9 h. ago Starmer defends Labour decision to bar Burnham from byelection

Greater Manchester mayor’s participation in 26 February byelection would ‘divert resources’, says prime ministerUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has defended Labour’s decision to block Andy Burnham from standing for parliament, a move which has triggered a major backlash against the prime minister from sections of his own party.Starmer said on Monday he and his fellow officers on Labour’s ruling executive committee had decided not to let Burnham quit as mayor of Greater Manchester to avoid triggering a costly mayoral election. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Burnham barred from byelection to help Labour ‘focus’, says Scotland secretary

Commons seat campaign by Greater Manchester mayor mid-term would drain resources, says Douglas AlexanderLabour’s decision to bar Andy Burnham from standing in a Westminster byelection was about “focus than about factionalism”, so the party would not be distracted ahead of vital elections in May, Douglas Alexander, the Scotland secretary, has said.Defending the decision by the party’s national executive committee (NEC) to block the Greater Manchester mayor from being a candidate for the Gorton and Denton byelection, Alexander said this was not because Keir Starmer was scared of a leadership challenge. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Robert Burns' birthplace which inspired famous poem is a 'must

This charming village is now a suburb of a much bigger town in Scotland, where Robert Burns was born and inspired his famous poem 'Tam o' Shanter'

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44 h. ago Idyllic village on shores of Loch Lomond emerges as Scotland's Burns Supper capital

The Picturesque village recorded the most Google searches per capita for Burns Supper ingredients in Scotland this January

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63 h. ago The most magical places to celebrate Burns Night around the world, according to Rabbie Burns experts

From haggis pakora in Scotland to Reggae-infused Burns celebrations in Jamaica, what began with a small supper marking the anniversary of Robert Burns's death is now a global celebration.

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65 h. ago Haggis and tatties have way more flavour if you add 1 quirky ingredient this Burns Night

Burns Night is celebrated every year on January 25, marking the birthday of Scotland's National Bard Robert Burns, the man behind a wealth of poems and songs, including the iconic Auld Lang Syne.

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3 d. ago Scotland's stars line up to celebrate Burns Night with a modern take on the Bard's best

From Ae Fond Kiss to Coming Through the Rye, Burns songs are as powerful as ever for a new generation of performers on the BBC’s Burns Night celebration

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3 d. ago What is Burns Night? The legacy of a poet who shaped Scotland

On the 25th of January each year, Scots celebrate the life of Robert Burns with good food and recitations of his poetry

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3 d. ago Burns Night events in Scotland this weekend from suppers to concerts

There are plenty of Robert Burns-themed activities to take part in.

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4 d. ago The story of first Burns Supper ever that was held in summer and had sheep's head on the menu

The first recognised Burns Supper took place on July 21, 1801 at Burns Cottage in Alloway, five years after the poet's death

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5 d. ago Idyllic Sussex Cotswold village taken over by London 'mean girl' mafia

Idyllic Sussex Cotswold village taken over by London 'mean girl' mafia  Daily Mail

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5 d. ago Burns Night: What to eat and drink to celebrate Scotland’s greatest poet

In the dark of January, the fun of Burns night lets the light in

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5 d. ago The leafy Scottish village where Robert Burns was born perfect for Burns Night visit

There is no better time to explore the birthplace of Scotland's national poet.

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6 d. ago Burns Night 2026: Here are 22 events in Scotland celebrating Robert Burns, from ceilidhs to concerts

Here is a selection of Burns Night events taking place across Scotland in 2026 - including Edinburgh’s Big Burns Ceilidh.

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6 d. ago Cineworld celebrates Burns Night with classic Scottish films and huge Irn

Cheap tickets for some iconic films and Irn-Bru on tap - what a concept!

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6 d. ago Eight Scottish whiskies perfect for a Burns Night supper toast

The perfect way to celebrate Scotland's national poet.

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7 d. ago The unique Robert Burns memorial with stunning mural in Scottish seaside town

Celebrate Burns Night this weekend with a trip to one of the Bard's many memorials.

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8 d. ago Burns Night at King Charles's Highgrove with haggis and tartan dress code

King Charles's English home Highgrove hosts a glitzy Burns Night celebration this week with reduced ticket prices of £195, down from last year's £215

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9 d. ago Idyllic village forgotten by time with babbling brook and tragic past

Just six miles from Sheffield, this charming South Yorkshire village hides the story of one of Britain's deadliest Victorian floods that claimed 250 lives in 1864

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9 d. ago Idyllic village frozen in time with ancient bridges just an hour from Manchester

This quaint village sits just six miles from Sheffield with cosy pubs, scenic walks and beautiful bridges over a babbling brook

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