4 d. ago Probe launched into cause of Ayrshire explosion as emergency services remain on scene

Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have launched a joint investigation into the cause of the fire at a battery recycling facility in Ayrshire on Wednesday.

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5 d. ago The AP’s win against Trump shows principles still have power in America | Margaret Sullivan

Series of actions this week including at Princeton and in a tiny town, offer hope that courageous voices can make a differenceGiven the constant flow of bad news – recession nearing, markets tanking, federal agencies run amok – a victory in court for a news wire service might seem trivial.But the Associated Press’s win against the Trump administration this week is meaningful for two reasons. It underscores the judiciary’s commitment to the first amendment, and it suggests that standing up for one’s principles may not be just a gesture made in vain. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Ayrshire homes evacuated after huge explosion left emergency services 'running for cover'

Emergency services rushed to the inferno at West Byrehill Industrial Estate, Kilwinning, in Ayrshire this afternoon.

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5 d. ago Ayrshire fire had emergency services 'running for cover' as batteries exploded

Locals have reported of huge explosions coming from the blaze at an industrial estate in Kilwinning.

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5 d. ago Ayrshire explosion LIVE as emergency services race to huge fire

A massive fire has broken out in Ayrshire.

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6 d. ago Eurostar rival unveils new London to Paris routes ready by 2029

For three decades Eurostar has held a monopoly in running passenger train services through the Channel Tunnel. But Italy's national railway company has plans to change all that.

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1 week ago UK airport major incident as runway swarmed by emergency services

A UK airport's runway was swarmed with emergency services on Friday afternoon following an incident in which a plane is believed to have crashed. It has now been dealt with

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1 week ago Virgin River fans debate as ‘much better’ series crowned Netflix show with ‘best’ storylines

Netflix viewers are currently debating if the streaming service's longest-running English language series, Virgin River, can be topped by another popular drama

Culture

2 w. ago Remember the 118 118 guys? What happened to them after iconic adverts

One of the iconic 118  runners from the classic US-owned directory enquiry service advert starred in one of 2025's highest-profile cinema releases.

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2 w. ago Families of Polmont custody death youths to meet Justice Secretary

Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown, 16, died within months of each other in 2018 at Polmont YOI, run by the Scottish Prison Service.

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2 w. ago Night train service between Berlin and Brussels to stop running from end of March

Passengers can apply for a refund through Nightjet’s customer service

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3 w. ago Landmark court case sees provider of illegal Premier League streams jailed for 11 months

The Premier League and Sky brought a complaint against someone running an illegal streaming service from Lebanon, resulting in a 11-month prison sentence and a hefty fine

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3 w. ago Morrisons to close number of cafes and counters, putting 365 jobs at risk

The supermarket chain said it was costing more to run the services than it was making from customer spending.

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3 w. ago Moment Rachel Reeves reveals how many civil service jobs will be cut

Rachel Reeves has pledged to cut the running costs of government by 15% and to reduce civil service jobs by 10,000 by the end of this parliament.

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3 w. ago Airlines issue Heathrow third runway warning as they slam ‘quality of service’

Standard of services and lack of engagement among reasons cited by airlines for why they believe Heathrow’s capability is hindered

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4 w. ago Person in difficulty in water at Ayrshire beach sparks emergency response

Police, paramedics, coastguard rescue teams, the RNLI and a coastguard helicopter were called to Barassie Bay on Sunday evening.

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