54 m. ago UK to join Nato’s Eastern Sentry operation after Russian drone incursion

Russian drones violated Polish airspace and were shot down by Poland and Nato on Tuesday night.

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95 m. ago Kilmarnock pub closes its doors for last time marking 'end of an era'

"We are incredibly grateful for the memories shared here and the community that has surrounded The Portmann."

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1 hour ago Charlie Kirk's UK campaign group pays tribute to 'good Christian man who did not hate anyone' at London vigil for slain activist

Scores of people gathered in front of the Montgomery Statue in Whitehall on Friday evening to mark the passing of Conservative activist Charlie Kirk after he was assassinated at Utah Valley University.

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2 h. ago Crypto group Tether to launch new stablecoin with eye on US markets

Move comes after Congress passed new regulations to bring dollar-backed tokens into mainstream markets

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3 h. ago Action for Children charity marks 70th anniversary with Lanarkshire celebrations

The events were part of week-long anniversary events marking the charity’s impact, particularly throughout North and South Lanarkshire over the years.

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3 h. ago Summer slowdown and US consumer sentiment drop casts shadow on markets

Evidence pointed to a ‘summer slowdown’ as the UK registered no growth in July.

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3 h. ago James Middleton shares previously unseen pictures on fourth wedding anniversary

James Middleton, brother of Catherine, Princess of Wales, has shared previously unseen pictures from his wedding to Alizée Thévenet to mark the couple's fourth anniversary.

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4 h. ago Marks & Spencer’s autumn arrivals bring coats, knits and fresh

Transitional dressing starts here

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4 h. ago QPR: Exclusive interview with boss Julien Stephan on the club's youth revolution

Former Rennes manager on making his mark in West London - and getting the best out of his young squad

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4 h. ago Thistles champion inclusivity with launch of new Sensory Bags for shoppers

To mark National Inclusion Week (15–21 September), Thistles shopping centre, in Stirling, is launching a brand-new initiative designed to make visits more inclusive and enjoyable for local families.

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4 h. ago Lessons with Letizia! Queen of Spain looks chic in blue as she makes school visits to mark start of term

Queen Letizia of Spain looked casually chic as she made a public appearance in La Rioja on Friday, visiting two schools to mark the start of the new academic year.

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4 h. ago Business news live: Firms demand ‘no more taxes’ in Budget as economy stalls

Economic and stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Friday

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4 h. ago Bella Italia is giving parents a free meal next week – here’s how to get yours

Mark the end of the summer holidays with a freebie from the Italian restaurant chain

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5 h. ago Marks and Spencer considers extending Archie Norman’s term as chair

Move would go against nine-year recommendation but major investors signal support for boardroom continuity

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6 h. ago Much of US shark meat comes from endangered species, study finds

Research shows majority of shark meat mislabeled or so vaguely labeled buyers do not know what they are eatingA recent study has revealed that the majority of shark meat available to American shoppers is mislabeled, with much of it coming from endangered species.The research, conducted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, tested products from supermarkets, fish markets and online retailers. Astonishingly, 93% of the samples were either falsely labeled or so vaguely described that buyers had no way of knowing the species they were eating. Only one item carried an accurate, species-specific label. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago 'They can't be trusted!': Royal expert on how Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are 'bad news' for the monarchy

King Charles and Prince Harry met over a cup of tea at Clarence House on Wednesday in a move that insiders say is the first step on the road to reconciliation.

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7 h. ago Firms urge Budget rethink amid warnings of more shop closures and job losses

Rachel Reeves faces ridicule after admitting the economy is 'stuck' as businesses urged her to prevent job losses and shop closures.

Economics

7 h. ago Where are Downton Abbey's forgotten stars now? From Hollywood hit to co

The third and final film in the Downton Abbey series has finally been released, marking the end of the hit period drama

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8 h. ago Why vegan burgers are losing the US culture war over meat: ‘Not our moment’

Once seen as a climate fix, vegan burgers now languish at 1% of the US market amid rising meat culturePlant-based burgers were supposed to help wean Americans off their environmentally ruinous appetite for meat. But sales have plummeted amid a surging pro-meat trend embraced by the Trump administration, raising a key question – will vegetarianism ever take hold in the US?This year has been a punishing one for the plant-based meat sector, led by companies such as Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, with sales of refrigerated products slumping 17%. This follows a difficult 2024, during which sales fell 7%, furthering a multi-year spiral – last year Americans purchased 75m fewer units of plant-based meat than they did in 2022. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Aberdeen Social Bite coffee shop celebrates 10 years of changing lives

Social Bite’s Aberdeen coffee shop will celebrate a milestone birthday this month, marking 10 years of community impact and an incredible 170,000 meals served to anyone who needs it. To show their gratitude for a decade of support from Aberdonians, Social Bite’s team are inviting locals to come along (between 8am-4pm) on Monday, 15th September to join the shop’s 10th birthday party, which will be complete with a give-away, and a performance from Brimmond Primary School choir.

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