11 h. ago Pictured: the most beautiful views and historical spots around England's biggest National Park

According to Vivienne Crow - an author who's spent two decades walking every corner of the Lakes - the National Park and surrounding areas are home to over 300 must-see spots for walkers.

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46 h. ago The CEO of the Alamo's historic site has resigned after a top Texas Republican criticized her

The CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo has resigned after a powerful Republican state official criticized her and suggested she has views that are not compatible with the Texas shrine's history

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7 d. ago Welsh icons collide as Mark Hughes issues warning to Robbie Savage – 'I know what he's like'

The National League clash saw two of the biggest names in Welsh football lock horns, with Mark Hughes and Robbie Savage going toe-to-toe in a star-studded managerial face-off

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7 d. ago Katherine Ryan gives birth to fourth child and shares first pic and unusual name

Comedian Katherine Ryan has given birth to her fourth child, with her husband Bobby Kootstra revealing their newborn's beautiful name, along with the first picture

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8 d. ago ‘We don’t celebrate Black creativity enough’: why the Black British book festival is bigger than ever

Ahead of the BBBF this weekend, authors who’ll be in attendance explain the crisis in publishing of Black writing, and why coming together is the solutionOn Sunday morning, the Barbican’s vast concrete foyer will swap its usual quiet for a buzz of conversation and excitement, and a particular kind of cultural energy: Black British storytelling in all its multiplicity.Now in its fifth year, the Black British book festival (BBBF) has become Europe’s largest celebration of Black literature. What began as a small, intimate gathering has grown into a national institution attracting thousands of attendees and some of the biggest names in publishing. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Jude Bellingham's six matches to win back his England spot ahead of 2026 World Cup

Jude Bellingham will be looking to win back a call up to the England squad next month and make his case for a spot on the plane next summer as he seeks to impress Thomas Tuchel

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1 week ago Celebrity Traitors makes history as viewing figures for first episode revealed

The BBC series made its debut this year and has been received well by audiences

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1 week ago China spy case row: Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer as witness statements are revealed

In the statements, deputy national security adviser Matt Collins called China ‘the biggest state-based threat to the UK’s economic security’

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1 week ago Harry Kane using 'worst moment of his life' to fire England to World Cup glory

Harry Kane has helped England to secure a spot at next summer's World Cup and the striker is already thinking about what he's going to use as motivation for potential glory

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1 week ago World Cup 2026: How qualification stands across globe after England secure spot

Japan in March became the first team to reach next summer’s showpiece.

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1 week ago England have qualified for the World Cup but need to fix these issues to win it

Latvia 0-5 England: A superb performance in Riga booked the Three Lions their spot in next summer’s tournament but questions remain, not least how they will perform against stronger opposition

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1 week ago England have qualified for the World Cup but unanswered questions raise doubts over their development

Latvia 0-5 England: A superb performance in Riga booked the Three Lions their spot in next summer’s tournament but questions remain, not least how they will perform against stronger opposition

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1 week ago Is Latvia vs England on TV? How to watch, live stream and kick

England can secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup with a win away to Latvia on Tuesday night following Serbia's 1-0 loss to Albania at the weekend

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1 week ago Harry Kane injury update as Thomas Tuchel confirms stance on playing England star vs Latvia

England can potentially seal their spot at the World Cup on Tuesday evening as they travel to Latvia and it appears that they will have captain Harry Kane to call upon for the game

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1 week ago Jordan Pickford leads England defensive stability as World Cup spot beckons

Keeper has kept eight clean sheets in succession but is keen to acknowledge the team ethicAs they like to say in the US, dee-fense wins championships. The sentiment is not an exclusively American thing. “Attack wins you games, defence win you titles,” Sir Alex Ferguson once said. And he should know, having won quite a lot of them with Manchester United.As England look forward to next summer’s World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, the idea has come to resonate, mainly because of how miserly they have been at the back under Thomas Tuchel. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Readers Gallery October 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by our readers

Readers Gallery October 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers Gallery

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1 week ago The Antichrist has long haunted American politics. Now it’s rearing its head again | Matthew Avery Sutton

From Silicon Valley to Michigan, the biblical figure is in the headlines. The shift from pulpits to politics is familiar – and dangerousTwo scenes from the past two weeks capture something unsettling – and familiar –about American public life. In San Francisco, a tech billionaire delivered a sold‑out, off‑the‑record lecture series on the antichrist. In Michigan, a man rammed his pickup truck into a Latter‑day Saints meetinghouse during Sunday worship, opened fire and set the building ablaze, apparently believing that Mormons are the antichrist.The antichrist is clearly back. But perhaps he has never really left.Matthew Avery Sutton is a Guggenheim Fellow and author of the forthcoming Chosen Land: How Christianity Made America and Americans Remade Christianity (Basic Books), in addition to five prior books on Christianity. He is the Claudius O and Mary Johnson distinguished professor and chair of the department of history at Washington State University. The views expressed here are h...

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2 w. ago 'Exceptional' Scottish home for sale with views over historic World War Two loch

"A rare opportunity to purchase a modern, energy conscious home."

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2 w. ago Macron summons parties for crunch meeting in frantic effort to appoint PM

All parties except National Rally and La France Insoumise called on by president to show ‘collective responsibility’Europe live – latest updatesEmmanuel Macron has summoned the leaders of several political parties to his office to demand they show “collective responsibility” as he attempts to appoint a new prime minister amid a deepening political crisis.All political parties except Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally, which is the biggest single opposition party, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s leftwing La France Insoumise were called to the meeting at the presidential palace before Macron’s self-imposed deadline to name a new prime minister by Friday night. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Arsenal stars give Thomas Tuchel a welcome World Cup headache after Bukayo Saka stunner

Tuchel has selection dilemma as Saka battles Arsenal team-mate Noni Madueke for England starting spot

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