43 m. ago Alexander Dennis bus firm pulls out of Scotland with manufacturing jobs at risk

Workers at Greenfold Systems Ltd in Dunfermline were informed of potential redundancies as around half the workforce are employed to construct parts for the firm's buses.

Economics

73 m. ago At least 32 people killed after heavy rain causes flash flooding in northern Pakistan

A family died at the Swat river, with eyewitnesses saying they waited to be rescued for more than an hourAt least 32 people have been killed in Pakistan in recent flash flooding caused by heavy rains, including a family of tourists who died after being swept away by flood waters while apparently awaiting rescue.Videos of the family stranded on a small piece of land as the raging Swat river in northern Pakistan swept them away were shared widely on social media, prompting anger towards the provincial government as eyewitnesses said the family waited helplessly for more than an hour. Continue reading...

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82 m. ago Van drives wrong way down dual carriageway in horrifying police chase footage

Police have released shocking footage showing officers pursue a van through a major UK city as it drives the wrong way along a dual carriageway and runs a red light

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94 m. ago Popular kids ice lolly urgently recalled by UK supermarkets as shoppers told ‘do not eat’

Some 10x35ml Wall’s Mini Milk Vanilla Strawberry & Chocolate Ice Cream Lollies have been recalled in the UK, due to some confusing packaging where the ingredients are in Spanish

Economics

1 hour ago River Island's 'easy to wear' summer sandals look 'just like' £630 Gucci pair

While not 100% identical, the River Island sandals look a lot like a much more expensive Gucci pair

Economics

1 hour ago Wrexham owner Rob McElhenney files legal documents to officially change his name

Wrexham FC co-owner Rob McElhenney's wife and his It's Sunny in Philadelphia co-star Kaitlin Olson claimed the couple’s kids are not in favour of the name change

Politics

2 h. ago Will I get deported for sharing this meme of JD Vance? | Arwa Mahdawi

True or not, people find it all to easy to believe that a humorous picture of the vice-president could get you barred from the USI have a very important public service announcement to make. Do not, under any circumstances whatsoever, make fun of Vice-President JD Vance by sharing one of the millions of unflattering memes dedicated to him. Don’t you dare chuckle at the images of him looking like the “lollipop kid” in Shrek (the resemblance is uncanny) or a chicken nugget. And, whatever you do, do not share the meme that you can find here, where he looks like a big bald baby. You risk hurting the poor man’s feelings and, also, you might get kicked out of the country. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Dolphins left to die in abandoned marine park finally rescued after public outcry

Four dolphins were rescued from a failing marine park after five others tragically died - viral footage of their grim conditions sparked outrage and led to action

Events

3 h. ago Online hacks to offline heists: crypto leaders on edge amid increasing attacks

Industry figures are seeing beyond the ‘illusion of invisibility’ after series of investor kidnappingsCryptocurrency traders such as Mohammed Arsalan are prepared to watch their online assets expand and explode if they miss the right moment, making or breaking their fortunes in just minutes. All in a day’s work on the internet. Offline, though, they have found themselves less equipped for the consequences of affluence. A string of kidnappings has plagued the industry over the past year and left traders across the globe paranoid, fearful and keen to invest in physical security measures.Arsalan grew up working class in Karachi, Pakistan. He hustles in any setting. At 14, he started a business exporting T-shirts overseas. By 17, the pandemic swept it all away. Inside, online and penniless, the booming world of Bitcoin beckoned him. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago How children's social worker, 27, led a double life running underground drug and gun network... and made vulnerable kids DELIVER for her

London social worker Chloe Scott, 27, boasted a dazzling CV centred around her experience in family safeguarding, protecting youngsters from harm.

Society

4 h. ago From England stars' sex tape scandal to Jack Grealish's wild night out in Tenerife: Footballers' most outrageous holiday controversies after Oldham star floored woman during Ibiza pool brawl

Oldham Athletic striker Kian Harratt has found himself embroiled in controversy this week after footage emerged of him throwing a plastic chair at a woman.

Sport

6 h. ago Horrendous moment 'deplorable' electric unicycle rider leaves girl, two, with fractured skull after being caught on CCTV weaving in and out of pedestrians

CCTV footage shows Andrew Wickenden, 50, from Ipswich, riding on a single-wheeled electric scooter on Sunday, November 3, as he weaves in and out of pedestrians.

Events

8 h. ago We’re Going on a Bear Hunt sculpture trail comes to Tatton Park this summer

Families will be able to follow the trail of 10 bright and colourful bears through the gardens and farm

Politics

9 h. ago Dita von Teese admits regret over not having kids as she explains what happened

The Queen of Burlesque opens up exclusively about her incredible career, her very rocky romance history - and her candid thoughts on why she never started a family

Politics

9 h. ago Ugly truth about beauty rating apps which 'distort child's sense of who they are'

Experts link 'prettiness' rating apps to anxiety and bullying in kids, while a new study warned the increasingly image-manipulated social media may even have a greater effect on mental health than seeing violence

Politics

9 h. ago Dita von Teese's regret over not having kids as she opens up on friendship with Taylor Swift

EXCLUSIVE: The Queen of Burlesque opens up exclusively about her incredible career, her very rocky romance history - and her candid thoughts on why she never started a family

Politics

9 h. ago Inside TOWIE star Georgia Kousoulou's 'dream' second wedding to Tommy Mallett in sun

It was full-on glam for TOWIE's Georgia Kousoulou and husband Tommy Mallet during their lavish celebration, attended by some famous faces, as well as their adorable kids Gigi and Brody

Politics

10 h. ago The joy and pain of gardening with the kids – Becky Barnicoat cartoon

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Politics

11 h. ago Rising summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars

Child safety advocates are warning about the dangers of heatstroke from leaving kids in hot cars

Events

11 h. ago What to know about the US Supreme Court's ruling on public school lessons using LGBTQ books

The Supreme Court has sided with religious parents who want to pull their children out of the classroom when a public school lesson uses LGBTQ storybooks

Events