26 minutes ago Get ready for Ashley! Met Office names first storm of the season with severe gales and rain set to blow in on Sunday after UK fog warning

Storm Ashley was named today and will rapidly form tomorrow by explosive cyclogenesis - also known as a 'weather bomb' - before hitting Britain with strong winds on Sunday.

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31 minutes ago 'Extremely dangerous' fugitive wanted over sexual assaults in UK arrested at barber shop

A man who was wanted for rape and sexual assaults in Scotland has finally been caught by police in Spain and was handcuffed outside of his barbershop near Madrid

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33 minutes ago Union chiefs claim "toxic culture" at Dumfries high school could lead to staff members walking out

The Educational Institute of Scotland has warned that strike action is a real threat at North West Community Campus

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39 minutes ago Country with beautiful beaches named friendliest place in the world for tourists

The friendliest country has been revealed, with the winner boasting not just a friendly population but beautiful beaches, wildlife reserves and stunning waterfalls

Society

45 minutes ago Storm Ashley to batter Brits with 80mph winds this weekend as warnings issued

The news follows a week of weather warnings for the UK, with millions of Britons being buffeted by wind, soaked by rain, and their journeys hampered by dense fog

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50 minutes ago Eurostar offers half price tickets for spontaneous travellers — but there are catches

The Eurostar is offering half price tickets to spontaneous travellers who want to book a last-minute holiday away — but there are several catches you need to know about

Politics

61 minutes ago James Blunt's wife breaks down in tears as pop star has a NIGHTMARE over his name change to Blunty McBluntface

James Blunt 's wife broke down in tears in a spoof nightmare had by the pop star amid his vow to legally change his name if his new album reached number one.

Politics

78 minutes ago Everything we know about North Korean troops joining Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky claims North Korea is preparing to send 10,000 soldiers to fight alongside Russian military, calling it the ‘first step to a world war’

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83 minutes ago Fresh Channel tragedy as baby dies when overloaded migrant ship heading for UK sinks off France

A baby died when an overloaded migrant boat headed for Britain sank in the Channel off the coast of France on Thursday night, French maritime authorities have said.

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1 hour ago Body of former first minister Alex Salmond expected to arrive in Scotland

The flight is due to take off at about 11am, landing in Aberdeen at about 1.45pm

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