The Jobcentre is not the most likely place to provide inspiration for a stand-up comic.But the gag, by Adam Rowe, won the annual award for funniest joke at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Mother-of-two Elaine McDade, 43, from Glasgow, took a snap of sleeping Thomas, Airlie, 26, and posted it on Facebook, saying it was the first time she had forgotten to lock her door.

Photographer Elizabeth Argyll was targeted by a woman who wrongly believed she was in her seat during a train journey. She live-tweeted the incident and said: 'The next 90 mins will be frosty.'

A surgeon has been accused of removing a tear-duct instead of a brain tumour, before then trying to cover up the botched surgery, which took place at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

Stahly Quality Foods, based in Fife, has come under fire following the launch of the new product (pictured) with some describing it as a 'betrayal' and others labelling it 'wrong, very wrong'.

The property mogul has proposed a build of luxury housing, including 50 hotel cottages, a gym, an equestrian centre, shops and offices at the Menie estate near Balmedie.

Robert Blomfield had practiced photography across the UK from the 1950s to the 1970s and started capturing the beauty of Edinburgh when he moved to the city to study medicine.

Andrew Fairlie, one of Scotland’s most celebrated chefs has died after battling a brain tumour. He was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2005 and had received chemotherapy.

Lonely Planet's latest book - Ultimate United Kingdom Travelist - ranks the top 500 unmissable experiences and hidden gems across Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands.

Prince William, Kate Middleton and their children took the 8.45am economy FlyBe flight from Norwich to Aberdeen this morning.

Prince William, Kate Middleton and their children flew back from Aberdeen to Norwich today, again choosing a budget airline.

Boris Johnson has reiterated his opposition to a second vote on Scottish independence during a call with Nicola Sturgeon, despite her saying it is now a 'democratic right'.

A total of 15,980 new diabetes patients were diagnosed in Scotland in 2018 - including 205 under the age of 30. Around 88 per cent of the nation's cases are type 2 (file photo)

Downing Street today confirmed it is seriously considering plans to build a bridge between Northern Ireland and mainland Great Britain.

Despite his rapid road to stardom, the 23-year-old singer still lives at home with his parents in Bathgate, Scotland, with no future plans of parting with his childhood stomping ground.

Researchers from the University of Dundee will conduct trials of brensocatib - formerly known as INS1007 - to tackle lung inflammation caused by the virus.

Nicola Sturgeon today signalled she is willing to ease coronavirus restrictions in Scotland independently of the UK government as Northern Ireland also appeared set to follow suit.

There may not have been much to smile about in the last few years of her marriage, but it's true to say Bake Off star Paul Hollywood's long-suffering ex Alex most definitely has the last laugh now.

ALISON BOSHOFF: With Prince Charles not asking for help from the Government's coronavirus furlough scheme - but Victoria Beckham among those taking it - it's sparking furious debate.

The curly-haired 21-year-old accepted the honor in a yellow-trimmed kimono top and matching shorts which featured a b&w painting

The 28-year-old actress inevitably got slimed while presenting on stage alongside Pharrell Williams.

David Hasselhoff prides himself on his youthfulness, which he puts down to healthy eating and regular exercise.

Goldenballs was dripping in golden goo after he was slimed at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday

The 26-year-old was presented with the blimp gong by none other than Disney star Zendaya and Hollywood heavyweight Jamie Foxx.

The actress, who has sought to inspire women with public candor about her own health, brought another message of empowerment to the Kids' Choice Awards.

The children's sports-star father and fashionista mother stayed at home as Brooklyn acted as babysitter, and they were content to let the boys take all the attention for one night.

The staged pastry assault occurred backstage

5 Seconds Of Summer's closing performance at the 28th annual Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards finished with a slime-filled bang.

They only been living in Los Angeles for just under three weeks. So it was only a matter of time before footballer Steven Gerrard and his family made their red carpet debut.

The 39-year-old musician and 52-year-old actor were slimed during the 2016 Kids' Choice Awards held at the fabulous Forum in Inglewood, California on Saturday.

The reality stars brought eight-year-old Liam and seven-year-old Stella to the awards show at The Forum in Inglewood on Saturday. Tori paired her bright pink dress with blue heels.

In true Nickelodeon style, the Australian funny-woman celebrated her win by being doused in buckets of green slime while posing with her new blimp-shaped trophy.

Ditching their glamorous dresses for grungy trousers, sporty crop tops and thigh-high boots, the girls truly stole the show as they belted out their hits Shout Out To My Ex and Touch to the crowd.

It was already an awkward Saturday for Fifth Harmony, when they attended the Kids' Choice Awards and watched their former Camilla Cabello make her solo debut.

Sabre Norris continued to show off her quirky humour after she interviewed celebrities and found out what it was like to be slimed, while at Saturday's Kid's Choice Awards.

The reality star / singer / dancer / actress / YouTube personality was on a double high as she put on an energetic performance right after picking up an award.

They beat out Aladdin, Captain Marvel, Jumanji: The Next Level, Spider-Man: Far From Home and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker for Favorite Movie at the Kids' Choice Awards.

Ian Poulter has paid tribute to his son, Luke, after helping Europe clinch a famous Ryder Cup win. He took to social media to post an image of himself embracing his son along with a touching message.

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Jose Mourinho was revisiting his decision around Paul Pogba and the captaincy. He said it took him weeks to figure out he wasn't a captain.

Tommy Fleetwood blamed a 'nightmare' day on the greens after seeing his chances of victory blown off course on day two of the British Masters.

DEREK LAWRENSON AT WALTON HEATH: It's hard to believe there is a real danger the British Masters taking place at Walton Heath will be the last. So much for a post Ryder Cup lift.

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: Jacklin should have been knighted years ago for his immense contribution to British sporting life. He is the architect of the modern Ryder Cup.

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF SPECIAL: From New York to Paris and plenty of less exotic stops in between, this was a year to savour. This was the year of the nice guy — and girl.

Thomas Bjorn fulfilled a promise to get a tattoo after leading Europe to a 17½-10½ Ryder Cup victory over USA in September. The Dane finally underwent the procedure.

DEREK LAWRENSON: Here in the tourist capital of America they're fond of telling you it's the place where dreams come true. For Frankie Molinari, it has proved the place where the dream goes on.

Brooks Koepka finished the opening round of the USPGA with a staggering round of 63 to finish -7 and give him the outright lead. The American posted seven birdies and no bogies.

United States Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker has no intention of following opposite number Padraig Harrington and changing his number of wild cards.

Brooks Koepka made a mockery of Bethpage Black's fearsome reputation in the first round, but there is still all to play for with three rounds to go. Follow all the action right here.

They say there's no such thing as the perfect golfer but over three rounds of complete domination at the USPGA Championship, Brooks Koepka has given a pretty good impression.

Brooks Koepka won the 101st USPGA Championship on Sunday to join the legends of the game with his successful defence of the Wanamaker Trophy.