2 h. ago Scottish pupil named a Time magazine girl of the year for solar

Rebecca Young, 13, named one of 10 girls of the year for her invention intended to help rough sleepers in winterA Scottish schoolgirl has been named a “girl of the year” by Time magazine after she invented a solar-powered thermal blanket to help rough sleepers keep warm.Rebecca Young, 13, came up with her design after seeing homeless people struggling in subzero temperatures on the streets of her home city, Glasgow, in winter. She said her message to young people was: “If you see a problem you think you can fix, you can do something about it.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Jaecoo 7 review: A premium bargain (despite the warning beeps)

Handsome plug-in hybrid SUV offers impressive value and quality, and a decent electric range, but poor ride quality and infuriating beeps and bongs

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3 h. ago Ayrshire electrical firm targets growth amid ongoing success

The company, based in Irvine, is looking to spread its wings with work the length and breadth of Scotland.

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3 h. ago Expert reveals gifting etiquette for good grades and the best unique buys to treat A

The scores will, undoubtedly, be a cause for celebration for many, as parents of the youngsters now gearing up for university look for the perfect gift to mark the milestone occasion.

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3 h. ago What is Legionnaires’ disease and how to protect against Legionella bacteria during summer heatwave

As the weather heats up, so does the risk of Legionnaires’ disease 🚨

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3 h. ago UK holidaymakers warned of 'extreme risk' in Spain this weekend

Heat warnings have been issued across the country until next week

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3 h. ago West Highland Way hikers warned after multiple injuries and rescues on challenging terrain

The West Highland Way has been the site of four incidents in recent weeks, with hikers suffering serious injuries and requiring rescue.

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3 h. ago Gaucho restaurants CEO issues stark warning to Reeves over tax hikes

More than 80,000 jobs in the sector have disappeared since April’s National Insurance Contributions rise

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3 h. ago Drought triggered in four parts of Wales after exceptionally dry weather

Natural Resources Wales say Wales has recorded the driest six-month period since the drought of 1976

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3 h. ago Pilot shares warning to passengers about area of a plane he 'wouldn't touch'

An airline pilot has shared a crucial warning to all passengers travelling by air and it's not something everyone will be aware of. He shared a place of a plane he 'wouldn't touch if even if you paid him'

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4 h. ago Trump says Putin ‘wants to get it done’ at tomorrow’s Alaska summit, as he floats idea of second meeting with Zelenskyy – Europe live

US president says threats of sanctions may have influenced Russian president to agree to Friday’s meeting in Anchorage, Alaskain BerlinGerman chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stab at heading up Ukraine diplomacy has received measured praise at home, with a perception that Donald Trump’s declarations after Wednesday’s video conference sounded slightly less alarming to European ears than before. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Pilot names certain area on plane that he 'wouldn't touch if you paid him'

An airline pilot has issued a warning to all passengers who are heading off on their summer holidays - and it's all to do with the seat back pocket in front of you

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4 h. ago Chikungunya virus symptoms and is there a vaccine after mosquito bite warning over rise in cases

Travellers are being urged to be vigilant 🦟

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4 h. ago Hidden sign of deadly chikungunya virus sweeping UK that Brits often overlook

The UKHSA has warned of record chikungunya cases in Brits returning home from abroad, with symptoms often being mistaken for the flu or other common viruses

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4 h. ago Donald Trump reveals what he will do if 'bad meeting' with Putin

Donald Trump is gearing up for a meeting with Vladimir Putin to commence peace talks for the end of the Ukrainian invasion, and has warned what happens if talks go wrong

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4 h. ago Japanese knotweed is spreading more aggressively than ever thanks to recent bouts of warm weather, expert warns

Aggressive Japanese knotweed is thriving and spreading faster than usual this summer, experts have warned. The plant, which can grow up to 10cm (4 inches) per day, is reaching its peak season.

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4 h. ago UK tourists warned of 11 rules in popular European holiday destination that if broken could land Brits with €1,800 fine

Holidaymakers could be fined up to €1,800 for breaking these 11 rules

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4 h. ago Brits travelling to Spain urged to take 'extreme precautions' on holiday

Spain has been hit by a heatwave with the mercury hitting 32C in Seville this week and highs of 35C in Madrid and 31C in Barcelona. The UK has also been issued a yellow heat health warning

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4 h. ago Putin a 'sensitive autocrat' who calls himself 'historic figure' over 'narcissist' Trump

Putin has been branded a 'sensitive autocrat' by the brains behind the book 'The Silent Language of Power' – as an expert believes Trump might 'manifest submissively' during their meeting on Friday

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4 h. ago UK tourists issued red 'extreme risk' alert as temperatures could reach 44C in Spain

Heat warnings have been in place across Spain over the past few weeks

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