12 h. ago From Pakistan to Spain via the Canaries, smugglers are using longer, more dangerous migration routes

A failed crossing from Mauritania’s coast toward Spain’s Canary Islands in which 44 Pakistanis perished earlier this year has cast a spotlight on how globalized and sophisticated smuggling networks on the West African coast have become

Politics

30 h. ago Famous faces: 13 of the most recognisable Scottish film stars of all time

Celebrate some of the finest acting talent from Scotland with our homage to 13 culturally significant names

Politics

31 h. ago Scullion LAW Recognised for Excellence in Property and Private Client Law

Scullion LAW is celebrating a major milestone after being named a finalist in two prestigious categories at the 2025 Scottish Legal Awards—Property Team of the Year and Private Client Team of the Year.

Society

32 h. ago Dumfriesshire business hosts launch for search for Helping It Happen Awards 2025

Claxton's Whisky and Dalswinton Estate won the rural business category at last year's awards.

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44 h. ago British Soap Awards fans ask 'what is going on' as Denise Welch receives 'special' award

The British Soap Awards 2025 were broadcast on ITV1 on Thursday night, with Denise Welch receiving a special award

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44 h. ago Coronation Street fans 'hearts are full' after 'perfect reunion' at British Soap Awards 2025

Two actors who worked together for over a decade were back together again

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45 h. ago Coronation Street fans 'crying' at young star's reaction during British Soap Awards 2025

ITV's soaps didn't fare well at the annual event held in London

Sport

45 h. ago ITV British Soap Awards 2025 fans spot 'problem' with show moments in

The British Soap Awards 2025 saw some of the UK's most beloved stars come together to celebrate the best of soap land, except fans spotted a 'problem' just moments in

Events

45 h. ago British Soap Awards 2025 fans fuming as tech issue forces ITV show off air

The British Soap Awards 2025 were aired on ITV on Thursday night, but fans were left fuming as the show was delayed by a technical blunder in the first few minutes

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46 h. ago British Soap Awards 2025 full list of winners as event airs on ITV

The British Soap Awards took place on Saturday night, with the winners announced during a special awards ceremony at Hackney Empire in London

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47 h. ago Who won at the British Soap Award 2025? Winners in full as EastEnders dominates

Coronation Street, Emmerdale, EastEnders and Hollyoaks went head-to-head at the star-studded awards bash, hosted by Jane McDonald

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53 h. ago Whiteburn wins Home Builder of the Year (SME) at the Homes for Scotland Awards 2025 – two years in a row

Whiteburn is proud to announce that it has been named Home Builder of the Year (SME) at the Homes for Scotland Awards 2025 — an incredible second consecutive year win, and three times in four years that the company has received this prestigious honour.

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57 h. ago Fans issue British Soap Awards 2025 statement as they ask 'what's the point'

The ceremony, hosted by singer Jane McDonald, saw stars from Corrie, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and EastEnders go head to head

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58 h. ago Who presents British Soap Awards 2025? ITV presenter and where you know Jane McDonald from

ITV has confirmed the host for British Soap Awards 2025 👀

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59 h. ago British Soap Awards 2025: what time is it on TV, channel and who are the nominees?

British Soap Awards will take place in just a matter of hours 👀

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63 h. ago Canary holidaymakers blow as another island warns of new tourist taxes

The Canary Island of Fuerteventura will start charging British holidaymakers a tourist tax if they want to visit its most beautiful locations, officials on the Spanish holiday hotspot have announced

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3 d. ago Financial planning director at Scottish firm scoops top award

Rhian Morgan, a director at Acumen Financial Planning, has been named the ‘Best Female Financial Advisor’ at the BWS Women in Finance Awards 2025.

Economics

3 d. ago Emmerdale's April Windsor star 'grateful' after soap award win

The actress took home Emmerdale's only win at the British Soap Awards 2025

Events

3 d. ago Bernardine Evaristo scoops Women’s prize outstanding contribution award

One-off £100,000 prize awarded to Girl, Women, Other writer for entire body of work and ‘dedication to uplifting under-represented voices’Bernardine Evaristo is to receive £100,000 after being announced as the winner of the Women’s prize outstanding contribution award, a one-off prize to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Women’s prize for fiction.The author of Girl, Woman, Other and Mr Loverman has been rewarded for her entire body of work, as well as her “transformative impact on literature and her unwavering dedication to uplifting under-represented voices across the cultural landscape”. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago British Soap Awards 2025: What channel it's on, time and who won

Soap fans have had to wait several days to see the action unfold

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