62 m. ago Emmanuel Macron decries ‘antisemitic hatred’ after memorial tree cut down

French president responds to felling of olive planted in memory of young Jewish man tortured to death in 2006 The felling of an olive tree planted in memory of a young French Jewish man tortured to death in 2006 caused outrage in France on Friday, with Emmanuel Macron promising to punish an act of “antisemitic hatred”.Politicians across the political spectrum condemned the act as an attack against the memory of Ilan Halimi, who was kidnapped by a gang of around 20 youths in January 2006 and tortured on a low-income housing estate in the southern Paris suburb of Bagneux. Continue reading...

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81 m. ago Former Motherwell & District Women's Aid Centre put up for sale by North Lanarkshire Council

Building advertised as available on a long lease basis for offers over £220,000.

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1 hour ago Naga Munchetty looks chic leaving BBC Breakfast studios in figure

The 'outrageous' interview set tongues wagging for all the wrong reasons - as fans accused the acting great of being 'creepy' and making a 'sickening' remark to Naga.

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2 h. ago Check for Council Tax discount of up to £850 to help boost your bank balance

Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a Council Tax Reduction on their annual bill.

Economics

2 h. ago Newcastle to accelerate Yoane Wissa transfer plan as Brentford agree £42.5m deal for replacement

Yoane Wissa will not play for Brentford in their Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest

Economics

2 h. ago Scottish Comedian Marc Jennings announces extra Fringe shows due to huge demand

With the rest of Marc Jennings’ shows this week sold out and very limited availability for next week, Monkey Barrel Comedy have added a second extra show at 10.40pm on Saturday, August 16. Book now - this will sell out fast too.

Culture

2 h. ago Housing asylum seekers in Essex hotel causing ‘very serious problem’, court told

Epping Forest District Council is seeking an interim injunction stopping migrants from being accommodated at the Bell Hotel in Epping.

Events

2 h. ago Another day on London's 'lawless' Tube: Sickening moment thief thumbs through stolen wallet after robbing deaf woman in her 80s on escalator

Liam McGuicken, 53, was caught on CCTV openly rifling through the victim's wallet seconds after he cornered her on the London Underground in central London .

Events

3 h. ago Hundreds of UK supermarkets could close as Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's issued warnings

Supermarkets across the UK could be under threat, with a new government financial plan set to affect hundreds of branches across the UK – apart from two well known shops

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3 h. ago ‘I made it my mission to befriend the owner we ended up swapping houses’: a refurbishment 14 years in the making

After falling in love with an Edwardian house up the street, interior designer Fiona Duke had to bide her time before the owner was ready to sell. Thanks to a clever mix of retro and contemporary design, it was worth the wait‘I’m an Essex convert,” says interior designer Fiona Duke. “We moved here from London, having been to a funeral nearby, and fell for the fabulous community vibe.” Duke and her husband’s first purchase was a Victorian terrace, but even then she had her eye on the big, detached Edwardian house up the road: “I made it my mission to befriend the owner, in case she ever decided to sell. I was up there a lot!”It took eight years but her persistence paid off. After many evenings involving wine and a lot of begging not to sell to anyone else, the neighbour finally revealed she wanted to downsize. “I was poised to strike, but was convinced it would fall through” says Duke. “We ended up swapping houses, which was an unusual way to move, but it suited us bot...

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3 h. ago Epping asylum seeker hotel has become ‘feeding ground for unrest’, says council seeking ban

Epping Forest District Council has applied for High Court injunction in bid to stop The Bell hotel housing asylum seekers

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3 h. ago 'My entitled neighbour kept stealing my packages but I got epic revenge'

A woman has blasted her neighbour for stealing her parcels from her doorstep - but she managed to catch her in the act and came up with a revenge plan to teach her a lesson

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3 h. ago Epping asylum seeker hotel 'feeding ground for violent unrest', says council in High Court bid to shut it down

The Bell Hotel has been at the centre of violent protests over its housing of asylum seekers

Events

4 h. ago Moment thief who robbed deaf woman passenger in her 80s on Tube escalator thumbs through her wallet for money as he makes his escape

Liam McGuicken, 53, was caught on CCTV openly rifling through the victim's wallet seconds after he cornered her on the London Underground in central London .

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4 h. ago Sculptural staircase forms centrepiece of renovated London home by Michaelis Boyd

Sculptural staircase forms centrepiece of renovated London home by Michaelis Boyd  Dezeen

Society

4 h. ago Stirling's historic businesses and personalities to be celebrated in new collaboration

Go Forth Stirling BID, Historic Environment Scotland and Stirling Council have joined forces to celebrate the role that local businesses play in local life.

Culture

4 h. ago Lad missing in River Tay after 'diving in with pals' as dramatic search underway

Multiple emergency units raced to the banks of the river in the city centre last night and began a search of the water.

Events

4 h. ago Enzo Maresca confirms Chelsea transfer plan after Levi Colwill injury

Maresca makes is clear he wants to sign a new centre-back

Sport

5 h. ago New WhatsApp upgrade for all smartphones said to makes calls easier to plan

WhatsApp's new call upgrade will make using the service easier for regular users.

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5 h. ago Brighton 'very confident' about Carlos Baleba decision amid Manchester United interest

Man Utd are interested in signing Carlos Belba this summer but Brighton are reluctant to sell the young midfielder.

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