63 m. ago Christmas Carol adaptation to feature Scrooge who ‘despises refugees’ – director

Musical movie Christmas Karma stars The Big Bang Theory’s Kunal Nayyar as a contemporary Scrooge, called Mr Sood.

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65 m. ago ‘There was more at stake today’: Brewers’ victory wins burgers for entire city of Milwaukee

Local chain offered free meals if team win 12 in a rowBrewers easily beat Pirates to claim prizeBrandon Woodruff has pitched some of the most important games in Milwaukee Brewers history but even he felt added pressure as he took the mound Wednesday afternoon against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Not only would a victory Wednesday maintain his perfect record on the season and extend Milwaukee’s winning streak to 12 games, free hamburgers for the entire city of Milwaukee were on the line. Continue reading...

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75 m. ago Clara Amfo says depression and burnout led to BBC Radio 1 exit

The presenter was one of the station’s most recognisable voices, championing new artists through her ‘Hottest Record’ feature

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81 m. ago Stirling sees record high temperature for August broken twice in two days

Stirling Weather - an amateur weather station based in King's Park - saw the record high temperature for August broken twice in as many days since records began in 2009.

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92 m. ago Aid groups call on Israel to end 'weaponization' of aid in Gaza

Over 100 nonprofit groups have warned that Israel's rules for aid organizations in Gaza and the West Bank will block crucial relief efforts

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1 hour ago Fraudster who swindled £630k from Scots farming firms through bounced cheques jailed

Barry Mackland pretended to firms that the cheques he presented to them for tractors and machinery would be honoured if they were handed to a bank.

Economics

1 hour ago Scotland's population hits new record high due to immigration

Statistics from the National Records of Scotland (NRS) 5,546,900 people were living in Scotland on June 30, 2024.

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2 h. ago Professional cleaner reveals the 'most disgusting' item she finds in almost every home

A professional housekeeper on Reddit has identified people's toothbrush holder cups as among 'the MOST DISGUSTING things' they've encountered during 15 years cleaning homes.

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2 h. ago Staff at car insurance giant Admiral to get £1,800 in free shares after record half year

The Cardiff car insurance to loans group has reported a 69% rise in pre-tax profits

Economics

2 h. ago Calls to ban SUV and diesel motors after children 'made sick'

It's alleged that diesel cars linked to the Dieselgate scandal could cause more than 40,000 new cases of asthma.

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2 h. ago ‘Stop Killing Children’ banner displayed by Uefa ahead of PSG vs Spurs in Super Cup

The banner was displayed days after Uefa came under fire from Mohamed Salah over a tribute to the “Palestinian Pele”

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2 h. ago The Sisters of Mercy Kelvingrove Bandstand Stage Times: Glasgow gig set times, support, weather forecast, tickets, setlist

One of the leading proponents of goth-rock are in Scotland this week.

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2 h. ago Wrexham fans unhappy with £10m transfer as Ryan Reynolds questioned for destroying record

Wrexham have been given the green light to complete the signing of Ipswich Town forward Nathan Broadhead in a deal that will see the club break their transfer record again

Economics

2 h. ago UEFA claim their 'Stop killing children' Super Cup banner is NOT political after sparking Israeli anger with gesture days after Mohamed Salah criticised their tribute to 'Palestinian Pele'

UEFA have defended their 'Stop killing children, stop killing civilians' banner displayed prior to the UEFA Super Cup - insisting that it was not a political message as they come under-fire.

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2 h. ago Bezalel Smotrich outlines plan for 3,000 new housing units in controversial West Bank settlement, reports say – Middle East crisis live

Israel’s far-right finance minister announces plan to advance tenders for housing which international community says would split West Bank in half, reports Times of IsraelThe health ministry in Gaza has just issued a statement, saying four more people have died from famine and malnutrition in the past 24 hours.This brings the total to 239 since the start of the war, including 106 children, according to the health ministry. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago WhatsApp says Russia is trying to ban its service for 100 million people

WhatsApp has hit out against Russia’s actions to restrict usage of its encrypted messaging service

Politics

2 h. ago Lloyds Bank to introduce new rule for customers from end of August

The banking group has announced a first for the UK which will be introduced at the end of August

Economics

3 h. ago Jack Savoretti Kelvingrove Bandstand Stage Times: Glasgow set times, support, weather forecast, tickets, setlist

The singer is playing a sold out gig in Glasgow this week.

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3 h. ago Wrexham SHATTER transfer record for £10m signing that has fans questioning Ryan Reynolds

Wrexham are set to break their transfer record with a £10m move for Ipswich's Nathan Broadhead, sparking fan debate over spending by the club's Hollywood owners

Economics

3 h. ago Driver who rammed police car so badly it couldn't be driven is jailed and banned from road for nine years

Andrew Ingram, 41, had taken the Ford Mondeo from his partner's home and sped off despite being banned from driving.

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