78 m. ago Scots Come Dine With Me star to trek 50 miles in heels as Mrs Claus in memory of sister

Garry MacDonald hopes to raise cash for the young family of his sister Helen, who passed away aged 37 last year.

Politics

2 h. ago Bird flu: first ever death from rare H5N5 strain is recorded in US

The man in Washington state had a backyard flock of domestic poultry that had been exposed to wild birds, health officials saidA US man is believed to be the first person to die from a rare strain of bird flu, but state health officials said on Friday the risk to the public is low.The man in Washington state, an older adult with underlying health conditions, was being treated for a bird flu strain called H5N5 after becoming seemingly the first known human infected by the strain, according to a statement from the Washington State Department of Health. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago UN human rights rapporteur calls on United States to lift sanctions on Cuba

A United Nations human rights official is urging the United States to lift its sanctions on Cuba, saying they are impacting the island’s entire population, hitting sectors including health care, nutrition and education

Politics

4 h. ago Cheryl Tweedy fans furious her name is stripped from royal youth centre charity

Cheryl Tweedy, who was known as Cheryl Cole during the years she was married to England footballer Ashley, raised £1million for the Cheryl’s Trust Centre in Newcastle city centre

Politics

6 h. ago Jess Glynne drops major hint she’s bought an engagement ring for girlfriend Alex Scott after watching her on I’m A Celeb

JESS Glynne has hinted she’s already bought an engagement ring to propose for girlfriend Alex Scott. Her I'm A Celebrity star partner said on the ITV show she was "waiting" for the pop star to pop the question. Since then, Jess has suggested she's already got a plan in place to make Alex's dream come...

Politics

6 h. ago Dying law could trigger exodus of NHS doctors as objecting medics would have no legal protection against being sacked

GPs who refuse to help end a life would 'receive no protection' from being dismissed by the health service, according to the opinion of a leading human rights barrister.

Society

6 h. ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Cheryl Cole's name stripped from royal youth centre she raised £1million for

When the King visited the youth centre Cheryl Cole established in Newcastle in 2021, the star declared it a 'special' day. However, her name has now been dramatically stripped from the Cheryl's Trust Centre.

Economics

7 h. ago Voters could abandon centrist parties if budget fails, warns former cabinet secretary

Simon Case says voters will look elsewhere if chancellor cannot find solutions to tax, spending and debt problemsVoters will look elsewhere if Rachel Reeves does not use next week’s pivotal budget to show that “centre-ground” politicians can fix the UK’s entrenched economic problems, the former head of the civil service, Simon Case, has said.Case told the Guardian that at the time of last year’s general election, when he was still cabinet secretary, he believed Labour would be forced to break its manifesto promise to not raise taxes because of the state of the public finances. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago Coronation Street fans blast 'absurd' plot but rumble who landed Carla in police trouble

Coronation Street fans think they have worked out who really put Carla Connor in trouble with the police on the latest episode of the ITV show after the fan favourite was taken in for questioning

Events

8 h. ago Defence Secretary John Healey underpaid tax on second home after council ‘error’

Mr Healey underpaid around £1,500 in tax after an “administrative error” by the local authority, Westminster Council

Society

9 h. ago Jack Osbourne breaks his strict I'm A Celeb rule as bosses 'closely monitor' star

Jack Osbourne has had a wild ride so far on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! But now concerns have been raised for his welfare after tears were shed and an awkward squabble unfolded

Politics

12 h. ago Transformation of derelict land in Paisley's Ferguslie Park will go ahead as contract approved

Elected members authorised awarding a works contract for the Belltrees project to Mackenzie Construction on Thursday.

Politics

12 h. ago Trump claims he’s ‘not threatening death’ for Democrats but says ‘they’re in serious trouble’ as he prepares to meet Mamdani – US politics live

Chuck Schumer says Trump’s remarks amount to calls for ‘execution of elected officials’ as president also says he and Zohran Mamdani will ‘get along fine’ in meetingRobert Garcia, the ranking member on the House oversight committee, has sent a letter to the US attorney general, Pam Bondi, urging the justice department to release the complete trove of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, despite the newly launched investigation into several Democrats’ ties to the late sex offender.“There is already a concern President Trump will attempt, on dubious legal grounds, to exploit a provision which allows DoJ to withhold information relevant to ongoing investigations,” Garcia wrote. Continue reading...

Politics

13 h. ago Adorable Labrador puppy settles into new Bridge of Allan home as part of appeal

Eccles, a 12-week-old labrador cross golden retriever, is now learning the ropes with her volunteer puppy raisers Sandra McDerment and Judith Midgley.

Politics

13 h. ago Trump says ‘seditious’ Democrats are ‘in serious trouble’ ahead of first meeting with Mamdani: Live updates

After branding Mamdani a ‘communist’ Trump will meet with New York City’s mayor-elect in the Oval Office today

Politics

13 h. ago Serbia president 'involved in sick human safaris where tourists paid to be snipers'

A shocking letter to prosecutors has claimed Serbia's current president took part in 'human safaris' where innocent civilians were allegedly shot by rich foreigners for a £70,000 weekend trip

Politics

14 h. ago Horror as grizzly bear ATTACKS children on school trip leaving at least 11 kids and teachers injured

A GRIZZLY bear stormed a school and attacked children and teachers leaving at least 11 injured. Armed cops and conservation officers rushed to the scene but the "aggressive bear" is still on the loose, according to indigenous community Nuxalk Nation. Locals have been urged to stay indoors as authorities desperately hunt for the beast, Sky...

Events

15 h. ago Martin Lewis' MSE suggests using kitchen staple on windows to cut heating bills

As Britain braces for another winter of brutal bills, Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert has offered an eyebrow-raising tactic for cash-strapped households: wrapping your windows in clingfilm.

Politics

15 h. ago Marcus Rashford raises 'serious concerns' and leaves Barcelona training ground early

Marcus Rashford had been enjoying life on loan at Barcelona before suffering a blow this week

Politics

16 h. ago France investigates Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot over Holocaust denial claims

French officials previously raised concerns that the platform’s algorithm could be used for foreign interference

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