84 minutes ago Noel Edmond's Mr Blobby theme park was weirder than you could have ever imagined

Blobbyland, which was called a number of different names during its two year run, was a bizarre homage to the strange Noel's House Party character that took over the nation back in the 90s

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3 hours ago Everton SACK manager Sean Dyche just THREE HOURS before FA Cup tie as club captain Seamus Coleman takes charge tonight

The Toffees are in another fight against relegation but the timing of Sean Dyche's dismissal will raise eyebrows with it coming so close to kick-off at Goodison Park on Thursday night.

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3 hours ago Man hunting £569m bitcoin fortune in rubbish dump suffers huge blow after court ruling

James Howells, 39, wants to retrieve a computer hard drive from a rubbish dump in South Wales which he says was thrown out by an ex-girlfriend and he claims contains £569million in Bitcoin

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7 hours ago Hit singer proposes on stage during duet – but fans cringe as he makes major blunder

A hit singer and comedy actor left fans delighted as he proposed to his duet partner on stage in front of a live audience, but after the gesture went wrong, fans were left covering their eyes

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2 hours ago Schoolboy Kelyan Bokassa's chilling last Instagram post before being stabbed to death on bus

Kelyan Bokassa, 14, an aspiring drill rapper who used the stage name Grippa, was stabbed to death on a bus in Woolwich, South East London, and so far his attackers have not be found

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2 hours ago Dancing On Ice's Ferne McCann says she 'trusts supportive pro skating partner Brendyn Hatfield with her life' as she prepares for first live show after detailing problems in her personal life

It comes shortly after Ferne got candid about her 'tough' relationship with fiancé Lorri Haines, 33, and how the pair are juggling their blended families with their busy careers.

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10 hours ago Charged up: What needs to be done to get more Scots into battery electric vehicles

“The biggest concern we have is increasing the sales mix of battery electric vehicles” – Alan Gall, SMTA

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29 hours ago Owner left car to 'defrost' on driveway but returned to find it had vanished

South Wales Police have issued an urgent warning to other drivers in the wake of the incident

Transport

89 minutes ago Real Madrid vs Mallorca LIVE! Spanish Super Cup result, match stream and latest updates today

Jude Bellingham leads charge as Carlo Ancelotti’s side leave it late

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4 hours ago Everton SACK manager Sean Dyche just three hours BEFORE they play in the FA Cup, as club captain Seamus Coleman takes charge tonight

The Toffees are in another fight against relegation but the timing of Sean Dyche's dismissal will raise eyebrows with it coming so close to kick-off at Goodison Park on Thursday night.

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4 hours ago Scotland duo Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour's Napoli title charge could be hijacked by huge £70m deal

French giants lining up astronomical bid for Serie A sensation

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12 hours ago Rasmus Hojlund agrees with Lisandro Martinez about Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim

There have been signs of progress with Ruben Amorim in charge and Sunday's draw against Liverpool was a good point.

Sport

3 hours ago Dancing on Ice’s Michaela Strachan revals why her ‘not encouraging’ partner won’t be in audience

Dancing on Ice starts on Sunday, but celebrity contestant Michaela Strachan has revealed why her own partner, Nick Chevallier, won’t be in the audience to cheer her on

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5 hours ago How to watch the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 showcase and what to expect

Doom: The Dark Ages and South of Midnight will lead the event, but a mystery game could steal the show

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11 hours ago South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership appoint new associate medical director

Dr Jennifer Gibson has a "wealth of experience in primary care, cancer care, and palliative medicine".

Science

34 hours ago M9 motorway set for 20 nights of roadworks to install safety barrier and remove trees

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will work to install safety barriers and remove trees from a section on the M9 northbound over 20 nights.

Transport

3 hours ago Curtis Pritchard gives verdict on Tommy Fury's Love Island return amid Molly

ITV Love Island star Curtis Pritchard, from series five, is looking for love once more on Love Island All Stars, which starts next week in South Africa

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5 hours ago Everton SACK manager Sean Dyche, just three hours BEFORE they play in the FA Cup, as club captain Seamus Coleman takes charge tonight

Everton have sacked Sean Dyche as their manager just three hours before their FA Cup third-round tie against Peterborough United on Thursday night.

Society

6 hours ago Sasa Zdjelar on Rangers' 'radar' as 'real deal' Igamane told what it will take to land EPL move

Philippe Clement is desperate to add in this window and the CSKA Moscow man is the latest name linked

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13 hours ago RuPaul 'in bits' over The Vivienne's death and 'considering' quitting Drag Race

The death of The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, has reportedly left RuPaul "in bits" - and considering stepping away from his TV series, which has aired for five years

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4 hours ago Liam Payne's father was told of his son's tragic death in phone call from 'friend and manager' Roger Nores who is now facing manslaughter charge, prosecution witness statement reveals

The tragic One Direction star plunged to his death from a third-floor balcony of a hotel following a drink and drugs binge.

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8 hours ago 15 beautiful photos of Scotland from the Highlands to the Borders, as captured by our readers

Readers Gallery January 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers Gallery

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11 hours ago Energy switching checklist provides essential steps for people trying to lower winter fuel bills

Advice Direct Scotland is urging people not to rush into switching energy suppliers without making several checks first.

Science

35 hours ago Man charged in Dumfries and Galloway after allegedly driving with frozen car windows

A 27-year-old man was stopped by officers on Wednesday morning.

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3 hours ago Danni Menzies slips into a skimpy red bikini in minus degree temperatures as she goes wild swimming in Scotland

The Place In The Sun, 36, host posted a video on social media showing her braving the frigid conditions after stripping down to a red bikini.

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9 hours ago Good Food Guide Awards 2025: Every restaurant named the best in the UK

Restaurants across the UK have been shortlisted for prestigious awards 🏆

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9 hours ago Thousands of Scots pensioners on DWP disability benefit to move to new devolved payment from April

Social Security Scotland will write to claimants to let them know when it is time for them to transfer.

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30 hours ago 10 Scotland players to watch in January transfer window including possible Celtic, Rangers and Hearts moves

Steve Clarke squad members to keep an eye on this month

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5 hours ago Premier League star accused of rape: Prosecutors are 'carefully reviewing' file of evidence handed to CPS by the police this week

MIKE KEEGAN: Crown Prosecution Service officials will decide whether to charge the well-known international footballer, after being handed a dossier of evidence by Metropolitan Police.

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9 hours ago 15 Beautiful photos of Scotland from the Highlands to the Borders, as captured by our readers

Readers Gallery January 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers Gallery

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16 hours ago How to tell if you've got 'real flu' as top GP names symptoms that wipe people out

Flu is skyrocketing across the UK

Science

3 hours ago David Moyes in talks over remarkable return to Everton after Sean Dyche sacking

Moyes was previously in charge at Goodison Park between 2002 and 2013

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12 hours ago Netherlands icon Patrick Kluivert named as manager of international minnows

Patrick Kluivert - one of the greatest Dutch football players of all time - has become the manager of a national side placed 127th in FIFA's rankings

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11 hours ago Remote Scottish mansion with 15 bedrooms and waterfalls on sale for less than £300,000

A unique opportunity to purchase a secluded Scottish mansion for a bargain price has come up, with Achnashellach Lodge in the Scottish Highlands on the market for less than £300,000.

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35 hours ago Peter Hain urges South Africa to boycott Afghanistan game at Champions Trophy

Anti-apartheid campaigner plea to governing bodyWomen’s cricket team disbanded under Taliban ruleThe veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Peter Hain has called on Cricket South Africa to challenge the ban on women’s and girl’s cricket in Afghanistan before next month’s Champions Trophy.In a letter seen by the Guardian, Lord Hain urges the Cricket South Africa’s chief executive, Pholetsi Moseki, to take up the issue with the International Cricket Council before South Africa’s Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan in Karachi. In a particularly striking passage, Hain also draws direct parallels with the struggle of black and brown players under apartheid with the Taliban’s oppression of women’s rights in Afghanistan. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago LIV Golf star claims major breakthrough 'has to happen' as new rule proposal put forward

Kevin Na is confident that LIV Golf's biggest names will be granted exemptions to the major championships in the future, as the breakaway tour continues to grow.

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33 hours ago Recognise the residence? Can you name the TV shows and movies these properties appeared?

The iconic house featured in the hit TV series Breaking Bad has gone up for sale for  a whopping $4M, as the owners hope its previous appearance on the AMC hit will boost the sale.

Culture

33 hours ago Battery storage sites deemed ‘formidable’ for Scotland’s energy future

Three sites in Scotland will have a theoretical capacity to power 4.5 million homes for two hours.

Science

4 hours ago New faces emerging as serious contenders for Wales' Six Nations squad named in days

There is a lot to play for this weekend ahead of Warren Gatland naming his Six Nations squad on Monday

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14 hours ago ‘Never go to bed on an argument’: Hamilton care home couple reveal secret to long and happy marriage on 73rd wedding anniversary

A couple who lives at HC-One Scotland’s Douglas View Care Home, in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, have been celebrating their 73rd Wedding Anniversary together.

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12 hours ago Lloyds sparks fears of more bank branch closures after announcing big change for customers

Customers of Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland will be allowed to use any of its branches under a shake-up that had led to union fears

Economics

35 hours ago Peter Hain urges South Africa to protest Afghanistan game at Champions Trophy

Anti-apartheid campaigner plea to governing bodyWomen’s cricket team disbanded under Taliban ruleThe veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Peter Hain has called on Cricket South Africa to challenge the ban on women’s and girl’s cricket in Afghanistan. In a letter seen by the Guardian, Lord Hain urges the Cricket South Africa’s chief executive, Pholetsi Moseki, to take up the issue with the International Cricket Council before South Africa’s Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan in Karachi on 21 February.In a particularly striking passage, Hain draws a direct parallel of apartheid with the Taliban’s oppression of women’s rights in Afghanistan. “Having struggled long and hard for black and brown cricketers to represent their country like whites did exclusively for nearly a century, I hope that post-apartheid South African cricket will press for similar rights for all women in world cricket,” Hain tells Moseki. “Will South African cricket please raise the plight of Afghan women cricke...

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6 hours ago Met officer in court charged with assault of man at Whipps Cross hospital

PC Rajan Solanki is alleged to have used excessive force on patient who was mentally unwell

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34 hours ago Recognise the residence? Can you name the TV shows and movies these pricey properties appeared?

The iconic house featured in the hit TV series Breaking Bad has gone up for sale for  a whopping $4M, as the owners hope its previous appearance on the AMC hit will boost the sale.

Culture

34 hours ago Doctor explains simple way to tell if you have flu or cold as Scotland cases rise

An increasing number of people are being hospitalised with the flu, but a doctor has explained how you can tell whether you have the flu or a common cold

Science

4 hours ago South Carolina statue honoring Black hero Robert Smalls will stare down a segregationist

A group studying where to put South Carolina’s first Statehouse monument to an individual African American has decided Robert Smalls’ statue should be staring down a notorious white supremacist

Politics

31 hours ago Chinese takeaway shares delicious recipe to make your own chow mein at home

An award-winning Chinese takeaway in Scotland shared how to make their popular chow mein at home for your next fakeaway evening, but some are criticising the meal saying it's wrong

Society

12 hours ago Next shoppers bag £54 Elemis oil for under £7 in beauty box deal worth £228

Next has launched a new beauty box, which is packed with eight products from big name brands including Elemis, Rituals and The Ordinary, and it's a total saving of more than £170

Economics

38 hours ago Why Rangers fans will go 'f****** mental' at Patrick Stewart as Ibrox favourite names 2 players he'd sign right now

Philippe Clement has revealed the new CEO is set to address the media over January transfer plans

Sport

6 hours ago BBC The Traitors next 'favourite' to be murdered tonight named after dramatic twists

The latest episode of the BBC show ended on yet another cliff-hanger with the fate of a number of Faithfuls hanging in the balance

Events

35 hours ago ‘Iconic birds’ feature among top images in national park photography competition

Piers Fearick’s picture of a yellowhammer claimed the first prize in the wildlife category of the South Downs National Park’s annual competition.

Culture

41 hours ago Patients urged to seek emergency treatment alone as flu cases continue to soar

Several NHS trusts declared critical incidents due to ‘exceptionally high demands’ in emergency departments.

Science

5 hours ago Angela Rayner insists tackling child poverty in Scotland needs more than 'one little slogan'

Speaking on a visit to Glasgow, the Deputy Prime Minister said the UK Government was "determined" to improve the lives of Scots.

Politics

31 hours ago Home inspector who committed unspeakable act with Tickle Me Elmo doll in child's bedroom is busted again

Kevin Wayne VanLuven was caught on camera pleasuring himself with a Tickle Me Elmo doll in Michigan in October 2022. He was caught on a nanny cam committing the vile act.

Society

13 hours ago How Scotland’s fintech boom is leading innovation and creating thousands of jobs

“The remarkable growth of Scotland’s fintech sector reflects the strategic efforts by the whole cluster to develop a thriving innovative environment” – Jane Martin, Scottish Enterprise

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42 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Gunners told to make second bid as Mikel Arteta names January target

Arsenal are looking at transfer opportunities this month as they look to finally earn a Premier League title under Mikel Arteta, and are being linked to moves for some big names

Sport

6 hours ago West Ham XI vs Aston Villa: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for FA Cup game

Graham Potter takes charge of the Hammers for the first time

Events

5 hours ago Mark Zuckerberg’s alliance with Donald Trump proves just how low he’ll go

The Facebook and Instagram boss has shown just how deep he’s willing to stoop for the benefit of his commercial empire — and just how little his last eight years of promises really meant, writes Io Dodds

Politics

16 hours ago Skyscanner reveals destinations for under £100 perfect for a winter break

Skyscanner's new research highlights affordable holiday destinations under £100 to combat 'indecision overwhelm', as well as offering tips from experts on avoiding planning fatigue and finding the best deals

Economics

7 hours ago Police probe driving of London bus after passenger dies following cardiac arrest

Detectives are investigating whether the driving of the bus had any impact on what happened to the woman.

Events

5 hours ago Everton sack Sean Dyche just hours before FA Cup clash as Seamus Coleman takes role in dugout

Seamus Coleman and Leighton Baines to take charge against Peterborough in FA Cup

Politics

22 hours ago Rayner pledges to ‘make work pay’ in Scotland ahead of visit to Glasgow

Research by the UK Government found workers in central Scotland will see the biggest boost to their wages as a result of the Employment Rights Bill.

Economics

7 hours ago Car blown up in West End bomb scare ‘was left with charger plugged in for a week’

Car blown up in West End bomb scare ‘was left with charger plugged in for a week’  Evening Standard

Events

6 hours ago When is the next total lunar eclipse? Here's how to see the celestial event this March in Scotland

It’s an event that will have stargazers looking to the skies later this month.

Politics

23 hours ago Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, 29, is FREED after spending three weeks in a notorious Iranian jail amid talks of a 'swap deal'

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, 29, who was left to languish in an Iranian prison for three weeks has returned home amid talk of an exchange deal with an Iranian man arrested on terrorism charges.

Economics

7 hours ago Car blown up by police in bomb scare near Regent Street ‘was left with charger plugged in for week’

Traffic wardens continue to slap further parking tickets on the £15,000 Audi abandoned at least a week ago

Events

6 hours ago The breathtaking location in Wales now named one of the world's best places to go at night

Millions head there every year to enjoy its stunning countryside, sea views and jaw-dropping bays during the daylight hours, but there's a lot more to see after the sun goes down

Politics

29 hours ago Martin Lewis urges workers to check their payslips as millions going underpaid

The top employers for underpaying workers were named last year

Economics

7 hours ago Murder probe launched after ‘popular’ schoolboy, 17, stabbed on way to bus station

Sixth form student Thomas Taylor, 17, was killed in a busy town centre attack a day after 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa was killed on a bus in south-east London

Events

7 hours ago Family of murdered banker meet First Minister two decades after shooting

Veronica Wilson spoke to John Swinney about the unsolved killing of her husband Alistair at their home in Nairn in 2004.

Politics

30 hours ago A town centre suffered ‘horrific’ violence and disorder during last August’s riots: Now £600,000 will be spent on ‘recovery’

Bolton has been given government cash after being named as one of 20 areas in the country ‘significantly affected’ by the public disorder last year which saw police and demonstrators violently attacked

Economics

7 hours ago Manhunt underway after boy, 17, stabbed at bus station, sparking murder probe

Sixth form student Thomas Taylor, 17, was killed in a busy town centre attack a day after 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa was killed on a bus in south-east London

Events

7 hours ago Scotland's North Coast 500 route is 'nightmare' for residents facing motorhome convoy

Distressed Highland residents say the area is 'degenerating into a Disneyland theme park' with frequent rallies and 'convoys of motorhomes'.

Politics

33 hours ago Birthday bash 'ruined' after popular restaurant charges £54 to cut cake

A TikTokker was shocked when her birthday bash bill came to over £300 after a popular London restaurant charged £18 per person for the group to cut the cake they had bought in

Economics

8 hours ago Harrowing images show where body in hunt for dad in Benidorm found with 'blood on road'

Dad-of-two John George was murdered and his body hidden beneath overgrown lemon trees on a rural road south of Alicante, with Spain's Civil Guard seen scouring the scene with metal detectors on Thursday

Events

8 hours ago Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share bank branches but union fears it means more closures

Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, said the changes were good news for customers as it gives them more choice and flexibility.

Politics

34 hours ago How your benefits, tax, and pension change after the death of a partner

There are some financial things to consider after the loss of a partner

Economics

8 hours ago Glasgow Warriors deliver Scotstoun update ahead of Racing 92 Euro clash amid big freeze

French side due in Scotland on Champions Cup duty

Events

8 hours ago Farmers call Government reforms ‘load of rubbish’ as anger over tax persists

Environment Secretary Steve Reed announced the reforms as part of a ‘new deal for farmers’ on Thursday but anger over last year’s budget continues.

Politics

36 hours ago One of UK's 'best towns to live in' where houses are on the market for £283,000

Droitwich Spa has been named one of Worcestershire's best places to live in the Muddy Stilettos 2025 annual guide, taking up the top spots with Bewdley, Broadway, Alvechurch and Malvern.

Economics

8 hours ago Swinney condemns illegal release of lynx in Highlands after animals captured

The Scottish First Minister said he is ’emormously grateful’ to everyone involved in safely trapping the two cats.

Events

8 hours ago Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share bank branches in latest shake

Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, said the changes were good news for customers as it gives them more choice and flexibility.

Politics

40 hours ago Study on sharks in Scotland's sea and lochs progresses with 'pivotal' £1m funding boost

Sharks can be found around the coast of Scotland and some lochs. Some species have critically endangered and near-threatened status.

Economics

8 hours ago Death Row man who begged for death on Valentine's Day receives verdict

The Arizona Supreme Court has rejected a request from 53 year old death row inmate Aaron Gunches to be executed on Valentine's Day after he pleaded guilty to the 2002 murder and kidnapping charges of Ted Price

Events

8 hours ago Love Island All Stars' Scott Thomas 'blows fans minds' as he's called 'inspiration' by brother Adam

Former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas showed support as Scott enters the South African villa

Politics

8 hours ago Baby name expert warns there's one moniker parents should never use for child

One woman was left in stitches after discovering a hilarious passage in a book of baby names, which warned parents against giving their kids a certain moniker

Events

8 hours ago South Africa’s sports minister joins growing calls for boycott of Afghanistan

Afghanistan to feature at upcoming Champions TrophyEngland and South Africa are in group with AfghanistanSouth Africa’s sports minister has joined calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, adding his voice to those of British politicians who have called on England not to play them next month.England and South Africa share the same group with Afghanistan in the competition and are under pressure to boycott the fixtures in response to the Taliban government’s crackdown on women’s rights since returning to power in August 2021. South Africa are scheduled to open their Champions Trophy against Afghanistan in Karachi on 21 February but McKenzie urged his country’s cricket governing body not to honour the fixture. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Snow and ice yellow alert extended into Friday as 'bitterly cold' night forecast for Scotland

The Met Office has warned of a ‘bitterly cold’ night ahead

Events

9 hours ago Pole dancers to take centre stage during special fundraiser for two Ayrshire charities

Organiser Jennifer Graham hopes to raise as much money as possible for the South Ayrshire Women’s Aid and the STAR Centre in Kilmarnock.

Politics

9 hours ago Winter storm to hit US south again, carrying in snow and freezing weather

Cities cancel flights and school in anticipation as Dallas, Texas, is expected to get a year’s worth of snowParts of Texas and the US south are getting hit with yet another winter storm.The winter storm will hit central and northern Texas with 1-6in (3-15cm) of snow, according to the latest update from AccuWeather. Pockets of snowfall from 6-12in are expected to hit north of Dallas, Texas; to Arkansas, Tennessee and eastern North Carolina through Friday. Continue reading...

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