5 h. ago You can’t just press ‘undo’ on your life. To move forward, you must first feel your grief and rage

Many of us try to reframe our disappointments, to put a happy face on sad circumstances. But the path to growth is paved with difficult emotions, and we have to experience them honestlyI hope you had a good summer: I did not. On the day we were supposed to be going on holiday, I was sitting in A&E with my husband, waiting for him to have urgent but routine surgery, which meant our travel plans had to be cancelled.From this experience I learned something valuable, all over again, about how hard it is for me to feel bad when things go wrong. I’m not talking about life-altering traumas, but the more everyday, quietly devastating disappointments that – unless we can actually feel them – will really weigh us down. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago Historic Environment Scotland embarks on 'difficult and emotional' decisions over future of 300 properties

There are tough talks ahead on the future of Scotland’s prized historic sites as climate change, costs and rising visitor numbers take their toll

Culture

59 h. ago Man Utd vs Sunderland 'decisive' for Ruben Amorim's future as 'nervy' verdict given

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim will hope to quieten talk over his future at the club with a victory over Sunderland on Saturday in the Premier League

Politics

67 h. ago Hundreds sign petition to save rural primary school closed over safety concerns

No decision has been made yet about the future of the school

Politics

5 d. ago 25 years on, the decision that secured the future of one of Greater Manchester's most beloved buildings

"The Plaza shows that these amazing buildings can be saved"

Politics

9 d. ago What Fernando Alonso's latest F1 retirement plan comments say about the Aston Martin star

Fernando Alonso turns 45 next July in what will be the final season of his current Aston Martin contract, though the Spaniard has yet to make a final decision on his long-term future

Politics

1 week ago John Stones makes decision on Manchester City future with contract set to end

The England international has been a major presence in the Manchester City side during Pep Guardiola's tenure at the Etihad Stadium, but his deal is up at the end of the season

Politics

1 week ago John Stones makes decision on Man City future with contract expiring next summer

Manchester City bosses to offer John Stones a two-year extension and stop him leaving the Etihad on a free transfer next summer, with the England star wanting to stay with Guardiola's side and win more trophies

Politics

1 week ago Aston Villa make early Jadon Sancho transfer decision as Man United handed update

Jadon Sancho joined Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United and his early actions have seen the Midlands club make an early decision over his future at the club

Politics

1 week ago Kobbie Mainoo makes Manchester United decision amid uncertainty over his future

Man Utd youngster Kobbie Mainoo scored the winner in the 2024 FA Cup final but has lost his place in the team.

Politics

1 week ago Crunch meeting on future of Forth Valley College campus delayed as 'talks continue'

A decision on the future of the Alloa campus has been delayed.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Involved sequentially’: leopard sharks observed mating for first time in wild have threesome

Menage a trois over in 110 seconds and ‘then the males lost all their energy and lay immobile on the bottom’, marine biologist Dr Hugo Lassauce saysA trio of leopard sharks in New Caledonia has made marine science history after they were recorded mating in a “threesome”.It is the first time the globally endangered species has been documented in a mating sequence, providing valuable knowledge to aid conservation efforts. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Protest at Alloa college campus as final decision on potential closure looms

A meeting will be held on Friday to make the final decision on the future of the campus.

Events

2 w. ago Councillors oppose plans for storage centre because of fears over noise

The application for Lowlands Farm in Tonteg will come back to a future committee for a decision to be confirmed

Politics

2 w. ago Lionel Messi close to making crucial decision on soccer future as Inter Miami contact nears end

Lionel Messi has been MLS's biggest star since his signing was announced by Inter Miami in July 2023, as his arrival has given the sport a boost in the US ahead of next year's World Cup.

Politics

2 w. ago 5 things Ruben Amorim must immediately change at Man Utd ahead of sack meeting

Manchester United have made another dreadful start to a season, piling pressure onto Ruben Amorim, who has three matches before a potential decision is made on his future

Politics

2 w. ago Historic Perth golf club's future now in "serious jeopardy" following Perth and Kinross Council decision

Craigie Hill Golf Club was left "bitterly disappointed" after councillors voted to refuse permission for its planning application

Politics

3 w. ago Historic Environment Scotland fat cats handed 18% pay rise amid backlash over exclusive dinner at Edinburgh Castle

The Record previously revealed how the public body responsible for the country's ancient monuments was plunged into chaos following the sudden departure of its chairman last month.

Politics

3 w. ago Historic Environment Scotland hits back at claims of 'irregular' use of private Edinburgh Castle dining room

Historic Environment Scotland said he

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3 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing makes decision on Thomas Skinner future after outburst

Strictly Come Dancing star Thomas Skinner is expected to remain in the celebrity line-up

Politics