88 m. ago Horror fire rips through shopping mall leaving at least 6 dead and 11 injured as cops declare ‘mass disaster protocol’

A HUGE fire has ripped through a shopping centre in Pakistan, killing at least six people and injuring 11. Dramatic footage shows flames rising through Gulo Plaza shopping Centre in Kurachi as firefighters laboured through the night to stop fire from spreading. Hundreds of people had gathered around the multi-storey building, including distraught store owners...

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94 m. ago When is Scottish Cup fifth round draw? Live stream details as Celtic look to join Rangers as Hearts & Hibs crash OUT

WE'RE in the midst of the most exciting Scottish title race for FORTY years. And the business end of the Scottish Cup promises to be every bit as wide open. Scotland's major cup competition takes centre stage again this weekend. Rangers were first to seal their place in the next round after a comfortable 5-0...

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1 hour ago Abandoned UK islands with clear waters and tallest cliffs that are walker's paradise

The tallest and most dramatic cliffs in the UK can be found on the spectacular archipelago of St Kilda which is in the North Atlatnic Ocean and is 100 miles off the Scottish mainland

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2 h. ago ‘Everyone wishes him the best’ – Man Utd confirm star’s exit after 14 years a week on from his own emotional goodbye

MANCHESTER UNITED have officially confirmed the departure of Sam Mather. Kayserispor reached a deal to sign the Red Devils academy graduate, who enjoyed loan spells with Rochdale and Tranmere Rovers, earlier this month. But the deal has only just gone through, prompting an official statement from the club. It read: "Manchester United forward Sam Mather...

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3 h. ago Major hunt launched for missing schoolgirls who vanished two days ago

Naomi Doran, 17, and Aimee Ivatt, 15, were last seen in the Alexandria area, near Dumbarton, on Friday, sparking a major search and it is believed they may have travelled more than 30 miles

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3 h. ago Bob MacIntyre on gym regime, worn wedges and inside his Florida training camp

Scottish No 1 opens up on his prepartions for new calendar campaign and now feeling ‘more comfortable’ on PGA Tour

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3 h. ago Eight of the best affordable beach holidays, from Crete to the Costa de la Luz

Kick back and dream of summer with our pick of seaside gems, including a stylish Andalucian bolthole and a villa with views of StromboliWild, windswept and wonderfully unspoilt, the Costa de la Luz is the Spanish coastline time forgot; a great swathe of Atlantic drama, fringed with sandy beaches and small seaside villages and resorts. Hotel Madreselva, surrounded by the pine forest, wetlands, dunes and sea cliffs of the Breña y Marismas de Barbate nature reserve, makes a suitably tranquil base, with a palm-shaded courtyard, flame-walled pool area and 18 stylish rooms, all with a private patio. A minute’s walk from the beach at Los Caños de Meca, the hotel is perfect for watersports lovers, as well as exploring this unspoilt corner of Andalucia. The hilltop pueblo blanco of Vejer, a 20-minute drive away, has charm in spades, while Cape Trafalgar, a lighthouse with views over the Strait of Gibraltar, is 10 minutes’ walk along the beach.Doubles from £83 B&B, hotelmadreselva.com Con...

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3 h. ago Royal Navy shipbuilder in limbo owing to cash shortage at Liberty Steel plant

Call for UK state to step in after Gupta-owned Dalzell works in Scotland unable to produce metal for three new warshipsA shipbuilder for the Royal Navy faces an uncertain wait for the steel to build three warships because of a shortage of cash at the Scottish steel mill that has won the contract.Liberty Steel Dalzell in Scotland has been unable to start production in earnest because there is “no cashflow to buy slab”, despite an order to supply 34,000 tonnes of metal plates to build fleet solid support (FSS) ships for the navy, according to two sources with knowledge of the situation. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Peter Andre's sad realisation as mum reaches milestone amid heartbreaking 'decline'

Peter Andre has admitted that it is "really hard" for him to discuss his mum's decline and shared the realisation the heartbreaking circumstances have led him to

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3 h. ago Donald Trump uses 3 'unethical' power moves to get his own way

A body language expert has identified three specific tactics Donald Trump uses to assert dominance in public appearances - including his signature wide-legged stance, aggressive handshake technique, and distinctive 'power pout'

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3 h. ago Hamilton Accies wage bill laid bare as club paid £30,000 safety bonus to players despite relegation

We can exclusively reveal the crisis club's wage bill and the task new owner Rob Edwards faces to cut costs

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3 h. ago Peter Andre shares sad realisation as mum reaches milestone amid heartbreaking 'decline'

Peter Andre has admitted that it is "really hard" for him to discuss his mum's decline and shared the realisation the heartbreaking circumstances have led him to

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4 h. ago Britain’s Arthur Fery delivers Australian Open upset with win over 20th seed Flavio Cobolli

23-year-old dismantles unwell Italian 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-1First Grand Slam appearance as a direct qualifying entrantFor a few fleeting moments inside the vast John Cain Arena, it seemed like Arthur Fery had missed his opportunity. The 23-year-old’s attempts to serve out an excellent set against, the 20th seed at the Australian Open, Flavio Cobolli, had ended painfully. He quickly found himself serving down 5-6 against one of the best players in the world with his back to the wall.These circumstances often do not favour the more inexperienced, lower-ranked players, but in one of the biggest matches of his career Fery made his own luck as he rose to the occasion and delivered the first great upset of the Australian Open, dismantling Cobolli 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-1 to reach the second round for the first time. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Alone and 7,000 miles from home, the last thing Debbie Remorozo saw was the face of her furious killer

Unsolved murder: her killer stabbed the 26-year-old Filipino nurse repeatedly in the chest and neck

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4 h. ago I adore my husband but I feel a fraud at his church | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Couples not sharing religious beliefs or going to each other’s places of worship isn’t unusual, but perhaps there’s something else going on hereWhen I met my husband eight years ago, I knew he was churchy, but as a low-church Protestant, I thought this wouldn’t be a problem. Outside church, I am comfortable with our religious differences. I sort of believe in God, and find immense spirituality in nature, but think Christ was simply a good man, whereas my husband believes it. He respects my beliefs and has never imposed his on me.The problem I have is with the church we attend. I often feel a fraud as I don’t share the beliefs of the rest of the congregation. I feel alienated by the emphasis on theology over Christ’s teachings, and the hymns and rituals. I resent having to sacrifice my Sundays mouthing words I do not believe. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago 'I drove 19,000 miles on world’s longest road – one moment tested me like nothing else'

Australian overlander Dan Grec has revealed how a two-year, 40,000-mile drive along the Pan-American Highway pushed him to his physical limits

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4 h. ago New cheapest cars to keep on the road ranking is good news for MINI and Hyundai owners

MINI, Hyundai and Volkswagen topped the list in a new study that looked at maintenance costs and likelihood of being written off for 20 of the UK's most popular car brands

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5 h. ago 'Best wellies I've ever owned' are so comfortable I can 'walk miles without my feet hurting'

I've been wearing my Merry People Bobbi Wellington boots for almost two years and they are perfect for dog walks and rainy days

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5 h. ago Somali businesses struggle during the Minneapolis ICE crackdown

Business owners in a Minneapolis Somali mall are feeling the impact of an immigration crackdown

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6 h. ago Katie Allan's mum welcomes report that found 'routine contempt' toward women in jails

Mum Linda, whose daughter Katie took her own life at Polmont has welcomed an independent report which has found “routine ­institutional contempt” toward women in jails.

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