37 m. ago Kilmarnock Tartan Tea Party raises vital funds for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

The Park Hotel and local peer support group, the Killie Heartmates, joined forces to host the event

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43 m. ago 'I tried the amazing lunch spot serving sandwiches in shoebox in an Ardwick car park'

One of the best sandwiches in Manchester is being made in a dark kitchen and served from a hidden hatch on the outskirts of town

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54 m. ago Finding Margaret by Andrew Pierce review: A moving tale of abandonment

Andrew Pierce’s moving memoir is dedicated “to Betty and George, my real mum and dad”. That puts the story that follows in perspective. It’s about his search for his birth mother. But we know at the start that it has a happy ending, because Betty and George were there for the little boy, who grew up to be a distinguished journalist.

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55 m. ago Russell Martin proved dedication with 500 mile dash as former Norwich mentor admits 'sneaky' Rangers feeling

New Ibrox boss is a hero at Norwich City and never more so than the day that ended with him scoring the equaliser at Anfield.

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55 m. ago First boxing successes in the bag as new Durie's venture gets off the ground

Coach Archie Durie has moved into 'white collar' coaching

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55 m. ago Motherwell star Lennon Miller on first Scotland cap joy that has him hungry for more

The 18-year-old finally made his long-awaited debut for the national side against Iceland on Friday

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55 m. ago Law and District AAC are shining stars as they bag great times in the sun

Athletes took part in several events over recent weeks

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85 m. ago Local councils and police can fine you £70 for parking on these road markings

There are a number of road markings that drivers need to be aware of as they indicate strict rules for that portion of the road

Economics

1 hour ago UK's secret paradise bay sandwiched between two of the best seaside towns

Botany Bay in Kent has been named the UK's most photographed beach and it's not hard to see why, whether it's the golden sands, sparkling water or the inviting rock pools

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2 h. ago Households told to put one £1.20 kitchen item in plant pots before adding soil

This common household kitchen item is the perfect item for your plant pots, by also helping you take care of your plants in a more environmentally-friendly way.

Economics

3 h. ago UK town opens complex £2m roundabout and it's not just for drivers

A 'Dutch-style' roundabout costing £2 million has opened in an English town, and it's so intricate it comes with a three-minute tutorial video for locals explaining how to use it

Economics

6 h. ago The local council trying to recruit a teacher for more than six years

Highland Council has had to readvertise 62 teaching posts

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6 h. ago Orkney primary school teaching post vacant since March 2019, figures show

The Scottish Liberal Democrats said data they have uncovered shows more than 1,350 teaching posts have had to be readvertised by local authorities in the last two years.

Culture

6 h. ago Rachel Reeves to announce £86bn for science and technology in spending review

Regions will be handed up to £500 million with local leaders given powers to decide how investment is targeted in their communities.

Economics

7 h. ago Cities around the world are sinking at ‘worrying speed’ due to water pumping

Dozens of coastal cities around the world are sinking at an alarming rate due to pressures being put on local water supplies by their ever-growing populations and rising sea levels

Politics

8 h. ago Has Aimee Lou Wood found love? White Lotus star seen in a passionate embrace with Happy Valley star Adam Long on al fresco date

Aimee Lou Wood has been spotted in a passionate embrace with Adam Long in London. 

Events

8 h. ago LORD ASHCROFT: 'We can sniff Starmer's fear of Farage' say voters as they back winter fuel U

Voters have been wondering what it was about Reform's surge in local elections that prompted Starmer to tighten his immigration policy and row back the winter fuel allowance cuts.

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9 h. ago Deal or No Deal backlash after fans left fuming with 'stingy' complaint to ITV

Viewers were not happy as they watched comedian Alex Brooker try to win as much money as possible for SoccerAid by taking on the formidable Banker in the legendary gameshow

Economics

9 h. ago ‘I had no idea’: Chris Harper happy to share spotlight after Simon Yates banishes Giro d’Italia demons | Martin Pegan

The Australian cyclist was on the ride of his life to a breakthrough Grand Tour stage win as the decisive story of the 2025 race unfolded behind himAustralian cyclist Chris Harper is yet to properly soak up the ride of his life and first Grand Tour stage victory by watching a replay of his long-range and daring solo attack over the Colle delle Finestre and up the Sestrière. But the 30-year-old climber won’t have to look too hard to find highlights in the future after his ride was a major subplot as the decisive story of the 2025 Giro d’Italia unfolded behind him.Harper arrived in Albania for the opening three stages of the Giro with ambitions to prove himself as a general classification contender. A top-10 placing by the time the three-week race finished in Rome was the realistic goal. But a bout of illness hit the Team Jayco AlUla rider on the second rest day and Harper had to lift himself in the third week just to turn his focus toward chasing a stage win. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago EastEnders star suspended by BBC bosses after using 'disabled slur' on Strictly set

Jamie Borthwick apologised after he was suspended by bosses after making a cruel and sick joke towards Blackpool locals while on the set of the much-loved longtime BBC soap

Economics