18 h. ago Paisley ambassadog for Beatson Cancer Charity to take part in Santa Dash

The charity's mascot will be joined by owners Natalie and Ross Bytheway, who also have a close relationship to the charity after Ross underwent treatment for testicular cancer last year.

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45 h. ago Looking for Lando: My crash course at the track where F1 star Norris learned to drive

It may not be as glamorous as Monaco, but it was on the raceway where a seven-year-old Norris first caught the eye of motor sport trainersMonaco, Las Vegas, Singapore. The list of pitstops on Lando Norris’ road to the top of Formula One is like a luxury travel agent’s catalogue.So when I was asked to trace the young man’s journey ahead of a weekend in which he could become the first British champion driver since Lewis Hamilton, my hopes were high. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Santa Dash Glasgow 2025: Full list of road closures as thousands of Santas take to the streets

The annual event will take place on December 2.

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5 d. ago Busy Scots town holding free Christmas event for families with Santa’s grotto and street party

AS CHRISTMAS approaches, many of us will be looking for cheap and cheerful ways to get into the festive spirit with our families. And a local Scots town has just announced it will be holding a full day of winter celebrations for all ages this month - and it's completely free. The day will start...

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6 d. ago Armed thug who was tasered by cops after causing mayhem at popular Glasgow restaurant jailed

AN ARMED thug who was tasered after he barricaded himself outside a restaurant he broke into has been jailed for 14 months. Jamie McColloch used planks of wood to gain entry to Sugo in Glasgow city centre on August 12 2025. The 30-year-old made his way into the kitchen area and smashed a plate over...

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7 d. ago Grandma decapitated by bin lorry in front of horrified children and parents

Maria Rubalcava de Ruesga, 69, was crossing a street in Santa Ana, California, when she was struck by the bin lorry, decapitating her in front of children and parents

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7 d. ago How cult leader ‘Commander Butcher’ plotted to sow mayhem across US

Guilty plea by far-right activist lays bare plans for bombings, school shootings and Santas handing out poisoned candiesMichail Chkhikvishvili, a self-described cult leader who called himself “Commander Butcher”, did not look like a Hollywood vision of a contemporary terrorist, despite the bizarre, almost made-for-TV extremist actions he planned, such as having people dressed as Santa Claus hand out poison candies on the streets of New York.Chkhikvishvili appeared in a Brooklyn court last week as one might find an office IT tech: close-cropped hair and black-rimmed glasses, attentive, clear-spoken and cooperative as he was questioned about his understanding of a plea that could see him imprisoned for up to 18 years at his March sentencing. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Scotland’s best bar, hotel and restaurant named at glitzy 2025 Thistle Awards

SCOTLAND'S best bar, restaurant and hotels were all crowned at an event dubbed the Travel Oscars last night. The Scottish Thistle Awards revealed its 2025 national winners at the Hilton Glasgow. Finalists who triumphed in regional awards earlier this year competed for coveted national trophies, earning recognition for their outstanding contribution to Scotland’s tourism industry....

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9 d. ago Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

The return of Charlie and Lola; the second lives of trees; the dangers of time travel; a YA Bluebeard retelling and moreThe Street Where Santa Lives by Harriet Howe and Julia Christians, Little Tiger, £12.99When an old man moves in on a busy street, only his little neighbour notices; with his white beard and round belly, she’s convinced he’s Santa. But when Santa falls ill, other neighbours must rally round to take care of him. Will he be better in time for Christmas? This sweet, funny, acutely observed picture book is a festive, joyous celebration of community.I Am Wishing Every Minute for Christmas by Lauren Child, S&S, £12.99Twenty-five years after their first appearance, this delightful, engaging new Charlie and Lola picture book is filled with Lola’s excited impatience as she and her big brother get everything ready for Christmas. Continue reading...

Culture

1 week ago Schools in Scotland close for thousands of pupils amid snow and ice alert

Three Scottish councils have announced closures so far.

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1 week ago BAFTA Scotland Awards 2025: Best photos from Glasgow red carpet including Alan Cumming, David Tennant and Ewan McGregor

Legends from across the industry gathered for a glitzy evening.

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2 w. ago BAFTA Scotland Awards 2025: All winners announced at Glasgow awards ceremony

Stars including Ewan McGregor, David Tennant and Alan Cumming gathered for the BAFTA Scotland awards in Glasgow.

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2 w. ago The Running Man: Here are all of the Glasgow filming locations in Edgar Wright's 2025 remake

After shooting in Glasgow in 2024, The Running Man is now in cinemas - with plenty of the Scottish city appearing on the big screen.

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2 w. ago NHS waiting list falls as Wes Streeting says service ‘on road to recovery’

The NHS waiting list has fallen in last 12 months under Labour for the first in 15 years - but patient demand means the service is at its busiest ever going into winter

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2 w. ago NHS waiting list falls as Streeting says health service ‘on road to recovery’

The NHS waiting list for planned treatment rose in June, July and August then fell in September.

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3 w. ago Expansion of Edinburgh's Christmas festival rejected as Santa experience moved to Princes Street Gardens

An extension to Edinburgh's Christmas festival has been denied planning permission over concerns about the impact it may have on the setting of Princes Street Gardens

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3 w. ago Scottish city distillery launches 'first ever' Santa Dash this December

Participants will be rewarded with "a glass of winter punch at the finish line".

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3 w. ago Scottish chippy award nominations suggest fish and chips is better by the sea – is your favourite included?

The Scottish Fish and Chip Awards 2025 are due to take place in Glasgow this month

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3 w. ago Get excited for Christmas as the best festive markets around Glasgow revealed

The traditional Glasgow Christmas Market has been cancelled for 2025, but there are still plenty of places where you can find festive goodies

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4 w. ago Meghan Markle and Prince Harry take children Archie and Lilibet trick or treating in Santa Barbara with Duchess donning colourful butterfly costume

The Sussexes chose to leave the rare confines of Montecito where they own a £14 million 16-bathroom mansion, and instead made a Halloween call at a modest suburban street in nearby Santa Barbara.

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