27 minutes ago Why Scottish sustainable house building can learn a lesson from EV market

‘We are now facing the same challenges that the automotive industry faced in balancing sustainability with affordability when EVs were introduced” - Michael Pratt, Timber Engineering UK

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9 hours ago Concern ‘growing’ for family with young children reported missing in Edinburgh

Anyone with information urged to contact police

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5 hours ago Best and worst energy firms revealed as customer choice slowly returns

British Gas, Scottish Power and Ovo Energy languish at the bottom of the annual rankings compiled by Which?

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7 hours ago Manchester United vs Southampton LIVE! Premier League result, match stream, latest updates today

Man Utd must back up good recent results against the league’s whipping boys

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64 minutes ago David Lynch dead: Naomi Watts' heartrending tribute to director who 'put her on the map'

David Lynch, whose career spanned more than 50 years, directed surrealist mystery Mulholland Drive, in which Naomi Watts, from Shoreham, Kent, played a lead character

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8 hours ago Tasha Ghouri wows in a gold mini dress as she reunites with her dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec for tour photocall after Strictly curse ended her romance with Andrew Le Page

Tasha Ghouri put on a brave face as she posed for publicity shots for the Strictly Come Dancing live tour, days after her shock split from Andrew Le Page.    

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13 hours ago Cyclist in hospital after being hit by car as Scottish road shut and drivers told to avoid area

Drivers have been told to avoid the area after the collision between a car and a male cyclist

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52 minutes ago ‘People often don’t feel treated as equals’: Adrien Brody on complexity, comebacks and The Brutalist

Twenty-two years after The Pianist, the actor is again Oscar frontrunner for a post-Holocaust epic. He talks about renovating a castle, unfulfilled yearnings and making his parents happyAdrien Brody puts down his phone. “I’m heartbroken,” he says. The latest of many friends in Los Angeles has just lost their home to the city wildfires. The actor, 51, hasn’t had a place in LA for some years, he says. Still. “It’s horrible. Unfathomable.” The mood is sombre, but he is also at work. He sits in the corner of a London hotel room, legs crossed in a chic black coat. A publicist hovers in the en-suite bathroom.Brody is here to spread word about The Brutalist, the epic drama in which his star performance is likely to secure the best actor Oscar. It would be his second. He remains the youngest man to ever win the prize, having done so in 2003 for Roman Polanski’s The Pianist. An awards campaign is now under way, a process not much less fraught than a run for political office. Continue reading...

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12 hours ago The modest terrace house where Tony Slattery ended his days: How comedian went from Thameside apartment where he found 'scrunched up' £100k cheques under the sofa to rented 'two

Donations are pouring in to help pay for Tony Slattery's funeral after the 65-year-old star suffered a fatal heart attack at his rented home in suburban north London.

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11 hours ago Don't miss this half price large capacity Tefal air fryer deal live on Amazon today

Air fryer deals tend to be a bit sparse during January - but this one we spotted is too good not to share

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9 hours ago Manchester United vs Southampton LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Man Utd must back up good recent results against the league’s whipping boys

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82 minutes ago Rangers fan left with horror hammer attack injuries after violent Ultras beating

A disabled Rangers supporting dad was smashed with a “hammer” from “Dundee Ultras” who tried to “stab him” before Thursday's game.

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12 hours ago Plans for Bible reading and Latin in Italian schools criticised as ‘retrograde’

Education minister reveals revamp of national curriculum guidelines and says children must ‘learn to write better’Bible reading, Latin and learning poetry by heart could return to Italian primary and middle schools as part of a revamp of national curriculum guidelines criticised as “retrograde” and “nostalgic”.The education minister, Giuseppe Valditara, unveiled the guidelines, which predominantly affect children aged three to 14 and are expected to take effect from the 2026/2027 school year, in an interview with the rightwing newspaper, Il Giornale, saying that children must discover “a taste for reading” and “learn to write better”. Continue reading...

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52 minutes ago Scottish government must do more to control salmon farming, inquiry finds

Report criticises ‘slow progress’ on industry regulation, amid record fish mortality and concerns over welfare and environmental pollutionThe Scottish government has been criticised for its “slow progress” on regulating the salmon farming industry by a parliamentary inquiry that took evidence for five months before reaching its conclusion.The report reveals that MSPs “seriously considered” calling for a moratorium on new farms and expansion of existing sites due to concerns over persistently high salmon mortality rates but did not do so due to uncertainties over the impact on jobs and communities. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago LA fires live updates: California weather eases up as firefighters report gains against massive wildfires

Improved conditions should help fire crews and allow residents to return to their neighborhoodsEasing of extreme winds expected to strengthen efforts to put out blazesMark Pestrella, Los Angeles County Public Works director, said that in the event of major rain, “we do expect that all of the street areas and all the communities will be impacted by debris flows that could be hazardous to human health.”He warned that “we do expect the window to open for rain in the later part of this month.” Continue reading...

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14 hours ago Gaza deal should benefit Netanyahu in short term, but he is critically exposed

Israeli PM must appease his coalition to avoid fresh elections, as well as reckoning with unpredictable TrumpMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe nature of Israel’s febrile coalition politics has long favoured theatrics. The standing and psychology of its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, adds a further element of panic and cynical calculation.All those characteristics were in evidence as Israel and Hamas edged towards a ceasefire deal, particularly in Netanyahu’s struggle to triangulate his portrayal of an agreement that has the potential to damage him politically. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Thousands of ticketless Rangers supporters to attend 'Fanzone' near Old Trafford for Man United clash

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: A giant exhibition centre, just two miles from Old Trafford, is hosting a 'Rangers Takeover' when the Glasgow side take on Man United next Thursday.

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82 minutes ago Scots mum threatened after hackers used her Facebook page to flog fake Oasis tickets

The mum was allegedly targeted by hackers who she says took over her Facebook account.

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14 hours ago Fashion designer behind custom tartan kilt for Alan Cumming on Traitors US

Designer Siobhan Mackenzie is the fashion mastermind behind the outfit for the actor who hosts the new US version of the hit reality show when it hits screens next week.

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52 minutes ago Severance season two review – this weird, wild show is impossibly mesmerising

Adam Scott’s workplace thriller is back – and somehow even more clever, trippy and heartbreaking than before. A total TV triumphIt has been a three-year wait for fans, but the creators of Severance clearly haven’t wasted a minute of it. The first series was fantastically stylish, clever, trippy and compelling. The second is even more so. It demands all your concentration and takes you down rabbit holes so deep and twisted that you may meet yourself coming back. One half of your brain tries to keep up with developments while the other half is trying to digest what it all means. You are effectively severed yourself.When we left our four heroes, Dylan (Zach Cherry) had broken into the security room and tripped the switch that awoke his three friends’s Innies in the Outie world, in the hope of shining a light on Lumon’s cruelties towards employees and its ultimately-unknown-but-surely-not-morally-sound purpose. Mark (Adam Scott) discovered that his supposedly dead wife, Gemma (Dichen La...

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14 hours ago Interior secretary nominee Burgum to back expanded oil and gas drilling on public lands – live

Trump’s nominee to lead the interior department will tell senators that he supports expanding drilling on public lands, a reversal from Biden’s policy In his final days in office, Joe Biden is expected to outline steps to better protect the United States from hackers linked to rivals like Russia and China, the Guardian’s Joseph Gedeon reports:The Biden administration is making a final push to fortify America’s cyber defenses against mounting threats from China and Russia, issuing a sweeping cybersecurity executive order just days before leaving office that aims to tackle vulnerabilities from outer space to consumer electronics. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago Scottish university facing strike action by staff over 'reckless cash grab' on pensions

Trade union says industrial action by staff ‘now firmly on the cards’

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11 hours ago Manchester United vs Southampton LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Man Utd must back up good recent results against the league’s whipping boys

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82 minutes ago Paedophile hunter escapes jail after encouraging people to target Scots journalist

Stinson Hunter told his 500,000 followers that the woman was backing paedophiles.

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15 hours ago Netflix now showing classic family movie with near perfect rotten tomatoes score

The film is now available to stream on Netflix

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92 minutes ago Australian Open 2025: Alcaraz in action, Fearnley v Zverev; Sabalenka labours on day six – live

Updates from the sixth day of tennis at Melbourne ParkCollins thanks ‘super drunk’ booing fans after victoryAny thoughts? Get in touch with Jonathan on emailThere’s been some to-ing and fro-ing on serve over on Margaret Court too as Diana Schnaider went 2-0 up against Donna Vekic only to be broken back just now after a nervy looking double-fault into the net.Can everyone stop getting broken? Continue reading...

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16 hours ago Sperm donor with 550 children is taken to court for 'using his YouTube channel to encourage his hundreds of offspring to have large families'

Jonathan Jacob Meijer, a 43-year-old YouTuber from the Netherlands, faces legal action from one of the mothers of his donor children who accuses him of not 'keeping away'

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16 hours ago Scottish education first as college fires up £1.8 million ‘vertical farm’ in Edinburgh

“The centre enhances SRUC’s ability to address the major challenges facing the world, both now and in the future” – Professor Wayne Powell, SRUC

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11 hours ago Spanish FA apologises after Mallorca players’ families harassed in Jeddah

Fans and players’ partners upset by groping and pushingRFEF says sorry but still plans more Super Cups in SaudiThe president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF) has apologised to Real Mallorca supporters six days after they were harassed at the Super Cup semi-final in Jeddah, with the Balearic government inviting him to reconsider the decision to hold the tournament in Saudi Arabia.At the end of their 3-0 defeat by Real Madrid last Thursday, players’ families and Mallorca fans who had travelled to the game alleged they were surrounded and subjected to abuse from local fans supporting Real Madrid on their way out of the King Abdullah stadium. Some female supporters are said to have been sexually harassed. The wife of the midfielder Dani Rodríguez, Cristina Palavra, described moments of “genuine panic” and denounced a lack of protection. Continue reading...

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82 minutes ago Dad of Celtic fan killed on motorway after boarding wrong bus 'investigates death himself in hunt for answers'

John Burns, 22, died after he was struck by multiple vehicles on the M6 near Carlisle on September 14 last year.

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1 hour ago Teen goes from 'looking homeless' to heartthrob after barber's amazing transformation

Richmond Barber is known for his incredible transformations on clients – and his latest upload on TikTok left many people drooling in the comments section as he looks different

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18 hours ago Grieving mum to be evicted from house of 52 years as children's home plans approved

The grieving mother has been handed an eviction notice after planning permission was granted to convert it into a children’s home.

Society

17 hours ago Liverpool's transfer options including £30m deal and FSG stance on Arne Slot signings

Liverpool are flying at the top of the Premier League and Champions League, while still in with a chance of domestic cup success - but will their squad be bolstered in the January transfer window?

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14 hours ago Football Daily | Spurs live down to underdog billing as Arsenal paint town red

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Since comfortably beating Aston Villa at the start of November, Tottenham Hotspur have won only two of the 11 Premier League matches they’ve contested. Well, played in or at least turned up for. Indeed, a good lawyer might argue that technically they haven’t really won any because one of the aforementioned victories came against peak b@nter era Manchester City, while not even Spurs were capable of doing anything other than swat the current Southampton rabble aside, a feat that is not so much something to be proud of, but more the equivalent of helping yourself to the pennies covering a dead man’s eyes. Having taken just eight points from their previous 10 games, Ange Postecoglou’s knack-depleted team went into Wednesday night’s north London derby as firm underdogs and duly lived down to their billing.I would never dare doubt the accuracy and reliability of statistics from Big Website, but some of the match stats from the Holsten Pil...

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95 minutes ago Gaza ceasefire: Israel security cabinet to meet on Friday after hostage deal reached, Netanyahu says – live

Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says in statement that security cabinet will meet on Friday following earlier delays in talks to release hostages in return for ceasefireAnalysis: Islamist groups in Middle East will emerge from Gaza war weakenedIn what has been advertised as his final interview as president, Joe Biden has said that Israel “has to find a way to accommodate the legitimate concerns” of Palestinians for the long term sustainability of Israel. He told broadcaster MSNBC:And the idea that Israel is going to be able to sustain itself for the long term without accommodating the Palestinian question ... It’s not going to happen ....And I kept reminding my friend, and he is a friend, although we don’t agree a whole lot lately, Bibi Netanyahu, that he has to find a way to accommodate the legitimate concerns of a large group of people called Palestinians, who have no place to live independently. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Alcaraz and Zverev in action; Sabalenka labours on day six – live

Updates from the sixth day of tennis at Melbourne ParkCollins thanks ‘super drunk’ booing fans after victoryAny thoughts? Get in touch with Jonathan on emailThere’s been some to-ing and fro-ing on serve over on Margaret Court too as Diana Schnaider went 2-0 up against Donna Vekic only to be broken back just now after a nervy looking double-fault into the net.Can everyone stop getting broken? Continue reading...

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20 hours ago LIVE updates as two men appear in court following alleged altercation at Manchester Airport

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad are both due to appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court

Society

18 hours ago Scottish teacher captures stunning Jupiter photo from backyard using £80 Aldi telescope

The clear image of Jupiter and its moon was captured from the backyard

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15 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd and Liverpool set for Alphonso Davies talks, Arsenal eye Gyokeres and Vlahovic

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

Sport

3 hours ago Naomi Watts' heartbreaking tribute to David Lynch after his death at 78

Australian actress Naomi Watts has penned a heartfelt tribute to director David Lynch.

Events

3 hours ago Queensland woman seeks protective custody after being accused of poisoning child to grow social media following

Sunshine Coast mother, 34, appears in court charged with giving her one-year-old unauthorised prescription medicationsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA lawyer for a Queensland woman accused of poisoning her one-year-old girl with unnecessary medications to gain a social media profile is seeking protective custody for his client due to the publicity.The 34-year-old from the Sunshine Coast, who cannot be identified, appeared in Brisbane magistrates court on Friday wearing a long green police watchhouse top and green pants.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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21 hours ago King Charles to visit Scots food bank and community centre supporting struggling families

The King will visit the The Gate, a community resource in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, which offers support and practical help and provides a safe environment for people affected by homelessness and food insecurity.

Society

19 hours ago Motherwell dealt 'season ending' blow as boss Stuart Kettlewell provides a major injury update

The Fir Park club are without up to nine first-team stars for Saturday's Scottish Cup trip to St Johnstone

Economics

15 hours ago The Australian Open is showing Wii Tennis versions of live matches – and players are delighted

A new innovation at the first tennis grand slam of the year has captured the imagination

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3 hours ago Melbourne brawl that left two men dead began with birthday party argument, police say

Neighbours told to stay inside as police seek information on stabbing deaths of two men from same familyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo men died in a brawl at a birthday party on that spilled on to the streets in Melbourne’s outer south-eastern suburbs, police say.Detectives said the two men, aged 23 and 54, who were from the same family, were involved in a brawl involving about 20 people. Police alleged some left the scene before police arrived.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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4 hours ago TikTok ban latest: Report indicates Biden won’t enforce TikTok ban as possible Supreme Court decision looms

Supreme Court is set to release at least one opinion on Friday morning

Politics

21 hours ago 'I suffered headaches at age 14 and doctors said I had months to live'

Jade had dismissed the headaches as just hormonal until one day she was in so much pain she was sick

Society

20 hours ago Red Roses coach John Mitchell reveals key quality that made Zoe Aldcroft his ideal captain

Aldcroft is set to lead England into a home World Cup later this year after replacing Marlie Packer

Economics

17 hours ago Tyson Fury delivers second snub as boxer is spotted for first time since retiring

The former two-time heavyweight world champion was spotted in Lancashire just a few days after announcing his retirement from the sport of boxing

Sport

4 hours ago Inside David Lynch's heartbreaking health battle as he couldn't walk across a room' before death at 78

The legendary filmmaker, whose work included the movie Mulholland Drive and the series Twin Peaks, had been left homebound by his struggle with emphysema after smoking from the age of eight on.

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4 hours ago Max George says he was 'sh***ing it' before his emergency heart operation as the Wanted star shares a look back at his time in hospital

The Wanted singer, 36, had a pacemaker fitted after being admitted to the hospital in December after experiencing issues with his heart.

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20 hours ago Owner of spectacular Scottish clifftop castle has £3.5m visitor centre vision setback

The hugely popular Dunnottar Castle wants a visitor centre but its owners say it needs to build 10 houses on greenfield land to fund the project.

Economics

18 hours ago Vicky Michelle fights back tears live on Good Morning Britain as she pays heartfelt tribute to 'strong and inspiring' Linda Nolan after death from cancer aged 65

The actress, 74, appeared on the ITV show during Thursday's installment as she dubbed the songstress 'strong and inspiring'.

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7 hours ago Taylor Swift: The destruction caused by LA wildfires is ‘heartbreaking’

The 35-year-old star made the comments as she posted a list of organisations she has donated to.

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5 hours ago I catch cheating husbands and wives for a living and there's a sneaky tell

If you're suspicious of your partner having an affair, an Australian private investigator has revealed the number one sign of cheating to look out for - and it's a tiny ATM detail everyone misses.

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21 hours ago Viewers blast young couple for 'having more money than sense' after selling their £679,000 three

Doctors Aneri and Nihar went on the Channel 4 show with a cosy three-bedroom end of terrace cottage in the pricey village of Radlett, in Hertfordshire, worth £679,000.

Economics

20 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal rival Man Utd for Gyokeres, Zubimendi twist and new Salah offer

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

Sport

7 hours ago Taylor Swift speaks out about LA fires: 'It's been heartbreaking to see these stories unfold'

Taylor Swift has broken her silence over the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which have killed more than 25 and destroyed more than 12,000 structures.

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5 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Sabalenka in action, Alcaraz and Zverev to follow on day six – live

Updates from the sixth day of tennis at Melbourne ParkCollins thanks ‘super drunk’ booing fans after victoryAny thoughts? Get in touch with James on emailAs I wait for the coverage to beam into my telly (Beverley Hills Cop has just finished FYI) let’s turn our attention to today’s match ups. As mentioned, it is a belter. Tuck your tongue in will you!Rod Laver Arena:Aryna Sabalenka v Clara TausonNuno Borges v Carlos AlcarazNovak Djokovic v Tomas MachacJessica Pegula v Olga Danilovic Continue reading...

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21 hours ago Second legal bid to reverse Winter Fuel Payment cuts to millions of pensioners

A court in Edinburgh heard how the Scottish Government's decision was a ‘direct consequence’ of the Westminster move.

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23 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Mbeumo to Arsenal; Zubimendi agreed; Liverpool hijack Man Utd move for Dorgu

Gunners ready to splash more cash as huge deal agreed

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7 hours ago Man Utd vs Southampton LIVE: Result and reaction as Amad Diallo rescues hosts late in game at Old Trafford

Man Utd 3-1 Southampton: Diallo’s hat-trick spared some blushes for Ruben Amorim’s men

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6 hours ago Love Island: All Stars viewers admit they are heartbroken for Elma as her friend of five years Kaz kisses love interest Ronnie just moments after her as fans share their fury

Love Island: All Stars viewers have shared their heartbreak for Elma Pazar after her close friend and co-star Kaz Crossley kissed Ronnie Vint just moments after she did.

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25 hours ago Scots flat owner "trapped" after being hit with £30k building repair bill from council

Erin Miller lives in block made up of homeowners and council tenants, which had been earmarked for improvements by City of Edinburgh Council.

Economics

23 hours ago How to watch Manchester United vs Southampton: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today

Ruben Amorim out to build on two impressive performances

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7 hours ago Linda Nolan's heartbroken sister reveals she didn't die of cancer in emotional statement

The singer passed away on Wednesday with her sisters by her side.

Events

6 hours ago Labour 'capitulates' on China after signalling support for a new Chinese mega

Labour has been accused of 'capitulating' to China after signalling its support for a new Chinese mega-embassy in the heart of London.

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24 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Napoli eye Man Utd star, Arsenal want Vlahovic, Zubimendi latest

Arsenal are looking to sign a striker after Gabriel Jesus suffered an ACL injury, Marcus Rashford is set to leave Manchester United and Liverpool are expected to keep hold of Trent Alexander-Arnold for at least the rest of the season

Sport

9 hours ago Linda Nolan's cause of death 'not cancer' as heartbroken sister shares emotional update

Beloved singer Linda Nolan has died at the age of 65 with her famous sisters by her side, and now her grieving sibling Maureen has shared more details about her passing

Events

7 hours ago Aaron Donnelly fined by Dundee for Celtic celebration snub as Tony Docherty reveals unseen punishment

It was a muted reaction from the defender after scoring against Brendan Rodgers' side

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9 hours ago First picture of Scots OAP as police probe her "unexplained" death at home

Susan Sergison's death has shocked local residents in Hamilton.

Events

7 hours ago Neil Critchley throws down Scottish Cup gauntlet to Hearts stars – 'Who has won something in their career?'

Critchley has big ambitions in his first ever journey into the competition - but knows his players must avoid a big banana skin at Brechin tomorrow night.

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10 hours ago Linda Nolan didn't die of cancer as heartbroken sister breaks silence on cause

Beloved TV personality and singer Linda Nolan's heartbroken sister Maureen Nolan has revealed she didn't die of cancer following her death at the age of 65

Events

8 hours ago Man Utd vs Southampton LIVE: Manuel Ugarte’s own goal gives Saints lead at Old Trafford

Ruben Amorim’s side need better performances as they look to improve their league position

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10 hours ago Heartbreaking moment police rush wounded K9 from shootout with a suspect

The officer, a Belgian Malinois named Rocky, was allegedly hot by 56-year-old Robert Lee Davis during a manhunt in southern Houston

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8 hours ago Premier League forced to release statement after Man United penalty claim against Southampton

Manchester United transfer news as VAR decided against awarding United a penalty after the ball struck the arm of Kyle Walker-Peters

Politics

10 hours ago Hollyoaks Nana McQueen's exit 'sealed' after Diane Langton's tragic death

Hollyoaks fans have taken to social media to share their theories on how the Channel 4 soap bosses could write Nana McQueen out of the show, following Diane Langton's tragic death

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10 hours ago Linda Nolan's sister says cancer wasn't cause of her death in emotional tribute to singer

Maureen Nolan said family was ‘heartbroken’ by death of sister Linda at age 65

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8 hours ago Man Utd fans rage at ‘clear’ penalty as Premier League issues VAR statement

The Premier League have issued a statement after Manchester United were denied a ‘clear’ penalty after Kyle Walker-Peters appeared to move his arm towards the ball under pressure from Amad Diallo

Politics

10 hours ago Families of hostages held in Gaza say they are in agony over ceasefire delays

Relatives of some of 98 still believed held by Hamas describe being in limbo but remain ‘cautiously optimistic’Middle East crisis – live updatesFamilies of hostages being held in Gaza have said delays to the ceasefire and hostage deal have left them in limbo and agony.Relatives of some of the 98 hostages still believed to be held by Hamas reacted with “guarded optimism” to the truce announced by Qatar and the US on Wednesday, but a vote by the Israeli cabinet has been delayed by the Israeli prime minister until Friday, saying Hamas must accept “all elements of the agreement”. Continue reading...

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