DARK SECRETS: 33 | Vintage Vibes

Nine-year-old hopes to be lucky charm for Grand National runner

Joshua Duckworth rubbed a ‘lucky medal’ on the nose of his favourite horse, Iroko, ahead of the steeplechase.

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025

Diplomat calls for return of Scottish trade office in Taiwan

TAIWAN’S top diplomat in Scotland has again called on the Scottish Government to consider re-establishing a Scottish Development International…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 4, 2025

Plastic or fantastic? Grand National steps out on delicate high-wire act

Traditionalists rail at the ‘Plastic National’ but a third of all British adults will have a bet on the world’s most famous race

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2025

Scottish hospice boss blasts 'immoral' UK National Insurance hike

THE CEO of a Scottish hospice has blasted the UK Government's National Insurance hike, describing it as "immoral".

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025

Grand National 2025: horse-by-horse guide to all the runners

Last year’s winner I Am Maximus heads to Aintree on Saturday bidding to make history. Here is a look through the chances of all 34 contenders

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2025

John Swinney responds to The National's rent hikes investigation at FMQs

John Swinney has responded to The National's investigation into hundreds of landlords attempting to hike rents above government limits.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025

Grand National betting guide: All 34 horses ranked and rated

A pinsticker’s guide to all the runners and riders for the biggest race in the British horse racing calendar

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

Best Grand National Free Bets for 2025

Everything you need to know about the best free bet offers ahead of the 2025 Grand National

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025

Aintree official gives Grand National update amid fears over conditions

The Aintree course has seen historically dry conditions this spring, with action taken to ensure the ideal going for Saturday’s Grand National, with the festival starting on Thursday

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025

Dutton refuses to rule out ABC cuts and repeatedly declines meeting with chair Kim Williams, sources say

Opposition leader still won’t say which jobs will be cut in plan to slash 41,000 public sector positions

The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2025