70 m. ago 1 in 8 Scottish high street shops lying empty after 'decades of decline'

New figures showed that the average rate of vacant properties in Scotland's town centres was 12.3 per cent in 2023-24.

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2 h. ago UK households with electric showers urged to make major change this week

Brits up and down the nation are being urged to change their electric shower setting this week, as the UK braces for yet another heatwave bringing with it stifling temperatures of to 34C

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4 h. ago The seaside resort that's lost its shine: How Bournemouth has plunged into decline with feral yobs terrorising locals, sex predators who prowl the beach, litter

In many ways, the beach's ills neatly tie together those that plague much of modern Britain. Stop to look at flytipping eyesores too long and your nostrils are filled with the invasive stench of cannabis.

Events

5 h. ago King Charles schedules Trump state visit for when UK parliament is in recess

Buckingham Palace to host US president during party conferences removing chance of Commons addressKing Charles has invited Donald Trump for an unprecedented second state visit in September, scheduling the trip for three days when parliament is not sitting and removing the possibility of the US president addressing parliament.Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that Trump would come to the UK from 17-19 September, soon after the House of Commons rises for its traditional break for the annual party conferences. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Trump to miss chance for UK parliamentary address during September state visit

House of Commons will be in recess and not sitting due to political party conference season

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7 h. ago Top Trump advisor reveals ‘absolute chaos’ behind the scenes of the Butler assassination attempt

White House Communications Director Steven Cheung posted several pictures and videos he took leading up to and following the assasination attempt on July 13 2024

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8 h. ago Arsenal agree €63.5m Viktor Gyökeres deal with Sporting with add

Total cost of deal likely to be close to €80mMadueke close to signing five-year deal with GunnersArsenal have agreed to pay €63.5m (£55m) up front for Viktor ­Gyökeres and are close to a complete ­agreement with Sporting over the Sweden striker.It is understood the clubs remain in negotiations over ­potential add-ons that could take the total cost of the deal close to €80m, with ­Arsenal believed to have offered a further €15m in performance‑related bonuses for the 27-year-old forward. Continue reading...

Economics

8 h. ago Premier League cult hero who cost Liverpool title looks unrecognisable swigging pints

A Premier League cult hero who once cost Liverpool the Premier League title looked unrecognisable as he donned a cap and some glasses while swigging pints

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9 h. ago Wildfires destroy historic lodge on Grand Canyon’s North Rim, park says

Grand Canyon Lodge consumed by two wildfires that have burned more than 45,000 acres in areaA historic lodge on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim has been destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire, the park said Sunday.The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, park Superintendent Ed Keable told park residents, staff and others in a meeting Sunday morning. He said the visitor center, the gas station, a waste water treatment plant, an administrative building and some employee housing also were lost. Continue reading...

Events

9 h. ago Clarkson's Farm's Kaleb Cooper calls 999 after 'reckless' actions of people in field

Farming contractor Kaleb Cooper, who has become a household name since starring in the TV series Clarkson's Farm, made an emergency call yesterday after seeing the lanterns

Politics

11 h. ago The Guardian view on private prosecutions: access to justice should not depend on people’s ability to pay | Editorial

An option that should provide a safety valve when the state falls short appears to be increasingly a tool for businesses – sometimes to draconian effectIn England and Wales, anyone can take a suspected criminal to court. Private criminal prosecutions, which can be initiated by individuals, companies or charities, can give people a shot at justice. They can also be open to abuse. The Post Office brought 918 successful private prosecutions against its employees to protect its own commercial interests – at a shocking human cost laid bare by an official report last week. Rail companies take the draconian measure of prosecuting people for mistakenly buying the incorrect ticket: in 2023, a woman received a criminal record for erroneously using her railcard to save a total of £1.60.In the context of a depleted justice budget, these prosecutions appear especially dystopian, allowing the wealthy to pay for their day in court. No official record exists for the number now taking place, though&...

Economics

13 h. ago Lack of victims’ rights in new Bill ‘outrageous’, says Barnaby Webber’s mother

The Victims and Courts Bill is currently at the report stage in the House of Commons after first being introduced to Parliament in May.

Events

14 h. ago What eating bread every day actually does to your body and health

It is a household staple and a fundamental part of many diets across the world. But in recent years, bread has become an increasingly divisive topic with differing viewpoints about its health benefits.

Politics

14 h. ago 'I’m a Christian adult model – churchgoers secretly watch my content but God supports me'

Sophie Rain grew up in a religious household and has a close relationship with her pastor, whom she sees on a weekly basis - she says the deity is aware her intentions are pure

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14 h. ago DWP Universal Credit changes could see millions get an extra £725 a year

There are big changes on the way which should benefit around 4 million households across the UK< seeing them receive an extra £725 a year

Economics

15 h. ago Kerry Godliman looks back: ‘If my parents hadn’t laughed so much at my jokes, I wouldn’t be doing what I do now’

The actor and comedian on her bohemian upbringing, being headhunted by Ricky Gervais, and why her knickers are good for her comedyBorn in London in 1973, Kerry Godliman is a comedian and actor. She trained at Rose Bruford Drama School, before taking a course on standup comedy at the adult education college City Lit. In 2012, she was cast as Hannah in Ricky Gervais’s Derek, and has appeared in dramas including Save Me, Adult Material and Trigger Point, along with pursuing her career in live comedy and radio. Godliman hosts the Memory Lane podcast with Jen Brister, and performs live in London on 15 July. She is married to actor Ben Abell and they have two children.This was taken at my mum’s 40th – a big house party where everyone dressed up. I was going through a 60s phase with the dress, the hair and the eyeliner – all of which was probably inspired by Deee-Lite. There would have been a lot of drinking and smoking and good music. Pretty raucous all round. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Royal aides hold London 'peace talks' in bid to heal rift between King and Prince Harry

The meeting was an extraordinary development in the long-running estrangement between the two households

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15 h. ago Rough sleeper on billionaire's row claims his wealthy neighbours LIKE him living on the steps of Britain's most expensive house and feed him despite his camp trebling in size

Anders Fernstedt has been sleeping rough on the steps of Britain's most expensive home after losing his job - with his newfound accommodation having trebled in size in the space of just one year.

Society

16 h. ago Transport Secretary admits she hasn't been able to afford an electric car... as she prepares to unveil '£700m of subsidies' to combat flagging sales

Heidi Alexander - who earns around £160,000 as a Cabinet minister - said she had not purchased a vehicle for about six years as it was 'expensive'.

Economics

16 h. ago 'I went to the seaside town 1 hour from London that's a dog paradise

'I went to the seaside town 1 hour from London that's a dog paradise - they had a much better time than me'  My London

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