70 m. ago East Kilbride firefighters to host second Macmillan coffee morning

This will be the station's second annual Macmillan coffee morning after raising £1500 for the cause last year.

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1 hour ago Divorce lawyer found buried as quadruplet daughters devastated and foster son faces trial

Cedric Von Ferdinand faces charges including fraud and forgery, a judge has ruled, following the discovery of his mother’s body in July, after she had not been seen since December 2023

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1 hour ago Emmerdale fans 'rumble' Aaron Dingle's fate as John Sugden's 'worst nightmare'

Fans are worried for Aaron Dingle after John Sugden awoke from the fall

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2 h. ago The Guardian view on the killing of Charlie Kirk: a perilous moment that may lead to more | Editorial

The shooting of the Turning Point USA co-founder should not be used to foment further division in a polarised country“Democracy is the way that we have diverse societies that don’t kill each other, largely,” Lilliana Mason, a leading scholar of partisanship, observed recently. She added: “As soon as we stop believing in it, it disappears.” Dr Mason’s own research suggests that there is sharply rising tolerance of political violence. On Wednesday, it claimed one more victim.The shocking killing of the co-founder of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk, a hugely influential activist who rallied young people to Donald Trump’s cause and far-right ideology more broadly, has been widely and rightly condemned across the political spectrum. Leading Democrats and progressive activists made clear that such violence must not be tolerated.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in ...

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2 h. ago The Guardian view on Peter Mandelson in Washington: a parable of short

Any association with Jeffrey Epstein was obviously toxic and it reflects poorly on Keir Starmer’s judgment that he didn’t anticipate the riskAs UK ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson was obviously a risky appointment. There was never any doubt that the former cabinet minister, European commissioner and international business lobbyist would be a skilled operator. The danger came from another of his reliable traits – attracting attention for the wrong reasons.Sure enough, little over six months into the role, Lord Mandelson’s position became untenable. Sir Keir Starmer had stood by him when links to Jeffrey Epstein first resurfaced – extraordinary given the billionaire financier’s status as a convicted paedophile. The position changed with the publication of evidence showing that Lord Mandelson reaffirmed the friendship even after Epstein’s conviction, expressing solidarity and urging him to seek early release.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this ar...

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2 h. ago Strictly fans left fuming as celebrity couples leaked after launch show filming

Strictly Come Dancing is just weeks away from getting underway again and while BBC are keeping pairings under wraps, a source has claimed to have leaked the line-up

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2 h. ago Strictly fans left fuming as celebrity couples leaked before launch show

Strictly Come Dancing is just weeks away from getting underway again and while BBC are keeping pairings under wraps, a source has claimed to have leaked the line-up

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2 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing in chaos as full list of 2025 pairings leak online just over a week before BBC show launch airs

BBC bosses had gone to great lengths to keep the partnerships under wraps ahead of next weekend's big launch, where 15 celebrities will go head-to-head for the glitterball trophy.

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3 h. ago NIGEL FARAGE: The Left tried to silence my friend Charlie Kirk with wild slanders. Did they create the febrile atmosphere where someone thought it was legitimate to stop him talking for good?

The murder of my friend Charlie Kirk was a very dark day for American democracy. And a dark day too for the cause of free speech in the US and the West, which has lost one of its champions.

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3 h. ago Goodbye, Andre Onana – the face of Manchester United’s worst era

Onana may have played his last game for Man United following a dramatic fall from grace

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3 h. ago Tottenham legend and former England star Graham Roberts announces cancer diagnosis

Graham Roberts wrote on social media that he is undergoing radiotherapy treatment and brachytherapy for prostate cancer, and his daughter Hollie is hoping to raise funs for the Prostate Cancer charity

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4 h. ago Davinia Taylor, 47, reveals intense daily wellness routine that's turned back the clock after her hell

The Lancashire-based 'biohacking pioneer' who previously admitted that if she had 'one more drink, she could have died', has shared details of her new lifestyle in conversation with The Standard.

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4 h. ago 'Extremely disrespectful': Bridesmaid banned from wedding photos because of feature on her body

Writing on Reddit 's 'Am I The A**hole' platform, the woman - who is from the UK - said her friend of 20 years was getting married in London and asked her to be a bridesmaid.

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4 h. ago Expert names three common pension mistakes that could cost you over £40,000

Ahead of the autumn budget and the potential pension tax changes, there are three things you should be considering to ensure you are not missing out on pension savings

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4 h. ago Four day working week 'could lead to rise in excess boozing' expert warns

Recent trials of a four-day week at Scottish public bodies are welcome but a 'one-size-fits-all approach' may not work in every workplace, psychologists said.

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5 h. ago Why the Mandelson affair raises questions about Starmer’s judgment

‘Withdrawal’ of Labour peer from America is more evidence of prime minister’s failure to pick right people, say critics

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5 h. ago Inside Saoirse Ronan’s life from ‘deliciously dark’ new role to huge milestone with famous husband

Fans want to know all about four-time Oscar-nominee Saoirse Ronan after she recently hit an incredible milestone with her famous husband

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5 h. ago Police still trying to identify body more than two weeks after fire

A body was found by emergency services after a fire involving multiple vehicles in Porthcawl

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5 h. ago UFC's Sean Strickland sparks fury by claiming he was 'excited' to watch video of Charlie Kirk being shot dead

UFC fighter and former Donald Trump supporter Sean Strickland has stunned online followers with a dark admission following Charlie Kirk's murder in Utah on Wednesday.

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5 h. ago Calamity Keir made Mandelson US envoy 'despite warning from security services'

Keir Starmer went ahead with the appointment last year even though concerns were reportedly raised during the vetting process.

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