20 minutes ago Beloved bakery chain will close its doors for good this weekend in 'heartbreaking loss' after 120 years

A beloved family-run bakery that employs more than 100 people across its 13 stores in Lancashire will be shutting up shop this weekend.

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97 minutes ago Family awarded £1m after doctor left bleeding woman to ‘go for a drink’

Malaysian judge rules woman died due to negligence soon after giving birth five years ago

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44 minutes ago Ninja kitchen essential 'perfect for cooking family meals' reduced to £18 in Argos deal

"Great for cooking, minimal effort to wash, absolutely love them"

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20 hours ago Stuart Hogg was a world class Scottish rugby player who now has to relocate his moral compass | Robert Kitson

The former national rugby union captain has been spared jail for the domestic abuse of his estranged wife, Gill, after courts painted a grim picture of his off-pitch behaviourScotland has not always been blessed with rugby players of genuine world class but prime-time Stuart Hogg was a rare exception. At the height of his powers he was the Six Nations Player of the Year in successive seasons in 2016 and 2017, mixing acceleration and attacking intent with a just-try-and-stop-me attitude that set him apart from the average workaday pro.The talented lad from Hawick was a big fish in a series of smallish pools – the Borders, Scottish rugby, Exeter – and grew accustomed to being hailed as king of his local oval-ball castle. While, behind closed doors, not being entirely the man his many fans thought him to be. Continue reading...

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16 minutes ago Sir Rod Stewart hits the beach in St Barts with his wife Penny Lancaster, 53, and huge blended family as he continues his 80th birthday celebrations on $150m super yacht

The singer continued to ring his 80th birthday in style as he hit the beach with his huge family in St Barts on Wednesday.

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16 hours ago Killer nurse Lucy Letby could have been stopped sooner if there had been an independent medical examiner at her hospital, ex Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt tells inquiry

Delays in appointing specialist doctors to look into deaths not investigated by a coroner in NHS hospitals meant the 'dots' were not joined up, the Hunt told the public inquiry into her crimes.

Science

45 minutes ago Franz Ferdinand: The Human Fear review – more revitalisation than reinvention

(Domino)The Scottish art rockers’ sixth album benefits from an infusion of fresh blood, but can’t maintain the standards of the first few songsA sparkling 2015 collaboration with Sparks aside, Franz Ferdinand’s career has felt like an exercise in diminishing returns, each successive album slightly less interesting than its predecessor. Seven years on from the paradoxically titled Always Ascending, their sixth set finally bucks that trend. Part of that could be down to an infusion of fresh blood, with frontman Alex Kapranos and bassist Bob Hardy the only surviving members of the original lineup.From the opener Audacious on, it’s clear that revitalisation rather than reinvention is key, with Kapranos’s distinctive, arch delivery very much retaining centre stage, and the penchant for a big chorus undimmed. Indeed, there’s a long-absent freshness to the first few songs, which simply fizz with ideas: The Doctor possesses a manic energy; the standout Hooked deserves to fill dancefloors. B...

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45 minutes ago Rangers v St Johnstone injury news: Up to 11 out of Ibrox clash as Philippe Clement dealt fresh injury blow

Here is the latest injury news ahead of Rangers vs St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership at Ibrox this weekend.

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28 hours ago Andy Murray on Novak Djokovic chat that convinced him to become rival's coach – 'I couldn't think of anything worse'

The Scottish superstar makes his Grand Slam debut as a coach at the Australian Open

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84 minutes ago CCTV captures twin sisters walking near Scottish river before disappearance

Police have issued an appeal in the search for missing sisters Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, who were last seen in Aberdeen city centre on 7 January 2025, three days ago.

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24 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

73 minutes ago Scottish Labour MP will vote against UK Government on Waspi compensation

EXCLUSIVE: Brian Leishman said he will back an opposition party's motion to pay women impacted by changes to the state pension age if it comes to a vote.

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8 hours ago Dear Coleen: I fear a family fall out when we drive to my sister's Scots wedding

I have been driving for a decade and so has my husband, while my mum has been driving for at least 30 years, but doesn’t drive as much now due to declining health (and certainly not long distances).

Society

90 minutes ago Wife of millionaire killed on Titan sub left less than £80k due to invalid will

Documents suggest multi-millionaire Shahzada Dawood, who died on the sub with his son and several others, died without a valid UK will, leaving widow Christine a fraction of his fortune.

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93 minutes ago The Supreme Court is considering a possible TikTok ban. Here's what to know about the case

The law that could ban TikTok is coming before the Supreme Court

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2 hours ago Is Drew McIntyre Scottish? WWE wrestler's background, net worth, real name, wife, career and titles

WWE looks likely to reach new levels of popularity thanks to a new TV deal - so get ready to meet your favourite wrestler.

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10 hours ago Take That star Mark Owen and his family forced to flee LA home amid wildfires

The 52-year-old singer, his wife, his three children, and their animals had to immediately evacuate after they awoke to 'helicopters, thick black smoke and winds howling'.

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96 minutes ago Alleged shoplifter begs for freedom 'offering sexual acts and cash' in alarming new trend

Law enforcement in Texas turned down the woman's allegedly lewd offer of 'sexual acts and cash' in return for her freedom before she was hauled off to meet justice

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2 hours ago Mel Gibson's house burnt to ground by wildfires while he was recording Joe Rogan podcast

The Braveheart star said the loss of his home was 'emotional' and 'devastating' but his family are 'happy and healthy and out of harm's way'.

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2 hours ago Groom in tears before bride even appears – as he gets unexpected message

A groom was left in floods of tears while he was waiting for his bride to walk down the aisle – and not for the reason you might expect. A video of the moment has since gone viral

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24 hours ago Livid This Morning fans all have the same complaint as Britain's biggest family the Radfords share plans for plush holiday for mum Sue's 50th

Noel, 54, Sue, 49, their 22 children and their grandchildren joined Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard on the sofa to chat about their new TV show 22 Kids And A Wedding.

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2 hours ago Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner 'is considering scrapping her £27million divorce bid and had moved him back into the family home

The England and Manchester City star, 34, was kicked out of the family home after secretly fathering a second child with his ex Lauryn Goodman, 33.

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2 hours ago Drug consumption room ‘significant step forward’ in tackling deaths – Swinney

The Scottish First Minister visited the Thistle Centre in Glasgow, which will open on Monday.

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2 hours ago I tested the viral Fittle Box for two months, and now all my friends and family want one

Prettier than a Peloton and more practical than a rusty set of dumbbells – this might be the best thing I’ve ever tested as a fitness writer

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24 hours ago Coleen Rooney reveals attacks forced family to leave Liverpool after Wayne joined Manchester United

Family had car windows smashed and house spray-painted after he made £30m move

Society

2 hours ago Richard Hammond's wife Mindy 'wants to keep' £7million family castle in divorce settlement

The Grand Tour star Richard Hammond and his wife, Amanda 'Mindy' Hammond, recently announced that they are to divorce after 28 years of marriage.

Economics

2 hours ago Shocking fate of Shamima Begum's ISIS bride friends and phone call that terrified family

Juvenile jihadi bride Shamima Begum continues to fight to come back to the UK from a camp in northern Syria, but what happened to her two schoolgirl friends who joined ISIS alongside her?

Events

2 hours ago Two more big cats spotted in wild in Scottish Highlands hours after pair captured

Two more lynx have been spotted on the loose in the Highlands where another pair were captured on Thursday - as police warned members of the public not to approach the animals

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26 hours ago Several Hollywood stars' family homes destroyed in 'unprecedented' LA wildfires

Paris Hilton and Billy Crystal are among a number of celebrities who have lost their family homes in the 'unprecedented wildfires' currently engulfing Los Angeles

Society

3 hours ago Richard Hammond's wife Mindy 'wants to keep £7million Bollitree Castle in the divorce'

Richard Hammond and his wife announced they were heading for a divorce - and it's now been reported Mindy ‘wants to keep the family's £7million Bollitree Castle’

Economics

3 hours ago Edinburgh Hogmanay Street Party fireworks won't be replaced by drones due to cost

Business leaders called for a "Plan B" after severe weather left the celebrations cancelled.

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2 hours ago Why are US supreme court justices starting to sound like Trump? | Moira Donegan

The justices are increasingly operating by the sheer force of raw power. That should trouble us allWe’re supposed to believe that it was about a job interview. On Tuesday, president-elect Donald Trump spoke on the phone with supreme court Justice Samuel Alito; the call came just a few hours before Trump’s attorneys petitioned the supreme court to put a stop to his criminal sentencing, scheduled for this Friday, in a New York state court.Alito insists that this was all perfectly innocent. “William Levi, one of my former law clerks, asked me to take a call from president-elect Trump regarding his qualifications to serve in a government position,” the justice told ABC News after word of the call leaked on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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27 hours ago Paris Hilton shares heartbreak as she watches her home 'burn to the ground on live TV'

Paris Hilton has shared her devastation at having to watch her home that made so many family memories in burn to the ground on live TV amid the tragic Los Angeles wildfires

Society

12 hours ago Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner 'is considering scrapping her £27million divorce bid as footballer eyes up £400K per week move'

The England and Manchester City star, 34, was kicked out of the family home after secretly fathering a second child with his ex Lauryn Goodman, 33.

Economics

3 hours ago Spencer Pratt toasts huge milestone after house burns down in devastating LA fire

TV stars Spencer Pratt and his wife Heidi Montag confirmed earlier this week that their family home had burned down in the LA wildfires

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3 hours ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face evacuation and power outages at Montecito home amid LA wildfires

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex leave in Montecito with their two children, Archie and Lilibet

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28 hours ago Family wins £2.5m Omaze home in raffle then suddenly sells up for tear

Chris Milnes from Pudsey, West Yorkshire, landed the £2.5m home in Dorset last year in the Omaze Million Pound House Draw, which he entered without telling his family, but is now selling up and cashing in the money

Society

18 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

Economics

3 hours ago Rod Stewart's wife Penny Lancaster's heartbreaking message to star as he turns 80

Sir Rod Stewart turns 80 today and the legendary rocker has been celebrating with his family as his wife Penny Lancaster is reportedly planning a series of events that will last "several weeks".

Events

4 hours ago Ranking Babygirl's steamiest scenes by how safe they are to watch with the family

Nicole Kidman's latest flick Babygirl is not for the faint-hearted, with a handful of raunchy scenes that are sure to make for an awkward family movie night

Politics

28 hours ago Coleen Rooney reveals her family had to flee Liverpool when husband Wayne's move to Man United from boyhood club Everton sparked attacks on their house and cars

After shining on the international stage for England at Euro 2004, United came calling and Wayne opted to leave his boyhood club to join the Red Devils.

Society

19 hours ago Ayrshire residents struggling to pay energy debt urged to seek help as cold snap continues

Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown is urging people worried about energy debt to seek support following a Warm Homes event at the Scottish Parliament.

Economics

3 hours ago Supreme Court to hear TikTok ban challenge nine days before it takes effect

Law being questioned would force TikTok to sell to a U.S.-based company or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services

Events

4 hours ago Mark Wright's heartbreaking message as Michelle Keegan supports his sister Jessica after family loss

The couple responded after his sister Jessica took to social media to pay tribute

Politics

29 hours ago Heidi Montag breaks down in tears after Los Angeles wildfires destroy family home

The Hills star Heidi Montag shared her devastation as her home was completely destroyed in the fires that have ripped through Los Angeles

Society

19 hours ago The tiny beach hut on sale for the same price as a family home: Wooden cabin in Britain's beach hut property hotspot hits the market for £450,000

Mudeford Spit in Christchurch Harbour, Dorset, has emerged as one of the most desirable addresses for buyers seeking out picturesque coastal locations.

Economics

5 hours ago Duo battle for 'bargain' Rangers man, Hearts hold talks, Celtic exit ‘reaches agreement’

The transfer rumours are swirling around the Scottish Premiership, with Rangers, Celtic and more all included in this morning’s bulletin.

Events

4 hours ago Richard Hammond's wife 'kicked him out of castle to sleep in barn' before split

Richard Hammond announced his split from his wife Mindy this week after 28 years together, saying they are 'proud of the family [they] created' together

Politics

31 hours ago Los Angeles wildfire destroys celebs' homes including Paris Hilton's family pad

Thousands of firefighters are trying to contain the original Palisades fire, which has burnt nearly 16,000 acres, and seven others across southern California in the US

Society

19 hours ago Another Celtic exit, Rangers eye 29y/o, Hibs deal, debut clear, grim reality for one club

The latest transfer stories across Scottish football

Economics

6 hours ago First fire festival of the long, dark winter to light up Scottish island

Torches at the ready in Scalloway.

Events

4 hours ago Graham Potter’s task is to put human heart back in West Ham’s gormless machine | Jonathan Liew

After Hollywood farce of Chelsea and two years out of game, rags-to-riches manager has seized chance to join ‘family club’Remember Angrygate? For a few surreal days in February 2023, pretty much the entire talking apparatus of English football was engaged – as is its habit – in a fevered, earnest and yet entirely fatuous debate about whether Graham Potter was angry enough to be the Chelsea manager.Under an increasingly persistent line of questioning, Potter coped pretty well. He firmly pointed out that you do not go from the ninth tier to one of the biggest clubs in the world without a certain ruthless streak. He subtly rebuked the hypocrisy of the media for demanding greater touchline theatrics from Premier League managers and then pontificating about the culture of abuse towards grassroots referees. So subtly, in fact, that the media blissfully ignored that bit. Continue reading...

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35 hours ago Environment Secretary Steve Reed set to be confronted by angry farmers at conference TODAY

Environment Secretary Steve Reed is facing into a stormy reception today as he refuses to scrap inheritance tax on family farms.

Society

20 hours ago Prestigious Scottish university cuts deficit to £8.5m after 'swift and decisive action'

‘No plans’ for further voluntary severance scheme at ancient Scottish institution

Economics

7 hours ago ‘A risk to life and limb’: residents of Germany and Netherlands rue dangers of fireworks

Authorities are reluctant to curb excesses of a new year’s tradition that is causing life-changing injuriesSeven-year-old Necati Karki had gathered with his family as part of a crowd in their neighbourhood in northern Berlin when a treacherous new addition to the New Year’s Eve festivities went off: a “firework bomb”.Fired out of a pipe by unknown assailants and possibly deliberately aimed at the targets, the illegally imported pyrotechnic – called a kugelbombe (spherical bomb) – flew straight into the group of mainly women and children, injuring eight. Karki has undergone at least three operations and is still fighting for his life, with horrific injuries to the lower half of his body, one of his adult brothers reported on Instagram. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Babygirl’s risqué scenes ranked by how safe they are to watch with your family

Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson have finally graced UK screens with Babygirl, a daring thriller that explores erotic desire - but is any of it safe for family viewing?

Politics

21 hours ago Mark Wright's sister says 'it's broken my heart all over again' as she opens up after devastating loss

Jessica Wright, TV personality and sister of Mark Wright, has opened up after a massive loss that has devastated their family, saying that 'it's broken my heart all over again'

Economics

10 hours ago Court annuls marriage after Melbourne bride thought wedding was ‘sham’ to boost groom’s Instagram

Judge finds woman ‘believed she was acting in a social media event’ rather than official ceremonyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Melbourne couple’s marriage has been annulled after the bride told a court she had thought their wedding was nothing more than a social media stunt to boost his Instagram following.In an October family court judgment published on Thursday, a judge annulled the December 2023 marriage after finding the bride “believed she was acting in a social media event”, rather than in a legally binding wedding ceremony.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Scots mum, 25, has arranged own funeral to 'help loved ones when time comes'

"You're never too young to arrange your own funeral and you can always change the plans - it's just best to be prepared."

Politics

24 hours ago Marie Osmond pays tribute to ‘loving brother’ Wayne as she confirms cause of death

Singer who sold millions of records with his family band The Osmonds died aged 73 last week

Economics

12 hours ago Ninette's War by John Jay: My mother gave us cyanide to take in case the Nazis caught us

Constance Craig Smith discovers the harrowing story of Ninette Dreyfus. Having been displaced from Paris 1940 for being Jewish, the Dreyfus family had to learn to survive.

Events

6 hours ago Bumblebees found to be making nests during Scottish winter a 'worrying' response to climate

The nation’s bumblebees are becoming confused by the changes in weather

Politics

24 hours ago Love It Or List It viewers slam 'ugly box' loft conversion on roof of stunning £330,000 period property in sought

On last night's episode of the Channel 4 renovation programme, Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer visited Katy and Carl in Chester, who were looking to upgrade their family home.

Economics

14 hours ago Woman issues desperate plea for help after her café burns down in devastating blaze

Trisian's Family Restaurant in Harpurhey was left badly damaged by the fire

Events

6 hours ago 'My husband insists on one baby name – but I'm worried they'll be bullied'

One mum-to-be, who doesn't know the gender of her baby, has revealed she's sceptical about the name her husband wants for their baby if it turns out to be a boy, as she's worried he'll be bullied

Politics

24 hours ago Former SPFL striker 'agrees terms' on mammoth £17million transfer to Euro giants

The former Scottish Premiership striker is set to be one of the biggest transfers on the January window.

Economics

15 hours ago Families of 9/11 victims have waited more than two decades for closure. It could be hours away.

The highly-contested plea deal has taken its toll on the families of victims

Events

6 hours ago Zara Tindall's 'special privilege' growing up that no other royals had

Zara Tindall, the daughter of Princess Anne, grew up with a special privilege that other members of the Royal Family weren't afforded in their childhood

Politics

25 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.

Economics

15 hours ago Who is the host of The Traitors US? Alan Cumming’s journey from James Bond baddie to reality show host

The Scottish actor has worked with everyone from Stanley Kubrick to the Spice Girls

Events

7 hours ago Zara Tindall had special royal privilege growing up with brother Peter

Zara Tindall and her brother Peter Phillips were able to enjoy a special royal tradition growing up, which was not afforded to other members of the Royal Family

Politics

27 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

Economics

15 hours ago New Orleans truck attack victims sue city for neglecting to protect them

Lawsuit claims contractors and city failed to implement an effective system for deterring a known threat, the suit saysSix people who were injured and the father of a man who was killed in the New Year’s truck attack filed a lawsuit Thursday against the city of New Orleans and two contractors, claiming they failed to protect revelers from an army veteran who sped around a police blockade and raced down Bourbon Street, killing 14 people and injuring at least 30.The attack by Shamsud-Din Jabbar was tragic but preventable, leaving the six victims with broken bones, physical suffering and mental anguish and killing Brandon Taylor, according to the lawsuit filed in Orleans parish civil district court by Matthew Hemmer with the Morris Bart law firm. Jabbar was killed in a shootout with police. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share heartfelt message to Californians as wildfires rage miles from their home

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex offered a list of ways to help those affected by the fires

Politics

27 hours ago OpenAI boss Sam Altman’s sister accuses tech billionaire of childhood sexual abuse as CEO denies claims

Altman and his family denied Ann Altman’s accusations, calling them ‘deeply hurtful and entirely untrue’

Economics

16 hours ago Take That's Mark Owen evacuates LA home amid wildfires as wife shares heartbreaking video

Take That's Mark Owen has been forced to flee his Los Angeles home with his wife and family after the area was ravaged by wildfires, with a state of emergency being declared.

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