10 h. ago Cops seize £190k worth of drugs and weapons during raids on homes

One raid took place at around 9.30am yesterday morning - Friday, April 25, 2025 - in the West Lothian village of East Whitburn.

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17 h. ago We hid in the bathroom as bombs fell on Kyiv. Is this Trump’s idea of peace?

In the early hours of 24 April the realisation dawned: Putin will get a deal that humiliates Ukraine – or continue to slaughter our civiliansDay 1,156 of the invasion; 24 April 2025. Thirty hours after the end of Russia’s fake “Easter ceasefire”. It is 6.21am: feeling anxious, I call my father. He is travelling by train from the western part of Ukraine to Kyiv, due to arrive in 40 minutes. He picks up the phone, and from his cheerful tone I gather that he has not yet heard the news. I ask if the train is running late. My father says everything is fine, he can already spot familiar places in the Kyiv region. He wants to know why I doubt the arrival time. I tell him that sadly Russia has been shelling the country all night long. In Kyiv, I say, we have lived through one of the worst nights. “I’m jumping in a taxi,” I add. “I’ll see you soon.”Those who survive shelling often imitate the sounds of explosions when they talk about the experience. I instantly think of this when an early mo...

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21 h. ago Urgent HMRC warning to anyone earning under £80k missing out on one benefit

HMRC has urged families to explore whether they are eligible for Child Benefit, as they are likely missing out on free money, here’s everything your need to know

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29 h. ago Vodafone promo codes for April 2025 – 25% off mobile and broadband

Save on SIM-only contracts, handsets, tablets and broadband with these Vodafone discount codes

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32 h. ago Very discount codes for April 2025 – 20% off for a limited time only

From tech and fashion to garden furniture, we’ve got you covered with the latest Very promo codes

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39 h. ago Urgent search for missing man last spotted in Scots town as fears grow

Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 2565 of Thursday, 24 April 2025.

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40 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, April 25, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Taurus to Gemini

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64 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Thursday, April 24, 2025

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3 d. ago The New Balance 1500 Made in UK London Marathon Releases April 2025

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3 d. ago Loner obsessed with child murders including James Bulger and Southport massacre is jailed for 30 years for trying to kill girl, nine, by stabbing her in the neck

Jordan Wilkes, 29, was convicted of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article after stabbing a nine-year-old girl three times with a penknife outside his flat in Christchurch, Dorset.

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3 d. ago NSPCC explains how to support and help your child if they’re being bullied

Your child being bullied can bring up a lot of difficult feelings, including anger and confusion.

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3 d. ago Keith Haring, Kanagawa and Georgia O’Keeffe: highlights from NYC’s Photography Show – in pictures

Highlights from the 2025 edition presented by AIPAD, which will run from April 23 to 27 Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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4 d. ago Three appear in court charged with murder after man 'slashed to death' in Scots village

Joe Jnr Buchanan, 35, was found dead on Springhill Street, Douglas on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

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4 d. ago Use car reg number plate checker to see if yours is exempt from £150 tax hike

The tool has been immensely helpful for motorists left confused following the latest car tax hikes that the DVLA introduced on April 1, 2025

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4 d. ago Child Benefit change coming into force this year and HMRC will alert families

Families will soon have the option to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge through their PAYE tax code - here is what you need to know

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4 d. ago Celebrity Big Brother 2025 odds: who is the favourite to win after the latest ITV twist?

A new name is favourite to win Celebrity Big Brother - but who is it? 👁

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4 d. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Tuesday, April 22, 2025

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5 d. ago Obituary: Pope Francis, humble pontiff who won the hearts of millions while angering Catholic conservatives

Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis. Born: 17 December, 1936 in Flores, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Died: 21 April, 2025 in the Vatican City, aged 88

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5 d. ago Child Benefit warning as thousands of Brits could face major HMRC charges

However, the benefit is not as simple as it seems. If you or your partner earns less than £60,000 per year, you can claim the full amount of Child Benefit. But if one of you earns over £60,000, you have to pay some of the benefit back

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