40 m. ago Maine principals fight DOJ request for student names in transgender athlete case

A Maine principals' group is resisting a U.S. Department of Justice subpoena seeking the names of all students playing interscholastic sports

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91 m. ago Court rules Europe can call nuclear and natural gas sustainable investments for its green transition

A European Union court has ruled that nuclear energy and natural gas can be considered environmentally sustainable investments

Events

1 hour ago Controversial holiday park expansion back on the cards despite High Court ruling

A major Pembrokeshire holiday park's plans were initially approved by councillors in late 2023 before a successful court challenge was brought by a residents' group

Events

3 h. ago Uefa delays decision on allowing domestic games abroad and vows to consult fans

Uefa describes it as an ‘important and growing issue’Barcelona and Milan lined up for league matches abroadUefa has postponed a decision on whether to allow domestic league matches to be played abroad and promised a consultation with “all stakeholders including fans” regarding the controversial plans.The move casts uncertainty over proposals to play Villarreal v Barcelona and Milan v Como in the US and Australia respectively this season. Consultation is expected to begin soon, however, perhaps leaving the door open for those matches to go ahead there. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago EastEnders Joel Marshall star says controversial character 'isn't meant to be liked'

Joel has been one of the soap's most divisive additions of recent years

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3 h. ago Luxury ‘celebrity retreat’ on banks of famous Scottish Loch Lomond for sale at £8 million

“This is one of the most remarkable lifestyle investment opportunities in Scotland” – John Rae, Knight Frank

Economics

3 h. ago Brazil's Bolsonaro faces final votes by Supreme Court's justices in his attempted coup trial

Brazil’s Supreme Court is to deliver the final two votes by its justices on former President Jair Bolsonaro alleged coup attempt — votes that could send the far-right politician to prison within weeks and deeply impact the nation’s politics

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3 h. ago West Lothian Council may struggle to make savings in its school community wings

In January the 12 schools were controversially included in the £1m savings plan built around community centres.

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3 h. ago Scotland tour of Hercules the Bear show to begin in Ayrshire this month

A new show telling the true story of Hercules the Bear will begin its tour of Scotland at Ayr's Gaiety Theatre on Saturday, September 27.

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3 h. ago Aldi confirms it will be closing all UK stores for three days over Christmas

The discount retailer will close over 1,000 shops across England, Scotland and Wales over the period

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3 h. ago Plant lovers in Livingston later this month for Scotland’s Autumn gardening event

Organised by the Scottish Rock Garden Club, this free public event at the Howden Park Centre appeals to both the seasoned gardener and those with a general interest in plants.

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3 h. ago Scottish region known for whisky and dolphin spotting named among UK's top fell running spots

The Scottish region has been named the UK’s ninth best fell running destination by Blacks.

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4 h. ago The 'cosy' Scottish Highlands bed and breakfast you can book for half price this autumn

"Lovely hotel with a great breakfast."

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4 h. ago Scotland at the Mercury Music Prize: Here are all 18 Scottish acts to have been nominated since 1992

In 33 years it’s perhaps surprising how few Scots have been nominated for one of the biggest prizes in British music.

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4 h. ago The 'breathtaking' Loch Lomond autumn getaway with stunning views out over water

"The most unreal surroundings, views are incredible!"

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4 h. ago 'We boarded world's most beautiful train in Scotland and one thing floored us'

While on holiday, a family booked on to the Jacobite Train and shared what it's really like to go and see it, saying it's so important that you get to the car park early

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4 h. ago Shoplifting in Scotland 'effectively legalised' with retail staff 'fearing for safety'

Shop thefts have risen 17 per cent in the last year alone with the vast majority never investigated.

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5 h. ago Ange Postecoglou fires Celtic quip over trophy claim as Aussie on top form at Nottingham Forest unveiling

The Parkhead hero is the new man in the dugout at the City Ground following Nuno Espirito Santo's controversial sacking

Events

5 h. ago Scotland flags hoisted in Paisley's Ferguslie area raise concerns about what they represent

They have been hung along Blackstoun Road in Paisley following on from similar acts across parts of the nation.

Politics

5 h. ago UK town known for infamous 'Chernobyl estate' named ugliest in Scotland

The Carbuncle Awards, which bestow the 'Plook on the Plinth' prize to the ugliest town in the country, have returned for 2025 after a decade-long hiatus and this Scottish town has taken it

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