8 hours ago Rita Ora and McFly among stars remembering Liam Payne after his death aged 31

The singer rose to fame as part of One Direction, who went on to become one of the biggest boy bands in the world.

Events

9 hours ago In photos: Liam Payne over the years from X Factor audition to becoming a dad and global One Direction stardom

The star, who has died aged 31, shot to fame in the X Factor 14 years ago as a member of one of the biggest boybands in the world

Culture

11 hours ago Inside the world's biggest cruise ship with ice rink, 40 bars and seven pools

The Icon of the Seas cruise ship, owned by Royal Caribbean, has been making waves since it embarked on its maiden voyage from Miami Port in January this year

Politics

30 hours ago Green light for plans to move Loch Lomond Rescue Boat to new Balloch base

The Rescue Boat, which first launched in 1977, had been primarily based at Luss but had a short stint at Balloch during the summer months since 2021 with the formal plans submitted earlier this year.

Events

32 hours ago One of the most contentious plans in borough's history gets green light... again

Godley Green Garden Village would see more than 2,000 new homes built in the borough's countryside

Politics

37 hours ago UK's largest ever research programme could be 'game changer' for cancer

The project, called Our Future Health, is now the biggest study of its kind in the world with blood samples, and more than one million people from across the UK have enrolled

Science

37 hours ago The cannabis industry is awaiting a legal green light, but can businesses survive?

Legal gray area surrounding the drug makes it difficult to prepare next steps, with rescheduling a perpetual threatThe Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, which took place in downtown Chicago last week, revealed an industry tensely awaiting legal legitimacy.At first glance, it looked like any other business conference. Men, many in formal business suits, outnumbered women. The exhibition hall was completely devoid of skunk-y smells and a free T-shirt or tote bag was easier to come by than a joint. Continue reading...

Events

37 hours ago UK inflation falls below 2% for first time since 2021 in boost to Rachel Reeves

Surprise annual drop to 1.7% in September raises chance of interest rate cuts, increasing budget leewayAnalysis: Sharp inflation drop gives green light to more aggressive rate cutsBusiness live – latest updatesInflation in the UK has fallen to its lowest level in three and a half years, giving a pre-budget boost to Rachel Reeves as expectations grow for the Bank of England to cut interest rates.Figures from the Office for National Statistics show the consumer prices index dropped sharply to 1.7%, down from 2.2% in August, in a bigger than expected fall than anticipated in financial markets driven by lower air fares and petrol prices. Continue reading...

Economics

40 hours ago UK’s largest ever health research programme could be ‘game changer’ for cancer

Our Future Health, is now the biggest study of its kind in the world

Science