77 m. ago Renovation project underway in Wishaw's Phyllis Jane Court to enhance living environment for residents, staff and visitors

The retirement housing complex in Drummond Drive will benefit from refurbishment works embracing dementia friendly design principles

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2 h. ago Artificial sweeteners found in fizzy drinks could improve gut health and help you shed the pounds, controversial study finds

Scientists from the Netherlands have claimed switching from sugars to artificial sweeteners could support weight loss.

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2 h. ago Singles’ day is thriving in China. Will America welcome this new holiday?

Half of American adults are unmarried, and half of those singles aren’t seeking a relationship

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3 h. ago Study suggests 3,000 steps a day is enough to boost brain health. Here’s how

Walking can have profound impacts on mood and stress regulation

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4 h. ago Full list of percentage of adults who are smokers in UK, by local area

Figures are averages for the period 2020-24.

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4 h. ago Men unaware of impact testosterone has on their health, study shows

A new survey of 2,000 men has found that many are unaware of the role testosterone plays in their health

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5 h. ago Rare coin warning after popular Queen Elizabeth 50p design sells for £300,000

This 50p coin is causing a major discussion on Instagram with many versions of it selling for £300,000, if not more online. But one expert revealed what to look out for

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5 h. ago Best chocolate advent calendars for kids and adults this Christmas

From artisanal pralines to supermarket deals, explore 2025's top chocolate advent calendars and make your countdown to Christmas that bit sweeter

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6 h. ago Where is hot in January? Best holiday destinations for winter sun

Where to go to beat the post-Christmas blues

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6 h. ago The 7 best Turkey holiday destinations – and when to travel to each one

Discover the best of this diverse country, from scenic natural vistas to bustling bazaars

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6 h. ago Mariah Carey ‘defrosts’ for 2025 holiday season with festive announcement

Mariah Carey has kicked off the 2025 festive season with her annual “It’s Time” announcement, this year featuring a grumpy elf played by Billy Eichner.

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6 h. ago Hygiene experts reveal how to clean your luggage properly after every holiday

When you get home from a trip, you might give your suitcase a quick wipe down, empty its contents into your laundry basket and call it a day. But travel gear can collect lots of dirt and bacteria.

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6 h. ago How UK's ditched cigs and turned to vaping: Record 5.4million now use e

Just 9.1 per cent adults in Britain smoked in 2024, down on last year and a fraction of the nearly 50 per cent during the 1970s, according to the ONS.

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6 h. ago Being 'hangry' is NOT a real thing! Scientists find no link between hunger and brain power

You might think you're not yourself when you're hungry - but that's just not true, according to a new study.

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7 h. ago Emigrating from Scotland to Portugal: Free event for holiday home buyers & retirees wanting a place in the sun

Discover why Portugal is the world’s best retirement destination – meet the experts in Edinburgh, on Friday, November 21, 2025

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7 h. ago There are now more vapers than smokers in the UK for the first time

One in 10 adults say they vape every day

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7 h. ago Daredevil speed flyer crashed to his death after launching from 5,580ft on Turkey holiday

An extreme sports star has tragically passed away after speed flying off a mountain from 5,580ft before sadly losing control and crashing into rocks below during a holiday to Turkey

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7 h. ago Expert tips to cut down your potentially deadly salt intake... without eating bland food

The NHS recommends adults should have no more than 6g, around one teaspoon, of salt a day. Yet, research suggests adults consume up to 40 per cent more than this.

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8 h. ago ‘I want to ride out on a unicorn every night’: swords’n’sorcery heavy metal band Castle Rat

Wielding fantasy weapons and splashing fake blood, the New Yorkers have even learned how to make chainmail outfits – and they’re already aiming to conquer stadiumsWhile many a rocker has cribbed from high fantasy, few have truly walked the walk. Sure, they might bedeck their album sleeves with ghouls, goblins, manacled maidens and brawny barbarians, but did a member of Cirith Ungol ever have to retrieve a missing unicorn horn from a snowy field in the depths of winter? Has Yngwie Malmsteen spent time squinting in the back of a tour bus, repairing his own chainmail?Formed in 2019, Brooklyn’s Castle Rat have had to face both these scenarios and more as they live out their epic fantasies. From heraldic, earworm-heavy anthems to eye-popping live shows, costume design, videos and album art, they’re not so much a metal band as a full immersive experience. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Engineering climate may not be enough to save coffee, chocolate and wine – study

Scientists assessed the feasibility of injecting particles into the stratosphere to cool the Earth to help growing conditions for ‘luxury’ crops.

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