22 m. ago Wee stars from Auldhouse Primary School bring Christmas cheer to East Kilbride

The choir have taken their voices — and their generosity — into the heart of the community.

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76 m. ago Judi Love's son rushed to hospital as she issues warning over new 'super flu'

Judi Love has revealed that both her kids have been seriously unwell with a new strain of 'virus', with the comedian leaning on Loose Women co-star Charlene White for help

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93 m. ago Jackie Apostel, 30, looks more loved up than ever with Cruz Beckham, 20, as they pack on the PDA and don matching outfits

The Brazilian beauty looked smitten in one of the shots, cosying up to Cruz as he wrapped his arms around her and planted a kiss on her cheek.

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95 m. ago Crowborough residents are taking the government to court over plans to house 600 adult male migrants in army camp

Crowborough Shield, a community-led campaign group, has lodged an application for a full judicial review of the decision to place more than 500 asylum seekers at the camp.

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1 hour ago United Utilities issues update as Greater Manchester road flooded and homes 'without water for hours'

Engineers have been working to fix a burst

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2 h. ago New 'MIS' intelligence service launched as UK faces 'increasing hostile threat'

The government said the 'major overhaul' of intelligence comes amid rising threats from hostile states and terrorists

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2 h. ago Even Bazball’s implosion can’t shake Barmy Army’s crew of Ashes veterans | Emma John

If anyone knows how to weather a whitewash, it’s the merry band of England fans marking their 30th anniversary at their spiritual homeCourage, soldier. Ben Stokes’s England team may be heading into the third Ashes Test already 2-0 down, but not everyone in English cricket is fazed. There is one group tailor-made for this scenario, a crack(pot) unit who can lay claim to be the ultimate doomsday preppers. Have your dreams been shattered? Are you crushed beneath the weight of unmet expectation? Then it’s time to join the Barmy Army, son.Already their advance guard are moving in on Adelaide, the city where they officially formed 30 years ago. England’s most famous – and per capita noisiest – travelling fans will be hoping for an anniversary win-against-the-odds, like the one they witnessed on that 1994-95 tour. And whatever happens on the pitch, off it the parties will be long and loud. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Nigel Farage's former school responds to 'profoundly distressing' racism claims

Reform UK leader says he was surprised by master at Dulwich College master’s ‘uninformed comments’

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2 h. ago Teacher who won £4m Omaze home hasn't flogged it one year on – here's why

Opera-singing primary school teacher Hannah Drury, 42, from Somerset won the luxury Lake Coniston property plus £250,000 cash in January – and is now making the prize available for others to enjoy

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3 h. ago Trump and Melania tease upcoming proposal for kids at Congressional Ball: 'It's going to be great for children'

Speaking to the crowd ahead of the celebration, Melania unveiled a new initiative she has in the pipeline for 2026.

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3 h. ago 'Shadow of war' is looming: UK's stark warning as conflict with Russia 'at Europe's door'

‘The shadow of war is knocking on Europe's door once more. That's the reality. We've got to be prepared to deter it’ - armed forces minister Al Carns

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3 h. ago Review: Jason Manford in Robin Hood delivers panto magic at Manchester Opera House

You're guaranteed a belly-clutching night of laughs with Jason Manford and silly sidekick Ben Nickless back in panto action, reports Dianne Bourne.

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3 h. ago Senate parents shred Trump’s call to limit doll purchases for US kids: ‘What is this, the Soviet Union?’

Senators with children weren’t impressed with the billionaire president’s call for tariff-weary parents to limit Christmas toy purchases

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4 h. ago Government says 'shadow of war is knocking' in threat from Russia

The armed forces minister says the UK has to 'increase our lethality'

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4 h. ago Warning Scotland's flu outbreak could 'overwhelm' NHS wards as spread raised to 'high level'

A nursing union has warned that “a surging flu virus could soon overwhelm” wards and A&E departments.

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6 h. ago Sandie Peggie ruling correction has shamed the Scottish justice system

Record View says it shouldn’t take an army of motivated sleuths on social media to correct the work of Scotland’s justice system.

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6 h. ago 'We lost everything, now we're being asked to move miles away from my son's school'

Fortunately, the family survived the house fire

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9 h. ago Trump expands Venezuela sanctions as Maduro decries new ‘era of piracy’

Six more oil supertankers added to sanctions list, as well as members of Maduro’s extended family, amid rising tensions following tanker seizureDonald Trump has exerted more pressure on Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro, expanding sanctions and issuing fresh threats to strike land targets in Venezuela, as the South American dictator accused the US president of ushering in a new “era of criminal naval piracy” in the Caribbean.Late on Thursday, the US imposed curbs on three nephews of Maduro’s wife, Cilia Flores, as well as six crude oil supertankers and the shipping companies linked to them. The treasury department alleged the vessels “engaged in deceptive and unsafe shipping practices and continue to provide financial resources that fuel Maduro’s corrupt narco-terrorist regime”. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago 'Europe must prepare': Minister warns Britain is on a war footing as Nato chief says conflict with Russia 'at our door'

Armed Forces minister Al Carns said the country was on a 'war footing' and warned that the 'shadow of war was at Europe's door'.

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9 h. ago Half of all secondary school pupils have skipped class in the last year because they're too anxious, study finds

The survey of 2,000 pupils found 49.5 per cent said they had missed or avoided school because of feeling anxious at some point in the last academic year.

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