64 m. ago TGI Friday's suddenly closes 16 sites in administration deal

Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, which own the famous brand, filed a third notice to appoint administrators last week - today, 16 sites were closed with immediate effect

Economics

89 m. ago Full list of former Tories who have defected to Nigel Farage’s Reform

A Conservative spokesperson said that Reform UK was the party of ‘has-been politicians’

Politics

92 m. ago Catastrophic news for Labour in latest Senedd election poll as Wales on course for new leader

Labour appears to have less support than the Green Party

Politics

3 h. ago Ukip denies criticism over new ‘concerning’ logo likened to Nazi symbol

The party has submitted a new logo to replace their current yellow and purple pound emblem

Politics

3 h. ago I think 2026 is going to be the year of the Edinburgh pub, so I tried this overlooked local boozer

There is a lot happening on the gastropub front

Politics

3 h. ago Swan rescued by 21 firefighters after four days stuck on an icy pond in Craiglockhart

A stranded swan was rescued by 21 firefighters after it spent four days stuck on an icy pond in Craiglockhart.

Events

3 h. ago Starmer under pressure amid growing talk of leadership challenge

Labour Party awash with talk of coup against prime minister in run-up to May elections

Politics

3 h. ago London is the greatest city in the WORLD according to TripAdvisor – here’s our top things to do at every age

AROUND the world are thousands of incredible destinations from skyscraper cities to Mediterranean beach towns, Caribbean Islands and all those in-between. But for those living in the UK, you don't have to go far to see one of the very best - as Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards has revealed that London is the world's best...

Politics

3 h. ago ‘Beautiful’ woman, 29, found dead in bed by boyfriend after house party – as mum says ‘we will love her always’

A "BEAUTIFUL" woman was found dead in bed by her boyfriend after a house party, an inquest heard. Polly Zajdler, 29, was helped upstairs after pals described her as being "unsteady on her feet". Her partner Scott went to check on her in the morning and discovered Polly unresponsive in bed, the court in Bradford...

Society

4 h. ago Dublin Chinese restaurant closed over food 'likely contaminated with fecal matter'

A Dublin Chinese restaurant was among over 100 businesses shut down in 2025 after food safety inspectors discovered serious health and safety breaches, it has emerged

Society

4 h. ago Edinburgh swan rescued by 21 firefighters after four days stuck on an icy pond in Craiglockhart

A stranded swan was rescued by 21 firefighters after it spent four days stuck on an icy pond in Craiglockhart.

Events

4 h. ago Rapist escapes custody at Edinburgh High Court and seen running along Royal Mile

Aaron Strachan, who previously plead guilty to the rape of a 15-year-old girl, escaped custody this morning at Edinburgh High Court.

Events

4 h. ago Edinburgh Airport: easyJet plane evacuated after wing strikes lamppost before take off

Passengers on a Bristol-bound flight at Edinburgh Airport have been forced to leave the plane after its wing struck a lamppost shortly before take off.

Events

5 h. ago The Good Front Room: Dominic Taylor to revive Caribbean restaurant in Dalston

The Caribbean concept, which was a huge success in the Langham hotel, is moving east

Politics

5 h. ago Hackney Restaurant Festival: New neighbourhood series launches to celebrate local talent

Acme Fire Cult director Paul Rosser wants to champion independent ventures

Culture

5 h. ago Stockbridge Heritage in Pictures: These are 26 fascinating photos of the Edinburgh neighbourhood in the 1950s and 60s

It’s one of the most in-demand places to live in Scotland’s Capital, and Stockbridge has a fascinating history.

Culture

6 h. ago Popular Greater Manchester restaurant tells customers 'don't worry' as it gives bittersweet update

"It's been a tough journey, and without the bakery, we think we would have had to pack it in a long time ago"

Economics

6 h. ago Drug dealer jailed after supplying ecstasy that killed girlfriend, 16, at party

Tragic schoolgirl Lennix Hughes, 16, died after 'bombing' the Class A drug which had been given to her by 18-year-old Jay Conway

Events

6 h. ago Scottish town crowned top UK property hotspot for 2026 beating Glasgow and Edinburgh

The average cost of a house is just £134,700.

Politics

6 h. ago Drug dealer jailed after supplying ecstasy that killed teenage girlfriend at house party

Drug dealer Jay Conway cried as he was jailed for 15 months following the death of his 16-year-old girlfriend, Lennix Hughes.

Events