2 h. ago A New Orleans candidate's murder conviction was tossed but the state still challenges his past

A down-ballot race for New Orleans clerk of criminal court has turned personal and contentious, as candidate Calvin Duncan faces attacks over whether he was truly exonerated for murder

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6 h. ago Alleged ‘kill team’ charged after arrest en route to hit near Sydney daycare

Police allege they identified the trio ‘mobilising’ to kill a man near a childcare centre in city’s south-westFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales police have charged three men with conspiracy to commit murder, alleging they were a hired “hit team” arrested while on their way to kill a man near a Sydney daycare centre.Police said officers had been conducting a routine surveillance operation in Sydney’s Condell Park area on Tuesday when they allegedly identified the trio “mobilising to carry out an offence”. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Ten Scottish hotels named among best in UK – from plush city centre spots to picturesque hidden gems

TEN Scottish hotels have been named among the best across the UK - and it includes everything from plush city centre spots to picturesque hidden gems. Scotland is home to several wonderful locations with gorgeous landscapes that are also quirky and steeped in history, so it’s no wonder that many receive nationwide attention. A new study has found that a...

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14 h. ago The Manchester rooftop restaurant with stunning views added to Michelin Guide

The dining spot, tucked away on the eighth floor of a city centre office building, has finally made the cut

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17 h. ago Three injured as city centre building in major European city collapses

Three hurt after Madrid building collapses with unknown number of people missing

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19 h. ago Huge chunk of concrete falls from building in Cardiff city centre

Churchill Way remains closed with disruption to travel including car parking and bus stops

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23 h. ago Murder accused 'stabbed girlfriend to death' days after violent row in city centre bar

Michael Ormandy, 34, is on trial accused of the murder of 32-year-old Rebekah Campbell

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23 h. ago Edinburgh North Bridge closed amid 'ongoing incident' as fire crews race to scene

Firefighters raced to the area in the city centre at 8.10am on Tuesday. The nature of the incident is currently unknown.

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24 h. ago Edinburgh crime: Man, 40, charged over 'serious assault' on city centre street

A man was rushed to hospital after the alleged attack.

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26 h. ago Plans for the tallest building in Wales take a major step forward

Plans for a 50-storey-tall skyscraper in Cardiff city centre have taken a major step forward after the developers behind the scheme submitted a planning application

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29 h. ago Spanish city's historic centre and architecture 'beats crowded tourist hotspots'

If you're planning on visiting Spain, you should consider a trip to this beautiful city it's one of the most walkable and to explore it is to wander around and see what treasures you come across

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32 h. ago Glasgow’s new Greek spot Yianni’s reveals opening date with £4.95 pie and coffee deal

The family behind a popular Glasgow Greek restaurant are set to open a new city centre gyro shop very soon.

Economics

41 h. ago The young Edinburgh couple who've opened a 'modern and unique' Italian restaurant

This place is an exciting new addition to the city centre

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42 h. ago Predator who lay in wait before raping victims across Manchester city centre jailed for life

A court heard how the disgusting attacker carried out a 'campaign of rape' in the city centre

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43 h. ago Scots twins talk filmmaking with Hollywood legends Joel Coen and Frances McDormand on Glasgow set

Nathan and Ben McQuaid met their hero and his wife, actress Frances McDormand, on the set of Jack of Spades which is filming in Glasgow city centre.

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45 h. ago Christmas roadworks embargo in Belfast brought forward to keep traffic moving

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said the move will keep traffic flowing as the city centre gets busier in the approach to the festive season.

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46 h. ago Man charged with sexual assault after string of incidents at shops

Police launched an investigation after 'reports of suspicious activity' at shops in Denton and Stockport

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46 h. ago Edinburgh incident: Man, 81, dies after being hit by bus in Edinburgh city centre

The man died in hospital on Saturday.

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55 h. ago Nottingham attack victim will be posthumously awarded the George Medal for trying to protect her friend before monster killed them both

The teenager, who was violently stabbed to death in Nottingham city centre in June 2023, will receive the honour, a civilian award for bravery, after being recommended by King Charles .

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65 h. ago Mass shooting suspect, 14, texted 'check the news hehe' after six people injured

The teen was reported missing hours before the attack in Gävle, Sweden, which saw six people shot in a busy city centre street. Police said he faces charged of six counts of attempted murder

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