2 h. ago 'Abusive' man who murdered partner before attempting to stage false scene convicted after police uncover lies

It took a jury just six hours to find Clifford Cowen guilty

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3 h. ago Dundee United reaction: Dave Bowman stooshie and Tannadice DJ indiscretion but no recriminations after Euro exit

Goodwin’s men fell short in Conference League but it was like the old days

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4 h. ago Love Island's Blu Chegini says he's 'not a women hater' as he teases All Stars return

Blu Chegini has responded to backlash following his time on the latest series of Love Island as it hasn't stopped him from wanting to return for the All Stars series

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4 h. ago Emmerdale's Mike Parr shares how fatherhood changed his life as he expects first baby

Emmerdale star Mike Parr, who plays Ross Barton in the hit ITV soap, is set to welcome his first child with partner Isabelle Du Plessis after confirming their romance in 2024.

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6 h. ago Labour’s attempt to find successor to Diane Abbott ‘under way’

Exclusive: Contenders teed up for future contest, which MP says seems ‘to pre-empt results of investigation’Moves to find a successor to Diane Abbott in the parliamentary seat she has represented since 1987 are under way, prompting concern that her fate has been decided before an investigation into her latest suspension has concluded.Figures on Labour’s national executive committee (NEC) have spoken to potential contenders, teeing them up for a future contest in her constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington, and giving them informal advice on how to prepare, according to a party source. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Men celebrate fourth anniversary of Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan

Thousands gathered for Kabul ‘flower showers’ while women, banned from the events, staged protestsThousands of men gathered across Kabul on Friday to watch flowers being scattered from helicopters to mark the fourth anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power – a celebration that women were barred from attending.Three of the six “flower shower” locations were already off-limits to women, who have been prohibited from entering parks and recreational areas since November 2022. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago JK Rowling compares Nicola Sturgeon to Donald Trump in scathing book review

The Harry Potter author also compared the former first minister to Twilight character Bella Swan, saying both women are ‘monomaniacs’.

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6 h. ago Clarkson's Farm star teases filming update after 'devastating' news

Jeremy Clarkson's partner and Clarkson's Farm star Lisa Hogan has delivered an update to fans.

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6 h. ago Deadly ‘sloth virus’ detected in UK for first time as health watchdog issues urgent warning

The tropical malaria-like disease can lead to meningitis and in rare cases death, the UKHSA has warned

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6 h. ago Has Strictly FINALLY lost its sparkle? Bookies slash odds of show being cancelled as fans complain about 'boring' cast and fewer women than men sign up after abuse scandals

Strictly Come Dancing was once the jewel in the crown of Saturday night TV with millions of viewers tuning into see their favourite celebrities compete for the glitter ball trophy.

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7 h. ago As civil rights books are pulled from school shelves, one Alabama town is refusing to forget its story

The Scottsboro Boys Museum tells the story of nine African American men who were falsely accused of the rape of two white women in 1931

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7 h. ago Ruth Langsford says 'it's always on my mind' in heartbreaking family admission

ITV Loose Women presenter Ruth Langsford has candidly admitted she is often wracked with guilt if she ever forgets her duties to a beloved family member

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8 h. ago Why I withdrew my book from an LGBTQ+ literary prize | Jason Okundaye

The Polari first book prize claims to promote trans rights and trans voices. But when I saw the longlist, I had to actLast week, I withdrew my nomination from the longlist for the Polari first book prize. The awards had become mired in controversy due to the nomination of the Irish author John Boyne, best known for The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, for the main prize for his novel Earth. Four days before the longlist announcement, Boyne had written in the Irish Independent, celebrating JK Rowling “as a fellow terf” and saying of women who had “pilloried” her for her gender activism: “For every Commander Waterford, there’s a Serena Joy standing behind him, ready to pin a handmaiden down as her husband rapes her.”I think such a viewpoint is abhorrent, but Boyne is free to hold whatever views he wants. What was unacceptable was a statement from the Polari prize addressing the backlash, emphasising its commitment to “support trans rights and amplify trans voices”, but defending Boyne’s in...

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8 h. ago Ruth Langsford says 'I feel doubly bad' as family worries are 'always in back of my mind'

EXCLUSIVE: Loose Women star Ruth Langsford has opened up about the guilt she feels while juggling her family responsibilities with an incredibly busy work schedule

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8 h. ago Concerned marine experts issue desperate plea to Dorset beachgoers over Reggie the dancing dolphin

The solitary bottlenose dolphin, believed to be a young male, has gone viral after adorable footage emerged of it excitedly playing with a family and asking for belly rubs in Lyme Bay, Dorset.

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8 h. ago Special Bannockburn rugby fundraiser aims to spread message of inclusivity

The match between the local women's team and an Edinburgh opponent will raise money for Stirling Pride as well as promoting the role of sport and equality.

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8 h. ago I've tried plenty of Edinburgh restaurants' set menus , and these are the absolute best

There’s a move towards set menus, and we firmly approve

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8 h. ago Stirling County women prepare for season bow in bid to regain Premiership crown

The women's side head to the capital for a first game of the new season against well-tipped Watsonians.

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8 h. ago A complete timeline of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship

It began as a failed backstage meeting attempt and has blossomed into the celeb world's most captivating Love Story.

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8 h. ago Desperate search underway for missing Arkansas teen as family fears foul play

Hannah Osborn’s father says the teen has had ‘problems’ with meeting people on ‘that Snapchat’ but that she ‘always come home’

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