79 m. ago Albanian who beat man with umbrella before smashing his face on the pavement wins right to stay in UK after judge says attack was a 'one

Vangel Gkika, 50, won an asylum case after serving a two-and-a-half-year jail term for the 'brutal' assault and faced deportation over the attack.

Events

81 m. ago Anger as Falkirk Council regeneration work leaves pavements 'unsafe'

A Bonnybridge resident has hit out at the uneven pavements and multiple trip hazards that have yet to be fixed

Politics

92 m. ago Voices: ‘I was followed carriage to carriage by a burping, farting man’: This is life as a woman on the Tube

As Labour MP Stella Creasy reveals she was ‘hassled’ by a man on London Underground – and strangers had to step in to help her – Victoria Richards discovers that the worst experiences have become all too commonplace

Politics

2 h. ago Coatbridge residents and businesses invited to complete online survey on areas for investment in the town

It builds on community consultation carried out last summer by Coatbridge Neighbourhood Board, supported by the council, to inform production of a Regeneration Plan for Coatbridge.

Economics

2 h. ago Fire breaks out at West Lothian nursery as police called in to investigate

The incident was reported to officers at around 7.20am on Monday, July 16. Police carried out enquiries at Jigsaw Childcare in Broxburn.

Events

3 h. ago Landlord in Russia fined £75k for ‘devastating’ Airbnb in quiet UK neighbourhood

George Nathanel was found guilty of illegally using the properties in North Finchley, north London, for short-term rental bookings, Barnet Council said in a statement

Economics

3 h. ago Disney sues company it claims is selling illegal Mickey Mouse jewellery

The Walt Disney Co. has initiated legal proceedings against a Hong Kong jewellery company, accusing it of selling unauthorised Mickey Mouse merchandise.

Events

4 h. ago Jadon Sancho pictured at Carrington as uncertainty over Manchester United five continues

The five players who want to leave Man Utd this summer all reported back to Carrington again on Wednesday afternoon.

Sport

4 h. ago Offender with 'bad history of violence' jailed after hitting man on head with bat during street brawl

David McLean, 44, claimed he carried the weapon because he was scared the other male would attack him following a long-running dispute.

Events

5 h. ago Taylor Swift's dad has major heart surgery at 73 as singer supports him at bedside

Taylor Swift's dad, Scott Swift, has undergone major heart surgery after something "was seen" by his doctor, with the singer and her family by his side as he recovers

Politics

7 h. ago Sick Scots dentist caught in paedophile sting lodges appeal against jail sentence

Steven MacMillan, who sent sexual messages to a 13-year-old girl, has appealed against his sentence of 20 months.

Events

8 h. ago US citizen and Army veteran spent three days in jail after being arrested in California immigration raid

George Retes, 25, who works as a security guard for the Glass House Farms in Camarillo, was arrested last Thursday and released three days later without being charged with a crime

Events

8 h. ago Urban hunter sex beast is 'dangerous predator' who should never be released, say victim's family

Sick Brandon Robb was jailed for seven years last month for a series of sex attacks on children in Fife and handed another year in prison last week for a catalogue of vile wildlife offences.

Events

11 h. ago Cost of Sycamore Gap tree vandals' drunken stunt revealed as pair jailed

Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, were both sentenced to four years and three months in prison for their 'moronic' act of chopping down the Sycamore Gap tree

Events

12 h. ago ANDREW NEIL: This breathtaking Afghan scandal risks ripping asunder the contract of trust between voters and leaders without which democracy cannot survive

The British state put thousands of lives at risk. It covered up its blunder with an unprecedented legal gag and with threats of jail for anybody even thinking about breaking it.

Politics

12 h. ago Britain's most lawless fuel stations: Motorists fill up and drive off without paying while one owner says new scam by organised crime gangs has cost him £10,000

Petrol station boss Sutha Selvarajah said his business in Hythe, Kent, is being 'plagued' by drivers 'forgetting' to have cash and leaving ID behind, which turns out to be fake.

Economics

12 h. ago Buzz Aldrin caught  'admitting' Apollo 11 moon landing was faked during Conan O'Brien interview

As America marks the 59th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, shocking resurfaced clips of Buzz Aldrin have reignited conspiracy theories that the entire mission may have been faked.

Events

13 h. ago Nicotine pouches sold to children mimic sweets, says UK trading standards body

Children can buy pouches legally as they are not regulated as a specific tobacco or nicotine productNicotine pouches are being legally sold to children and are being made appealing to them with special flavours and packaging mimicking sweets, a trading standards body has said.In June, it became illegal for single-use vapes to be sold in England to tackle their widespread use by children. However, there is currently no legislation that restricts the age at which you can buy nicotine pouches. Continue reading...

Politics

13 h. ago MPs to tighten laws allowing foreign donations to influence UK elections

Exclusive: changes will end illegitimate funding via shell firms and subject donors to enhanced tests, backed by stronger finesMinisters are planning to close loopholes that could allow foreign money to influence UK elections, with a crackdown on illegitimate donations through shell companies and new tests on political donors.As part of a push to tighten up electoral law, the government will on Thursday announce a series of measures to ensure donations come from allowable UK sources. Continue reading...

Politics

13 h. ago Job hunters warned about surge in fake ads scamming them out of cash

Gen Z job seekers are often being targeted by job scams promising quick cash or remote working opportunities, Lloyds said.

Events