2 h. ago Moment Scots man attempts to 'swindle shopkeeper' with 'fake vodka trick'

The man was caught trying to con the shopkeeper in East Lothian.

Politics

2 h. ago Lucky customer scoops £2m from scratchcard and changes shopkeeper's life

Shopkeeper John Evans, of The Paper Shop in Prestatyn, North Wales, received a life-changing sum of money after one of his customers purchased a scratchcard and won £2m

Economics

4 h. ago 'What monster sees a little girl and points a gun at her?' Ukrainian mother of murdered ten

Matilda, 10, was among 16 people killed when two gunmen allegedly opened fire on Sunday evening, turning a family celebration into a scene of carnage.

Events

7 h. ago Human remains identified as Polish woman who disappeared almost 20 years ago

Malgorzata Wnuczek, known as Gosia, vanished on May 31, 2006, after last texting her family two days earlier.

Events

9 h. ago Latest search for Disappeared teenager Columba McVeigh ends without success

The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains said they searched 26 acres of Bragan Bog in Co Monaghan for Mr McVeigh.

Events

10 h. ago Human remains confirmed to be woman missing for nearly 20 years

Malgorzata Wnuczek was living in Leicester when she disappeared on May 31, 2006

Events

11 h. ago Dog trainer urges all pet owners to avoid 1 Christmas decoration in December

This festive season is almost upon us and we're sharing some advice to keep your pet safe. A dog trainer has urged pet owners to avoid a key Christmas decoration in their homes

Politics

12 h. ago Plant based ready meals linked to INCREASED heart attack risk, concerning new data reveals

While vegan diets have long been praised for their fibre and nutrient content, scientists say the benefits disappear when those diets rely heavily on ultra-processed foods.

Events

13 h. ago Australian PM meets hero shopkeeper who tackled Bondi Beach gunman

Anthony Albanese met with the heroic shopkeeper who tackled a Bondi Beach gunman to the ground.

Politics

13 h. ago Bird lovers urged to help robins by leaving six food sources outside

People could make their home a 'safe and welcoming environment' for these little birds

Politics

14 h. ago Ukraine spies warn 'no Russian facility is safe' as missiles blast targets

Russian 'warchest' oil industry under attack by Kyiv special ops in a bid to smash Vladimir Putin's ability to bankroll his bloody Ukraine war - as Zelensky denies Donbas to Moscow

Events

15 h. ago Bondi Beach terror attack: 'Australia felt like a very safe place to be Jewish'

Emily Hilton grew up around Bondi Beach. She speaks to The Standard following the ‘shattering’ terrorist attack targeting Australia’s Jewish community

Events

16 h. ago Dog trainer tells pet owners to remove 1 Christmas decoration from homes in December

Dog trainer Amanda has told pet owners to remove a simple Christmas decoration from their homes. It's crucial advice to follow in December to keep them as safe as possible

Politics

17 h. ago 'I recreated discontinued lunchbox snack that was a staple for UK children'

Choccy Cupcakes from The Fabulous Bakin' Boys were a popular lunchbox treat in the early 2000s before disappearing from UK shelves in 2014. One chef made their own version

Politics

17 h. ago My best friend was bludgeoned to death & her husband jailed questions could prove he was victim of Post Office scandal

THE violent murder of well-liked sub-postmistress horrified those living the sleepy Yorkshire village of Melsonby. An armed and masked robber had bludgeoned Diana Garbutt to death in her bed upstairs before coming down and demanding £16,000 in cash from the safe, her distraught husband, Robin, told police.  But just three weeks later, locals were in...

Events

17 h. ago ‘Quickly walked the dog, what happened?’ – Man Utd icon leaves fans in stitches as he follows bonkers Bournemouth clash

MANCHESTER UNITED icon Edwin van der Sar left fans in stitches during the draw with Bournemouth. The Red Devils took the lead on three occasions against the Cherries but were pegged back in a 4-4 thriller. They were 2-1 up at half-time and former goalkeeper Van der Sar thought the lead was safe, so took...

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18 h. ago ‘I went down to save lives’: Hero shopkeeper who tackled Bondi Beach gunman thought he was going to die

Father-of-two, who moved to Sydney from Syria in 2006, has been hailed as a hero

Society

18 h. ago Urgent hunt to find missing schoolgirl, 13, who vanished from UK port city with cops concerned for her welfare

COPS have launched an urgent hunt to find a missing teenager who vanished from a busy UK port city. Concerns are growing for Ella, 13, who disappeared from Portsmouth, Hampshire, on Sunday evening. Police say they have been carrying out "extensive" enquiries to find the missing teen. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police described the...

Events

18 h. ago ‘No water, no life’: Iraq’s Tigris River in danger of disappearing

Unless urgent action is taken life will be fundamentally altered for the ancient communities who live on its banksAs a leader of one of the oldest gnostic religions in the world, Sheikh Nidham Kreidi al-Sabahi must use only water taken from a flowing river, even for drinking.The 68-year-old has a long grey beard hanging over his simple tan robe and a white cap covering his equally long hair, which sheikhs are forbidden from cutting. He says he has never got ill from drinking water from the Tigris River and believes that as long as the water is flowing, it is clean. But the truth is that soon it may not be flowing at all. Continue reading...

Events

18 h. ago Baker recreates 'awesome' cupcakes which haven't been on UK shelves for 11 years

The pre-packed treat made of light sponge topped with a thin milk chocolate were the perfect size for including in a packed lunch, but abruptly disappeared from UK shelves in the mid 2010s

Politics