26 m. ago Contract for alcohol and drugs crisis outreach service to go before Renfrewshire councillors

Elected members will be asked to authorise awarding a deal for the initiative to charitable organisation Change, Grow, Live.

Events

48 m. ago 'I was watching TV at home in UK when deadly African scorpion crawled past me'

The homeowner from Swindon was given the shock of her life when the deadly scorpion appeared on her living room floor - but acted quickly to trap it under a wine glass

Events

64 m. ago Pub advisors who fell out with Jeremy Clarkson over £40,000 umbrellas when he opened the Farmer's Dog hit back at the TV star

Rachel Hawkins, 40, who is one of two pub advisors to feature on Jeremy Clarkson's new show has taken a swipe back at the petrol head amid a stir online over £40,000 umbrellas at his pub.

Economics

72 m. ago New tourism offering could feature shepherd's hut and 'sitootery' on Cumnock farm

Owners at Blackstone Clydesdales, based at Blackstone Farm, Rigg Road, Cumnock, have lodged proposals with East Ayrshire Council for consideration.

Politics

82 m. ago Netflix adding second season of popular comedy featuring Hollywood legend two years after last episodes

The star-studded series premiered all the way back in 2023

Culture

86 m. ago Rachel Reeves pledges to end use of asylum hotels ‘by end of this parliament’

Home Office looks to former student accommodation to house migrants instead of hotels

Politics

95 m. ago Antiques Roadshow guest gasps 'I can't believe that!' as he learns staggering value of watch bought for £300

A repeat episode of the BBC show (pictured), which sees specialist appraisers value heirlooms and heritage items, went to Brodie Castle in the Moray area of Scotland.

Economics

98 m. ago Scotland's 'best city for a night out' that was named top Europe party destination

It features famous nightclubs, acclaimed restaurants, and much more.

Politics

99 m. ago SUVs are a 'growing threat to public safety' and drivers can't see children as old as nine directly in front of them

SUVs are more likely to hit an adult's vital organs and a child's head in a collision - and they increase the risk of dragging a pedestrian under the moving vehicle in crashes, a new report said.

Events

1 hour ago BBC Breakfast viewers left 'in tears' by 'hard to watch' interview with bereaved parents of Southport stabbing victims

Wednesday's instalment of the daily morning programme saw co-presenters Jon Kay and Sally Nugent cover the top stories.

Events

1 hour ago Scientists develop methanol breathalyser that could prevent thousands of poisonings each year

Prototype is able to detect small concentrations of the toxic substance in alcoholic drinks or on someone’s breathAustralian researchers have developed a prototype methanol “breathalyser” capable of detecting small concentrations of the toxic substance in alcoholic drinks or on someone’s breath.Methanol poisoning is a problem that affects thousands of people every year, killing 20-40% of victims, according to Doctors Without Borders. In November, Australian backpackers Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, along with British lawyer Simone White, were among six tourists to die in a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Don't open your EA FC 25 Rivals rewards on Thursday to maximise Shapeshifters rewards

EA Sports has included Shapeshifters rewards in EA FC 25 Rivals rewards, but you won't be able to get them if you open your rewards as soon as you earn them.

Events

1 hour ago Jeremy Clarkson's 100% British food Farmer's Dog pub criticised over surprising American element

While the former Top Gear star quips on his website he has 'failed' to make a simple gin and tonic British it seems this is not the only feature to have broken tradition.

Society

2 h. ago Inside pupil's sick USB after teacher upskirted in school with horror videos unearthed

Sally was filmed multiple times over 14 months, and after a lengthy legal process, the student was found guilty of five counts of outraging public decency in 2019

Events

2 h. ago Boys accused of murdering Ibrahima Seck, 14, on his way to play football appear in court as their families watch on

Three teenage boys have appeared in court accused of his murder

Events

2 h. ago Watch live: Rachel Reeves delivers spending review as chancellor pledges to make working people ‘better off’

Watch live: Rachel Reeves delivers her much-anticipated spending review on Wednesday (11 June) as the chancellor pledges to make working people “better off”.

Economics

2 h. ago Jordan’s long road to World Cup qualification took a strange diversion | John Duerden

Improvement of side has been slow and steady since Harry Redknapp and Ray Wilkins had short spells in chargeWould Harry Redknapp have taken Jordan to the World Cup had the 2018 tournament featured 48 teams instead of 32 and Asia had eight spots instead of four? It is an interesting question but the former West Ham manager’s short time in charge in 2016, not long after Ray Wilkins had the job, is not a subject anyone in the capital, Amman, is much focused on at the moment.“Redknapp and Wilkins? Now is not the time to talk about that,” said a smiling Jordan Football Association official on Monday. The reaction given the country has just qualified for a first World Cup and is in serious party mode is understandable. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Jordan’s long road to World Cup qualification took a strange diversion

Improvement of side has been slow and steady since Harry Redknapp and Ray Wilkins had short spells in chargeWould Harry Redknapp have taken Jordan to the World Cup had the 2018 tournament featured 48 teams instead of 32 and Asia had eight spots instead of four? It is an interesting question but the former West Ham manager’s short time in charge in 2016, not long after Ray Wilkins had the job, is not a subject anyone in the capital, Amman, is much focused on at the moment.“Redknapp and Wilkins? Now is not the time to talk about that,” said a smiling Jordan Football Association official on Monday. The reaction given the country has just qualified for a first World Cup and is in serious party mode is understandable. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Five bizarre banned ads as Twix ordered to pull advert 'encouraging dangerous driving'

An advert for Twix has been banned by the Advertising Standards Agency, which ruled it encourages dangerous driving - but it isn't the first advert to fall foul of the watchdog's rules

Events

2 h. ago BBC Breakfast viewers get emotional over 'hard to watch' segment

Fans were emotional whilst tuning in to the BBC show.

Politics