1 week ago ScotRail reveals new AI train announcer after voice row with artist

The new voice for on-train announcements will now be from recordings of Paisley-based ScotRail employee, Vannessa Sloan.

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2 w. ago Meera Sodha’s recipe for Friede’s grandma’s zimtsterne | Meera Sodha recipes

When you try these festive, chewy German almond biscuits, you’ll see why people have kept making and gifting them at Christmas for more than 500 yearsThe thing I love most about these chewy, crisp, star-shaped, cinnamon-and-almond Christmas biscuits from Germany is that they date back to the 1500s. Which, much like spotting Mars in the night sky or visiting the pyramids of Egypt, makes me feel hugely insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but simultaneously awe-inspired by the power of a simple biscuit to provide joy and underpin celebrations across centuries. This particular recipe belongs to my friend Friede’s grandma, Hadmuth, and is worth continuing, I think, for at least another 500 years. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Darts star reveals bizarre training method he’s employing in bid to boost World Championship hopes at Ally Pally

MARTIN SCHINDLER has revealed the unorthodox training method he's using to prepare for the big stages at Alexandra Palace. The 2026 World Darts Championship kicks off on Dec 11 and will run until Jan 3. To give himself the best possible chance at Ally Pally, the German pro has switched off the ring light on...

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3 w. ago How I learned to be kind to myself and stop repeatedly doing chores

Jade accessed Wellbeing Works in Falkirk, funded by Falkirk Employability Training Unit, when she was struggling with her mental health. Here she describes how the service helped her

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3 w. ago Achievements of apprentices, employers and training providers celebrated

Talented apprentices, employers, training providers, sponsors and guests gathered in Inverness recently to celebrate success.

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3 w. ago I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star predicted to scoop £5m in deals after jungle

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! 2025 has already provided plenty of ups and downs and tonight will see the first celeb leave the jungle

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