4 h. ago Dad crushed to death by 95kg granite slabs that fell off lorry and landed on top of him

A WORKER has been crushed to death in a horrific workplace accident that saw heavy granite slabs fall on top of him. Steven White, 61, was killed while offloading two slabs at his job at Blyth Marble in Larkhall, Lanarkshire. The two hunks of stone, weighing a total of 95kgs, toppled over and crushed Steven...

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6 h. ago The Guardian view on the rise of romantic fiction: finally getting the respect it deserves

Jilly Cooper, Joanna Trollope and Sophie Kinsella all changed the genre. A new generation of novelists are doing the same and sales are soaringAt last, the perception of popular fiction by women as “silly novels by lady novelists”, as George Eliot sniffily put it back in 1856, is changing. Next year, the British Book Awards will recognise romantic fiction for the first time. The recognition is long overdue.This welcome news came in the same week as the deaths of two doyennes of the form, Joanna Trollope and, at just 55, Sophie Kinsella, only a couple of months after the loss of national treasure Dame Jilly Cooper. Between them these publishing power houses produced more than 100 books, sold millions of copies, and inspired hit films and TV series, most recently last year’s star-studded adaptation of Cooper’s 1985 Riders. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Monster repeatedly raped Birmingham girl who was shared around in hotel toom

Arqash Zaffar raped his young victim multiple times over several days, including in a hotel room full of mean who took turns subjecting her to horrific abuse

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12 h. ago Horrific moment Ecuador star Mario Pineida is shot dead caught on harrowing CCTV footage

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: An international footballer has been shot and killed outside a shop in an 'attack' as his heartbroken football club have confirmed his death

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13 h. ago 'Abusive' Scot who inflicted woman to 'horrific' sexual abuse over 35 years jailed

The offences took place in the Sanquhar area of Dumfries and Galloway between 1986 and 2021.

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13 h. ago When will my bin get collected? Aberdeenshire, Moray, Highlands and Islands Christmas bin collection dates

There are different bin collection guidelines for councils across Scotland - here are the dates and changes for Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, the Highlands and Islands, Orkney and Moray.

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14 h. ago Horrific cause of death for Emile Soleil is revealed two years after he vanished in French village

A new report has now revealed disturbing details about Emile Soleil's cause of death and how his body was stored.

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20 h. ago Want to see what space really looks like? Scientists just released a stunning new cosmic map

The three-dimensional view will help scientists learn more about the origins of life in the Milky Way galaxy and how the universe’s hundreds of millions of galaxies have changed over time

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20 h. ago Stay clear: Unlicensed puppy trading doesn't end with the conviction of one felon

Record View says the conviction of cruel puppy trader Sean McDonagh is welcome but we must all be wary of other rogue puppy farmers.

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24 h. ago It's beginning to look a lot like...Easter? B&Q shoppers left 'disgusted' after hardware store stocks rabbit decorations before Christmas

Usually Easter decorations tend to pop up in supermarkets around the end of February or start of March. But shoppers at a were horrified to see Easter decorations instead.

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26 h. ago Wanna see what space really looks like? Scientists just released a stunning new cosmic map

The three-dimensional view will help scientists learn more about the origins of life in the Milky Way galaxy and how the universe’s hundreds of millions of galaxies have changed over time

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30 h. ago The Guardian view on the EU and Ukraine: a moment of truth for Brussels and Kyiv | Editorial

The plan to mobilise Russia’s frozen assets is morally compelling and ingenious. The problem is that its enemies will never see it that wayMorally, the decision facing the European Council in Brussels this week has been a no-brainer. Russia invaded Ukraine illegally and unilaterally. Moscow shows no sign of wanting peace. It actively threatens other countries too, including Britain. Ukraine is running out of money. Yet £184bn worth of Russian assets remain frozen in Europe, notably in Belgium. That money should therefore be mobilised to fund Ukraine. To many, this would be the enactment of a clear and present duty, proof positive that Europe can still be a heavy hitter.In the messy reaches of the real world, however, things have not been straightforward. Law, economics and politics all managed to insinuate themselves, sometimes venomously, into the intense buildup to Brussels. Reparations can have lethal political consequences. Seizure of assets will undoubtedly face legal...

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30 h. ago Princess Bride star Mandy Patinkin says Rob Reiner’s friendship was ‘the glue of their lives’ on set

‘The View’s’ Thursday episode featured Patinkin and Patti Lupone sharing their memories of the late filmmaker

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32 h. ago Lorry driver realises his trailer had been broken into – and he’s floored by what's inside

A lorry driver was left gobsmacked when he opened up his trailer at an Indiana truck stop and realised that ten mysterious boxes had been added to his original load

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33 h. ago Kirsty MacColl's ex claims her tragic death was 'cover up' and 'killer not caught'

Steve Lillywhite, the ex-husband of Kirsty MacColl, has opened up about the singer's death 25 years after she was horrifically killed while swimming in the ocean with her sons

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33 h. ago ISIS celebrates Bondi Beach terror attack with horrific three words

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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34 h. ago Rob Reiner death latest: Hollywood couple’s cause of death revealed to be ‘multiple sharp force injuries’

Reiner children describe feeling ‘unimaginable pain’ in the wake of their parents’ ‘horrific and devastating’ deaths

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37 h. ago 'Heartbroken and horrified' WRU council member goes public on real reason for quitting

Anthony Buchanan resigned from his role in a WRU council meeting earlier this week

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37 h. ago Dad forced to scoop out son's liquefied brain after funeral home's horrific mix

After Alexander Pinon's death, his grieving father was traumatised when, due to a shocking error by funeral directors in San Jose, he discovered his son's brain tissue in a package of returned belongings

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37 h. ago Americans’ view on their mental health at record low, according to new poll

Drop is cause for public health concern, but news isn’t all bad as acknowledging struggles is ‘a good sign’, experts sayA record low proportion of Americans rate their mental health as “good” or “excellent” according to a Gallup poll released on Thursday.The percentage of Americans polled who rated their mental health as “excellent” dropped below 30% for the first time this year while the number who rated their mental health as either “good” or “excellent” also dropped to a record low 72%. Continue reading...

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