35 minutes ago Staff finally leave ‘snowed in’ pub in North Yorkshire after being stranded for days

‘I think a lot of them had cabin fever,’ said Elle Applegarth.

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9 hours ago Tan Hill Inn housekeeper misses grandchild's birth as staff and punters still snowed in

One woman stuck inside the Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire since snow cut it off from the outside world has missed the birth of her grandchild - and another missed their daughter's 18th birthday

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14 hours ago Brooklyn Beckham shares 'devastating' photo of L.A wildfires from $3.8million condo

Brooklyn Beckham has broken his silence on the Los Angeles wildfires, which are happening near the home he shares with his wife Nicola Peltz.

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17 hours ago Playing Nice fans won't want to miss 'riveting and heartbreaking' TV show starring British A

Stephen Graham and Shane Meadows' The Virtues is an emotional four-part series that is still being talked about years after its release

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32 minutes ago Newcastle fan, nine, is caught out skipping school for key match after Sky's cameras showed him beaming with delight at Geordie win

Sammy Scott, aged nine, travelled to London with dad Mark for the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium as they told his school he would be off ill.

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62 minutes ago Week in wildlife in pictures: an entangled elk, a grieving whale and a tortoise on the run

The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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11 hours ago LIVE: Manchester city centre properties left without electricity after power cut

Electricity North West are investigating the power cut in the Deansgate area

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17 hours ago 'I bought north London house for £850K but shock discovery now means it's worthless'

Daniel Bruce and his neighbours were left with unsellable, uninsurable homes and their warranty provider is still yet to agree to a payout - despite persistent leaks and collapsing ceilings

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79 minutes ago North Korea benefiting from troops fighting alongside Russia, US issues grave warning

Pyongyang’s military ties with Russia ‘rendering it more capable of waging war against its neighbours’

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10 hours ago Photo gallery: Aerial photos show the scope of destruction from the Pacific Palisades wildfire

Street after street, there is little but dark ash and ruin where a wealthy seaside enclave favored by celebrities once stood

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6 hours ago The meat grinder strategy: North Korean troops sent to boost Russian forces are being 'used as human mine detectors' in Ukrainian fields

North Korean troops sent to support Russia are being used as 'human mine detectors' on the frontlines of the invasion of Ukraine, according to a military official. 

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17 hours ago English teacher arrested for sick relationship with child she met at same school

Mika Yoneda was arrested after authorities received a report of a 'sexual' teacher-student relationship at North Monterey County High School – where she worked as an English teacher and private tutor

Society

17 hours ago 'I bought north London home for £850K but shock discovery now means it's worthless'

'I bought north London home for £850K but shock discovery now means it's worthless'  The Mirror

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97 minutes ago Hollywood sign fire: Horror as AI image of landmark alight in 'apocalyptic' wildfires goes viral

The latest horror blaze erupted in the Hollywood Hills on Wendesday and lead to a number of fake photos and video going viral online - which appeared to show the world-famous structure on fire

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18 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 Manchester city centre properties left without electricity after power cut

Electricity North West are investigating the power cut in the Deansgate area

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23 hours ago Ayrshire carer accepted cash from the son of a service user to buy cannabis for him

Eleanor Riddex, of Irvine, took the money via a bank transfer while employed as a care at home assistant by North Ayrshire Council.

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3 hours ago Libya expels 600 Nigeriens in ‘dangerous and traumatising’ desert journey

Largest known deportation of people back to Niger to date comes as EU is accused of outsourcing cruelty to reduce Mediterranean crossingsMore than 600 people have been forcibly deported from Libya on a “dangerous and traumatising” journey across the Sahara, in what is thought to be one of the largest expulsions from the north African country to date.The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) confirmed 613 people, all Nigerien nationals, arrived in the desert town of Dirkou in Niger last weekend in a convoy of trucks. They were among a large number of migrant workers rounded up by the authorities in Libya over the past month. Continue reading...

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19 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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14 hours ago Jimmy Carter funeral: citizens, politicians and loved ones say goodbye – in pictures

World leaders and luminaries were in Washington DC to pay respects to the former US president. After the state funeral, Carter’s remains will return to Plains, Georgia Continue reading...

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9 hours ago 'Pizzagate' gunman killed by police in North Carolina after traffic stop, authorities say

Authorities say the man who traveled armed to a pizzeria in the nation's capital nearly a decade ago because of a fake online conspiracy theory has been shot and killed by police in North Carolina

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19 hours ago Small detail in this photo of reigning Australian Open champions proves just how well paid tennis's best stars are

Both are hot favourites to once again clinch their titles, with world No 1, Sabalenka, riding an excellent vein of form coming into the next fortnight, having won at the Brisbane International.

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16 hours ago Queen left 'absolutely livid' with royal over controversial photos that went global

Revealing the ten most embarrassing royal moments, Jennie Bond says she was most shocked when she saw our photos of topless toe-sucking, but there were other scandals too

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11 hours ago LIVE: Manchester city centre plunged into darkness as thousands hit by power cut

Electricity North West are investigating the power cut in the Deansgate area

Events

21 hours ago Man Utd fans left livid after realising they missed out on Lucas Bergvall in old photo

Manchester United fans have been left infuriated after old photos reveal that 18-year-old Tottenham Hotspur ace Lucas Bergvall could have been a Red Devil

Culture

16 hours ago Kate Middleton's hidden gesture in birthday photo sends bold message after 'brutal year'

William, the future King, shared a striking new photo of his wife in honour of her birthday - and, according to an expert, the black and white image sends out a strong message

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12 hours ago Mandy Moore shares devastating home update amid catastrophic LA fire after evacuating with kids

The 40-year-old  actress and singer shared photos of the rubble along with a lengthy message beginning with the news that part of their home still remained standing.

Events

21 hours ago Hollywood fires: Apocalyptic photos show devastation as five die and celebrities' homes destroyed

Three of the massive fires currently remain at 0% containment according to local authorities

Culture

17 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'.

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12 hours ago New photo of Ariana Grande looking 'strikingly thin' sparks more health concerns about Wicked star

A new photo of Ariana Grande looking 'dangerously thin' has sparked concerns among fans and doctors.

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25 hours ago Inside the hardest year of Kate's life: From trolls' conspiracy theories amid cancer diagnosis to THAT Mother's Day photograph

Today, as the Princess of Wales celebrates her 43rd birthday, she will be looking back on a year that her husband William described as the 'hardest year in my life'.

Culture

19 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

15 hours ago Global war for control of the ARCTIC: How Russia and China are circling North's frozen expanses amid fears it will become world's new battleground

As the Arctic region undergoes changes due to climate change, the melting of the ice opens up a new frontier, unlocking untapped resources and potential new trade routes.

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25 hours ago AP PHOTOS: Making art and fun from the ice, snow and freezing cold in Harbin, China

People are making the best of the freezing weather in northeast China: Sculptors have finely chiseled ice into elaborate structures resembling landmark castles and temples, and visitors are appreciating the artwork and the excitement of ice slides and other attractions at the annual Harbin Ice and Snow World.

Culture

19 hours ago Gorgeous Italian region with amazing food that's much quieter than Tuscany

The destination in the north off Italy offers a haven for foodies, wine lovers and history buffs alike, with so much to explore - minus the crowds of other busy spots

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15 hours ago EastEnders cast photo reveals who survives 40th anniversary stunt amid death fears

A new photo taken in-between filming on EastEnders, featuring members of the cast, has seemingly confirmed some characters that will survive explosive scenes next month amid death fears

Events

19 hours ago Italy's stunning 'hidden gem' region with amazing food, wine and coastal resorts

The region in the north of Italy is a haven for foodies, wine lovers and history buffs alike, with so much to explore - minus the crowds of its neighbour Tuscany

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15 hours ago Engineers at Clancy Consulting win top award for work on Ayr United's new North Stand

The team were hailed for their work in helping to deliver the impressive North Stand.

Events

19 hours ago Prince William shares rare doting post to Kate Middleton with never seen before photo

A new photo has been shared of the Princess of Wales for her birthday along with a sweet message from Prince William, reflecting on their tough year following her cancer diagnosis

Politics

17 hours ago Brooklyn Beckham shares shocking photo from $3.8million condo in L.A amid wildfires

Brooklyn Beckham, son of former LA Galaxy footballer David Beckham, shared a series of images of the devastating fires in LA, where he resides with his wife, actress Nicola Peltz

Events

21 hours ago Ministers looking at ‘pipeline of schemes’ to run HS2 north of Birmingham

MPs heard the Conservatives ‘mothballed’ part of the scheme after scrapping plans to build a high-speed line between Birmingham and Manchester.

Politics

17 hours ago London charity rebuked by regulator for fundraising for Israeli military

North London charity raised funds for Israeli soldier in breach of charity law

Events

21 hours ago Nashville for New Year’s Eve is the most sensationally dizzying trip of a lifetime

It just had to be a trip to the USA’s ‘Music City’ to start 2025 for George Clode – here’s how the Stateside getaway became a whirlwind of food, bourbon, late nights and live tunes

Politics

19 hours ago LA wildfires: Shocking before and after photos show devastation as mansions reduced to ashes

Striking images show trail of destruction as southern California ravaged by wildfires

Events

22 hours ago I can’t get this poor old man and his trolley out of my mind | Adrian Chiles

He wouldn’t sit down, wouldn’t get off, couldn’t or wouldn’t tell us what he wanted. What could we do? I was part of a miserable incident on a bus. This was one evening just before Christmas and I had somewhere to be. As I got on, the driver was trying and failing to communicate with an old man holding a shopping trolley. “He says he wants to go to Enfield,” said the driver. The poor chap with the trolley looked at me and said nothing. His hands had a tremor about them. “Enfield?” I asked. He just stared at me. If he really had wanted to get to Enfield, far north London, by bus, from where we were in far west London, he was in for a very long night indeed.Wondering if his English wasn’t good, I tried every other language I could muster. He said nothing, but when I tried Croatian on him, there seemed to be some reaction. A Polish woman pitched in but got no further. I had no clue what to do, where to take him or what anyone else could have done for him. We didn’t even know his name, ...

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19 hours ago Neighbours from hell who are banned from their street for 15 years for terrorising locals with claims they sold drugs and neglected children, sell their £500,000 four

David Aston, 56, and wife Jacqueline, 58, pursued a campaign of harassment for more than three years in the seaside town of North Berwick, East Lothian.

Events

22 hours ago Prince William reveals previously unseen photo of Kate Middleton and shares deeply emotional message to mark the Princess's 43rd birthday after 'brutal' year

The sweet message was shared with a new, unseen picture of the Princess of Wales taken by Matt Porteous, in Windsor, last summer.

Politics

19 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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23 hours ago North Lanarkshire councillor seeking assurances from Post Office to establish new service in Motherwell

In February 2024, Post Office services were removed from the Civic Square branch at 224 Airbles Street and no replacement has been found.

Politics

19 hours ago Brooklyn Beckham shares shocking photo of LA wildfires from his $3.8m condo as his worried parents David and Victoria say they are 'heartbroken' by the devastation

Brooklyn Beckham has shared a photo of the Los Angeles wildfires burning close to his family's $3.8m condo.

Events

23 hours ago BREAKING: Kate Middleton gets sweet birthday wishes from King Charles as he shares beaming photo

The Princess of Wales is celebrating her 43rd birthday today and King Charles has shared a touching tribute to her special day by sharing a beautiful photo

Politics

20 hours ago Neighbours from hell, who are banned from their street for 15 years for terrorising locals with claims they sold drugs and neglected children, sell their £500,000 four

David Aston, 56, and wife Jacqueline, 58, pursued a campaign of harassment for more than three years in the seaside town of North Berwick, East Lothian.

Events

25 hours ago Grey seals, minke whales and bluefin tuna: is the North Sea bouncing back to its glory days?

Hollywood stars once came for the big-game fishing, but the return of a host of species to the depleted waters around Britain’s coast is a cause for quiet optimismFrom the outside, the Tunny Club looks like any other seaside fish and chip shop. A short walk from Scarborough harbour, only the photos of John Wayne and Errol Flynn on the wall betray the shop’s fleeting history as a global centre for big-game fishing.In the 1930s, film stars and the ultra-wealthy flocked to the Yorkshire seaside resort for their chance to catch the enormous bluefin tuna – known as “tunny” – lurking off the North Sea coast. In 1933, aristocrat Lorenzo Mitchell-Henry reeled in what remains the largest fish ever caught in British waters: a 386kg bluefin tuna. Continue reading...

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20 hours ago ITV Playing Nice fans will love 'riveting' Stephen Graham drama with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

If ITV's latest thriller Playing Nice had you captivated, and you've room for another emotionally-draining series, there's a "riveting" series starring Stephen Graham available to stream for free

Events

27 hours ago North Korea benefiting from troops fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine, US says

Pyongyang’s military ties with Russia ‘rendering it more capable of waging war against its neighbours’

Politics

20 hours ago Victoria Beckham says she's 'heartbroken' by the devastation caused by the LA wildfires after her son Brooklyn shared shocking photo from his $3.8m condo

Victoria Beckham has said she is 'heartbroken' as wildfires continue to devastate Los Angeles.

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