21 m. ago Scottish farm 'with over 20,000 pumpkins' in UK's top Halloween family

Pumpkin picking season is in full swing, with a top Scottish farm named among the UK’s most popular family destinations.

Politics

38 m. ago The woodland lodge in Scottish Highlands you can book for autumn retreat

"Me and my family had a magical experience staying in one of the lodges"

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71 m. ago O'Connor funeral: Mourners gather to say goodbye to family found murdered at home

Heartbroken mourners gathered to honour Mark, Louise and Evan O'Connor - a much-loved Co Louth family who were murdered in a shocking attack at their home last week

Society

79 m. ago Stephen Lawrence’s killer apologises to the murdered teen’s family but explains why he won’t name accomplices

David Norris said he was a 'violent, racist' 16-year-old who was 'fixated’ with becoming a gangster as he admitted his role in the notorious murder during release bid

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82 m. ago Our Lucas, 21, died just days after we put his symptoms down to freshers’ flu – don’t make our mistake

LUCAS Martin died just a few days after he began feeling unwell with what his family assumed was 'freshers' flu'. The 21-year-old developed a bad headache and fever in September 2023. His family put down these symptoms to 'fresher's flu', a term used to describe a host of illnesses that strike down students during the...

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94 m. ago Michael Schumacher's method of communication with family a year on from public appearance

Michael Schumacher has been largely out of the public eye since his skiing accident in 2013, but the F1 legend is still able to communicate with his family and friends

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96 m. ago Michael Schumacher's rare public appearance and how he communicates with his family

Michael Schumacher has been out of the public eye since his tragic skiing accident in 2013, with little known about the current wellbeing of the Formula 1 legend

Politics

2 h. ago The TRUTH to the doting mother who slaughtered her children and husband told by those she'd been quietly tormenting for years

When he saw Emily Long's home on the news, Derek Fisher knew something terrible had happened. Days earlier he'd confronted her about $660k she'd stolen from his business.

Politics

2 h. ago I got pregnant at 15 & my parents were so mad – then I fell pregnant again & trolls say I’m ‘a single mum in the making’

A TEEN mother has revealed that she first fell pregnant at the age of 15, leaving her parents fuming. But not long after her dad finally accepted that he would be a grandfather, Trina, 19, then found out she was expecting again.  Revealing all to Truly on a recent episode of My Extraordinary Family, the...

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2 h. ago We still have questions, say family of soldier who died in balcony fall after inquest fails to conclude whether his death was an accident

Lance Bombardier Ryan Seal fell from the balcony of the apartment tower in Southampton, Hampshire, on March 29, 2024.

Events

2 h. ago Anthony Boyle: Say Nothing inspired family discussions on the Troubles

The series follows members of the IRA and spans four decades.

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2 h. ago Sharon Osbourne's own health woes as son Jack fears for her after Ozzy's death

X Factor icon Sharon Osbourne battled her own health issues as she selflessly supported her husband Ozzy through his setbacks as their family are now concerned for her

Events

2 h. ago ‘Just stop doing this to him’: Robin Williams’ daughter Zelda begs fans to stop sending AI videos of late star

Her comments come after Mrs Doubtfire co-star Matthew Lawrence said earlier this year that he would ‘love’ to recreate Williams’s voice using AI, but only with the family’s approval

Politics

2 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star dies as Shirley Ballas speaks out

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas issued an emotional statement on social media to remember a star of the show she considered 'like family' following their death

Events

3 h. ago Lily Phillips reveals horror moment man she met at pub turns up on Ring Doorbell camera

Adult star Lily Phillips has disclosed that a man she met in a pub turned up at her house just 24 hours later, leaving her fearing for her safety in an alarming incident

Events

3 h. ago Celebrity BBC chef shuts UK restaurant forever after axing coffee shop as empire suffers mounting losses

A CELEBRITY BBC chef has closed one of their restaurants for good just days after also shutting a coffee shop. The chef, famous for their TV appearances and high-end dining, confirmed the permanent closure following months of financial struggles. Rick Stein and his family have revealed that their Marlborough High Street restaurant closed for good on...

Economics

3 h. ago Popular UK family attraction with thousands of visitors closes for good after 17 years as fans bemoan ‘huge loss’

A POPULAR attraction has announced its sudden closure after facing financial difficulties. The park was a hit with visitors and many fans expressed disappointment that one of their favourite places is closing. The beloved Axe Valley Wildlife Park in Axminster, East Devon, said it will close by the end of this week, Friday, October 10....

Politics

3 h. ago ‘Are the neighbours’ curtains twitching? Good!’ Avril A, the 80s housewife who became a star of Manchester’s gay scene

She sang out of tune, her choreography was bizarre – and everyone who saw her loved her. As her superb music is rereleased, her family and fans recall a subcultural greatWhen Joanne Rosenthal was a kid in Manchester, gatherings of her religious Jewish family were enlivened by the presence of her uncle’s eccentric wife. “Mad eye makeup; larger than life. You’d say to her: ‘Auntie Avril, can I give you some more chicken?’ And she’d say: ‘Go on, Joanne, my punters love me with a bit of meat on.’ Hang on, what are you talking about, your punters?”There would be other “tantalising references to her career on stage” besides, but no further info. “Everyone’s sitting there at Passover or Jewish New Year and no one asks any follow-up questions!” Rosenthal continues. “It’s like everyone accepts that Auntie Avril is this subversive presence. When I told her I was getting into music, she said: ‘Quit school, join a band, get on the road, never look back – you won’t regret it.’ It was a very humd...

Culture

3 h. ago Experts on how to talk with kids about violence in the news: ‘No topic is off limits’

The Guardian spoke with therapists, media experts and journalists about helping kids process bad news and develop healthy media habitsWhen rightwing commentator Charlie Kirk was killed last month, footage of his shooting spread rapidly across social media. Today, anyone with a smartphone can access gruesome videos and images – as well as troves of misinformation. Though some experts have been sounding the alarm about the potential harm of smartphones on children and teen’s mental health, the fact is most young people still have access to phones – and the often disturbing content that flows out of them.The Guardian spoke with seven experts on how best to speak with kids about upsetting content and news, at what age to start those conversations – and what to avoid.Anya Kamenetz, journalist and publisher of The Golden Hour newsletterEugene Beresin, MD, psychiatrist and executive director of the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts general hospitalTara Conley, assistant ...

Events

3 h. ago Couple die in scalding bath leaving child an orphan just after their birthday

Ana Carolina Silva, 41, and Jeferson Luiz Sagaz, 37, from Brazil, were found dead inside a motel after sitting in a bath with temperatures of 50C. Their family have suspicions around their deaths

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