1 hour ago I have Scotland’s ‘best Halloween home’ – thousands visit my house every year to see my decorations

AS Scotland's most famous Halloween fan, Oli Keenan plans all year round for his annual spooky extravaganza. The bank worker, 28, transforms his parents' Clydebank home each year by creating elaborate sets to compliment his incredible costumes. And this year he's going a step further in the scary stakes by cosplaying Art the Clown from...

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2 h. ago ‘It’s what’s in your heart that counts’: Kenny Dalglish on his love for Liverpool and the long shadow of Hillsborough

The Liverpool legend is the subject of a new film directed by Asif Kapadia on the Scot’s remarkable career in football and connection with his adopted city‘We got the bus and went down to Sheffield to visit the supporters who were in hospital,” Kenny Dalglish says as he remembers how he spent the Monday after the tragedy of Hillsborough in April 1989. “All the players were there so we split up and they walked into different wards to see people. We were trying to give them a wee bit of confidence or belief of anything that could help them. And there was a family around a young boy’s bed and he was unconscious.”Sean Luckett was 20 years old and one of the thousands of fervent Liverpool supporters who had travelled to Hillsborough to support the team who Dalglish managed and had played for with such sublime talent since arriving from Celtic in 1977. Ninety-seven Liverpool fans eventually lost their lives after the unbearable crush during the club’s FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham ...

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3 h. ago I tried the pregnancy facial Sophie Habboo swears by for a 'snatched face’

When asked about her favourite facial treatments recently, mum-to-be Sophie Habboo gave this recommendation. I tried it out to see if it could chisel me some cheekbones...

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5 h. ago The new shepherds of Spain: African migrants take up a neglected rural trade

A government program in Spain is training African migrants as shepherds to tackle rural depopulation and job shortages

Events

5 h. ago I'm a travel writer and I've found the ideal underseat travel bag for weekend breaks to avoid extra charges

What really sets this bag apart is its hybrid design. One minute, it’s a sleek trolley with sturdy wheels gliding effortlessly through airports, the next, it transforms into a backpack if you need to be hands-free.

Economics

6 h. ago Gardeners face hefty £5,000 fine this autumn if they make one easy mistake

As we begin clearing gardens for winter, many people don't realise that a simple green waste bag could land them with a hefty fine - and it's not just the council who can penalise you

Economics

7 h. ago Cops swarm and handcuff a student after an AI tool mistook his bag of Doritos for a weapon

‘Nobody wants this to happen to their child,’ the boy’s grandfather told local news

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8 h. ago Lonely Planet's best place to visit in UK is less than an hour from Cardiff

The list includes destinations across all continents and regions of the globe

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11 h. ago Gogglebox's Sophie Sandiford engaged to boyfriend of 3yrs as she shows off stunning ring

Gogglebox favourite Sophie Sandiford has announced she is engaged to her boyfriend of three years, Ben McKeown, as she shared a snap of her dazzling ring

Sport

11 h. ago Gogglebox's Pete's hilarious response as sister Sophie shares engagement news on show

Gogglebox viewers saw two stars of the Channel 4 show announce their engagement on Friday night.

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12 h. ago Gogglebox favourite announces engagement as she shares glimpse at dazzling ring

Gogglebox star Sophie Sandiford has announced her engagement to partner Ben McKeown and shared a snap of her stunning ring

Sport

13 h. ago Gogglebox's Sophie Sandiford announces engagement as she shares snap of stunning ring

Gogglebox star Sophie Sandiford has announced her engagement, leaving her co-stars and fans delighted

Sport

13 h. ago Gogglebox star Sophie Sandiford announces engagement with sweet post

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14 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star makes 'hard admission as they're left 'in bits'

This weekend, BBC viewers will see the remaining celebrities tackle Icons Week on Strictly Come Dancing.

Events

14 h. ago Gogglebox star Sophie Sandiford ENGAGED to boyfriend of three years

GOGGLEBOX star Sophie Sandiford is engaged to her boyfriend of three years. The professional couch potato showed off her stunning sapphire engagement ring as she announced plans to wed Ben Mckeown. Sharing snaps on social media, Sophie simply wrote: "WE’RE ENGAGED." Her fans and Gogglebox co-stars have rushed to share sweet messages in the couple's...

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15 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star admits they're 'in pieces' ahead of live show

Strictly Come Dancing viewers will see the remaining celebrities tackle Icons week on Saturday night as the competition ramps up.

Culture

15 h. ago Canada’s PM Carney courts Asia to cut economic dependence on US

Prime minister begins first visit to Indo-Pacific since taking office as country seeks to double its trade with rest of world

Economics

16 h. ago Schumer says Democrats will force vote to overturn Canada tariffs as Carney says nation ‘stands ready’ to continue US trade talks – live

Democratic leader calls Canada tariffs ‘damaging’ and vows effort to overturn them; Canadian prime minister says he wants to see progress on trade negotiationsUS and Canada spar over anti-Trump tariff ad that suspended trade talksThe US secretary of state has confirmed Donald Trump’s announcement that all trade negotiations with Canada have been suspended.Marco Rubio spoke during a visit to a civil-military coordination centre in southern Israel. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago A woman found her uncle dead in a chair during a visit to an Arizona retirement home. Cops fear he was there for days

Deputies believe 75-year-old Gerald McClellan had been dead for 3 to 4 days before anyone noticed

Society

18 h. ago I visited the 'prettiest village in the Highlands' and one thing ensures I'll return

Plockton in the Scottish Highlands is a small fishing village that has a sub-tropical feel thanks to its palm trees and climate - but it's not the only reason to visit

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