2 h. ago The Guardian view on Scottish land reform: vast estates remain feudal in scale | Editorial

Half of the country’s privately owned countryside is held by just 421 owners. New legislation suggests democrats still fear powerful interestsNo other European country has such a narrow base of proprietorship as Scotland. Half of all privately owned rural land is held by 421 people or entities. The roots of such disparities lie in the past. The 18th- and 19th-century Highland clearances emptied the glens and readied them for private takeover. On the continent, and eventually in England, the great estates were broken up by inheritance and land taxes. By comparison, Scotland is still feudal in scale.The passing of a land reform bill, its supporters say, will change that. But doubts remain. Its proponents say the legislation could allow the Scottish government to intervene in private land sales and require large estates to be broken up. At its heart is the so-called transfer test. This would see Scottish ministers notified before any land sale over 1,000 hectares. However, they lack an...

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2 h. ago Injured Marc Guehi set to miss England camp in major blow to Thomas Tuchel’s side

The defender ‘can’t even walk’ after sustaining a heavy bone bruise against AZ Alkmaar on Thursday

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2 h. ago My ultimate guide to being comfortable and looking fabulous during party season... and you can even cover up your arms! HANNAH SKELLEY's fashion editor

The jeans-and-a-nice-top outfit combination is still very much approved by the fashion pack. As is relaxed, slouchy partywear. So there's no need to go bare-limbed.

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3 h. ago England injury issue could force Thomas Tuchel's hand as struggling star 'can't walk'

England play their final two World Cup qualifiers next week but Marc Guehi is a major doubt after Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner revealed the defender is currently on crutches

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3 h. ago Teen who raped and tortured two girls won't see prison as judge lets him walk free

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. An 18-year-old who violently raped and assaulted two students will not see the inside of a prison cell as a judge has let him walk free, sparking outrage and protests

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3 h. ago Kate Middleton Picks Catherine Walker, Once Again, for Remembrance Sunday Service in London

Kate Middleton Picks Catherine Walker, Once Again, for Remembrance Sunday Service in London  WWD

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4 h. ago Woman finds message in bottle on beach – but is left unimpressed by what it says

A holidaymaker was excited to find a message in a bottle while walking on a North Wales beach - but when she read the letter, she was left feeling disappointed

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4 h. ago Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi set to miss England games as Oliver Glasner reveals injury latest

Guehi ‘can't even walk’ after suffering foot injury and is likely to be ruled out for England matches against Serbia and Albania

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4 h. ago HMRC to review suspension of child benefit payments to 23,500 people

Those cases affected are now being reviewed after a growing number of complaints from people who briefly left the UK and returned to find their payments had been stopped

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5 h. ago If you’re feeling anxious, take a moment to pause before pouring that glass of wine | Diane Young

Anxiety can can disrupt relationships, affect sleep and lead to harmful coping behaviours. Early awareness is crucialThe modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their workWhen Mia*, 35, walks into my office, she looks composed and ready to start her day fresh with a counselling session. But having seen Mia for almost half a year now, I know she masks the truth behind her polished facade, and I notice the subtle tension in her shoulders that gives it away.Mia tells me that the night before, she had poured herself “just one glass of wine” to unwind after a long day. One glass became two, then three. It’s a pattern she has grown used to; a quiet ritual that helps her “switch off” from the racing thoughts that flood her mind when the day finally slows down. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago 'They are blaming my son': Parents of boy hit by train at pedestrian crossing slam 'distracted by phone' report finding

Jaiden Shehata, 11, was struck by a train as he walked to school near Kenley, south London, on January 23

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6 h. ago ‘If it tells me to walk, I get my stick’: How robots are caring for Britain’s vulnerable and elderly

Home care robots are being rolled out across the UK, providing reminders, health support, and companionship in a health system under strain

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6 h. ago Dog owners urged to be vigilant on walks as 'poisonous' threat spikes in November

A dog expert is urging owners to 'go straight to the vet' if they stop any of these signs after a walk.

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6 h. ago A world away from Royal duty: Prince Harry seems 'fed up of being paraded' and unable to 'stage rictus grin' as he and poppy

The Duke of Sussex failed to raise a smile as he walked hand-in-hand with his beaming wife Meghan Markle as the made their way to the James Bond-themed soiree in Beverly Hills.

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7 h. ago Proud mom Ivanka Trump watches her three kids walk out with Lionel Messi before latest Inter Miami masterclass

A proud Ivanka Trump watched her children walk out with Lionel Messi on Saturday as Inter Miami went on to beat Nashville SC 4-0 in the MLS playoffs.

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7 h. ago Man tries 'best chips in England' then gives brutally honest review

Harrison Webb took a trip to Camden in a bid to try the new viral chip stall in town and shared his honest review in a post with his 810,000 followers on TikTok

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7 h. ago Review: iFi Travel Up gives you the best quality audio in the air and on the road

This Bluetooth receiver and transmitter is not only small and light, but also has a very cool design

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7 h. ago I met the man who can fix your body odour, fertility issues and even get you a girlfriend. He's the master acupuncturist beloved by the A

Gerad Kite is used to famous faces walking into his Central London acupuncture clinic.Spice Girl Mel C and Radiohead's Ed O'Brien are clients.

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8 h. ago This is how we do it: ‘The sex is so good I walk around with a ridiculous smile on my face’

Claudine and John both found a new lease of life on dating apps – and now put time aside to do things properly• How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymouslyWith John there’s never any pressure, unlike in my old relationship Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Country pub of the week: The Village Pub, Barnsley, Cotswolds

This is not your typical old-fashioned, rural boozer, says Josh Barrie

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