77 m. ago Edinburgh Council HQ security 'failed to check locked toilet' as man lay dead inside for six days

Sean Stephen's body was found by cleaning staff who then raised the alarm.

Events

90 m. ago Househunter compares renting in London to 'the Hunger Games' after revealing bizarre list of  'tips' for tenants from letting agent

Taking to TikTok, Harriet shared the message a friend got after doing viewings in the London, which included a series of baffling 'tips' on how to get the landlord to accept an offer

Society

92 m. ago London school dating back to 1500s to close amid falling pupil numbers

Schools across London are being forced to close their doors due to plummeting pupil numbers as families leave the capital

Politics

1 hour ago Masterchef judge attacks local council after he claims it cut the number of supper clubs he can hold at his farmhouse

William Sitwell slammed council planners after he was forced to apply for permission to continue holding the Sitwell Supper Club events at his £800,000 Rooks Nest Farm near Taunton.

Events

2 h. ago Whisky industry supplier Guala Closures invests £52m in new Scottish plant to house 300 workers

“The investment is one of the largest made by an Italian business in the UK” – Adrian Gillespie, Scottish Enterprise

Economics

2 h. ago Protesters and police clash outside Essex hotel ‘housing asylum seekers’

The demonstration took place outside the Essex Hotel after a 38-year-old man was accused of sexual assault

Events

2 h. ago Donald Trump health deteriorates as president diagnosed with 'life

The White House has confirmed that former President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that can cause severe discomfort if not treated

Politics

3 h. ago Rapper Giggs' guide to London: dates at Cecconi's and his favourite Caribbean spot in Peckham

The rapper Giggs, who plays at Somerset House this weekend, shares his favourite spots in the capital

Politics

3 h. ago Sir Terry Wogan's Arts & Crafts mansion in Bucks village 'sanctuary' on sale for £3.75m

The much-loved broadcaster lived in the house for several decades after he and his wife bought it in the 1970s

Economics

3 h. ago Gardeners urged to check their house plants as four pests move in

Be on the watch out for key signs that these four common pests have infected your house plants as they destroy leaves and flowers and risk spreading nasty diseases

Politics

5 h. ago Scottish high street suffers sale blow as households go holidaying and gigging

“Households are having to contend with a multitude of pressures which is seeing them spend selectively” – David Lonsdale, SRC

Politics

5 h. ago Chronic venous insufficiency: Symptoms and treatment of condition hitting Donald Trump

The White House confirmed on Thursday that former president Donald Trump, 79, has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after noticing "mild swelling" in his lower legs

Politics

5 h. ago Scots are 'tired and angry' as politicians called on to listen to public concerns about the future

EXCLUSIVE: All Scots MSPs and MPs will be invited to attend a major anti-poverty rally in Edinburgh to hear first hand about the pressures facing households.

Politics

6 h. ago Experts discuss how Trump's chronic venous insufficiency could impact his fitness to govern

The former US president has been diagnosed with a circulation disorder, the White House says

Politics

7 h. ago Households with bedding plants urged to act now to stop them dying

As temperatures continue to stay warm, gardeners need to pay extra attention to their bedding plants – otherwise they risk losing them. The UK is fast approaching its fourth heatwave, which means many of us are looking forward to BBQ parties and time spent lounging on the deck chair with a good book. Unfortunately, gardeners with bedding plants need to stay vigilant – as these plants are harshly affected by hot, dry conditions.

Events

8 h. ago Trump offers regulatory relief for coal, iron ore and chemical industries

President Donald Trump is granting two years of regulatory relief to coal-fired power plants, chemical manufacturers and other industries as he seeks to reverse Biden-era regulations he considers overly burdensome

Politics

9 h. ago Federal Reserve's Waller says central bank should cut rates at next meeting

A top Federal Reserve official said late Thursday that the central bank should cut its key interest rate later this month, carving out a different view than that of Chair Jerome Powell, who has been harshly criticized by the White House for delaying rate cuts

Politics

9 h. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews The Great Fire of London With Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman on CH5: How the Great Fire almost turned Pepys's £1k Parmesan into fondue

We've all asked ourselves the question: if the house is on fire, and people and pets are safe, what one item would you rescue? Diarist Samuel Pepys saved a £1,000 imported wheel of Parmigiano.

Economics

9 h. ago The Zohran Mamdani conundrum for moderate Democrats: ‘It’s hard to distance yourself from cool’

Socialist who has support of far-left Democrats like AOC and Bernie Sanders will meet with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Friday

Politics

10 h. ago Questions about surrogacy are raised in case of California couple with house brimming with kids

The removal of 21 children from a Los Angeles-area couple has put a spotlight on the practice of using surrogates to build a family

Politics