68 m. ago Cops hunt 'Grinch' thief that stole 8ft Christmas Nutcracker statue from outside Scots bar

The giant festive ornament was pinched from outside a popular cocktail bar on Tuesday afternoon, and the general manager says the culprit is definitely "on Santa's naughty list".

Politics

1 hour ago Jingle Bell Heist review – Netflix comedy is slight cut above standard festive filler

A game cast and some decent twists help to elevate this passably entertaining London-set Christmas offering about a department store robberyWe’re a few weeks into the annual Netflix Christmas dump and standards have already fallen below freezing. In both Alicia Silverstone’s A Merry Little Ex-Mas and Minka Kelly’s Champagne Problems, motions were lethargically, and cheaply, gone through without any seasonal sparkle added, a low bar once again set for the next month and change.So while there’s nothing all that remarkable about the streamer’s latest festive effort, crime caper turned romcom Jingle Bell Heist, there’s just about enough to give it an edge over its more anemic peers. Rather than being set in Snowflakeville or some other absurdly named small town in Middle America (while being clearly filmed in Canada), it’s shot on location in London during Christmas 2023 (directed by Mike Flanagan’s long-time cinematographer Michael Fimognari). The city does a great deal of heavy-liftin...

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2 h. ago Gangster's chilling last phone call minutes before being gunned down in busy pub

Eamon Dunne was a notorious criminal who was linked to at least 12 killings and met a gruesome end while celebrating a birthday

Events

2 h. ago Irish crime boss's chilling phone call minutes before being shot dead in pub

Eamon Dunne was a notorious gangster in north Dublin who was linked to at least 12 killings and considered Ireland's public enemy number one

Events

2 h. ago Updated plans for Carluke farm development get the green light

At this week’s planning committee meeting, members approved revised proposals for the farm site between Crossford and Braidwood, but conditions have been put in place to keep the wider development on track.

Politics

3 h. ago The three financial ghosts haunting Rachel Reeves’ crucial Budget

Three issues have fundamentally shaped the UK’s money woes, writes Renaud Foucart of The Conversation

Economics

3 h. ago Smoked trout gratin and mulled wine roasties: Poppy O’Toole’s recipes for potatoes

Layer after luscious layer of spuds, smoked trout and cavolo nero in a herby cream and topped with bubbly cheese, and crisp roast potatoes tossed in a buttery wine reductionA deliciously decadent gratin with layers of potato, smoked trout and cavolo nero all smothered in herb-infused cream and finished with a grating of gruyere. It’s the ultimate cosy potato main course. Then, for a flavourful twist on everyone’s favourite part of a roast dinner, crisp roast potatoes tossed in a lightly spiced and herby butter emulsion. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Scotland's 'best pub' is hidden gem in Scottish Borders with cosy fireplace

The inn serves up drinks from breweries and distilleries all over the country.

Events

8 h. ago Joan Branson: Richard recalls exactly how long it took for him to fall for his wife

Joan Branson, the wife of British billionaire Richard Branson, has died at age 80 — and the founder of Virgin Atlantic airline called the woman his "guiding light, [his] world"

Politics

9 h. ago Oceans Eleven and Commando actor Michael DeLano dies aged 84 after suffering heart attack

Michael DeLano also appeared in shows such as The A-Team, Wonder Woman, Starsky & Hutch and Charlie’s Angels, and was a regular performer at Las Vegas jazz bar the Dispensary Lounge

Events

9 h. ago Fury as boy, 13, 'excluded' from turning on Stevange's Christmas lights

Stevenage Borough Council has apologised to Logan's family after the teenager was "pushed to the back of the stage" during the Christmas lights switch on in the town

Politics

11 h. ago Estevao lights up Chelsea’s Champions League statement against 10

Chelsea 3-0 Barcelona: Estevao scored a stunning goal as the Blues made some Champions League history of their own

Sport

11 h. ago Estêvão wonder goal lights up Chelsea’s statement win over 10

The jeers when Lamine Yamal trudged off with 10 minutes left said it all. It was billed as an epic showdown between two of the best young players in the world but in the end it was barely a contest. Lamine Yamal was shoved to the margins by Marc Cucurella, who could not have done a better job in neutralising the Barcelona winger, and was powerless to stop himself being left in the shade by Chelsea’s boy from Brazil.This will go down as the night when Estêvão Willian proved that he is the real deal. There have been flashes from the 18-year-old Brazilian since he joined Chelsea from Palmeiras for £52m last summer but nothing quite on this level. Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago Wes Streeting vows to 'quickly' launch national prostate cancer screening programme if experts give it green light

The UK National Screening Committee will meet on Thursday to consider the latest evidence on the costs and benefits before issuing a highly anticipated recommendation.

Science

14 h. ago Graham Price: The height of Wales' bar has been set and my demand vs Springboks

Wales host world champions South Africa this weekend after giving New Zealand a difficult afternoon last time out

Politics

14 h. ago Stranger Things star Sadie Sink sheds light on Marvel rumours with cryptic response

Marvel fans are speculating about Stranger Thing star's role in the next Spider-Man film

Events

15 h. ago Richard Branson's wife Joan Templeman dies as Virgin boss recalls 'love at first sight' with Scot

Sir Richard described Joan, who he married in the British Virgin Islands in 1989, as his 'guiding light'

Events

15 h. ago Thieves make off with Edinburgh cocktail bar's giant nutcracker Christmas decoration

An Edinburgh cocktail bar has said thieves have ‘stolen the spirit of Christmas’ after an eight foot tall decoration was taken from the venue on Tuesday.

Politics

16 h. ago MIKEY SMITH: 9 unhinged Donald Trump moments as he makes wildly inappropriate jokes on TV

Trump gave a speech before a lighthearted annual event - and someone thought it was appropriate to tell jokes about torture camps and sling insults at his enemies

Politics

16 h. ago Missing pregnant teen's last movements from giving away clothes to haunting CCTV

Police have launched a desperate hunt for heavily pregnant Kacey-Rae, 17, amid fears for her welfare and unborn baby just weeks after she gave away all her clothes in a now concerning Facebook post

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