Scotland is poised to make history today with a momentous vote on independence as No campaigners warned it was on the verge of falling through an economic trap door, while Yes activists insisted it was on the brink of rising to nationhood.

In an unprecedented outcome to the Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland race that started on Monday following weather delays, the Oman Sail entry was first to complete the 1,880 nautical mile course at lunchtime yesterday.

Oil giant Chevron is to cut 225 jobs in Aberdeen as it reorganises its North Sea operations.

Around a million Britons can claim direct descent from Vikings, according to a new DNA study.

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Three bodies have been found after a helicopter carrying 18 people ditched in the North Sea off the Shetland islands following an apparent “catastrophic loss of power”.

Pagan Vikings, who ransacked early Irish churches, melted and transformed sacred objects into jewellery.

Members of a group of young British computer hackers who masterminded sophisticated cyber attacks on major global institutions from their bedrooms have been sentenced.

THE Olympic torch relay should go through Dublin, London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe said yesterday.

The Olympic torch relay should go through Dublin, London 2012 chairman Lord Coe said today.

Better-than-expected economic data in the United States provided a late session boost for London’s blue chip share index today.

Ospreys coach Lyn Jones is looking for inspiration from his Grand Slam-winning players after selecting 13 of his 14 Wales internationals in the squad for Saturday’s EDF Energy Cup semi-final against Saracens.