44 m. ago Scotland must work to save Covid kids from becoming 'lost generation'

While the Covid lockdowns played a ‘vital role in curbing the spread of infections’, they also seem to have been ‘associated with increased early childhood development concerns’, says researcher

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44 m. ago Celtic and Rangers mates blew up my phone after Hearts defeat but I'd be saying this in dressing room – Ryan Stevenson

The former Jambos hero admits in his latest Record Sport column that he knew what was coming after the men in maroon went down to Aberdeen

Politics

63 m. ago Flash floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra Island leaves 10 dead and others missing

Seasonal rain from October to March cause frequent flooding and landlines in the country and rescue teams were working to reach areas affected by the rains on Tuesday, November 25

Events

96 m. ago Mum thought son was 'dying' as he screamed down phone during terrifying armed gang attack

The 13-year-old was with his friends when they were approached by a gang of boys 'armed with knives' who threatened them before stealing the bikes on Monday evening

Events

1 hour ago Mum 'thought son was dying' during terrifying phone call as armed gang attacked

A mum has told how her terrified son shouted 'they're trying to stab me' down the phone as he told his frightened parents a masked gang armed with knifes was trying to take his bike

Events

2 h. ago Drugs and alcohol minister's family struggles fuel her fight against overdose deaths

Maree Todd's parents both battled alcohol and she believes they offered proof that recovery is possible. She pledges a key focus on benzos and admits that local Alcohol and Drug Partnerships need more support

Politics

2 h. ago Mum who lost daughter to suicide hits out as figures show third of kids rejected from mental health waiting lists

Ruth Moss, who lost her 13-year-old daughter Sophie to suicide in 2014, said the figures were "horrifying and shameful".

Events

2 h. ago Black Friday warning to Scots shoppers as 90% of toys bought online 'pose danger to kids'

Trading Standards Scotland chiefs urged shoppers to be vigilant after a probe found nine out of ten items bought from seven major online retailers failed safety tests.

Events

2 h. ago 'THREE private ultrasounds said my baby was fine — and then I got the worst news ever'

Kizzi Woodman, a call handler from London, has warned prospective parents about the danger of high-street baby scan clinics following her heartbreaking experience

Politics

3 h. ago Doctor explains baby hair colour change mystery and parents are mind

The doctor shared with parents why it happens - and people are saying it happened to them

Society

4 h. ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: TV's Amanda now WEARS phone after London theft

She's known for having the longest legs in Belgravia, but they didn't help wealthy divorcee Amanda Cronin outrun one of the thieves who plague Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan 's lawless London.

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5 h. ago LISA OXENHAM: I breastfed my daughter until she was three. And now, in my 50s, I'll do the same with my new baby boy

I have breastfed my daughter on trains, in cafes, in parks and at fashion shows. When she was tiny, people generally melted and smiled and cooed.

Politics

5 h. ago The commuter mobile phone scam targeting your bank details: Warning as fraudsters use hidden 'SMS blasters' to blitz thousands of devices with spam text messages

Fraudsters are increasingly targeting commuters using portable transmitters known as 'SMS blasters', a new report by a British think-tank warns today.

Events

6 h. ago Man charged in Colorado Planned Parenthood shooting dies in federal custody

The man charged with killing three people at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic in 2015 because it offered abortion services has died in federal custody

Events

8 h. ago Trump envoy reportedly told Kremlin official that Ukraine must cede land for peace deal

Steve Witkoff told Yuri Ushakov in October phone call that peace would require Russia gaining control of Donetsk Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff told a senior Kremlin official last month that achieving peace in Ukraine would require Russia gaining control of Donetsk and potentially a separate territorial exchange, according to a recording of their conversation obtained by Bloomberg.In the 14 October phone call with Yuri Ushakov, the top foreign policy aide to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, Witkoff said he believed the land concessions were necessary all while advising Ushakov to congratulate Trump and frame discussions more optimistically. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Trump envoy Witkoff reportedly advised Kremlin official on Ukraine peace deal

Steve Witkoff spoke to Yuri Ushakov on territorial control and suggested congratulating Donald Trump and framing talks more optimistically, audio recording suggestsDonald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff told a senior Kremlin official last month that achieving peace in Ukraine would require Russia gaining control of Donetsk and potentially a separate territorial exchange, according to a recording of their conversation obtained by Bloomberg.In the 14 October phone call with Yuri Ushakov, the top foreign policy aide to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, Witkoff said he believed the land concessions were necessary all while advising Ushakov to congratulate Trump and frame discussions more optimistically. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Richard Branson and late wife Joan's strong bond with their children: Daughter Holly thanked her parents for supporting her while identifying as a boy for seven years

The Virgin tycoon, 75, and his wife were wed in 1989 when their two children, Holly and Sam, were eight and four. The couple now have three grandchildren.

Society

9 h. ago Pixel 10 is the ‘best phone Google has ever made’ – and it’s hit record low price for Black Friday

With the Pixel 10, Google inches ever-closer to its vision of a truly useful AI assistant in your pocket

Events

9 h. ago NHS must be blocked from running a puberty blocker medical experiment on kids, demands Kemi Badenoch

WES Streeting must block the NHS running a puberty blocker medical experiment on kids, Kemi Badenoch demanded last night. The Tory leader slammed the Health Secretary for refusing to halt a clinical trial she warned would “harm” children. Ms Badenoch claimed the health service study is “activist ideology masquerading as research”. She said that “vulnerable”...

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10 h. ago I’m tracking Black Friday phone deals – these are the best mobile offers

From Google Pixel 10 to Samsung Galaxy S25, I’ve found the best Black Friday mobile deals

Economics