1 hour ago Disgusting moment Midlands businessman is subjected to torrent of foul

Local business owner Zahin, 32, was being interviewed by Sky News about the divide in the town over attitides to asylum seekers when he was met with a barrage of racist abuse.

Politics

4 h. ago Emmerdale star breaks silence on Charity betrayal and warns 'there's no going back'

Emmerdale's Emma Atkins has opened up about her character Charity Dingle's new storyline

Events

4 h. ago Children as young as 11 tempted to try betting after being ‘flooded’ by celebrity endorsement

Those in UK aged 11-17 said seeing a celebrity gambling or advertising it made them want to emulate them, survey findsChildren as young as 11 feel tempted to try betting after being “flooded” by celebrities and sports stars promoting it, according to two reports that found nearly 90% of children aged 13-17 are exposed to gambling content online.The UK’s leading gambling charity, GambleAware, which commissioned the reports, urged regulators and policymakers to address social media accounts and influencers producing betting content on platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Twitch in light of the findings. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Emmerdale star hints Charity's 'unforgivable' baby lie will be exposed

Emmerdale's Charity Dingle actress Emma Atkins has teased 'the walls are closing in' on the character amid her baby lie, with a DNA twist set to rock multiple characters

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5 h. ago Millwall to Aberdeen switch complete for Kevin Nisbet as Scottish Cup winner pens long

Cambuslang man Kevin Nisbet is back at Aberdeen

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5 h. ago Confederate statue that residents protested every weekend for 3 years is removed in North Carolina

Local officials in Edenton plan to relocate statue as part of compromise between groups for and againt memorial

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6 h. ago Celtic defender joins Motherwell on loan as boss hails 'comfortable and composed' centre

The Steelmen have sealed their final summer signing

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7 h. ago Roadworks on major Welsh route to take months longer than expected

It is due to issues in protecting local wildlife and habitats on the site

Politics

8 h. ago Reform UK councillor, 22, is accused of electoral malpractice after 'giving away free ice creams outside polling station on local election day'

Video footage allegedly showed Councillor Joseph Boam, former deputy leader of Leicestershire County Council, allegedly passing out free ice creams on Reform UK's local election campaign.

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9 h. ago I’ve just found a secret corner on Amazon where you can buy beauty essentials for as little as 74p

Shoppers are snapping up hair and makeup must-haves for pennies thanks to a little-known section of Amazon packed with everyday beauty bargains.

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11 h. ago Rupert Everett transforms into bartender at local pub threatened with closure

My Best Friend's Wedding actor Rupert Everett revealed he's been volunteering behind the bar at his local pub in Wiltshire in a bid to save the establishment from closure

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11 h. ago Perth and Kinross councillor calls for designated dogwalking zones to prevent parks and pitches being blighted by dog poo

Over the past year Perth and Kinross Council received 291 complaints about dog fouling but only issued two fines

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11 h. ago Scottish wild boar numbers to 'rise significantly' over the next 50 years

The number of wild boar in Scotland is expected to rise significantly over the next 50 years, according to new modelling that predicts where the animals are likely to spread.

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12 h. ago Family ripped apart as mum of man killed by jealous girlfriend passes away

Alice Wood mowed down charity support worker Ryan Watson outside their Rode Heath home in 2022 with the murderer told to serve at least 18 years in prison

Events

12 h. ago Ninja kettle that offers 'perfect temperature' brew in 50 seconds gets £26 price cut

One shopper said that using this kettle means 'no more burning green tea or lukewarm coffee'.

Economics

12 h. ago West Lothian locals urged to start own business with help of Business Gateway

Business Gateway, Scotland’s national business support service, has launched Scottish Start-Up Month, a nationwide campaign to celebrate Scotland’s entrepreneurial spirit.

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12 h. ago Society celebrates employability programme which has helped 1,000 people

Colleagues at Yorkshire Building Society, which has branches across Scotland, are celebrating the success of a pioneering partnership with food redistribution charity FareShare, which has helped more than 1,000 people across the UK improve their employability prospects, with over 100 going on to secure work.

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12 h. ago Tell us about a travel experience that benefited the local community

Share a tip on a grassroots activity or tour where your visit directly supported a local community – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays breakWhen tourism genuinely involves local communities it’s a win for all parties – guests enjoy more authentic experiences while the livelihoods of those they are visiting are boosted. We’d love to hear about initiatives you’ve sampled that support grassroots projects and communities – perhaps it was through a homestay programme, a community-run pub or cafe, or an indigenous tour guide keen to provide an insight into local culture. Tell us about where you went and those involved.The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet wins a £200 voucher to stay at a Coolstays property – the company has more than 3,000 worldwide. The best tips will appear in the Guardian Travel section and website. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Liverpool 'agree' Marc Guehi transfer and get bargain signing from Crystal Palace

Arne Slot is set to add a centre-back to his summer overhaul after Liverpool reached an agreement with Crystal Palace to sign Marc Guehi in a bargain deal

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13 h. ago Livingston Designer Outlet announced reopening of Calvin Klein store

Reopening on September 4, the newly refitted designer store has doubled in size, creating a brighter and more specious shopping experience while also providing shoppers with more opportunities to browse their favourite Calvin Klein collections.

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