32 m. ago SNP Government demands urgent meeting with Westminster following Supreme Court gender ruling

Scotland’s Social Justice Secretary plans to make a statement at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday’s judgment next week.

Politics

77 m. ago Dramatic rise in fake political content on social media as Canada prepares to vote

Report finds over a quarter of Canadians exposed to ‘more sophisticated and more politically polarizing’ fake contentMore than a quarter of Canadians have been exposed to fake political content on social media that is “more sophisticated and more politically polarizing” as the country prepares to vote in a federal election, researchers have found, warning that platforms must increase protections amid a “dramatic acceleration” of online disinformation in the final weeks of the campaign.In a new report released on Friday, Canada’s Media Ecosystem Observatory found a growing number of Facebook ads impersonating legitimate news sources were instead promoting fraudulent investment schemes, often involving cryptocurrency. Continue reading...

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77 m. ago Energy improvements totalling £1.4million made to South Lanarkshire council flats

The substantial investment at 48 properties at five flatted blocks at Camelon Crescent, in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, will reduce the energy costs for residents living in them.

Economics

82 m. ago Trans celebrities and activists vow to defy Supreme Court gender ruling and continue to use single sex toilets as they claim to be victims of 'blatant discrimination'

A string of high profile figures from Britain's trans community have used TV interviews and social media posts to brand the judgment 'an attack' and 'blatant discrimination'.

Events

88 m. ago Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon

While United now find themselves potentially just 180 minutes away from a European final, much of the discussion on social media was focused on a club legend.

Politics

99 m. ago Now Blue Origin conspiracy theorists claim Katy Perry's hair proves flight was 'FAKED'... and what about Gayle King's 'disappearing hand'?

Social media users have latched on to yet another bizarre detail as 'proof' that the crew never really went to space.

Events

1 hour ago Scots domestic abuse survivor slams justice delay while abuser films Barlinnie TV documentary

Hamilton Sheriff Court heard that Andrew Cunningham missed his appointment with a social worker because he was filming a BBC TV documentary about Barlinnie prison.

Events

2 h. ago Caffe Nero customers say it's 'about time' as coffee chain launches new drink

A Caffe Nero drink has gone viral ever since it was launched in stores – and customers are so excited they've been posting videos of their taste tests on social media

Economics

2 h. ago JK Rowling clashes with trans activist doctor as she leads calls for Keir Starmer to break silence on court ruling

Taking to social media, the Harry Potter writer said women are 'waiting to hear the Prime Minister's views' on the ruling and made a dig at his previous assertions that 'trans women are women'.

Events

2 h. ago 'I went to Coachella and it's nothing like celebs make out, it's freezing and so dusty'

Coachella is flooded with celebrities and influencers each year as they flock to the desert for a weekend filled with music, yet a woman has warned it's not what social media says

Politics

2 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway NHS services face £58m funding shortfall

Major savings have been found but they won't plug the health and social care gap

Economics

2 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Tasha Ghouri claps back at fans' questions over solo trip and says 'I'm an influencer'

She was quizzed on the validy of her claims of being on a 'solo trip' after taking to social media with a string of new snaps

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2 h. ago Christian Dior appoints UK designer Jonathan Anderson as menswear boss

Man behind puzzle and pigeon bags, who transformed Loewe, brings buzz to French house as creative directorJonathan Anderson, the designer who brought success, cool and viral fame to the Spanish label Loewe during his 11-year reign, has been announced as the new creative director of Christian Dior’s menswear collection. Taking over from Kim Jones, Anderson’s first show for the brand will take place in Paris in June.While this is confirmation of news that fashion insiders were long aware of, it will definitely bring new buzz to Christian Dior. Anderson, now 40, has become something of a unicorn in the industry, a designer with boundless energy and ideas who is able to create distinctive and original designs but also sell clothes. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Mrs Hinch supported as she rushes baby son Vinnie to hospital and 'finally has answers'

Social media star Sophie Hinchcliffe had to rush her baby son Vinnie to A&E following her own recent health scare

Politics

3 h. ago What Brooklyn Beckham was really up to miles away from mum Victoria on birthday snub

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham were nowhere to be found on social media as the aspiring chef's mother, Victoria Beckham, celebrated her 51st birthday this week

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3 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Oti Mabuse says 'see you soon' as she melts hearts with 'full circle' moment

The former Strictly Come Dancing star took to social media with a string of snaps in which she could be seen hanging out in Blackpool

Events

4 h. ago We bought an old, draughty house: How much will it cost to insulate it?

We will soon be moving into a three-bedroom semi-detached house built in the late 1930s. What are the options for reducing our energy bills?

Politics

4 h. ago Scottish ministers want urgent meeting with UK Government on gender ruling

Scotland’s Social Justice Secretary plans to make a statement on the judgment at the Scottish Parliament next week.

Politics

4 h. ago Mrs Hinch rushes baby son Vinnie to hospital as he's diagnosed with condition

Social media star Mrs Hinch as revealed she rushed her baby son Vinnie to accident and emergency where he stayed in hospital and has since been diagnosed with a condition

Science

4 h. ago 'I couldn't find tanning products for my skin colour so I made my own'

The #blackgirltanning hashtag is taking over social media as Black girls explore self tanning and Phoebe Ellis, co-founder of tanning brand Caribé, speaks to the Mirror about the radical beauty trend

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