2 hours ago Chinese EV brand Nio launches budget Firefly model aimed at new Renault 5

Firefly is the third Nio brand after Nio and Onvo, but there’s still no sign of any of them coming to the UK

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2 hours ago Signed Oasis guitars being sold by Falkirk councillor for paupers grave memorial

Baillie Buchanan is willing to sell the valuable collector's items signed by four members of Oasis to fund a memorial for those buried in a “paupers grave” in Larbert Cemetery.

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2 hours ago Scottish January transfer window extended as one Premiership side makes early signing with starlet

Full details for 2025 winter window in Scotland

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3 hours ago From bacon baubles to glitter gravy: a guide to this year’s must(n’t) try Christmas trends | Rich Pelley

Back away from the celeb endorsements and viral posts. As my gift to you, dear readers, I tried this stuff – so you don’t have toChristmas is all about traditions: repeating the same thing over and over, however silly it might be, because that’s just what you do at Christmas. But every time-honoured tradition has to start somewhere. In order to sell us tat we don’t need, and keep the PR industry ticking over, the holiday season has also become the time for all manner of daft fads, and celebs promising to give our favourite festive foods, games and pressies “a twist”. Not wanting to miss the (gravy) boat, I embarked on a spirited mission to try them all.This year’s hotly touted Christmas trends include “burr baskets” – a care package of cosy items such as blankets and socks given as a pre-Christmas gift, which sounds like an unnecessary extra faff. Then there’s a lot of talk about “Thriftmas”: re-gifting and buying secondhand gifts from charity shops, which my friend and I havebeen d...

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3 hours ago Water voles bounce back in key areas but distribution across UK declines

Exclusive: Efforts to eradicate American mink help boost population of river-residing mammal in 11 areas of countryWater voles continue to decline in their distribution across Britain but there are signs of recovery in some regions, with populations bouncing back in 11 key areas, according to a report.The river-residing mammal, which inspired Ratty in the Wind in the Willows, has revived in number in parts of Yorkshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and East Anglia thanks to targeted conservation work. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Injuries easing and January signings – How Manchester City might stop rot

City have suffered nine defeats in 12 games in all competitions.

Events

4 hours ago Welsh rugby's winners and losers as unsung signing shines and Wales leader steps up at right time

The latest winners and losers after a dramatic weekend of rugby

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4 hours ago Happiest Dogs: These are 10 happy breeds of adorable dog to bring joy to your home

With demand for dogs showing no signs of slowing, these are the breeds that are naturally happy.

Politics

5 hours ago Fury as convicted terrorist threatens to sue two more Saracen's Head landlords over 'racist' signs

Khalid Baqa, who was jailed for preparing jihadist propaganda, sparked outrage by launching a £2,000 compensation bid against The Saracen's Head Inn in Chesham.

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