90 m. ago I went on a sleeper train from London Euston to Scotland — and one thing really caught me off guard

I went on a sleeper train from London Euston to Scotland — and one thing really caught me off guard  MyLondon

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2 h. ago Scots wanting to save money should never leave these 4 appliances on standby

With energy bills rising, an engineer has some handy tips on how to cut down costs this winter.

Politics

2 h. ago Heater urgently recalled as The Range and B&Q shoppers warned of 'fire risk'

An urgent product recall has been issued for a winter home essential due to 'risk of fire'

Events

2 h. ago The nut secret: 14 easy, delicious ways to eat more of these life

A handful of nuts a day can help manage obesity and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and some kinds of cancer. Yet most of us don’t get enough. Here’s a no-fuss guide to getting your 30g a dayHow often do you eat nuts? The planetary health diet, introduced in 2019 and updated last month, recommends that everyone eat a portion every day (unless you have an allergy). Alongside eating more fruit, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, and fewer animal products and sugary foods, this could help prevent 40,000 early deaths a day across the world, as well as slash food-related greenhouse gas emissions.Yet according to Prof Sarah Berry, the chief scientist at Zoe, many don’t eat any nuts at all. In the UK, the average consumption is 6g a day. Romanian researchers found higher levels of nut consumption in Canada, some African countries and some regions of Europe and the Middle East, and lower levels in South America. But overall, they said: “Consumers may not have ...

Politics

2 h. ago Seven foods and drinks that can protect your teeth after eating too many holiday sweets

From pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving to eggnog at Christmas, the last two months of the year are a sugary time. Amber Raiken speaks to dentists about how we can prevent cavities and tooth decay after having more sweets than usual

Politics

3 h. ago Fruitful advice for getting the most from a refrigerator and making groceries last longer

Storing food properly can prolong the life of groceries, minimize waste, and prevent foodborne illnesses

Politics

3 h. ago West Lothian veteran's charity hand over donation to help Ukrainian soldiers and civilians

ASA Scotland proudly donated £500 to Sunflower Scotland to support Ukrainian soldiers and civilians caught in the ongoing tragedy of war.

Events

3 h. ago Shopkeeper reveals his store has been robbed 100 times in a year

Mohammad Sheikh, the owner of News Plus in Glasgow , says his shop has been targeted 'every day' by shoplifters since opening last November.

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4 h. ago One popular kitchen item 'startles' rats and stops them coming into your home

Rats and mice are looking for a warm place to spend the winter, and that could mean your home. But there's a simple way to keep them out without using traps or poison.

Politics

4 h. ago Lumie SAD light with 'instant results' helps with the 'struggle of winter weather'

'This is simply the brightest thing to have ever existed'

Politics

5 h. ago Urgent flu 'SOS' warning over 'concerning' mutations and 'worst winter in a decade'

Experts fear this year's flu season could be particularly brutal, with a number of mutations spreading through the summer, and have issued an urgent 'SOS' warning for people to get their jabs

Events

5 h. ago US states must stop the power shutoffs during the shutdown | Edward J Markey and Mark Wolfe

Americans are choosing between heating their homes and putting food on the table. Officials and utilities can prevent thisAs the stalemate over government funding and healthcare benefits continues, winter is approaching – but federal heating assistance, blocked by the shutdown, isn’t arriving in time. Millions of American families are about to face an impossible choice: heating their homes or putting food on the table. As the senator for a state known for its volatile winters and as executive director of the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, we call on states and utilities to choose a different outcome for those families and shut off the shutoffs. A nationwide freeze on utilities’ ability to disconnect customers from heat for nonpayment isn’t about politics – it’s about public safety.The breakdown in federal budget negotiations has frozen the release of funding for many of the essential services families rely on nationwide, including the Low-Income Home Energy Assist...

Events

6 h. ago Killer flu warning for UK comes after virus mutates to beat immunity

Experts have warned the public amid concerns the worst flu season on record could hit the country this winter - a potentially deadly new virus mutation is behind the worry

Events

6 h. ago Trump tariffs and strict US border rules threaten flight of Canada’s ‘snowbirds’

Annual migration from frigid Canadian winter to Florida sunshine could become thinner as travellers look elsewhereThe annual migration of hundreds of thousands of Canadian “snowbirds” escaping freezing temperatures in their homeland and heading to warmer US states such as Florida for the duration of the winter could be about to become noticeably thinner.Many have ditched plans to visit their southern neighbor and are looking to spend their valuable dollars elsewhere, largely put off by Donald Trump’s escalating economic war with Canada and strict new immigration rules that have created fear and confusion. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Gynaecologist shares six ways to prevent developing a burning

Cases of urinary tract infections are soaring and making life miserable for millions but experts say that following their simple tips can help keep them at bay.

Events

8 h. ago Marks and Spencer shoppers can get £15 off 'beautifully soft' loungewear set

'The fabric is very good quality - it feels soft on the skin and keeps me warm during the winter'

Economics

10 h. ago This £1 item sitting in your kitchen cupboards could stop rats invading your home this winter

A waste expert has shared his top tips on how to prevent rodents from infesting your home in the colder months.

Economics

10 h. ago 'Magical' tidal pool is free to use and 'perfect for winter swim'

The wild swimming spot is popular with reviewers, who praised the 'stunning' views

Politics

10 h. ago Four common scams targeting older people to look out for this winter

The end of the year is peak season for scammers trying to trick people out of their hard-earned cash or savings. Here are four common scams to look out for this winter

Events

12 h. ago Remembrance Sunday: How Scots – and English – law dealt with enemy spies caught in Scotland

After two German spies were caught in Scotland, the decision to put them on trial in England caused concern among the legal community

Economics