A former German prisoner of war has left £384,000 (€454,000) to a small Scottish village for the kindness shown to him during his imprisonment.

Hundreds of protesters clashed with riot police and attacked shops and other businesses ahead of the G8 summit in Scotland today.

Movie star Ewan McGregor is to host the first children’s version of the G8 summit, it was confirmed today.

Trainspotting star Ewan McGregor has recorded a song which raps the fast-living lifestyles of rock stars, it emerged today.

Film star Ewan McGregor was today due to have a white-knuckle ride as a passenger in a supersonic jet fighter at speeds of up to 620mph.