25 m. ago Pictured: Mother, 39, found dead at home with man as police continue to probe 'unexplained' deaths

Natalie Jones, 39, and an unnamed 47-year-old man were discovered in the property in Hirwaun, South Wales, late on Friday afternoon after a neighbour raised the alarm.

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39 m. ago Snow maps show exact date '4 inches per hour' Arctic storm to hit

A weather map shows that snow is on the way for Scotland in the coming days.

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40 m. ago Farmers fear being ‘blacklisted’ for raising concerns with watchdog, MPs told

Liberal Democrat MP David Chadwick ) said the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) should have more remit to ensure a ‘fair market’ for farmers.

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44 m. ago Firebugs target Scots home as probe launched after crews race to 'wilful' blaze

Emergency services raced to Wyvis Place in Inverness after the alarm was raised at around 7pm on Monday.

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51 m. ago Mystery illness in Congo kills 50 people who died within hours of symptoms

Medical director raises alarm over ‘really worrying’ interval between the onset of symptoms and death that has been 48 hours in most cases

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58 m. ago This is a hard choice. We believe in foreign aid – but we have to make cuts. We must keep the UK safe | David Lammy

Putin’s Russia is a threat to all Europe, including the UK. Vital aid work will be hit as we spend more on defence, but we must deal with the world as it isThere are moments in history when everything turns, but the extent of change is not perceived until later when the fog has cleared. These are hinge points that require clear leadership and bold action. In the late 1940s, my Labour predecessor and hero Ernie Bevin, alongside Clement Attlee, saw through the fog when they led Britain into Nato and the UN, and secured the development of Britain’s nuclear deterrent. In the 1960s, Harold Wilson saw through the paranoia of the cold war, refusing Lyndon Johnson’s request to send British troops to Vietnam. In the 1990s, Tony Blair understood that unless we stopped the president of Serbia, Slobodan Milošević, there would be no peace in the Balkans.Three years into Vladimir Putin’s brutal war, this is again a hinge point for Britain. Keir Starmer’s commitment to dramatically raise defence s...

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89 m. ago German parliament in race against time to sign off on new defence fund

Friedrich Merz, expected to be next chancellor, has spoken of urgent need for ramped-up defence, but ‘blocking minority’ could form in future BundestagGermany’s outgoing parliament could be asked to sign off on a new defence fund in its final weeks as the conservative winners of Sunday’s election seek to balance geopolitical demands with the looming pressures of a new Bundestag hostile to military spending.Since the victory of his CDU/CSU alliance, Friedrich Merz has spoken of the urgent need for Europe to ramp up its own defence capabilities, saying it needs “independence from the USA” amid an unpredictable Trump administration and a looming threat from Russia. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago ‘Everyone can pack it up’: The Bachelor’s Grant Ellis ‘ties the knot’ ahead of hometown visits

Ellis and the remaining women traveled to Scotland in the reality series’ fifth episode

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2 h. ago Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches closing in March

Bankers will be able use any Lloyds Banking Group branch near to them if affected by the closures

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2 h. ago Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to hold press conference from Downing Street today

The Prime Minister has spoken in the Commons today about raising the amount spent on defence

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3 h. ago After viral Trump showdown, Maine governor’s MAGA opponents petition for her recall – but there’s a problem

Janet Mills angers local conservatives by telling Donald Trump: ‘I’ll see you in court’

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3 h. ago Iconic Bond villain actor begs Amazon not to take movie franchise woke

A former James Bond villain has voiced concerns about the franchise's future following Amazon's acquisition of creative control.

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3 h. ago Lionesses frustrated, plus the Rubiales trial fallout – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Suzy Wrack and Jamie Spangher to talk through the Women’s Nations League openersOn Tuesday’s episode of Women’s Football Weekly the panel discuss the start to the Lionesses’ Nations League campaign: a 1-1 draw in Portugal.Also the panel talk about the defeats for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, although the Republic of Ireland started their campaign off with a 1-0 win over Turkey. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Oil rig horror Still Wakes The Deep leads 2025 Ukie Video Game Awards nominees

Set aboard an oil rig off the north coast of Scotland, Still Wakes the Deep is up for several awards including UK Game of the year.

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3 h. ago Ayrshire hotel nominated among best in Scotland at Hotel of the Year awards

The Abbotsford Hotel in Ayr will find out tomorrow, Wednesday, February 26, if it has been successful at the Hotel of the Year awards.

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3 h. ago Aldi Scotland announces CHAS as the official charity partner for its 2025 Supermarket Sweep

Aldi Scotland has proudly announced Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) as the official charity partner of its long running and hugely popular Supermarket Sweep initiative for 2025.

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3 h. ago Scotland 'should have lowest fuel bills in Europe' says boss amid £111 price cap hike

Scots billpayers face the highest energy costs on the continent amid a fresh 6.4 per cent rise in bills for the average household.

Economics

4 h. ago Get Millie Black release date and cast as gripping crime drama earns perfect Rotten Tomatoes score

Get Millie Black tells the story of former Scotland Yard detective Millie Black who returns to Jamaica

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4 h. ago Plight of Dumfries charity helping young people with additional support needs raised with First Minister

Rising costs have forced The Usual Place into a restructure, which is set to see around six of the 31 staff made redundant.

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4 h. ago Starmer balancing the books on backs of poorest, former minister suggests

Andrew Mitchell told the Commons he supported Sir Keir Starmer’s strategic direction to bolster defence spending, but argued he has ‘choices’.

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