61 m. ago Housekeeper got ‘no support’ from wealthy family following brutal attack, court told

After she was viciously stabbed by her employer’s son, they sent her one single text message

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69 m. ago Mother who forked out £2,000 for 'involuntary Turkey teeth' after smashing her face on the dancefloor while on holiday vows to 'never do the worm again'

Gemma Reeve, 32, from Bradford, West Yorkshire was enjoying a night out in Alanya inTurkey in September with her sister-in-law Amber Armitage when she attempted a risky dance move.

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78 m. ago Plight of Dumfries charity helping young people with additional support needs raised with First Minister

Rising costs have forced The Usual Place into a restructure, which is set to see around six of the 31 staff made redundant.

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80 m. ago Starmer balancing the books on backs of poorest, former minister suggests

Andrew Mitchell told the Commons he supported Sir Keir Starmer’s strategic direction to bolster defence spending, but argued he has ‘choices’.

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1 hour ago Oscars 2025: best director nominees – reviews, interviews and chances for victory

All you need to know about the five directors in the running for the Academy’s prestigious film-making prize, along with reviews of their nominated films, interviews and the awards they’ve earned so far• Full list of Oscar nominationsTrack record: Baker came out of the US’s microbudget/indie subculture; his first feature, Four Letter Words, was released way back in 2000. But it took a decade and a half for Baker to make a serious breakthrough; Tangerine, shot on iPhones, was the story of a trans sex worker (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez), and won Baker some high-profile awards. His follow-up, The Florida Project, another account of marginalised Americans became a fixture on the awards circuit, bagging co-star Willem Dafoe an Oscar nom for best supporting actor. His next film, Red Rocket, premiered in competition at Cannes. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Chris O’Dowd voices support for controversial TV writer Graham Linehan

‘The IT Crowd’ writer has faced staunch criticism for his anti-transgender views

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1 hour ago Dumbarton MSP slams 'devastating' cuts to GP support staff as she calls for move to be reversed

Dumbarton's Labour MSP Jackie Baillie has taken aim at the SNP over cuts to vital GP support staff in West Dunbartonshire.

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2 h. ago It’s Elon Musk’s ‘pronatalist’ bonanza – so many families, so little time | Marina Hyde

With the mothers of his kids begging for his attention on social media, he makes much of ‘pronatalism’. Is that just a fancy word for bad parenting?If only Elon Musk could impregnate humans at the same rate he’s giving them the ick. Alas, polls show the efficiency tsar’s US approval rating dwindling towards levels he has enjoyed for quite some time among the UK public. And as a country that lived through the Boris Johnson era, I think we have to warn the Americans that if a government figure can’t or won’t answer the basic question “how many kids do you have?”, then he’s probably going to turn out to be a disappointment. And it might even have been a warning sign. If the WhatsApp group of his exes is bigger than Mumsnet and 10 times as pissed off, then it’s just possible you could be dealing with a guy you’re going to end up feeling betrayed by.Is Musk that guy? Who among us can say, certainly considering the sheer number and ferocity of the lawyers Mister Free Speech employs? I do ...

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2 h. ago Bigfoot 'spotted in UK city' but biggest mystery is what footie team he supports

EXCLUSIVE: After a woman from Salford claimed to see the mythical beast in a park, it was left to the powers of AI to help decide where Bigfoot's footballing allegiances lay

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2 h. ago Helen Skelton shares a glimpse of holiday 'reality' as she makes 'never' admission to her own parents

The Morning Live star was seen enjoying the Alps during the latest school break with her three kids

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2 h. ago Keir Starmer vows to slash aid spending to pump 2.5% of GDP into defence by 2027 in dramatic statement to MPs ahead of 'mission impossible' trip to meet Trump in White House

In a dramatic Commons statement, Keir Starmer finally laid out a trajectory for boosting the military amid rising alarm about America withdrawing support.

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2 h. ago 'Stark' poll result reveals just how many Scots support oil and gas drilling

Survey shows 84 per cent of Scots want the country to keep extracting fossil fuels

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3 h. ago 'Excellent choice' Toshiba microwave now less than £60 on Amazon

You can enjoy a great deal on Amazon with this Toshiba microwave

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3 h. ago US officials have been absent from global climate forums during Trump 2.0

Exclusive: The ‘deeply troubling’ move comes amid concerns US ignoring international climate ramificationsUS officials have missed recent international climate forums sparking concerns about a potentially significant shift from Donald Trump’s first term, a review of meeting records and interviews with meeting attendees by the Centre for Climate Reporting and the Guardian show.On his first day back as president, Trump signed an executive order on stage in front of supporters at an arena in Washington DC which he said was aimed at quitting what he called the “unfair one-sided Paris climate accord rip off”. Trump’s exit from the Paris agreement means the US will join Iran, Libya and Yemen as the only countries outside the international agreement adopted in 2015 to limit global warming. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago West Lothian residents can enjoy exciting activities at Easter Festival

Packed with exciting activities and unforgettable experiences, the festival, which runs every weekend from April 5 to 20, promises a springtime adventure for all ages.

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3 h. ago The 'dream' £5k residency at Scottish isle standing stones during extraordinary lunar event

The residency covers accommodation, living expenses, travel costs and materials to support what the successful applicant wishes to create.

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3 h. ago Vast majority of Scots support continued oil and gas extraction, poll finds

The survey found most people in Scotland want to see a mix of renewable and fossil fuel production.

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3 h. ago Side sleepers are enjoying bedtime with 'supportive' M&S £18 pillows that 'stop aches and pains'

Getting quality sleep significantly contributes to your physical and mental well-being, helping to strengthen your immune system and enhance cognitive abilities

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4 h. ago Amazon Prime's latest addition has already divided fans as some left 'blown away'

The big budget action film can now be enjoyed at home

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4 h. ago Inspirational dog who supported grieving owner shortlisted for prestigious Kennel Club award

English Setter-cross Louis and his owner Nick Johnson have been unveiled as the finalists in the Best Friends category of The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award

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