13 h. ago Scottish island engulfed in flames in spectacular Viking festival

Up Helly Aa transforms Lerwick in the Shetland Islands every January as over 1,000 torch-bearing Vikings march through the streets before burning a specially-built longship

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14 h. ago Why one Scottish island is engulfed in flames in a spectacular Viking celebration every January

Up Helly Aa is held on the final Tuesday of January every year, and will see an army of more than 1,000 Viking warriors, known as the Jarl Squad, take to the streets.

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37 h. ago Vernon Kay says ‘one thing struck us’ when visiting Scottish island as he was left ‘jealous’

BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay described his visit to the Scottish island as an 'absolute joy' when he visited to attempt the caber toss live on air two years ago

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3 d. ago Gas explosion and fire in New York City apartment building kills 1, injures 14

Fire department was responding to report of gas odor in Bronx building when explosion occurred during frigid nightA gas explosion sent fire racing through the top floors of a high-rise apartment building in New York City early on Saturday, killing one person and injuring 14 others as temperatures plunged into the single digits overnight, authorities said.Firefighters responded shortly before 12.30am to the 17-story New York City housing authority (Nycha) building in the Bronx, where people were seen leaning out of windows calling for help as flames engulfed parts of the top floors, officials said. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Teen missing from Scots island as concerns grow for her welfare

Ella Wright was wearing a dark hoodie and joggers when she was last seen.

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4 d. ago The hidden gem 'Scottish Caribbean island' crowned best Skye dupe for a holiday

"A breathtaking Outer Hebrides gem packed with white sand beaches."

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5 d. ago The private Scottish island just off Skye with lighthouse you can rent out for holiday

The unique spot has been described as "the stay of a lifetime".

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6 d. ago Heathrow Airport fire as car bursts into flames in chaos outside Terminal 5

Travellers heading to Heathrow Airport this morning were met with chaos in departures of terminal 5 after a huge blaze broke outside after car was engulfed in flames

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9 d. ago Jodie Marsh shares update after devastating fire tore through farm killing animals

Jodie Marsh posted a before and after of her bathroom which was engulfed in flames as professional cleaners get to work following the devastating farm fire

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1 week ago Cops treating taxi fire as 'wilful' after black cab engulfed by flames in Glasgow

Emergency services were called to Stronend Street in Possilpark, Glasgow, after the alarm was raised at around 2.35pm on Thursday.

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1 week ago Scottish island chain named 'top alternative holiday hotspots' for 2026

It beat destinations in Portugal, the Canary Islands, and Thailand.

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1 week ago Scottish Highlands island on the market for just £50,000 but with one catch

Eilean a' Chapuill is six acres and comes with its own boat house.

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1 week ago Everything you need to know as River Island to close Scots store in days

Find out all the key details on why River Island will be closing down four Scottish branches starting from this week.

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1 week ago Scottish island for sale at bargain price but comes with a major safety warning

Eilean a' Chapuill is found just off the Knapdale peninsula in the Highlands.

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2 w. ago Whisky from Scottish island features in Golden Globes winners' $1million gift bags

The Scottish Distillery was selected as one of the brands to be included in the 'The Ultimate Gift Bag' worth $1million each which was given to winners and presenters at the Golden Globe Awards

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2 w. ago Fireball erupts as London recycling centre is engulfed in flames

A huge fireball erupted above a recycling centre in London on Sunday (11 January) night.

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2 w. ago Historic castle on Scottish island hiring staff with accommodation provided

A unique job opportunity on the Isle of Skye has come up.

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2 w. ago How a TV interior designer is helping revive a remote Scottish island

On Ulva, in the Inner Hebrides, Banjo Beale and his husband are transforming a rundown mansion into their dream hotel, while another adventurous couple have created a charming bothy for hardier folkUlva House is a building site. There are workmen up ladders, hammering, plastering, but I leave my muddy walking boots by the door. There’s no central heating or hot water and Banjo Beale and his husband, Ro, have been camping out here for weeks, but he greets me, dazzlingly debonair, in a burnt orange beanie and fabulous Moroccan rug coat.The 2022 winner of the BBC’s Interior Design Masters, who went on to front his own makeover show Designing the Hebrides, Banjo’s vibe is more exuberant Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen than quizzical Kevin McCloud. His latest project with Ro, the transformation of a derelict mansion on the small Hebridean island of Ulva into a boutique hotel, is the subject of a new six-part series, airing on BBC Scotland. I’m here for a preview of the finished rooms. Continue r...

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3 w. ago Tiny Scottish island where they celebrate Christmas 12 times a year

If you're suffering from the January blues, there are options open to you

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3 w. ago Mum living in fear after car torched outside home while she and son slept

Courtney McBride, 27, was woken at 2am by her neighbour who smashed down her door to save her and her six-year-old son as flames engulfed her car and spread to her home

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