54 m. ago Fire crews tackling huge blaze at derelict bingo hall with area covered in smoke

Nearby roads were cordoned off by police

Events

72 m. ago 7 Rangers takeaways from Barry Ferguson's first interview as boss from 'inconsistent' stars call out to tactical pledge

The new man at the helm has had a manic 24 hours but is now preparing for his first game in charge against Kilmarnock

Politics

79 m. ago Trump says Europe must take ‘central role’ in Ukraine’s security as Macron says peace agreement ‘must not mean a surrender’ – live

US and French presidents touted productive talks at the White House amid concerns over US position on UkraineThe EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier said that she would be travelling to the US tomorrow to meet with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, adding that what she called the “Russian narrative” is “strongly represented” in comments being made by the second Donald Trump administration.She told reporters “I think it’s good that we have as many interactions with the new administration in US as possible. I’m also travelling tomorrow to the US to meet Marco Rubio and others there to discuss these issues, because it’s extremely important.” Continue reading...

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84 m. ago Barry Ferguson lifts lid on Rangers whirlwind: how he got staff, blunt verdict, Charai talks, playing style

New Rangers boss vows to play ‘attack-minded’ football

Politics

1 hour ago Last CCTV image of Scot found dead 'in sack' as two arrested in Kenya

It's understood the image was captured shortly before Campbell Scott disappeared while in Kenya.

Events

1 hour ago Shoppers issued 'do not eat' warning on these Cheshire Farm products

Shoppers have been advised to return the product for a full refund

Events

1 hour ago Barry Ferguson admits he NEVER thought Rangers boss call would come as players served instant reality check

The club legend has replaced Philippe Clement until the end of the season after the Belgian boss was shown the door on Sunday

Sport

2 h. ago Trump and Macron speak to reporters amid Europe’s concern for US position on Ukraine – live

Trump says meeting with French president was aimed at ending ‘really horrible’ war between Russia and UkraineThe EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier said that she would be travelling to the US tomorrow to meet with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, adding that what she called the “Russian narrative” is “strongly represented” in comments being made by the second Donald Trump administration.She told reporters “I think it’s good that we have as many interactions with the new administration in US as possible. I’m also travelling tomorrow to the US to meet Marco Rubio and others there to discuss these issues, because it’s extremely important.” Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago From Go Radio to Jose Mourinho: Rangers play to an unconvinced gallery with curious gang of four move

The arrival of Ferguson and Co is intriguing - but also raises many eyebrows

Events

2 h. ago The staggering speeds people have been driving at on one Welsh road

New speed limits are set to be introduced on the Cynon Valley route to tackle the issue

Transport

2 h. ago Keir Starmer issues Ukraine warning as US sides with Russia in astonishing UN vote

Keir Starmer recalled meeting a Ukrainian patient in a burns unit who said 'if Ukraine fails, Europe will be next' as he battles to persuade Donald Trump not to sell out Kyiv

Events

2 h. ago ITV The Chase star warns show will not 'survive' as Bradley Walsh announces exciting new TV gig

ITV The Chase star Paul Sinha has issued a stark warning about the future of the ITV quiz show, telling fans it may not last if it's charismatic host Bradley Walsh is ever replaced.

Events

2 h. ago Border agents issue blistering response to Elon Musk for DOGE email demanding a list of 'accomplishments'

US Border Patrol agents are furious after Elon Musk 's DOGE team sent agents an email asking them to justify their jobs.

Politics

2 h. ago Roberta Flack’s performances softly burned with the fire of life itself

The soul singer was ambitiously diverse in her musicianship, and enthralled at every turn – whether doing desolate folk cover versions or lighter, sophisticated popIn the liner notes to 2023’s Lost Takes – which excavated the tapes that had served as Roberta Flack’s audition for Atlantic Records over half a century earlier – the poet Harmony Holiday wrote that Flack possessed “the voice of the idyllic afterlife you’d want to arrive in after the end of a dysfunctional world”.Indeed, Flack sang like she was equally conversant with the ecstasy of faith and the agony of life. The dignified richness of her vocal was tempered by the subtly volcanic power she displayed on her reading of To Sir With Love off Lost Takes – a not-so-quiet fire that always resided within her. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Aberdeen twins cause of death confirmed after both were found dead in river

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, both aged 32, went missing before their bodies were found dead in a Scottish river - a cause of death has now been confirmed, reports say

Events

3 h. ago Arrests made after Scots businessman's body found dumped in Kenya

Campbell Scott from Dunfermline in Fife went missing in Kenya while staying in Nairobi on a work trip.

Events

3 h. ago Philippe Clement entitled to hefty Rangers severance package with reputed pay

The Belgian lost his job after less than 16 months in charge at Ibrox

Politics

3 h. ago Trump says Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine and twar could end ‘within weeks’ – live

US president says Zelenskyy may come to Washington to sign mineral deal this week or next; Russia open for economic cooperation with US, Putin envoy saysThe EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier said that she would be travelling to the US tomorrow to meet with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, adding that what she called the “Russian narrative” is “strongly represented” in comments being made by the second Donald Trump administration.She told reporters “I think it’s good that we have as many interactions with the new administration in US as possible. I’m also travelling tomorrow to the US to meet Marco Rubio and others there to discuss these issues, because it’s extremely important.” Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Vatican issues Pope Francis health update as doctors remain on alert

The Vatican said in its evening bulleting that he hadn't had any more respiratory crises, while adding a slight kidney insufficiency detected on Sunday was of no concern.

Society

3 h. ago Why Black and Decker is trying to remove the ‘Stanley’ from the iconic mugs

Stanley Black and Decker said it wants to protect its brand and reputation after PMI — which makes Stanley cups — was forced to recall 2.6 million cups due to faulty lids that led to burns

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