60 h. ago Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens Heritage in Pictures: Here are 24 amazing photos of the beloved green space from the 1950s and 1960s

There have been a few changes at the gardens since the 50s and 60s.

Culture

66 h. ago Hundreds of homes evacuated in middle of the night after WW2 bomb blown up at sea and school shut for another day

ONE of two WW2 bombs that caused thousands to be evacuated from their homes has been blown up - and the second will be detonated this morning. A major incident was declared in Devon yesterday, with schools and hotels closed and thousands of people evacuated. Bomb squads raced to a building site and a marina...

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4 d. ago Woman finds mum's old BlackBerry and discovers incredible 2000s photos

A woman was amazed after she unearthed a series of photos on her mum's old BlackBerry from the 2000s, revealing her mother's glamorous life working and living in the city

Culture

1 week ago Major Scottish motorway A74(M) closed after multiple crashes in icy conditions

Motorists have been urged to avoid the area after multiple collisions due to treacherous conditions.

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1 week ago Adults in England eating as much salt a day as in 22 bags of crisps, study shows

Campaigners call for action to make manufacturers reduce salt in food, which can contribute to high blood pressure and deathsAdults in England eat the same amount of salt every week as is found in 155 bags of crisps, according to analysis by a leading health charity.The British Heart Foundation, which carried out the study, said this also equated to 22 bags a day of ready salted, lightly salted or sea salt crisps. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Swimmer, 51, dies after getting into difficulty in sea on New Year’s Day

The man died at the scene after getting into difficulty in the water, police said

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2 w. ago Man's body pulled from sea after New Year's Day swim as police issue statement

A 51-year-old man was seen in trouble off the Brighton coast at around 10.30am and despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene

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2 w. ago Man in his 50s dies while swimming in the sea on New Year's Day

A 51-year-old man has died after a New Year's Day swim off the Brighton coast

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2 w. ago Frantic hunt for woman who fell off cruise ship sailing from Florida

The woman fell off a Holland America cruise ship on Thursday while on a seven-day excursion around the Caribbean. Officials have launched a search by sea and air.

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2 w. ago Hundreds of brave souls cure New Year hangovers with cold plunge into the Firth of Forth

It is the 40th time the event has taken place at South Queensferry, with many participants racing into the water in colourful fancy dress.

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2 w. ago Hundreds brave the New Year's Day cold with annual 'Loony Dook' in Firth of Forth

It is the 40th time the event has taken place at South Queensferry, as many participants raced into the water in colourful fancy dress.

Politics

2 w. ago Hundreds brave the icy depths for traditional New Year's Day dips

More than 200 donned Christmas jumpers and hats, with some kitted out in just swimming costumes as they raced to Whitley Bay, in North Tyneside, to welcome in 2026.

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2 w. ago Protests, parades and a dip in the pool: London's 2025 in photos

Protests, parades and a dip in the pool: London's 2025 in photos  BBC

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2 w. ago Kate Bush 'heartbroken' after friend goes missing during Christmas Day swim

Kate Bush said she was heartbroken after the disappearance of 63-year-old antiques dealer Matthew Upham, who was one of two swimmers who went missing in the sea in Devon on Christmas Day

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3 w. ago Christmas Day swim survivor was rescued from 6ft waves as two lost in sea tragedy

A festive swimming tradition turned to tragedy when two men went missing at sea during a Christmas Day swim at Budleigh Salterton

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3 w. ago Kind man braved the sea at windy Christmas Day swim and never made it out

His family said Matthew Upham was an 'exceptionally kind' man with 'sweet soul'

Politics

3 w. ago Man missing at sea after Christmas Day swim in Devon is named

Matthew Upham’s family say he was ‘deeply loved’ and will be ‘forever missed’

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3 w. ago Swimmer who vanished during Xmas Day dip is antiques dealer as pal reveals second missing man ‘was trying to save him’

A BELOVED antiques dealer has vanished during a Christmas Day swim, amid reports a second man who was trying to save him is also missing. The two men disappeared in the water at Budleigh Salterton, Devon, after being caught in the “dreadful” waves yesterday. In an Instagram statement, the family of Matthew Upham identified their loved...

Economics

3 w. ago Police warning over sea swims after two men swept away off Devon on Christmas Day

Two men in their forties and sixties were swept out to sea at Budleigh Salterton on Thursday

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3 w. ago Christmas Day swimmer feared dead after being swept out to sea named as Matthew Upham

Matthew Upham, 63, is reported to be one of two men feared dead after being swept out to sea while swimming off a Devon beach on Christmas Day

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