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2 hours ago Denis Law, one of Scotland's most gifted footballers who became a Manchester United great

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56 minutes ago Denis Law's wife's devastating five words reveal harrowing reality of dementia battle

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2 hours ago Denis Law dead aged 84 as Scottish football mourns Manchester United and Scotland legend

Law is Scotland's joint all-time top scorer and passes away after a battle with Alzheimer's

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61 minutes ago Tributes paid to Scots football legend Denis Law after his death at aged 84

Tributes have been paid to Denis Law after the Scots football legend died aged 84.

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1 hour ago Sadiq Khan admits concern developers are 'landbanking' London's green belt

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1 hour ago Denis Law, legendary Manchester United and Scotland footballer, dies aged 84

Legendary footballer Denis Law has died aged 84, his family said

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2 hours ago Denis Law, legendary Manchester United and Scotland goalscorer, dies aged 84

The striker, part of Man Utd’s ‘Holy Trinity’ with George Best and Bobby Charlton, established himself as one of the great finishers in the game and claimed the Ballon d’Or

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Jim Black has delivered a touching tribute to an icon of the Scottish game

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2 hours ago Murdered Emma Caldwell's family to meet John Swinney amid concerns over public inquiry

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4 hours ago Maura Higgins reveals she turned down The Traitors and Love Island: All Stars

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14 hours ago Celebrate the new year with 35% off food at iconic Thai restaurant, Chaophraya

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The RFA One launch will blast off from SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst, the northernmost of the Shetland Islands.

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2 hours ago Greater Manchester weekend weather forecast as Met Office warns of 'rural frost'

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24 hours ago Love Island star drops major hint she could be heading to the All Stars villa as she posts airport photo

The 26-year-old, who rose to fame in season 10 and became embroiled in one of the show's most dramatic love triangles, dropped a major hint on Instagram on Thursday

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4 hours ago Caldwell family to meet Swinney amid concerns over who should lead inquiry

A public inquiry looking at the police investigation into the murder of Emma Caldwell in 2005 was announced by the Scottish Government in March.

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14 hours ago First look inside 'stunning' Ardbeg House as island whisky hotel opens for bookings

The former Islay Hotel has been transformed into the home of Ardbeg.

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10 hours ago Claudia Winkleman's winter The Traitors jumper slashed by over £100 in sale

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Manchester City have tied down Erling Haaland for another decade and the lethal Norwegian striker is now eyeing Alan Shearer's longstanding record as the Premier League's all-time greatest goalscorer

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30 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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4 hours ago Love Island's 'hurricane' Kaz Crossley could make it hard for couples to form on show

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16 hours ago BP job losses 'proof SNP and Labour turning backs on North Sea oil and gas industry'

SNP and Labour ministers have been accused of causing “economic damage” to Scotland’s North Sea oil and gas sector.

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10 hours ago Martyn James: What to look out for when you go shopping with gift cards

Did you get a gift card for Christmas? Or maybe you have one lurking in your wallet or purse that’s nearing its expiry date? You’re not alone.

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3 hours ago Scots killer who strangled girlfriend with stockings over cigarette dies in jail

Mark Ferguson died in jail on Monday, January 13.

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31 hours ago Revealed: Photos which led Italian football club to sack stadium falcon handler for boasting about his penis implant online

WARNING: SEXUAL CONTENT: Juan Bernabe was sacked by the Italian top flight club earlier this week after he underwent prosthetic penis surgery and shared pictures online.

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5 hours ago What channel is Rangers vs Fraserburgh? Live stream, TV, ref, VAR and Scottish Cup team news

Broch - ninth-placed in the Highland League - have a dream trip to Ibrox on the horizon this weekend

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

Anyone with information urged to contact police

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3 hours ago Security a priority at Unrivaled with cyber stalking on the rise toward women's basketball players

On the eve of its debut, Unrivaled held a security meeting with its players about their safety

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5 hours ago Edinburgh University research on NHS backlog to be 'huge incentive for innovators'

New analysis indicating that healthcare treatment needs to be boosted by a fifth to eliminate COVID backlogs could represent ‘a huge incentive to ambitious innovators’, insists an NHS Scotland partner.

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

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14 hours ago Rangers have 21 y/o ‘on radar’, Celtic deal ‘almost there’, Hearts offer transfer update

Here are today’s top transfer headlines from the Scottish Premiership and beyond - including Celtic, Rangers, Dundee United and Hearts.

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The Met Office has warned of an 'increasing chance' of snow falling in the UK at the end of this month, and now advanced weather maps show a wintry storm heading our way next week

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5 hours ago When is the Scottish Cup fifth round draw? Date, time, TV channel, live stream, how to watch

Everything you need to know ahead of the draw

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32 hours ago Sex and the City fans queue outside Carrie Bradshaw's NYC apartment after owner reveals plan to stop tourists

The West Village townhouse used as the exterior for Carrie Bradshaw's NYC apartment on Sex and the City is still being trampled by tourists.

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14 hours ago Celtic deal ‘almost there’, Rangers have 21 y/o ‘on radar’, Hearts triple transfer update

Here are today’s top transfer headlines from the Scottish Premiership and beyond - including Celtic, Rangers, Dundee United and Hearts.

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4 hours ago Families call for prisons to be prosecuted after young people's deaths in custody

Two people who took their own lives in young offenders institution were ‘given a death sentence’

Events

5 hours ago Scottish mansion where William Wordsworth and Sir Walter Scott 'smoked opium' up for sale

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase a home where Sir Walter Scott lived and smoked with William Wordsworth has come up.

Politics

32 hours ago Spain cracks down on holiday rentals with new bans in 43 areas to tackle overtourism

New restrictions are geared toward curbing the number of holiday home rentals in the Costa del Sol

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5 hours ago Elma Pazar says she ‘felt mugged off’ by fellow Love Island contestants

In the show new arrival Tina Stinnes takes Luca Bish, Nas Majeed and Scott Thomas on a group date.

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35 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

20 hours ago King's royal seat is beaten in Game of Thrones... By a Scots shopping centre built in the 1970s who aced prestigious Loo of the Year awards

The facilities at The Centre in Livingston scored top marks from the judges, beating 1,800 other conveniences around the country.

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35 hours ago First look inside Ardbeg House as island whisky hotel opens for bookings

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A young employee at McDonald's, who still works for the company, has urged others to think twice before applying for a job at the chain despite saying some things have improved

Events

6 hours ago Rory McIlroy makes weekend at Desert Classic but Rahm and Hovland exit

Dubai-based Scot Ewen Ferguson leads way on 12 underJon Rahm’s struggles cause a surprise after dismal 77For a spell on Friday afternoon the organisers of the Dubai Desert Classic had cause for panic. Jon Rahm had already tumbled out of the tournament after 36 holes, Viktor Hovland was heading the same way and Rory McIlroy was dangerously close to the cut line. Not for the first time at the Emirates Club, McIlroy saved the day; a birdie at the 18th meant he survived for the weekend with three shots to spare. Given McIlroy’s specialism here – he is seeking a third win in a row – a deficit of nine to the leader, Ewen Ferguson, is unlikely to faze the Northern Irishman.Rahm’s struggles on his first start of 2025 and debut in this tournament caused widespread shock. The Spaniard’s second round of 77, including two double bogeys, contrasted sharply with a 69 on Thursday. “Not the way you want to start the year,” the 2023 Masters champion admitted. Continue reading...

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36 hours ago DP World Tour golfer 'cried' on tee on return after mental health issues

Mike Lorenzo Vera marks return after six-month break with strong start in Dubai

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

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KMI panel announce latest findings

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Politics

37 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.

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Clint Eastwood's son Scott has given an emotional update on his acting icon father six months after the death of his longtime partner Christina Sandera .

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37 hours ago UK weather: Fog blankets Britain as Met Office issue map showing worst

The weather warning is in place until 11am on Thursday and affects large areas of England, stretching from Exeter to Oxford, Birmingham , Peterborough, and York, as well as parts of Wales.

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28 hours ago Man admits ploughing car into Buckingham Palace causing £24,000 in damage

Johnny Scott, 26, smashed his car into the gates of Buckingham Palace whilst in a 'fidgety and dazed' state - before armed police arrived on scene and arrested him

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Susan Sergison's body was found by Police Scotland's officers earlier this week.

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28 hours ago Bakery fined more than £500,000 after man gets trapped in mixer for 90 minutes

David Wood Baking Ltd admitted breaches of safety regulations after three people were seriously injured in separate incidents at their sites in Bolton

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6 hours ago The 150th anniversary of Hamilton Accies is celebrated at Scottish Parliament

The club is marking the special date this season.

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The owner of a hotel in Orlando, Florida’s tourist district has reached an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department over discrimination allegations

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