61 m. ago This Morning star Jenni Falconer's collagen shots left shopper with 'thicker hair'

Shoppers are turning to a supplement that's said to help hair feel thicker, stronger and healthier.

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66 m. ago ‘Every day’s a fight’: join the commuters in Africa’s rapidly growing cities

With more and more people moving to big cities such as Nairobi and Abidjan, daily commutes are becoming tougherAfrica is a rapidly urbanising continent. Since 1990, the proportion of people who live in towns and cities has risen from 28% to 44%, according to the World Bank. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development predicts the continent’s urban population will double to 1.4 billion by 2050.In many cases, public transport has failed to keep up with this growth, with hours-long traffic jams a common feature of many metropolises. While some cities have light railways, such as Addis Ababa and Lagos, and others have public bus networks, many commuters rely on private minibus taxis. Continue reading...

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66 m. ago Cruise control: could a £5 ‘entry’ fee help balance Orkney’s needs with tourist demand?

With tourists outnumbering locals by 20:1, islanders say levy is needed to help protect neolithic sites and maintain public servicesArtisan jewellery, gift and whisky shops crowd the main street of Kirkwall on Orkney. The town even has a new sushi shop, offering bento boxes and matcha cheesecake.Once home to the Viking earls who ruled the islands, Kirkwall has hit it rich: it tops the UK’s charts for cruise ship visits, as American, German and Italian tourists descend on remarkable neolithic sites such as Skara Brae and its medieval cathedral. Continue reading...

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66 m. ago 7 crazes you'll remember if you were around in the 70s, including one which made criminals of us all

There were some things it was hard to avoid in the 70s

Events

66 m. ago Scotland exile will benefit from spell away from volatile fans despite captaincy award

Perpignan yet to win a game this season - and team are feeling the heat

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66 m. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Sunday, October 26)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

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73 m. ago Russian drone attack on Kyiv leaves three people dead and dozens wounded, mayor says

Vitali Klitschko says six children hurt in overnight attack that sparked fires in apartment buildingsAn overnight Russian drone attack on Kyiv killed three people and wounded dozens, the mayor of the Ukrainian capital has said.The head of Kyiv’s military administration said early on Sunday that “several” Russian drones were operating over the city, and warned people to “remain in shelters”. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Scotland’s potato industry: At a crossroads of innovation, challenge, and global opportunity

What happens in Scotland’s potato fields matters to everyone

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2 h. ago Start small, keep a log, picture the end result: 17 experts’ top tips on how to stay motivated

Need to psych yourself up for the gym or to blitz your to-do list? Experts including Marie Kondo and Diana Nyad reveal how they keep going when things get toughIn the middle of a tough workout, I put my imagination in a survival situation. I pretend I haven’t had water for several days in a desert. I’m parched. I need to drill down to my last drop of strength to arrive at the oasis. (OK, it’s an ego fantasy as well as one of survival.) I feel the relentless desert heat, but refuse to slow down. I push and push, and then – oh wow, that stream of cool, clean water flowing down my throat at the end is like a magical elixir.Diana Nyad, long-distance swimmer and motivational speaker Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago Scotland’s Colleges: Why we must act now as the future of our workforce and economy is at stake

This is not a plea for more money; it is a call for smarter investment

Economics

2 h. ago Who could replace Stephen Flynn as SNP Westminster leader if he wins Holyrood seat?

Stephen Flynn hopes to leave Westminster next year - leaving a vacancy as the SNP’s London leader.

Politics

2 h. ago Why madcap Tory mass deportation plan must be taken seriously

We cannot treat this as another part of the political game

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2 h. ago Multiple women to sue Scottish council over country school abuse

More than 200 survivors of abuse at Fornethy House in Angus have legal representation.

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2 h. ago Rachel Reeves wants to eat the rich, but London needs a better boost

As the super-rich take their money out of the capital, there are easy wins the Chancellor could take in her Budget, reports Jonathan Prynn

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2 h. ago Scores of passengers offer damning verdict of their Edinburgh Airport experience

But Scotland’s busiest terminal says nine in ten are happy

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2 h. ago Major spike in trials sparks calls for more courts amid fears of victim impact

Growing concerns over waits as courts deal with increasingly complex cases

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2 h. ago The goalkeeper turning hand to fashion in bid to boost mental health support after dad's tragic passing

Paddy O'Neil wants to make a difference as the fifth anniversary of his dad's death approaches.

Events

2 h. ago Julia Robinson soars for try of the year contender as Jillaroos shut out Samoa

Australia crush Fetu Samoa 60-0 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane27-year-old becomes women’s team’s most prolific try-scorerJulia Robinson has become the most prolific try-scorer in Jillaroos history with a superwoman effort in a 60-0 drubbing of Samoa.The 27-year-old winger notched her 20th Test try with a stunning dive to catch a Jesse Southwell bomb, flying 5m through the air to catch the ball and score in the Pacific Cup clash at Suncorp Stadium. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Scottish skincare brand offers £563 beauty products for £72 has shoppers 'impressed'

'Beautiful and can't wait to try all the products'

Economics

2 h. ago What time is Strictly Come Dancing on today? Week 5 timings in full

Strictly Come Dancing is back but when exactly can you watch it? 💃🕺📺

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