3 h. ago Monster 700lb great white shark heads to popular beach for Christmas in rare first migration

A monster 700lb great white shark is heading to a beach in the US to spend her Christmas. Locals can be forgiven for thinking they're going to need a bigger gravy boat.

Events

8 h. ago Health officials issue 'time is running out' warning as UK heads for Christmas flu peak

The NHS is bracing for an 'unprecedented flu wave' - and the UKHSA warns it could hit in the festive period

Events

31 h. ago We can’t let ignorant racist fools tell Scotland's schools what to do

The ignorance of people protesting outside a Glasgow school and the racist abuse directed at an Inverness school’s Christmas play are worrying signs about where society is heading

Politics

53 h. ago Three smart ways to take the financial tension out of festive gatherings

IT’S great to squeeze in lots of get-togethers with friends and family before Christmas. But splitting the cost of socialising can be a headache. Here’s how to take the financial tension out of festive gatherings. MAKE A BUDGET: Agree clear spending limits to avoid crossed wires. It’s a good idea to do this as early...

Events

56 h. ago What to know about norovirus in the UK as 'winter vomiting bug' circulates

Health officials recorded 'all-time highs' in norovirus levels in the 2024/25 season

Politics

58 h. ago Health chiefs release Christmas warning about the dangers of Brussel sprouts: 'Too many can affect common medications'

The festive season is fraught with danger: icy slips, twinges when putting up Christmas decorations, and combusting fairy lights... and now health chiefs have added some new threats to the list.

Events

58 h. ago Busiest Christmas in history set to cause travel chaos for Brits

2025 saw the busiest summer ever for UK aviation - and the trend is likely to continue, with the Christmas period set to see huge amounts of travellers heading abroad.

Events

65 h. ago Scarlette Douglas opens up about her body dysmorphia and reveals the cruel Weight Watchers gift her ex

The A Place in the Sun star, 38, revealed she has always 'had a weight issue' from being 'weighed all the time' as a professional dancer when she was younger.

Politics

3 d. ago Congo declares its latest Ebola outbreak over, after 43 deaths

A recent Ebola outbreak in southern Congo has been declared over by health officials, after no new cases were reported for 45 days

Events

3 d. ago Runny nose and itchy eyes? Your Christmas tree could be to blame, expert warns

They bring a touch of cheer into any home - but your Christmas tree could also be triggering a runny nose, sneezing, coughing and itchy eyes, an expert has warned.

Events

5 d. ago River Island's sparkly jumper reduced to £39 is guaranteed to turn heads at any Christmas party

River Island's has slashed the price of one jumper which is the perfect Christmas party go-to

Economics

6 d. ago Forget Celtic, Rangers and Hibs, games like the one vs Motherwell can be season

HEARTS face Celtic at Parkhead next Sunday. They then host Rangers and head to Hibs either side of Christmas. All three will be massive games for Derek McInnes’ title chasers. Box-office stuff. But none of them are as big as their trip to Fir Park to face Motherwell on Saturday. Hearts have won just one...

Politics

6 d. ago Rachel Reeves 'lied to Brits about £21bn black hole to justify Benefits Street tax raid on workers'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a series of extraordinary grim warnings about the state of the government's books in the run-up to the Budget.

Economics

6 d. ago Rachel Reeves accused of 'lying' as OBR watchdog reveals she was told MONTHS before Budget there was NO hole in the public finances... but still talked up misery to cover brutal tax hikes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a series of extraordinary grim warnings about the state of the government's books in the run-up to the Budget.

Economics

7 d. ago East London bus strike to hit 13 routes, including many to Westfield Stratford shopping centre

Heading to Westfield for Christmas shopping or the New Year sales? Beware of bus strikes in December and January

Events

7 d. ago London bus strike chaos to hit Christmas shoppers as routes to huge shopping centre face disruption

Heading to Westfield Stratford for Christmas shopping? Beware bus strikes next month

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7 d. ago Wilfried Nancy claim branded a Celtic fantasy as Hotline warned Rangers will run riot if Glasgow flips

Graeme Young answers your calls as belief in the Frenchman sparks an angry reaction

Events

7 d. ago The 'stunning' £8 Sainsbury's tin turning heads this Christmas

It's proving a big hit this festive season

Economics

7 d. ago Steven Gerrard rejects Liverpool ‘crisis’ but warns ‘terrible run’ could continue unless major change is made

Gerrard admitted that Liverpool are ‘bleeding’ and said their dismal run could get worse unless they find a way to fix their defensive issues

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9 d. ago Officials set out risks facing Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership in winter plan

The organisation has prepared its plan for 2025/26 as it tries to protect resilience of critical services in coming months.

Politics