2 h. ago Who's on King Charles' Christmas guest list: The 43 Royals with a coveted invitation to Sandringham, the Princess 'torn' over where to go...and who is definitely NOT welcome

With tensions brimming in the Firm, as Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson have been told they are not welcome at Sandringham - it is likely the invite list will be affected.

Politics

3 h. ago Fiji wrestles with plans to restore Indigenous rights over world

Move to bring back customary marine rights is celebrated, but concerns remain about potential effect on tourism and lack of clarity about how it might workIn Fiji, babies know a connection to the sea from birth; their umbilical cords, or vicovico, are sometimes implanted in the reefs that frame the coastal Pacific nation, embedded among the coral. It’s an age-old practice among iTaukei, the Indigenous Fijian people – creating a lifeline to the ocean, a reminder of their roles as traditional custodians.Yet for decades, controversy over the rights to the Fijian seabed has cast a long cloud over the island nation, which sees a million tourists flock to its shores each year, many to surf the perfect, barrelling reef breaks. It has led to heartache and, at times, violence. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Pensioner dies in hospital after being hit by motorbike on busy Glasgow road

The 74-year-old pedestrian was rushed to hospital after the crash but sadly died nine days later.

Events

9 h. ago Plans to create car park near Glasgow Airport approved by Renfrewshire Council

Bid for planning permission for 179-space facility in Abbotsinch Road granted by local authority.

Transport

9 h. ago Tommy Fury shows off swanky £5m mansion with pool after convincing Molly

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury moved into their 'dream' home in 2022 but they're still not finished redeveloping the stunning Cheshire mansion - and she has a big decision to make

Economics

9 h. ago Scott Brown on his January wishlist as Ayr United boss looks to strengthen squad

The manager is looking to be busy throughout January as he trades at Somerset Park.

Politics

13 h. ago Ayrshire woman launches ‘Better Days Bereavement Box’ for young people

The new initiative comes on the back of Grief Awareness Week, which ran from December 2 to December 8.

Politics

13 h. ago Councillor calls for more proactive approach to derelict sites across South Ayrshire

SNP Councillor Craig Mackay said that sites like the Station Hotel may need legislative change to progress and urged the council to lobby the Scottish Government

Politics

13 h. ago Stadium improvement plan for Ayrshire football club is given the nod

Bosses at the West of Scotland Football League First Division club previously lodged a planning application with South Ayrshire Council, seeking permission to build the new 100-seater covered stand.

Politics

13 h. ago Rugby brain injury case suffers huge blow after judge rejects court appeal

Up to 80% of league and 20% of union claims face strike-outAppeal over medical record disclosure denied on all groundsTwo appeals launched by the legal firm representing former players in rugby league and rugby union have both been denied in a significant blow to the ongoing legal action about brain damage caused by the sport. It means that after five years of legal arguments a large number of the claimants in both codes face the risk of having their cases struck out before they come to trial.The appeal judge, Mr Justice Dexter Dias, ruled that the judge presiding over the management of the case, Senior Master Jeremy Cook, had been right to find that the claimants firm, Rylands Garth, had failed to fulfil its obligations to disclose necessary medical material to the defendants, World Rugby, the Wales Rugby Union, and the Rugby Football Union in one case, and the Rugby Football League in the other. Continue reading...

Events

13 h. ago Rugby brain injury case suffers blow after judge rejects court appeal

Up to 80% of league and 20% of union claims face strike-outAppeal over medical record disclosure denied on all groundsTwo appeals launched by the legal firm representing former players in rugby league and rugby union have both been denied in a significant blow to the ongoing legal action about brain damage caused by the sport. It means that after five years of legal arguments a large number of the claimants in both codes face the risk of having their cases struck out before they come to trial.The appeal judge, Mr Justice Dexter Dias, ruled that the judge presiding over the management of the case, Senior Master Jeremy Cook, had been right to find that the claimants firm, Rylands Garth, had failed to fulfil its obligations to disclose necessary medical material to the defendants, World Rugby, the Wales Rugby Union, and the Rugby Football Union in one case, and the Rugby Football League in the other. Continue reading...

Events

13 h. ago Rugby brain injury case suffers blow after judge rejects court appeals

Up to 80% of league and 20% of union claims could be struck outAppeals over medical record disclosure denied on all groundsTwo appeals launched by the legal firm representing former players in rugby league and rugby union have been denied in a significant blow to the ongoing legal action about brain damage caused by the sport. It means that after five years of legal arguments a large number of the claimants in both codes face the risk of having their cases struck out before they come to trial.The appeal judge, Lord Justice Dias, ruled that the judge presiding over the management of the case, Senior Master Jeremy Cook, had been right to find that the claimants’ firm, Rylands Garth, had failed to fulfil its obligations to disclose necessary medical material to the defendants, World Rugby, the Wales Rugby Union, and the Rugby Football Union in one case, and the Rugby Football League in the other. Continue reading...

Events

14 h. ago I went to EuroMillions winner’s £30 winter wonderland in his back garden – food was free but he’d have made a fortune

CIRQUE du Soleil isn't the theme I would choose if I was planning to host a winter wonderland experience in a field on Adrian Bayford's land.  For HQ Events, the firm behind the "Extraordinary Christmas Tale" it seems to have worked out okay, though.  Adrian Bayford, an ex-postie, scooped £148 million in the EuroMillions lottery with...

Economics

14 h. ago UK construction firm goes into administration days before Christmas

Nearly all of its 89 employees are set to be made redundant, according to reports

Politics

15 h. ago ‘Unashamedly capitalist’ rewilders claim ‘Moneyball’ approach could make millions – but experts sceptical

Rich Stockdale says model of ‘regenerative capitalism’ would maximise profits by planting trees, restoring peatlands, and installing windfarms across its estatesThe founder of an investment firm buying large estates across Britain to restore woods and peatland has said it is “unashamedly and proudly” capitalist, and plans to make tens of millions of pounds in profit.Rich Stockdale, the chief executive of Oxygen Conservation, said his model of “regenerative capitalism” was a “force for good” because it would offer investors significant profits by planting trees, restoring peatlands, operating solar farms and holiday homes and installing new windfarms across its estates. Continue reading...

Economics

16 h. ago ‘Little miracle’ premature baby who defied odds set for first Christmas at home

Fiadh Coburn weighed 1lb 12oz when she was born at 25 weeks in an emergency delivery that saved her life and the life of her mother Marie Louise.

Politics

16 h. ago Restaurant with seven Scots sites at risk as owner collapses into administration

Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, the firm behind TGI Fridays' UK operations, filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators on December 19

Events

17 h. ago Liverpool parade crash driver ‘bit through my ear, chewed it up and spat it out’

Stuart Lucas told the Daily Mail that he was assaulted after stepping in to stop Paul Doyle from assaulting Royal Navy Reserve sailors in 1994.

Events

17 h. ago Mecca Bingo owner Rank hit by £6.2m payment fraud in Spanish arm

The casino and bingo hall firm has reported the matter to the local police and has launched its own internal investigation.

Economics

18 h. ago Epstein files live: DOJ restores Trump photo found in pedophile’s documents after outcry from Dems and GOP

A bipartisan group of lawmakers raged at the Trump administration over the alleged witholding of further Epstein files

Culture