43 h. ago West Lothian prowler 'steals fundraiser donations and parcel' from family home

At around 3.50am on Monday January 26, a man wearing a grey hoody with a black jacket and dark trousers, was seen walking down a driveway on Pumpherston Road, Uphall.

Society

62 h. ago ‘I didn’t know how to shoot’: how African men have been tricked into fighting for Russia

Exclusive: Lured by false job adverts, they are unknowingly enlisted on arrival and put in mortal dangerEurope live – latest updatesStephen Oduor was looking forward to starting his new job as a plumber in Russia to support his family after months of unemployment. But soon after landing in St Petersburg from Nairobi with six other Kenyans one afternoon last August, he started feeling something was off.The man who received them at the airport drove them to a house where their luggage was taken away and they were given black clothes and shoes to wear. Afterwards, they were taken to a police station where they were fingerprinted and forced to sign documents written in Russian, a language they did not understand. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago As stars wear black at Valentino’s funeral, tributes are dressed in red

Fashion designer’s death has brought the red dress – and his distinctive shade of the colour – back into the spotlight“The red dress,” said Valentino Garavani in 1992, “is always magnificent”.This week, after the announcement of his death at the age of 93, the red dress – and the distinctive shade of red long associated with the designer known simply as Valentino – is back in the spotlight. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Man accused of outraging public decency by 'wearing black bra and thong'

David Causier, 55, was also charged with possession of extreme images involving animals, appeared before Teesside Magistrates' Court in relation to offences that happened last year

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6 d. ago Desperate search for missing woman, 39, who was last seen leaving her home in city suburb at night

AN urgent hunt has been launched for a missing woman. Jennifer Wallington disappeared from her home in Beaumont Leys, Leicestershire, at around 7pm on Wednesday. The 39-year-old is described as short, with brown curly hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a black and white coat with two grey hands of the back, as well...

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1 week ago Nursery worker convicted of child sexual abuse charged with 15 offences of taking indecent photos of children

Vincent Chan, 45, has been charged with nine counts of taking indecent photographs of a child and six counts of outraging public decency

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1 week ago Nursery worker is charged with 15 offences of taking photos of children and outraging public decency in claims relating to nine girls

Vincent Chan, 45, was charged with nine counts of taking indecent photographs of a child and six counts of outraging public decency.

Culture

2 w. ago Meet the world’s ‘prettiest referee’ who works in glamorous outfit and is favourite with fans

AGUSTINA LOOS MATRELLA has been making history in Argentinian football - and the referee has also been stunning fans on social media. She became the first female to officiate a final in the Tres Lomas Regional League. https://www.instagram.com/p/DTJh5mGFUEL/?img_index=1 Loos Matrella was in the middle - wearing a glamorous black skirt - as Atletico Quenuma sealed...

Politics

2 w. ago Love Island beauty strips to tiny black bikini in the snow for daring display

Love Island star Mary Bedford braved the freezing cold and posed for some scorching snaps in the snow, wearing a skimpy black bikini, a fur coat and a pair of matching earmuffs

Politics

2 w. ago Katherine Jenkins slips curves into plunging gown for Marilyn Monroe moment

Singer Katherine Jenkins looks drop dead gorgeous in recent snaps, which show her wearing a slinky black dress with a low-cut neckline at the Golden Globes

Politics

2 w. ago March of the penguins: the Golden Globes red carpet marks the return of the staid black suit

The performative male was over at the 2026 Golden Globes, where even risk-takers like Timothée Chalamet, Jacob Elordi and Jeremy Allen White did little to temper the black tie stuffinessTimothée Chalamet was the final clue. As he arrived in good time on the Golden Globes red carpet, the star of Marty Supreme put pay to speculation as to whether the chromatic marketing of the film’s ping pong balls would have him wearing orange. Instead, he wore a black T-shirt; vest, jacket and Timberland boots with silver buttons by Chrome Hearts, souped up with a five-figure Cartier necklace. Kylie Jenner, his partner and sartorial foil, was nowhere to be seen.Styled by Taylor McNeill, who was also responsible for Chalamet’s wildly amusing if chaotic red carpet campaign for the film, the look was bad boy Bond. It also set the tone for an evening of subdued tones. If we thought the penguin suit had gone extinct, we were wrong. The performative male is over – welcome to the return of the staid suit....

Politics

2 w. ago Major search for missing Winchester teen girl, 14, who vanished from city centre

Hampshire police have launched an urgent appeal to help find Arianne who was last seen in Winchester city centre on January 8 wearing a black puffer jacket and black tracksuit bottoms

Events

3 w. ago Emily Atack's fans rush to her defence as she's hit by claims she's using weight

Emily Atack's Christmas carousel of photos have sparked an outrageous reaction from her followers, who have accused the actress to using weight-loss jabs.

Events

3 w. ago Martin Chivers, former Tottenham and England striker, dies aged 80

Chivers also had long spell with SouthamptonHe scored 13 times in 24 games for England The former Tottenham, Southampton and England striker Martin Chivers has died at the age of 80. Chivers, a League Cup and Uefa Cup winner with Spurs, won 24 caps from 1971 to 1973, scoring 13 goals.“It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our legendary former striker Martin Chivers,” Spurs said. “We extend our deepest sympathies to Martin’s family, friends and former teammates at this incredibly sad time. Our players will wear black armbands during this evening’s fixture against AFC Bournemouth. Rest in peace, Martin. One of the all-time greats.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago ‘Excited’ Maya Jama flashes toned tummy flying out to South Africa for Love Island: All Stars

MAYA Jama has got fans fired up for the imminent start of Love Island: All Stars. The ITV2 dating show host, 31, has told followers she's packed up and is jetting off to Cape Town ahead of the big launch. Flashing her toned tummy while wearing black jeans and a matching black jumper, she posed...

Politics

3 w. ago Brit in court over sex act on Emirates flight from Dubai to Newcastle

Britto Lorence, 27, appeared at Newcastle Magistrates' Court and pleaded not guilty to outraging public decency

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3 w. ago Brit accused of sex act on Emirates flight from Dubai to Newcastle

Britto Lorence, 27, appeared at Newcastle Magistrates' Court and pleaded not guilty to outraging public decency

Politics

3 w. ago Urgent search for missing girl, 12, last seen near city train station two days ago as cops ‘concerned for her welfare’

POLICE have launched an urgent appeal for information after a 12-year-old girl went missing two days ago. Letia was last seen at around 10pm on December 30 near Carlisle train station. The youth has blonde hair and was wearing a black jacket and black leggings when she was last spotted. Cumbria Police confirmed the missing...

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