87 m. ago Plastic nurdles found at 84% of UK sites of special scientific interest

Environmental charity Fidra says 168 of 195 SSSIs it surveyed are contaminated with tiny pelletsPlastic nurdles have been found in 84% of important nature sites surveyed in the UK.Nurdles are tiny pellets that the plastics industry uses to make larger products. They were found in 168 of 195 sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs), so named because of the rare wildlife they harbour. They are given extra protections in an effort to protect them from pollution. Continue reading...

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87 m. ago The Beatles Anthology review – the incredible audio shows exactly why the world fell in love with this band

This update of the 1995 documentary series is utterly authoritative. And its tweak of the Fab Four’s songs is a thing of wonder – their music absolutely thumps! It would be wrong to go into The Beatles Anthology expecting another Get Back. Peter Jackson’s 2021 documentary did such a miraculous job of recontextualising the glum old footage from Let It Be, by setting it against an ingenious ticking clock device and expanding it out to become a maximalist feelgood avalanche, that it felt like you were watching something entirely new.But The Beatles Anthology is not new. If you saw the original series on television in 1995, or on YouTube at any point since, you’ll know what you’re in for. It is almost the exact same thing, only the images are sharper and the sound is better.The Beatles Anthology is on Disney+ now. Continue reading...

Culture

8 h. ago West Lothian man facing terminal diagnosis meets Rangers heroes at club's training centre

Graham Glasgow joined other Rangers fans living with terminal or life-changing illnesses at the club’s Auchenhowie training to meet players and coaching staff, thanks to the club’s Charity Foundation.

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8 h. ago Surging Motherwell entertainers dent Hibs momentum amid Hanley horror show – 5 talking points

The Steelmen climbed the Premiership table as David Gray's side stumbled in Lanarkshire

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8 h. ago Strictly's Karen Carney left with heavy bruising after Blackpool week

Karen Carney suffered multiple bruises from intense rehearsals with Carlos Gu ahead of their high-scoring Blackpool performance.

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9 h. ago Plans to convert Larkhall nursery into retail units have been approved

Members of today’s planning committee meeting (November 25) approved plans to give a new lease of life to the former Big Bird Nursery into three retail and office units.

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9 h. ago 'Sinister' mystery thriller climbing Netflix has fans totally hooked

The series has been hailed 'exciting and gripping'.

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9 h. ago Emmerdale fans make same plea for Charity's crossover with Corrie legend

Emma Atkins is paired with Alison King as one of the pairings for the crossover

Politics

10 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Karen Carney reveals 'very personal' meaning behind routine

The former Lioness shared the message behind her next dance on the BBC series

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10 h. ago Budding North Lanarkshire entrepreneurs hailed at annual Dragon's Lair competition

Dragon’s Lair is North Lanarkshire Council’s annual entrepreneurial competition which aims to introduce young people to the world of business and a possible career path they may not have considered.

Politics

10 h. ago Hamilton gets free 5G+ boost as footfall rises ahead of Christmas

The upgrade sits within EE’s December rollout, which includes a free 5G+ upgrade for over 500,000 customers.

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10 h. ago Experts issue stark warning to shoppers as high street favourites struggle to survive

Even good-cause retailers are struggling in the current economic climate. Ahead of Rachel Reeves Budget, in the latest blow to the hight street, they warn of surging costs, mounting costs and poor quality donations

Events

11 h. ago Monklands Christmas Toy Appeal back for another festive season

Donation points have already been set up at Airdrie supermarkets Morrisons and Tesco and at Asda in Coatbridge.

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12 h. ago Lanarkshire shoppers told not to be fooled by online scammers ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday

New figures from the charity show that Scots suffered almost £1 million in financial losses last year after falling victim to online scams.

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12 h. ago Strictly's Karen Carney leaves fans 'terrified' after George Clarke update

The former footballer and the YouTube star were seen making it through to week ten of the BBC One dance contest,

Events

13 h. ago 25 years since death of Damilola Taylor his charity still fighting to help UK youngsters

New boss of charity set up after death of Damilola Taylor describes how, 25 years after the schoolboy died, they are helping thousands of children across the country

Events

13 h. ago Free specialist dementia clinics in East Kilbride this December

Hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and individuals in the area.

Politics

13 h. ago Elton John to headline Rock in Rio 2026 – three years after 'farewell' shows

Sir Elton John has announced a one-off gig at one of the world's biggest music festivals, and says he can't wait to prove he and his band are sounding 'as good as we ever have'

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14 h. ago Helen Skelton reveals question from Strictly's Karen Carney after ballroom return

The presenter and former Strictly finalist was seen in the live studio audience as the BBC One dance contest hit Blackpool

Politics

14 h. ago Guns seized and federal drug arrests drop dramatically as Trump team turns agents attention to deportations

Homeland Security hails record high numbers of civil immigration arrests while certain criminal arrests plummet

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