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‘If the pigs are barking like dogs they are happy’. Scientists have developed facial recognition technology to assess pigs’ emotional states
Bacon news: Pigs may not be able to fly but they can smile, say scientists

Scientists have developed facial recognition technology to assess pigs’ emotional states based on facial look with a project to help improve animal we(...)

German fans celebrate in Windsor Park. Photograph: William Cherry/Presseye/Inpho
Northern Ireland’s march continues despite German humbling

World champions Germany may have won 3-1 at Windsor Park on Thursday night but Northern Ireland are still parading, if not yet to Russia, then almost(...)

After the referendum defeat, Alex Salmond said it was time for a new leader who could now take the devolution process forward. Photograph: PA
‘It has been the privilege of my life to serve Scotland’
  • UK
  • September 19, 2014

For Scottish leader Alex Salmond, the journey started with tales from his granddad about repelling the English invaders in the 14th century. It ended (...)

Words We Use: Cess

Cess is an interesting little word, used in Scotland, Ireland, and many counties in England from the border to Sussex and Somerset. It means a rate, t(...)

Rachel West holds two commemorative royal baby mugs as they go into production at the Emma Bridgewater Factory in Stoke On Trent, to celebrate the birth of Prince George of Cambridge. Photograph: Rui Vieira/PA Wire
Windsors long ago gave birth to a unique brand

Robert Brenchley was born in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary a few minutes after George Alexander Louis Windsor and all he will get for his trouble is a sil(...)

Jim Jefferies of Dunfermline. Photograph: Lynne Cameron/PA Wire. Jim Jeffries of troubled club Dunfermline. Photograph: Lynne Cameron /PA
Financial woes leave Scottish football facing uncertain times

Millions – hang on James Alexander Gordon’s every word as he reads out the football results on BBC radio each Saturday afternoon, enjoying, if (...)