13 h. ago 'It is like living in an oven': East London tower block residents warn of scorching flats

“Do not buy these flats” say Leaside Lock residents suffering from sweltering temperatures in their homes during London’s fourth heatwave

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34 h. ago Rangers player ratings: Duo emerge from Plzen defeat with credit but few others do as trio fail to impress

Marks out of ten for the Rangers players in Champions League qualifier

Sport

49 h. ago ‘Do not buy these flats’: residents warn about unbearable heat inside London new

Experts say many new homes being built in the UK not designed to withstand extreme summer temperaturesLow-income and minority ethnic people in England most at risk from dangerously hot homesWhy UK housing is dangerously unprepared for impact of climate crisisFrom shutters to reflective paint: how to prevent UK homes overheatingThe sweltering conditions inside Leaside Lock, a new-build development in east London, are hardly a secret. Last June, a warning written in big, capital letters was stuck to the window of one flat. “DO NOT BUY THESE FLATS. TOO HOT,” it read.It was hard to miss for those walking past the looming high-rises and, after being snapped and posted on social media, the placard has garnered more than 500,000 views. More than a year on, during a summer when the UK recorded its second warmest June and fifth hottest July since 1884, residents say heat is still an issue. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Uncle who ordered honour killing of his niece, 20, loses legal fight over ITV programmes he says made him look bad

Ari Mahmod (pictured), 69, was jailed for life in 2007 for murdering Banaz Mahmod at the family home in London in January 2006.

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5 d. ago Scottish salmon survival hits record high after £1bn tech drive

Survival rates of farmed salmon in Scotland have hit record highs, driven by more than £1 billion of investment in technology and fish health.

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5 d. ago New 'Scottish Resident' rate discount introduced at Trump Turnberry

Bosses at the luxury hotel and golf resort say they want to offer local golfers the opportunity to experience one of the world’s best links layouts at a significantly reduced green fee.

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5 d. ago Bank of England rate: mortgage relief as Bank of England cuts rate to 4%

Homeowners could see welcome savings on repayments, but savers may need to act fast 📉

Economics

6 d. ago Interest rate cut a step in the right direction but Sir Keir must do more

Our international reputation has been enhanced over the last year and Labour needs to keep focused on the economy.

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6 d. ago Interest rates cut UK: Bank of England slash rates from 4.25% to 4% in home mortgage holder boost

The latest decision on interest rates has been announced by the Bank of England.

Economics

6 d. ago George R.R. Martin show with 100% RT rating needs to be your next binge watch

Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin is a producer on a 100% rated show on Rotten Tomatoes 👀

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7 d. ago Scottish museum with Dalí masterpiece and WW2 artefacts named second best in the world

Washington DC's National Portrait Gallery is the only museum with a better rating than the iconic Scottish institution.

Politics

8 d. ago Scots selling counterfeit goods less likely to face prosecution as conviction rate plummets

EXCLUSIVE: Popular shopping websites and apps are littered with fake goods but fewer Scots face appearing before court as a result of selling them.

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8 d. ago Rangers player ratings: Smiling assassin, two 9/10s, 8/10 rock and new signing Celtic are crying out for

Marks out of ten for the Rangers players in Champions League triumph over meek Czechs

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9 d. ago The Scottish city that was named 'most dangerous' with highest crime rate

There were more than 52,000 crimes reported in the city over the past year.

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3 w. ago Rats 'taking over' Scots flats as residents 'fighting losing battle' of invasion

Craig MacPherson insists the vermin have moved into the buildings and surrounding areas in "large numbers".

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3 w. ago Stephen Flynn says he would rather 'wash his hair' than meet Donald Trump when President visits Scotland

Stephen Flynn joked today he would be "busy getting a haircut" when the Republican leader arrives in Aberdeenshire.

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3 w. ago SNP 'sitting on cash' rather than investing in Scottish hospices, warns Labour

Labour has pledged hospice-based doctors and nurses would see their wages rise to NHS levels if the party takes power at the Holyrood.

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3 w. ago Daniel Dubois will immediately lose half of his purse from Oleksandr Usyk fight

The pair will clash for a second time at Wembley Stadium for the undisputed heavyweight title - with both men set to be rewarded for their efforts

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3 w. ago Where is the easiest place to pass your driving test? Here are the 10 UK centres with the highest pass rates

Scotland seems to be the best place to take a driving test - according to these figures.

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