57 m. ago Funeral plans announced for Scots band frontman who died in Hogmanay hillwalking tragedy

Andrew “Andy” Ure, tragically died while hillwalking on Ben Vane on Hogmanay.

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97 m. ago California's scenic Highway 1 near Big Sur reopens 3 years after damaging landslides

A 90-mile section of California’s Highway 1 along the famous Big Sur coast has finally reopened after three years of closures following a series of landslides and a roadway collapse that hampered tourism on the scenic route

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2 h. ago My father's funeral procession was ruined by a careless driver who overtook the hearse and almost killed two people

EXC: Elizabeth Owens was riding in the vehicle between a bagpiper and limousine carrying family when an 'old man' impatiently sped past them, narrowly missing two people on foot.

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2 h. ago Families living in shadow of four enormous 'supersheds' accuse its 'dystopian' security alarms and blue lights of keeping them awake at night

Hundreds of surrounding homes in Tyldesley, Wigan, are dwarfed by the structures, with residents complaining the 350,000 sq ft site has caused endless issues for them.

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3 h. ago Tens of thousands of Wales Six Nations tickets still unsold as WRU issue statement

Wales will host three home games in this year's tournament as they welcome France, Scotland and Italy to the Principality Stadium

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3 h. ago Inside the Scots Traitors castle in the Highlands valued at almost £17m

Ardross Castle, which is the iconic Traitors castle where the BBC series is filmed, is situated just 30 miles of north of Inverness.

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4 h. ago Black civil rights heroine who refused to give up her bus seat nine months before Rosa Parks did same thing dies aged 86

Claudette Colvin's foundation announced on Tuesday that the civil rights icon, whose story flew under the radar for decades, had died.

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4 h. ago How Reform UK's 12,000 Scottish members are being snubbed by Nigel Farage

Reform UK members have had no say in the selection of their new leader in Scotland, widely expected to be Malcolm Offord

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4 h. ago With Scotland living beyond its means, SNP Budget should have gone for growth

Only by growing the economy will Scotland meet its ambitions to create a fairer society, writes Sara Thiam

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4 h. ago Reform ‘recycling machine for Tory party’ – Swinney ahead of leader announcement

Scotland’s First Minister made the comments ahead of Nigel Farage announcing the party’s Scottish leader.

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4 h. ago 29 dogs found dead in plastic bags at Alabama home with dozens more malnourished

Three people are facing more than 100 charges between them after cops made the gruesome discovery

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5 h. ago The 20 best villages in Scotland to visit in 2026 from the Borders to the Highlands

Here is a roundup of places to head this year for a staycation or day out.

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5 h. ago Kate Middleton and Prince William Will Be Hundreds of Miles from London During Prince Harry’s U.K. Return

Kate Middleton and Prince William Will Be Hundreds of Miles from London During Prince Harry’s U.K. Return  People.com

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5 h. ago Quebec premier François Legault resigns from post in surprise move

Legault’s abrupt resignation follows months of chaos that has rocked the governing Coalition Avenir Québec partyQuebec’s premier François Legault has announced his resignation as leader of the province, in an abrupt departure for the polarizing figure whose embattled government faces the prospects of an electoral wipeout in the coming months.Speaking at a hastily arranged press conference in Quebec City on Wednesday, Legault said he was proud to have founded the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) party and won consecutive majority governments beginning in 2018. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Davina McCall says marriage to Michael Douglas 'feels different' in major confession

Former Big Brother host Davina McCall has opened up about her wedding to Michael Douglas, admitting that the big day was 'different' to other milestones in her life.

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5 h. ago Edinburgh Developments 2026: Here are 20 new hotels that will add over 3,500 rooms for visitors to Scotland's Capital

The 20 developments are set to add a total of 3,578 hotel rooms across Edinburgh.

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5 h. ago Postcode in Scottish city crowned 'coolest place to move to in 2026'

The area has been named Scotland's trendiest neighbourhood for this year.

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6 h. ago Scotland's nightlife sector is being urged to review champagne sparkler safety after the Swiss inferno which killed 40 revellers

The tragedy, which saw 40 killed, has prompted renewed scrutiny of fire safety in crowded venues amid fears over the potential for a similar tragedy closer to home.

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6 h. ago Gabby Logan ‘totally overwhelmed’ after dad Terry Yorath’s death and sudden MOTD exit

Match of the Day's Gabby Logan has spoken out about the "tough week" she has had following the death of her father, Terry Yorath

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6 h. ago The Scottish 'whisky hotel' named best in the world for 2026 by Michelin

"It's got lots of character and it’s in a great location."

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