29 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council to 'explore' possible introduction of tourist tax

Members have agreed to hold a consultation on a possible visitor levy, where people coming to the region pay an extra fee on top of their accommodation prices.

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31 h. ago Optical illusion shows 'obvious' animal but people can't agree on what it is

You might think you've cracked the code on this optical illusion but you actually have to really focus on the detail. So tell us, what animal do you see in this image?

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32 h. ago Confusing optical illusion has people arguing over what animal they can see

Optical illusions aren't always things we can agree on and that's the case with the latest one which was shared on Reddit. So tell us, what animal do you see in the snap?

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33 h. ago People are arguing over what animal they can see in confusing optical illusion

The latest image to turn the internet upside down involves an animal munching some grass by a tree. And while it might look obvious to the naked eye, it's not what you think...

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57 h. ago Man draws optical illusion of old chap but some say it shows something different

An optical illusion of an 'old man' has sparked a debate on social media as users claim there's something completely different in the image - and some say it's all they can see

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58 h. ago Boyfriend draws optical illusion of old man and some people see it very differently

A woman has been left scratching her head after her boyfriend accidentally created an optical illusion when drawing an 'old man' - but she says she sees something completely different

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6 d. ago Hardly anyone an see animal hidden in this drawing in less than two minutes flat

A challenging optical illusion has been circulating online that asks viewers to detect the hidden animal in this forest scene - but can you find it in under 10 seconds?

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8 d. ago Brits agree short men have a problem and lots of women think there's a stigma

The YouGov study found that more than four in people agree there is a stigma about blokes being small, compared to a third who say there isn't

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1 week ago Only a genius can spot the odd word out in this tricky optical illusion

This optical illusion is seriously tricky, and only a few people can spot the odd word out in this mind-boggling image - see how good your eyesight truly is and put it to the test

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1 week ago 'I refused to give up my bus seat for elderly passenger – I deserve a seat too'

A woman has said she refused to give up her bus seat for an elderly passenger when she was travelling with her daughter, as they deserved a seat too - and people agree with her

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1 week ago What you see first in this optical illusion determines if you have commitment issues

How you view certain images can say a lot about you as a person.

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1 week ago Nelly Furtado pokes fun at response to her changing shape in optical illusion 'skinny' T

Nelly Furtado made a serious statement as she took to the stage to headline Manchester Pride on Sunday after being lauded for her 'gorgeous curves'.

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1 week ago Celebrities who have dated people who look JUST like their siblings with eerie similarities

It's likely unintentional - maybe just a coincidence, or a reflection of the people they've spent their lives around. But once you see it, it's hard to unsee.

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1 week ago Dog expert reveals one of worst breeds for training and says they are 'drama queens'

And people have been agreeing with him with one saying: 'Dog hardware, cat operating system'

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1 week ago People claim it's 'impossible' to find cat hidden in tricky optical illusion

If you're looking to put your observation skills to test, then this brainteaser optical illusion is a challenge. The image appears to just be a garden scene but look closely and you may spot the cat

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2 w. ago Thing you spot first in strange optical illusion shows if you're 'right or left

Optical illusions are a fun way to pass the time, and they can also reveal certain things about how your brain works. Apparently, this one can show whether you're 'right-brained' or 'left-brained'

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2 w. ago What you see first in baffling optical illusion shows whether you're 'right or left

What you see first in this baffling optical illusion of a mountain claims to reveal whether you are a 'left' or 'right-brained' thinker - and it's left many people confused as they try to work it out

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2 w. ago The Guardian view on Noel Clarke: accountability came from journalism, not a complicit industry | Editorial

This newspaper’s victory in court underlines the courage of the women who spoke up and how in TV power shielded abuseThe high court’s dismissal of the actor Noel Clarke’s case against the Guardian is about more than one actor’s failed libel claim. Mrs Justice Steyn’s judgment is about power and complicity as well as the failure to protect vulnerable people. In her verdict, she agreed with the Guardian that there were “strong grounds to believe that [Clarke] is a serial abuser of women”.The court heard testimony from 26 witnesses before concluding that Clarke had engaged in harassment, bullying and abuse of power over many years. The judge accepted some of his evidence, but found him to be neither credible or reliable. The Guardian’s journalists, by contrast, were meticulous and gave Clarke reasonable opportunity to respond as well as fairly presenting his denials. Without women speaking up, Clarke would never have been exposed. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago American compares bread from UK and US and there's one big difference

An American woman living in the UK decided to compared loves of breads made in the UK and the US, and she was shocked when she realised one big difference - and people agree with her

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2 w. ago Palestine Action ban protesters plan to make their mass arrest ‘practically impossible’

Defend Our Juries says ‘trick of using street bail’ will not work if participants insist on being taken to a police stationProtesters at the next mass demonstration against the ban on Palestine Action will withhold their details from officers to force en-masse processing at police stations in an effort to make it “practically impossible” to arrest everyone.On Friday, Defend Our Juries, the pressure group behind the protests, will open sign-ups for its next demonstration to be held in London on 6 September. The group said it would only go ahead if 1,000 people agreed to take part, making it the largest protest opposing the proscription of Palestine Action since it was banned in June. More than 2,500 people have already expressed interest in taking part. Continue reading...

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