53 h. ago Ancient standing stones in Scotland you can visit on a summer solstice day trip

Interest in Scotland’s standing stones has surged, with VisitScotland updating its guide to help visitors experience the solstice at these ancient sites

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55 h. ago Archaeologists uncover fast food ancient Romans frequently snacked on

Mallorca excavations suggest ancient fast-food shops followed ‘standardised approach’ to cook birds

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3 d. ago Best Scottish Standing Stones 2025: Here are 8 ancient stone circles in Scotland ideal for celebrating the Summer Solstice

These mysterious monuments are a must-see for anybody interested in the history of Scotland.

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3 d. ago Scotland's best whisky distilleries 'to visit this summer' named by National Geographic

There is no time like the present to book a tour of a distillery.

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4 d. ago Mum's cinema hack 'perfect for summer holidays' saves her family £70 per visit

Families were seriously impressed by the mum's 'genius' hack when she showcased her money-saving tip online

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7 d. ago UK's 'most beautiful seaside town' is unsung spot with 'overlooked' beach

Weymouth in Dorset has been named as an "unsung beach town" despite its stunning beach and range of activities on offer, making it a great place to visit this summer

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7 d. ago The gorgeous lavender field an hour from London you should visit this summer

The gorgeous lavender field an hour from London you should visit this summer  Yahoo News UK

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8 d. ago Labour byelection win shows ‘SNP’s balloon has burst’, says Anas Sarwar

Scottish Labour leader accuses SNP of misinformation in its campaign and attacks Reform’s ‘dirty’ tacticsUK politics live – latest updatesScottish Labour’s surprise byelection win proves “the SNP’s balloon has burst”, a jubilant Anas Sarwar has said, after the popular local candidate Davy Russell defied predictions to beat the incumbent Scottish National party and fight off Reform UK’s “racist” campaigning in the central Scotland seat of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse.Sarwar told a victory rally in Hamilton town centre on Friday morning that Labour had proved everyone wrong following speculation that Reform UK might push it into third place, as the rightwing populist party gained ground in Scotland for the first time. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Scottish Labour win pivotal Holyrood byelection, beating incumbent SNP and surging Reform UK

Voters in the central seat of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse rallied around popular local candidate Davy RussellScottish Labour has won a pivotal Holyrood byelection, beating the incumbent SNP and fighting off Reform UK’s aggressive racist campaigning, in a remarkable turnaround of fortunes that will boost the party ahead of next year’s Scottish parliamentary elections.Voters in the central Scotland seat of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse rallied round the popular local candidate Davy Russell after a toxic campaign that saw Nigel Farage launch an unprecedented series of personal racist attacks on Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Scottish Labour wins pivotal Holyrood byelection, beating incumbent SNP and surging Reform UK

Labour celebrated the ‘incredible’ win in the central seat of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, as voters rallied around popular local candidate Davy RussellScottish Labour is celebrating an “incredible” win in a pivotal Holyrood byelection, beating the incumbent SNP and fighting off Reform UK’s “racist” campaigning, in a result that confounded predictions and will boost the party ahead of next year’s Scottish parliamentary elections.Voters in the central Scotland seat of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse rallied round the popular local candidate Davy Russell after a toxic campaign that saw Nigel Farage launch an unprecedented series of personal attacks on Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, labelled racist by SNP leader John Swinney. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Restaurants worth travelling for: From Le Clarence to Longueville Manor, where to visit this summer

No bigger summer break? Spend your weekends taking gastronomic road trips, say the ES Features team

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1 week ago Row between Farage and Sarwar rages on as Reform UK leader visits Scotland

Nigel Farage, making a rare visit to Scotland, accused the Scottish Labour leader of ‘sectarian politics’.

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2 w. ago Pope Leo’s visit to summer palace prompts speculation over future plans

The new pope has not revealed where he will live

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2 w. ago Three ancient stone circles go on market — including one of Scotland’s finest

The ancient Bronze Age sites in Aberdeenshire are looking for a new owner.

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2 w. ago Bedbugs became the 'first urban pest' as humans moved out of caves

Bedbug numbers exploded as humans moved out of caves and into settlements, scientists have found

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2 w. ago Not even Gen Z could spoil the ancient charm of Waterloo's Bus Cafe

Not even Gen Z could spoil the ancient charm of Waterloo's Bus Cafe  London Evening Standard

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3 w. ago Ancient India: Living Traditions at The British Museum: 'sacred joy'

The sacred art of three religions are traced back to their origins in this spellbinding and sensual show

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3 w. ago If You Visit London This Summer, Prepare to Spot This Polished Shoe Trend On All the Locals

If You Visit London This Summer, Prepare to Spot This Polished Shoe Trend On All the Locals  Who What Wear

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3 w. ago Tourists and Welsh football fans can get 50% off hotels in this stunning country this summer

It's perfect for Welsh travellers who have a special reason to visit Switzerland this summer

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3 w. ago Arne Slot eyes ‘extra weapons’ for Liverpool in transfers and tactical tweaks

Manager bemoans time-wasting tactics of opponentsLeague champions visit Brighton on MondayLiverpool will try to add “extra weapons” this summer to take the Premier League champions to the next level, Arne Slot has said. In addition to plans to strengthen the squad via the transfer market, the head coach is plotting tactical tweaks to keep the team evolving.The players were given four days off after the home draw with Arsenal but return to action on Monday night at Brighton. With top spot secured, thinking has turned to recruitment and Liverpool are set to invest this summer. Slot has been holding meetings with the sporting director, Richard Hughes, over plans to strengthen in certain areas. The Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong is a key target and the club are set to trigger his €35m (£29.5m) release clause. Continue reading...

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