86 m. ago Primark's £16 'alternative to heels' look like £270 designer pair

The Primark shoes look very similar to a designer style - without the hefty price tag

Economics

1 hour ago The underrated Scottish coastal village home to country's 'best pub'

It is also just a short walk from a fabulous beach.

Politics

1 hour ago Calls for police to reopen Bible John investigation after claims of new evidence

There have been calls for Police Scotland to reopen the investigation into the Bible John murders by author Jill Bavin-Mizzi who says she has new evidence which could give them a breathrough in the 56 year old case.

Events

3 h. ago Five years on, Hong Kong’s national security law extinguishes last standing pro

League of Social Democrats disbands amid ‘the omnipresence of red lines and the draconian suppression of dissent’, days before anniversary of Beijing’s imposition of NSLIn a cramped, dark office, in front of a wall adorned by some misshapen shelves, faded photographs, and a single fan battling against the summer heat, Hong Kong’s last active pro-democracy party admitted defeat.Behind them, a sticky-taped banner declared: “We’d rather be ashes than dust.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago The Chase's Shaun Wallace surprises followers with move away from ITV show

Shaun Wallace, also known as The Dark Destroyer, will take part in a new brand new ITV show called The Great Escapers, which will see celebrities compete to plan the best day out

Culture

4 h. ago Missing boy, 10, who vanished wearing pyjama shorts and jacket with Pokemon balls is found

Ten-year-old Oscar went missing from the Vespasian Road area of Andover at 5pm on Monday, June 30.

Events

5 h. ago The spiritual economy: young Chinese turn to fortune tellers as anxiety about the future rises

Growing popularity of mysticism can also be connected to increasing sense of cultural confidence as Chinese brands and products go globalPass my exams. Meet Mr Right. Get rich. Pinned to a board by the entrance of a dimly lit fortune telling bar in Fengtai, an urban district in the south of Beijing, handwritten notes reveal the inner worries of customers coming for cocktails with a side of spiritual salvation.One As All is one of several fortune telling bars to have opened in Beijing, Shanghai and other Chinese cities in recent years. Hidden on the 12th floor of a commercial building, the bar serves a wide range of drinks starting at an auspicious 88 yuan (£9) (eight is considered to be lucky number in China). As well as enjoying a sundowner with a view over Beijing’s skyline, customers can consult the in-house fortune teller who specialises in qiuqian, known in English as Chinese lottery sticks, an ancient style of divination often found in Taoist temples. From a private side-room,...

Politics

6 h. ago EasyJet Scotland bound flight from holiday hotspot in 'urgent' diversion

The flight, from Tunisia, was diverted to Birmingham so a passenger could receive treatment, spending two hours on the tarmac in the midlands before continuing to Scotland.

Politics

6 h. ago Urgent hunt for missing boy, 10, who vanished wearing pyjama shorts and jacket with Pokemon balls on it

Ten-year-old Oscar went missing from the Vespasian Road area of Andover at 5pm on Monday, June 30.

Events

8 h. ago King Charles brings royal train that once ran to Balmoral to an end

The royal train once travelled as far north as Scotland and to Balmoral, but has now been decommissioned.

Politics

8 h. ago Royal train to be retired as King Charles seeks to modernise monarchy

Palace accounts show Treasury finding to remain at £86.3m, while duchy of Cornwall will waive some charity rentsThe royal family’s private “royal train” will be decommissioned as part of King Charles’s drive to modernise the monarchy and reduce costs.The train has been used to transport members of the royal family around Britain’s railway network since 1840, but it has become increasingly costly to maintain and store. Rolling stock from the 1980s would need to be updated for modern railway networks, and two new more fuel-efficient helicopters offer a suitable alternative. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Next's 'pretty' £35 outfit is the 'perfect' alternative to wearing summer dresses

The Khaki Green Off Shoulder Wide Leg Jumpsuit is available in four other beautiful prints

Economics

9 h. ago Coronation Street's Todd and James' sinister fate 'revealed' in dark Theo scene

Coronation Street fans have been left fearing for Todd Grimshaw as they fear his relationship with Theo may take a sinister turn after he was seen getting close to James

Politics

9 h. ago Olivia Rodrigo tells Manchester crowd 'we're finally here' after 13

Olivia Rodrigo is performing at Manchester's Co-op Live

Sport

9 h. ago Scottish pub with mysterious 17th century love story sold for new development plans

The Stag Inn in Falkland, Fife, near Falkland Palace, features a rare lintel carved with the initials IL and EF and a heart.

Politics

10 h. ago Drivers are warned of roadworks in Carluke starting on June 30

Throughout the closure, two separate signed diversion routes will be in place.

Events

10 h. ago Twenty bodies discovered in Sinaloa as Mexican cartel violence surges

Grisly finding comes at end of worst month in war between Sinaloa factions as government tries to stop killingsMexican authorities have found 20 bodies in the state of Sinaloa, a region gripped by a war between factions of the Sinaloa drug cartel that is reaching new heights of violence.The state prosecutor’s office said on Monday that four of the victims had been decapitated and their bodies had been found hanging from a bridge on a main road near Culiacán, the state capital. Continue reading...

Events

10 h. ago Emma Raducanu too strong for teenager Mimi Xu in British battle

Former US Open champion through 6-3, 6-3Gulf in class and experience clear from outset“Come on Britain!” echoed through the sweltering 32C heat on No 1 Court as Emma Raducanu defeated Mimi Xu in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3. The all-British clash featured two players – attired similarly in matching outfits and golf visors – who captivated the home crowd.While Raducanu has been a fan favourite since her fairytale 2021 US Open triumph, the grand slam ­debutant Xu, ranked No 300 in the world, has impressed in junior circuits and shown significant promise on the senior tour. Continue reading...

Events

10 h. ago Chivas Brothers offer unforgettable experiences at iconic Scottish distilleries this summer

Chivas Brothers is offering 18 unique whisky experiences this summer at four distilleries across Scotland, with prices from £20 to £1,200

Politics

11 h. ago Man bailed over charges of spraying manure on road before Ballymena Pride parade

Isaac Adams, of Lislaban Road, Cloughmills, appeared before Coleraine Magistrates Court on Monday charged with a number of offences.

Politics