20 h. ago Education Secretary urges schools to recruit more male teachers to head off 'toxic online influences' after Adolescence drama highlighted 'defining issue of our time'

Bridget Phillipson said schoolboys needed 'strong, positive male role models to look up to' as she highlighted a lack of men forging careers in the classroom.

Events

22 h. ago Huge East Renfrewshire project delayed for a second time due to 'complex issues'

The project, which is one of the largest taken on by East Renfrewshire Council, is delayed again after “exceptionally complex” factors on site

Politics

7 d. ago Emma Raducanu health scare as she admits to being 'dizzy and faint' when she was forced to take medical time

Raducanu's previous two rounds involved her opponents taking medical timeouts but this time it was her with the physical issues, as she suffered with dizziness late in the second set.

Science

8 d. ago Brits observing Ramadan and Eid issued warning over Daylight Saving Time change

The clocks go forward by an hour as we move to British Summer Time at the end of March

Events

1 week ago Tax season is a prime time for scams. IRS uncertainty could add to the issues this year

There’s a lot of information (and money) on the table during tax season

Politics

1 week ago Bird flu warning issued as case found in single sheep for the first time ever

The Government confirmed influenza of avian origin (H5N1) was found on a farm in the UK

Events

1 week ago American tries English mustard for first time but makes 'gut

A woman who tried English mustard for the first time has issued a warning to her fellow Americans, after she said it will 'burn your face off' and made a 'gut-wrenching' error

Politics

1 week ago Residents being urged to take pride in West Lothian and play their part in keeping it tidy

'Litter is one of those frustrating issues that keeps coming up time and time again'

Politics

2 w. ago Americans baffled over British 'tea time alarm' as UK government issues statement

We take our tea very seriously and these Americans think so a little bit too much. In the latest TikTok trend, us Brits have managed to baffle those across the pond - it's not that hard though...

Politics

2 w. ago Danny Jones is all smiles as he breaks cover after grovelling apology for Maura Higgins kiss

Danny Jones has been pictured for the first time since he issued a grovelling apology to his wife and family after his kiss with Maura Higgins at a BRITs afterparty

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2 w. ago Another cat food brand recalled amid possible bird flu contamination fears

It is the third time in three months that a pet food brand has issued a recall over bird flu concerns

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Trump tariffs are reshaping our politics’: Canadians on their election

Voters reflect on their priorities and mood shifts in their communities before a crucial contestWhen the Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, resigned in early January, after months of pressure to quit, the approval ratings of the progressive firebrand had dropped from their peak of 65% in September 2016 to 22%.At the end of last year, the Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre, described by many as “Trump Lite”, was the clear favourite to win Canada’s next general election, and the top pick of 45% of Canadians for prime minister. At the time, the three biggest issues for voters were all economic: reducing the cost of everyday items, inflation and interest rates, and access to affordable housing. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Michelle Mone breaks silence on linked PPE firm covid enquiry in statement with husband

The Scots businesswoman issued a statement for the first time in 14 months.

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3 w. ago My boyfriend wants us to move in together – but I need my independence and his dog won’t let us have sex

I used to struggle with living alone, but now I’m thriving. Should I give it all up?My boyfriend and I are in our late 50s. He never married and doesn’t have kids, while I am divorced with two grown-up children. We each have our own place near to each other but he very much wants us to move in together. I am reluctant and feel guilty about it because I, too, was initially keen to do so. It was very difficult to find myself alone after my marriage broke up – I felt like a cast-off, a failure, and feared I wouldn’t cope financially. Now, 15 years down the line, I am very content because not only have I coped, I have thrived. I have a happy social life, enjoy my work and am part of a community. I also love – need even – my own space and time alone. Although my partner and I enjoy our time together, some issues that I can live with for a couple of evenings a week would be a burden to me on a 24/7 basis. For instance, he has a big dog who sleeps in the bedroom and interrupts every cuddle...

Politics

3 w. ago Will Trump change daylight saving time? He says it’s a ‘50/50’ issue

Trump said in December that daylight saving time was ‘inconvenient’ and ‘costly’ to the nation

Politics