5 h. ago Parents of Scots teen who died at university call for action on 'prank spiking'

Mandy and Colin Mackie lost their son Greg in 2017, and are calling for 'prank spiking' to be criminalised.

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11 h. ago Teen 'died in stolen motorbike crash while burglary victim was chasing him'

A court heard Dean Barnes, 16, who was riding as a pillion passenger on a stolen bike, died in a crash while Callum Duncan chased burglars in the early hours of January 24, 2023.

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19 h. ago Lochore Meadows: Tributes to ‘much loved, caring’ teen who died paddleboarding on Scottish loch

Police have released a family statement after a teenage boy died at Lochore Meadows in Fife on the weekend.

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20 h. ago First picture of teen paddleboarder who died at Lochore Meadows as family pay tribute

The body of Alexander McNab, 15, was recovered from the water on Sunday.

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34 h. ago Scotland university lecturers to vote on strike action after 'derisory' 1.4% pay offer

University lecturers are set to be consulted on industrial action following what an education union described as a “derisory” 1.4 per cent pay offer.

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3 d. ago Scots creep branded 'every parent's worst nightmare' skips punishment for court order breach

Mark Fraser admitted failing to follow the three-day notification period rule after his sexual offence conviction.

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4 d. ago Lanarkshire support staff at University of the West of Scotland balloted for strike action

These workers – who include security, cleaning, catering, IT, admin and admissions workers – are vital to the day-to-day running of the university.

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5 d. ago University where students and staff were exposed to antisemitism promises action

Goldsmiths, University of London said it had committed to lasting cultural change.

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5 d. ago Abuser dies in prison after preying on teen he met in underpass

Thomas Mullen offered the vulnerable young woman a hot drink then went on to sexually abuse her in his home

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6 d. ago Mess is reason quarter of parents struggle with kids in kitchen

TV Cook and Presenter Briony May Williams has revealed how to get kids involved in the kitchen – and why embracing the mess is vital.

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6 d. ago Bobby Sherman, 60s teen idol and singer of hit Little Women, dies aged 81

The teenage heartthrob, who become an LAPD instructor, had announced he had stage 4 cancer earlier this yearBobby Sherman, whose winsome smile and fashionable shaggy mop top helped make him into a teen idol in the 1960s and 70s with bubblegum pop hits such as Little Woman and Julie, Do Ya Love Me, has died. He was 81.His wife, Brigitte Poublon, announced the death Tuesday and family friend John Stamos posted her message on Instagram: “Bobby left this world holding my hand — just as he held up our life with love, courage, and unwavering grace.” Sherman revealed he had stage 4 cancer earlier this year. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Bobby Sherman, 60s teen idol and singer of hit Little Woman, dies aged 81

The teenage heartthrob, who become an LAPD instructor, had announced he had stage 4 cancer earlier this yearBobby Sherman, whose winsome smile and fashionable shaggy mop top helped make him into a teen idol in the 1960s and 70s with bubblegum pop hits such as Little Woman and Julie, Do Ya Love Me, has died. He was 81.His wife, Brigitte Poublon, announced the death Tuesday and family friend John Stamos posted her message on Instagram: “Bobby left this world holding my hand — just as he held up our life with love, courage, and unwavering grace.” Sherman revealed he had stage 4 cancer earlier this year. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Bobby Sherman dead: Former teen heartthrob dead as devastated wife leads tributes

Former teen idol Bobby Sherman has died, aged 81, it's been announced, with the news coming after he was diagnosed with cancer

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6 d. ago Bobby Sherman, teen idol in the 1960s and '70s, and later a CPR teacher, dies at 81

Former teen idol Bobby Sherman has died at 81

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6 d. ago Bobby Sherman, former teen idol and Here Come the Brides star dies aged 81, John Stamos announces

Sherman was a teen idol in the 1960s

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6 d. ago Mum's 'world fell apart' after teen daughter dies in horror car crash at hands of speeding boyfriend

Lily-May Vaughan, 17, died when the car she was in flipped and hit a pole - with her mum now calling for law changes to protect others after the driver kept their license for 13 months following the crash

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7 d. ago First images of distant galaxies captured by ‘ultimate’ telescope

Stunning pictures from Vera C Rubin observatory in Chile released at start of 10-year survey of cosmosSpectacular views of distant galaxies, giant dust clouds and hurtling asteroids have been revealed in the first images captured by a groundbreaking telescope that is embarking on a 10-year survey of the cosmos.The stunning pictures from the $810m (£595m) Vera C Rubin observatory in Chile mark the start of what astronomers believe will be a gamechanging period of discovery as the telescope sets about compiling the best view yet of the universe in action. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Why are less Scots having babies? The answer is very obvious

Making Scotland an easier place to be a parent could help tackle historically low birth rates.

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9 d. ago Grieving families deserve better legal support say parents of baby who died at Scots hospital

“It’s not fair you can be accused of who knows what and immediately get a solicitor but for an FAI there is nothing. Sitting through it without anybody in your corner is so unfair.”

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9 d. ago The surgeon's daughter who campaigned against hummus at university: Meet Palestine Action's VERY middle

Huda Ammori, a former campaigner at the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, co-founded the controversial group in 2020.

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