71 m. ago Trump is pictured with heavy makeup on the back of his hand at White House Congressional Ball

There has been rampant speculation around Donald Trump’s health, after he seemingly fell asleep during a meeting and has rambled about going to heaven

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78 m. ago Creating safer, more accessible bathrooms for Scotland’s ageing population

Across Scotland, an increasing number of households are reassessing how well their homes support them as they grow older. One area under particular scrutiny is the bathroom — a space that, while essential, can become increasingly hazardous for those living with reduced mobility.

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79 m. ago West Lothian crime: Police hunt two masked men who broke into property and fled scene on a motorbike

Enquiries are ongoing.

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84 m. ago ‘Appalled’ London venue apologises over Primal Scream’s alleged use of antisemitic imagery at concert

The Scottish group were reported to the police after a video shown during a gig appeared to show the Star of David entwined with a swastika

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85 m. ago Crowborough residents are taking the government to court over plans to house 600 adult male migrants in army camp

Crowborough Shield, a community-led campaign group, has lodged an application for a full judicial review of the decision to place more than 500 asylum seekers at the camp.

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99 m. ago United Utilities issues update as Greater Manchester road flooded and homes 'without water for hours'

Engineers have been working to fix a burst

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1 hour ago ‘Disgusting’ vandals chop down village Christmas tree hours after light switch

Beloved tree has been a festive treat for residents for over a decade

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2 h. ago Real Housewives star announces cancer diagnosis as she issues urgent plea to fans

Real Housewives of Cheshire star Debbie Davies has told fans she has been diagnosed with tonsil cancer caused by the HPV virus, after suffering with a constantly sore mouth

Science

2 h. ago Moment police officer shouts 'wow!' after finding plate of cocaine in fridge during drugs raid

Police bodycam footage shows officers smashing into a Derby home on Brook Street, where they uncovered 10kg of drugs along with £10,000 in cash, vapes, phones and laptops.

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2 h. ago Virgin Media issues statement as customers left without internet for hours

An outage was first reported last night

Economics

3 h. ago Conor Hourihane: ‘I’m a big believer that there’s no wrong way to play’

The Barnsley boss tells Miguel Delaney about the changing nature of managing and the emotional toll of watching the Republic of Ireland push for World Cup 2026 qualification

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3 h. ago Virgin Media down for HOURS as customers left fuming at major outage

Some Virgin Media customers still say they are experiencing issues

Economics

3 h. ago ‘We walked in awe, gazing across the sea’: readers’ favourite travel discoveries of 2025

From Essex to Istanbul, and from a soul music bar to a dramatic mountain pass, our tipsters share their personal travel highlights of the yearMoments after stepping off the bus, I wanted to text my friend: “What have I done to you, why did you tell me to come here?” As I weaved my way through coach-party day trippers, my initial suspicions dissipated. I came to swim, but Piran offered so much more. Venetian squares provided a delicately ornate backdrop, while cobbled passageways housed bustling seafood restaurants, serving the day’s catch. The majestic Adriatic was made manageable by concrete diving platforms, fit for all ages. Naša Pekarna stocked delightfully crisp and filling böreks, and the bar/cafe Pri Starcu – owned by Patrik Ipavec, a former Slovenia international footballer – married warm hospitality with ice-cold beer and delicious early evening refreshments.Alex Continue reading...

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3 h. ago See inside this amazing £3 million dream home someone will win for just £10

A newly built £3m dream home in the Chilterns is the latest jackpot from Raffle House — and a £10 ticket could even net you a second home in Cornwall

Economics

3 h. ago Review: Jason Manford in Robin Hood delivers panto magic at Manchester Opera House

You're guaranteed a belly-clutching night of laughs with Jason Manford and silly sidekick Ben Nickless back in panto action, reports Dianne Bourne.

Society

4 h. ago AA warning to Christmas shoppers in these cities with parking fees cranked up to 50%

The AA examined parking charges at the UK’s top Christmas markets to reveal the most expensive places to park - one hotspot costs £44 for four hours

Events

4 h. ago Police launch murder probe after receiving fresh information over death of woman electrocuted in her bath 25 years ago

An inquest in October 2000 heard Rhonda Anderson, 29, was found in the bath with the radio still switched on and floating beside her at her Northampton home.

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4 h. ago Martin Compston: ‘I don’t have many regrets in life, but that does give me cold sweats’

He’s about to reprise the role that made him a household name for the long-awaited seventh season, but first, the Scot is starring in a revenge thriller with a difference. He talks to Katie Rosseinsky about career near-misses, the ‘kernels of truth’ in the new ‘Line of Duty’ script and why he can’t wait for the World Cup

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5 h. ago Abrego Garcia won release from detention. He must check in with immigration officials 14 hours later

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was due to check-in with immigration authorities less than 14 hours after he was released from detention on a judge’s orders

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6 h. ago Police Scotland's new phone system leaves members of the public waiting for 2 hours

Calls to the non emergency 101 number were initially taking up to 40 minutes before someone responded.

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