2 h. ago Gogglebox’s Malone Family issue sad update as tributes are paid

The Malones are known for their love of dogs, introducing viewers over the years to furry friends Lucy, Dave, Izzy, Joe, and Bob.

Politics

6 h. ago The Guardian view on child poverty: free school meals are a help, but not a panacea | Editorial

Giving lunch to more pupils is a good move – but poor nutrition points to deeper problems that ministers must faceIt was Ellen Wilkinson, education minister in the Attlee government, who announced in 1946 that free school dinners would be introduced, along with free school milk, at the same time as child benefit. No doubt Rachel Reeves, who has a picture of Wilkinson on the wall of her office, is aware of this – and also that the Treasury subsequently decided the policy was unaffordable. The meals were subsidised instead.Despite these initial charges, and later price rises, poorer children did gain, and keep, an entitlement to free school meals. The announcement last week that this is being extended in England to all those whose parents or carers claim universal credit – rather than restricted to families with incomes lower than £7,400 – should be welcomed by all objectors to child poverty. Being assured of a hot lunch in the middle of the school day makes pupils’ lives be...

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7 h. ago BBC confirms another EastEnders star is leaving Albert Square after three years

The actor was introduced as a previously seen character in 2022

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7 h. ago Nepotism Island! From the daughter of a footballing legend to the son of a boyband star

A Love Island contestant with a famous father and celebrity connections will be entering the villa when the ITV2 series begins next week.

Politics

7 h. ago New Ikea click and collect lockers to be introduced at Tesco in Kilmarnock

Shoppers will be able to pick up a range of products from the lockers.

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8 h. ago Missing Scots schoolgirl who 'boarded train to England' found after urgent search

Ava Stewart, from Kilmarnock, had last been seen at around 1.35pm on Friday, June 6, at Glasgow Central Station.

Events

8 h. ago Tesco selling new strawberry matcha syrup but shoppers spot one 'issue'

Summer is here and many of us are switching our regular hot drinks for something cooler and iced - and the trendy drink to order is a matcha. Tesco have launched a matcha concentrate so you can make your own at home

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10 h. ago Most attractive height for men and women and it's bad news for blokes

Dating app Tinder made headlines after introducing a height filter to premium members, but just how short is too short? Social scientists have now shared the ideal height for both men and women

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12 h. ago Matcha fans go wild for new strawberry flavour sold in Tesco – you just add milk

A brand new matcha drink has launched in Tesco stores meaning you can easily make your own matcha drinks at home for a lot cheaper than in coffee shops. The new product has divided opinion

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17 h. ago Kilmarnock Tartan Tea Party raises vital funds for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

The Park Hotel and local peer support group, the Killie Heartmates, joined forces to host the event

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22 h. ago Tesco introduces huge Clubcard perk in car parks but there's a catch

Supermarket giant Tesco has just dropped a generous perk for customers using the store's car parks, but not every single shopper will be able to benefit from the incentive

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26 h. ago Fears for missing Scots schoolgirl believed to have boarded train to England

Police are urgently seeking information to help find 13-year-old Ava Stewart from Kilmarnock.

Events

27 h. ago Sonic Racing CrossWorlds gets the series back on track with more characters and customisation

After six years away from the track, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is here to show that Sega's blue blur still has plenty of interesting spins to offer players who want to race in the world of Sonic the Hedgehog.

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28 h. ago UK ministers delay AI regulation amid plans for more ‘comprehensive’ bill

Law expected to include safety and copyright issues but delay likely to raise concerns about ongoing lack of regulationProposals to regulate artificial intelligence have been delayed by at least a year as UK ministers plan a bumper bill to regulate the technology and its use of copyrighted material.Peter Kyle, the technology secretary, intends to introduce a “comprehensive” AI bill in the next parliamentary session to address concerns about issues including safety and copyright. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Marvel fans beg for Ryan Gosling to lead Black Panther 3 after white version of superhero revealed

Marvel fans wasted no time putting Ryan Gosling at the top of their dream cast list for Black Panther 3 after the latest comic storyline introduced a white version of the iconic superhero.

Events

29 h. ago Unions pile pressure on Reeves to avoid cuts and impose wealth taxes

Exclusive: The TUC has ratcheted up pressure on the government to introduce wealth taxes amid a growing expectation that the chancellor will unveil a swathe of spending cuts next week

Economics

38 h. ago Exact time to get cheap food at Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's

There are also ways you can get free food and products if you have the right app

Politics

38 h. ago Reuben Owen's life beyond Our Yorkshire Farm from parents split to TV confession

Channel 5 viewers were first introduced to Reuben Owen back in 2018 when he made his debut on Our Yorkshire Farm.

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39 h. ago How to get £204 worth of summer holiday beauty products for just £65

Drum roll! Introducing our Summer Beauty Box: seven premium products from the most-wanted luxury brands including Charlotte Tilbury, Chantecaille and Tatcha.

Economics

39 h. ago UK supermarkets exploit tax loophole to produce cider at ‘pocket

Campaigners say ‘super-strength subsidy’ puts pressure on the NHS, as some ciders cost same as apple juiceSupermarkets such as Tesco, Aldi and Lidl are exploiting a tax loophole to produce and sell cheap cider that harms health and causes social problems, alcohol campaigners have claimed.Over recent years, ciders – sometimes containing as much as 7.5% alcohol – have become cheaper or barely risen in price, despite the cost of beer, wine and spirits soaring, according to research by Alcohol Change UK. Continue reading...

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