19 h. ago 11 things to know about Scotland's law changes coming into force in 2026

Scotland is set for a number of new laws which will come into effect next year

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22 h. ago Major driving law changes in 2026 include £400 Motability, seatbelts, eye tests, tax

Drivers can expect significant changes in 2026, from drink driving tax rises and potential seatbelt penalties to new driving test requirements and electric vehicle charges

Economics

3 d. ago BREAKING: Epstein files show email from Balmoral asking for 'inappropriate friends'

This latest drop of the Epstein files include more than 11,000 files, featuring 400 videos, evidence spreadsheets, audio recordings - and an email from Balmoral signed 'A'

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4 d. ago Warning to thousands of Scots drivers over major parking rule change – starting in just DAYS

DRIVERS in a council area have been warned over the introduction of a pavement parking ban. Motorists breaching the ban face fines of up to £100 if they breach the new rules. The Scottish Government's national pavement parking ban came into effect on December 11, 2023. legislation passed under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 gave...

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6 d. ago Israeli troops kill five Palestinians sheltering in Gaza school, say hospital chiefs

Attack brings total numbers of Palestinians killed by Israel to 400 since October ceasefire took effectIsrael Defense Forces killed five Palestinians, including a baby, who were in a school that sheltered displaced people in Gaza City on Friday, hospital officials have said. The attack brings the number of Palestinians killed by Israel to 400 since the October ceasefire took effect.Israeli troops fired over the ceasefire line which they have withdrawn to, killing the Palestinians and wounding a number more, the Palestinian civil defence said in a statement. It added that it was only able to recover the bodies after coordinating with the UN, to ensure they did not also come under Israeli fire. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Cheapest supermarket to fill up on petrol this Christmas is revealed

THIS Christmas season it has been revealed which supermarket petrol station sells petrol and diesel the cheapest. Analysis from RAC Fuel Watch found that one of the four major supermarkets sold petrol on average at 134.0p per litre. Drivers looking for the cheapest fuel for their Christmas getaway can expect ASDA to sell petrol and...

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9 d. ago Hundreds of jobs coming back to UK cities from India following merger of major networks

FOUR hundred jobs are heading back to the UK from India as part of a major recruitment drive for VodafoneThree. Roles will be established in Sheffield and Belfast and come just six months after the mobile network operators merged. The positions will focus on specialist care and sales as part of the firm’s bid to...

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1 week ago Wessam Abou Ali to Celtic latest as Palestine boss drops major transfer hint during live TV interview

PALESTINE manager Ihab Abu Jazar has revealed he has almost certainly persuaded star striker Wessam Abou Ali to sign for Celtic. The Hoops look set to mount a major recruitment drive in a couple of weeks when the transfer window reopens after heavy criticism of their work during the last window. Under-fire new manager Wilfried...

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1 week ago Sections of UK's major motorways are so gridlocked it would be quicker to ride a BICYCLE than drive, Department of Transport reveals

The worst spot is the northbound approach to the Dartford tunnel on the M25 where traffic shuffles at an average 14.9mph, which is below the top speed of an ordinary cyclist.

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2 w. ago M4 drivers face closures this week as nine major routes disrupted

Several main roads in south Wales are affected by closures due to roadworks in the days ahead - here's everything you need to know

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2 w. ago This Morning's Alison Hammond surprises couple with home visit

The TV presenter swapped the red carpet for the living room, joining the Specsavers Home Visits team to help deliver vital eye and hearing tests to people who can’t leave their homes.

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2 w. ago UK adults back mandatory eye tests for older drivers in new survey

Seven in ten UK adults support calls for the introduction of mandatory eye tests for motorists at both driving licence application and renewals

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2 w. ago More than 40pc of young drivers admit breaking major '£12,000' driving rule

IAM Roadsmart carried out a study involving drivers in the UK - and its findings make for concerning reading

Economics

2 w. ago Diggle crash LIVE: Major incident after driver smashes into building in collision

A car has smashed into a building near in Diggle, near Oldham, where a section of a road is cordoned off with multiple police and fire engines at the scene

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2 w. ago The once formidable Kansas City Chiefs look old, tired and out of ideas

Patrick Mahomes has led his team to seven straight AFC Championship Games, winning three Super Bowls on the way. That run appears to be overThis is how great runs end. Not with a single catastrophic collapse, but with a slow drift towards the finish, looking old, tired and out of ideas. For the Chiefs, that sense of finality arrived on Sunday night, delivered by the Texans in a 20-10 defeat at home that felt more lopsided than the score.For much of this season, there had been a gnawing sense of inevitability about the Chiefs. Whether judging by the eye test or the advanced data, this year’s group has been slightly better than the 15-win team who trudged through one-score victories last season, got hot in the playoffs and then were crushed by the Eagles in the Super Bowl. Even as the losses mounted this year, it felt like the Chiefs still had a run in them. If they could figure out their disjointed offense and find any juice on defense, they could sneak into the playoffs. And in a on...

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2 w. ago Carole Middleton's affordable version of daughter Kate's most loved £750 tartan coat is in stock

Carole Middleton joined the Together At Christmas carol service in an outfit inspired by some of the Princess of Wales’ best-loved pieces, including a £400 cheaper tartan coat

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2 w. ago Young people to get apprenticeships in shops and restaurants in major shake

Young people will have better access to apprenticeships in shops and restaurants in a major multi-million pound drive to tackle record levels of youth unemployment

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2 w. ago Major incident at Heathrow Airport as armed police rush to scene and public transport locked down

Armed police have rushed to a major incident at Heathrow Airport, with drivers told not to leave their vehicles.

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3 w. ago Ashes 2025 live score: Root and Archer boost England with late blitz after Starc’s pink

Ben Stokes’ side eye redemption at the iconic Brisbane stadium after a humiliating first Test loss to Australia inside two days

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3 w. ago Ashes 2025 live score: England wickets tumble as Australia seize control of day

Ben Stokes’ side eye redemption at the iconic Brisbane stadium after a humiliating first Test loss to Australia inside two days

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