it should lend itself quite nicely to Royal Troon, a course which features the longest hole in Open Championship history.

Kasper Schmeichel is flying out to America to join his new team-mates on tour after Celtic confirmed they have signed the veteran goalkeeper on a one-year deal.

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Tyrese Campbell - son of late former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin - is weighing up

SIMON JONES: Tyrese Campbell is weighing up his next move after leaving Stoke City as a free agent. The 24-year old striker, who started out at Manchester City, scored 36 goals in 164 appearances for Stoke and played a pivotal role, notably towards the end of last season, in helping them preserve their Championship status. Scottish Premiership side Rangers are understood to be one of the clubs showing interest in the pacy forward while Championship sides Sheffield United, West Bromwich Albion, QPR, Preston North End and Cardiff City are also among his admirers.

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