70 minutes ago Hopes coffee morning fundraiser will help keep lifeline East Kilbride dementia service afloat

East Kilbride and District Dementia Carers Group, a lifeline service in the South Lanarkshire town for over 30 years, is struggling to survive the cost of living crisis.

Politics

4 hours ago ‘My best friend and I married each other as kids on holiday at the beach. It would be the closest she would come to a real wedding’

Summer holidays are a time of memory-making. We asked Guardian writers and contributors to share some of the summer holiday photos that transport them back to a simpler timeMore summer essentialsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt had always been Harriet’s dream to get married more than mine. I’ll never forget us as little girls on summer holidays, stretched out on twin beds, poring over her magazine cutouts of white wedding dresses, multi-tiered cakes and overflowing bouquets.We would muse what our husbands’ names would be and how many children we would have. They would be born at the same time, so they could grow up together as best friends. Just like we had. Continue reading...

Society

98 minutes ago Nivea vs La Mer review: Does this bargain cream compare to a £300 moisturiser?

Rumour has it the creams share 90 per cent of the same ingredients but how do they compare?

Economics

47 minutes ago Mandy Moore furiously slams critics after vile backlash over LA fires GoFundMe

Mandy Moore has been promoting a fundraising page for two relatives who 'lost everything' in the Eaton Fire this week, as fires continue to sweep through southern California

Events

31 hours ago The Masked Singer fans 'work out' Bear is Hollywood star seconds into ITV show

The Masked Singer UK fans were certain minutes into the show that they'd rumbled Bear to be a hugely famous Hollywood star and share all the clues that give it away

Culture

70 minutes ago Elon Musk's Twitter is paying Nigel Farage's Reform UK MPs thousands of pounds every month

The party leader, along with ex-Tory Lee Anderson and Rupert Lowe all get a share of the ad revenue on their tweets on the social network - prompting questions over whether they should declare an interest when discussing the billionaire in Parliament

Technology

31 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

2 hours ago Logistics company seeking approval to carry out alterations to its Eurocentral base

Maritime Transport, which operates a network of rail freight terminals and employs around 3000 staff, has applied to North Lanarkshire Council for planning permission to proceed with various work

Transport

75 minutes ago Preparations ramp up ahead of imminent demolition of rundown housing in Paisley

Caskie will shortly bulldoze eight blocks of empty Renfrewshire Council properties in Foxbar's Waverley Road.

Politics

7 hours ago You can secure a beach hut in one of Wales' most prized and stunning locations

The council has said it's 'one of the most important annual draws for one of its treasured assets' and this is how you can take part and potentially secure your own hut

Society

3 hours ago Londoners won't have to foot £150m bill to pedestrianise Oxford Street, vows Sir Sadiq Khan

Mayor’s new budget due next week could see his share of council tax bills hit £500

Economics

1 hour ago Jamie Lee Curtis faces backlash for ‘atrocious comparison’ of Palisades fire to Gaza

The Oscar-winning actor recently donated $1 million to a fire relief fund to support Los Angeles amid raging wildfires

Events

23 hours ago Trapped astronauts show first cracks with haunting plea from International Space Station

On Wednesday, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams joined fellow astronauts Nick Hague and Don Pettit at the ISS to share more details about their lives in space.

Technology

1 hour ago Council on trial over claim chief called property agent 'massive Jewish b***end'

Manchester council denies unlawful discrimination

Politics

26 hours ago Home Heat surgery being held for worried residents at NCT Centre in Newmains

Non-profit organisation, The Wise Group, will be holding a Home Heat Surgery in the centre on Thursday, January 16, from 1pm to 3.30pm.

Society

1 hour ago Shadow fleet of tankers keeps Russia's oil money flowing despite Western sanctions

The Group of Seven democracies have sought to crimp Russia’s oil export earnings that help fund the war against Ukraine

Events

2 hours ago Top Dog Bed Mates: Here are 10 of the best breeds of adorable dog to share a bed with

If you are looking for a perfect nighttime canine companion to curl up on your bed, there are certain breeds that are unlikely to wake you up.

Politics

30 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.

Society

6 hours ago Alliance Pharma set to be taken over by biggest investor in £349.7m deal

The deal will see investors receive 62.5p per share, which represents a 41% premium on the closing share price of Alliance Pharma on Thursday

Economics

1 hour ago Strictly Come Dancing icon dies after 'short illness' as family share heartache

A Strictly Come Dancing star who worked with Sir Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck has died following a 'short illness', their family have confirmed

Events

2 hours ago Biden administration imposes toughest sanctions on Russian oil and gas

Measures targeting Russian energy sector attempt to leverage peace deal for Ukraine in Trump administrationThe Biden administration on Friday imposed its broadest package of sanctions yet targeting Russia’s oil and gas revenues in an attempt to give Kyiv and the incoming administration of Donald Trump leverage to reach a deal for peace in Ukraine. The move is meant to cut Russia‘s oil revenues for the war that started in February 2022, and has killed or wounded tens of thousands and reduced cities to rubble.National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said the timing of the was chosen because “oil markets are in a fundamentally better place” and the US economy is better positioned to absorb any market disruption. Continue reading...

Politics

34 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.

Society

8 hours ago Merthyr schools won't be asked to contribute to closing £5.98m budget gap, councillor says

Councillor Gareth Lewis said it showed the administration's commitment to driving up standards in education and positive outcomes for young people

Economics

2 hours ago 'Public should be shown just how much pressure our care services are under'

A council official said the local authority has been known to spend up to £500,000 a year on single placements for children it looks after

Events

2 hours ago Falkirk Council announces plans to scrap free uplift for people on low incomes

Councillors have been told the service is costing too much to run and everyone must pay something

Politics

37 hours ago Love Island star's health battle sees doctors share alopecia signs to look for

Two doctors have shed light on the symptoms of a little-known health condition, after Kaz Crossley's heart-breaking experience

Society

9 hours ago Creatives, organisations and businesses invited to apply to Go See Share fund for small grants

Supported by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland, this initiative provides individual awards of between £3000 and £10,000.

Economics

2 hours ago Dog Bed Buddies: Here are 10 breeds of adorable dog that are a nightmare to share a bed with

If you are looking for a perfect nighttime canine companion to curl up on your bed as you sleep, there are certain breeds that might keep you up.

Events

4 hours ago A tiny team of volunteers are making 7,000 toys a year to help sick children

Wendy Bartlett's Whizzknits volunteer group make nearly 600 knitted products every month for the sick and needy, all for free and funded by themselves

Politics

10 hours ago ‘Heartless’ fraudster stole £1m from bank customers to fund Porsche sports car and lavish lifestyle

Adam Raja used more than 100 mobiles and SIM cards to contact unsuspecting victims from his bedroom in Croydon

Economics

4 hours ago Council issues update after 'hooligans' daub war memorial with graffiti

Officers are trying to find those responsible

Events

4 hours ago Plans to build blocks of flats on land in Johnstone submitted to Renfrewshire Council

Architects have unveiled proposals for 14 one-bedroom homes and a small retail unit in Macdowall Street.

Politics

11 hours ago Man who sold his house to fund fitness business breaks down in tears on Dragons' Den

CEO and founder of BodyXcore Joseph Keegan from Liverpool pitched his workout kits to the dragons, including celebrity guest Joe Wicks , tonight.

Economics

4 hours ago The Traitors' Livi hits out as cruel trolls target eye after Freddie clash

Things got heated for Livi after she accused Freddie of being a Traitor during Thursday's episode, but she took to Instagram to share her dismay after trolls attacked her prosthetic eye

Events

4 hours ago Dog trainer shares three breeds he hates working with – and one could do 'harm'

Will Atherton, who is a dog trainer and behaviourist, took to Instagram to share the three breeds he doesn't particularly enjoy working with and the reasons why

Politics

12 hours ago Lisa's team are having a ball while raising vital funds for two Lanarkshire food banks

Team 50/50 – Helping Those in Need was launched on St Valentine’s Day four years ago

Economics

4 hours ago Notorious A555 Manchester Airport Relief Road finally reopens after being battered by floods and snow

The council has confirmed the duel carriageway route has passed an inspection

Events

4 hours ago New details emerge of additional learning needs school in the Rhondda as plans are submitted

The plan is to build a new 3-19 school on the site of former RCT Council offices in Clydach Vale which will accommodate up to 176 pupils and have 113 full-time equivalent staff

Politics

18 hours ago Bitcoin miner refused access to landfill site to retrieve £598m hard drive, judge rules

James Howells has been fighting Newport council after his former partner accidentally took the hard drive to the rubbish tip in 2013

Economics

10 hours ago At last! Fashion is making bags for women who work, not just ladies who lunch | Jessica Cartner

My work bag is closer in scale to a laundry basket than the tiny handbags clutched by modelsFashion sometimes excludes people on grounds that are truly nasty and toxic and which reflect and drive fundamental problems in our culture: race, weight, wealth. So I hesitate to bring up what I’m about to say because it is small-fry compared with those issues. What I want to talk about today is not, in the scheme of things, any kind of hard luck story. But I am going to bring it up anyway.The microaggression for which I would like to call out fashion, today, is for all the times it has made me feel excluded because my handbag is inelegantly big and heavy. I have quite often felt like a no-hope outcast from glamour, on the grounds that the outfits fashion celebrates on catwalks or billboards or red carpets feature a handbag no bigger than a hardback novel, while the bag I carry to the office and back every day is closer in scale to a laundry basket. Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago Car parking charges to be introduced at five popular Welsh seaside locations

Vale of Glamorgan Council's cabinet members agreed in principle to introduce parking charges to a number on-street and off-street sites

Politics

18 hours ago Greggs and Greene King among firms backing drive to get offenders into work

Leaders from major employers will be among those to sit on new employment councils in regions across England and Wales.

Economics

18 hours ago UK’s first safer drug consumption facility offers hope to people – councillor

Scotland has the highest rate of drugs deaths in Europe, with fatalities rising by 12% in a year to 1,172 drug-related deaths in 2023.

Events

5 hours ago 'I'm a weight loss coach – follow three golden rules to shed belly fat'

Weight loss coach Thomas Whitehead took to Instagram to share the three golden rules he sticks to when it comes to shedding body fat. Here's all you need to know

Politics

20 hours ago Man who sold his house to fund fitness business breaks down in tears on Dragon's Den

CEO and founder of BodyXcore Joseph Keegan from Liverpool pitched his workout kits to the dragons, including celebrity guest Joe Wicks , tonight.

Economics

19 hours ago Natalya Wright shares a sweet tribute to her 'one of a kind' grandfather Eddie following his tragic death aged 92

The internet personality, 24, took to Instagram to share an array of snaps of her relative who she dubbed 'one of a kind'.

Events

5 hours ago 11 councils ask Government to postpone local elections ahead of reorganisation

The Government has proposed the largest reorganisation of local government for decades.

Politics

22 hours ago Bitcoin miner can't recover '£600m' fortune, judge rules as ex 'sick of hearing about it'

James Howells claimed that Newport City Council should either allow recovery of the hard drive or pay him compensation for the value - but a judge has thrown out his case

Economics

20 hours ago Kardashians star left in tears as home ripped apart by devastating LA fires

Kim Kardashian's former hairstylist Jen Atkin, who also co-owns popular haircare brand OUAI, took to her social media to share an update with fans about the fires

Events

6 hours ago Riding school says it may have to put its horses down after council handed over grazing field to trendy alpaca walking business instead

The school is now at risk of closing after being told the field would be handed over to Hensting Alpacas, a company that offers 'Alpaca walking and Llama trekking' experiences.

Politics

26 hours ago Solicitor who stole £146m from investors and spent it on boat, cars and Lake District shooting and fishing estate is told to pay back just £1m

Timothy Schools, 65, was jailed for 14 years in August 2022 for pocketing cash invested into Cayman Islands-registered Axiom Legal Financing Fund.

Economics

20 hours ago BBC The Traitors fans blown away as star uncovers dramatic 'power play move'

Fans of the The Traitors have taken to social media to share their reactions after one star revealed a huge bombshell about their career away from the show

Events

6 hours ago Conservative and SNP councillors unite over plans for new Larkhall Leisure Centre

There has been some controversy over the new facility, with members of the pickleball club claiming they will not have the space to participate in their sport,

Politics

26 hours ago Barcelona dealt financial sucker punch as Jurgen Klopp's Red Bull empire strike Atletico Madrid deal

The energy drinks giant company blanked the Catalan club as they seek to raise funds

Economics

20 hours ago California fires live updates: death toll likely to rise; Biden announces federal funding for fight against blazes

President says federal government will pay 100% of costs for 180 days for California fire response; one person reportedly killed in Palisades fireFull report: wildfires continue to rage in Los AngelesVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Five people have died in the Eaton fire in Altadena, an increase from the two reported deaths earlier today, Los Angeles county sheriff Robert Luna told ABC Los Angeles station KABC.Here are some of the latest images from the newswires from the wildfires raging though Los Angeles County. Continue reading...

Events

6 hours ago London council becomes first in England to provide universal school uniform payments to families

Parents spend an average of £422 a year on secondary school uniforms and £287 on primary uniforms

Politics

27 hours ago Sarkozy tells court he has faced 'ten years of slander' and insists 'not a cent' of Libyan money went to his campaign funds as he speaks for first time at Gaddafi corruption trial

'You will never ever find a single euro, a single Libyan cent in my campaign' funds, Sarkozy told the court in Paris.

Economics

21 hours ago Inside BBC Traitors' Leanne Quigley's life off screen from tragic news to recent engagement

BBC Traitors star Leanne Quigley has been keeping some information hidden from her co-stars on the show to protect herself as a Faithful but tonight she took to Instagram to share a very personal update in her life.

Events

6 hours ago American living in UK in stitches after US friends ask bizarre question about Brits

Lisa Dollan, an American woman living in the UK, posted a TikTok video to share the humorous questions she gets asked about Britain by her friends in America

Politics

29 hours ago Apply for Household Support Fund: how to apply online in 2025 as UK families to receive £500 DWP payment

Thousands of households can apply for help with food, energy, and bills 💰

Economics

21 hours ago Weather Channel confirms it did not share footage of human remains after LA wildfires

The Weather Channel has rubbished claims it aired footage of a dead body following the California wildfires.

Events

7 hours ago SSPCA inspector finds no evidence of harmful "red substance" on visiting Cleland housing estate

The community council had been contacted by a resident worried about the safety of pets

Politics

32 hours ago Centre Parcs slammed for 'criminal £1,000 increase' on half term bookings compared to school time

Ian Addison, a teacher and father-of-two from Hampshire, sparked debate after he took to X to share the cost differences he found when booking a stay.

Economics

22 hours ago Openreach warns thousands in Rutherglen are missing out on better broadband

Fast and reliable full fibre broadband "can have a huge impact on people’s daily lives".

Events

7 hours ago Barrhead Travel braces for surge in January holiday bookings amid bitter cold snap

The travel group is expecting a flurry of holidaymakers to lock in deals this weekend.

Politics

33 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.

Economics

22 hours ago Harry and Meghan 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

Events

7 hours ago Scots slimmer who could 'hardly walk' is now pain free after dropping four dress sizes in six months

Hazel Milligan has gone from a size 18 to a comfortable size 10, telling how she is no longer needing to take medication to help with ankle pain.

Politics

34 hours ago People struggling with energy bills urged to claim up to £2,000 in financial help this winter

The British Gas Energy Trust has two energy support funds open for customers and those with other suppliers.

Economics

24 hours ago Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers pay tribute to LA amid fire crisis

Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers all took a moment at the beginning of their shows on Wednesday night to share a serious message

Events