66 m. ago Oh my God, they riled Donny! The 15 biggest South Park scandals ranked

After 28 years of scandal, Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s eviscerations of Donald Trump are some of their greatest work. We rate their most explosive storylines from ruining Ed Sheeran’s life to episodes banned to this dayIt has been hailed as the most important TV show of the second Trump presidency. It’s currently in the form of its life and clocking up record ratings. Not bad for a cartoon about four potty-mouthed Colorado schoolboys.NSFW sitcom South Park might have been been on air since 1997, but it has never been more relevant. In an era when satirical talkshows are being axed, Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s creation fulfils a vital function as it mercilessly mocks both sides of the political spectrum. Written and made the week of transmission, it has been able to incorporate topical stories and hold power to account. No wonder parent company Paramount recently won a $1.5bn bidding war for a five-year, 50-episode deal. Continue reading...

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83 m. ago New homes proposed for Aberfoyle as developers unveil social housing plans

The proposals from Rural Stirling Housing Association have seen an application made the National Park Authority - with 20 new homes mooted.

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83 m. ago UN decries crimes including gang rape, murder, torture in Congo conflict over last year

The U.N. human rights office says Congo’s armed forces and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have committed gang rape, sexual slavery, torture, killings of civilians and other “horrific” atrocities in eastern Congo this year

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87 m. ago The exact date you should turn your heating on is sooner than you might think

The UK's official 'heating switch-on day' has been revealed

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1 hour ago Blue badge holders issued warning over parking on yellow lines

While blue badge holders are typically allowed to park on yellow lines, this is not always the case

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2 h. ago 'My neighbour kept parking on my driveway but I got the last laugh'

A homeowner was fuming after their neighbour kept taking advantage - but they had a great revenge plot in store

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2 h. ago Met Office confirms exact time to see blood moon lunar eclipse this weekend

It will be the first time it's happened for several years

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2 h. ago Police storm Greater Manchester street over 'man with machete' as person injured

Several officers were seen in attendance

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2 h. ago Angela Rayner’s political future in balance with rule breach report due – UK politics live

Verdict expected today over whether she broke rules on ministerial standards when buying Hove flatRayner’s future in balance as lawyers say they did not offer tax adviceThe Windrush commissioner has demanded “urgent reform” of the compensation scheme after being told by survivors that “the Home Office is waiting for us to die off”.In a letter seen by the Guardian addressed to migration and equalities minister, Seema Malhotra, and shared with home secretary Yvette Cooper, Rev Clive Foster says it is “deeply concerning” that 66 people have died while waiting for compensation for the Windrush scandal.Given the age and health of many people affected by the scandal, reform is a matter of urgency. Justice must be delivered in their lifetimes.A phrase I’ve heard repeatedly from community members is that ‘the Home Office is waiting for us to die off’. While I don’t share this view, I believe it’s important that you hear it directly as it reflects the challenge you face in building trust.We ...

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2 h. ago Total lunar eclipse ‘blood moon’ to be visible in UK on Sunday night

It will be the first total lunar eclipse visible from the UK since 2022.

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2 h. ago Plans for food van in Wales' largest national park approved despite objections

The scheme concerned an area of hard standing at the Tan Y Coed car park in an isolated Dyfi Forest area at Esgairgeiliog

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3 h. ago Tycoon who led campaign to decriminalise cannabis to be Thai PM

Anutin Charnvirakul voted in by parliament after promising election in four months, as Thaksin Shinawatra jets outAnutin Charnvirakul, a staunch royalist, has been selected as Thailand’s next prime minister, after securing the backing of the majority of lawmakers in parliament.The 58-year-old tycoon turned politician is considered a conservative, though he made a name for himself for leading a campaign to decriminalise cannabis. He was voted in after a chaotic scramble by parties to gain enough support to replace the ousted PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was removed from office by a court ruling. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Call for urgent Windrush payouts as survivors say Home Office ‘waiting for us to die’

Exclusive: Windrush commissioner says it is ‘deeply concerning’ that 66 people have died waiting for compensationUK politics live – latest updatesThe Windrush commissioner has demanded “urgent reform” of the compensation scheme after being told by survivors that “the Home Office is waiting for us to die off”.In a letter seen by the Guardian addressed to the migration and equalities minister, Seema Malhotra, and shared with the home secretary, Yvette Cooper, Rev Clive Foster says it is “deeply concerning” that 66 people have died while waiting for compensation for the Windrush scandal. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago This major London travel hub is officially the worst airport in the UK for delays

This major London travel hub is officially the worst airport in the UK for delays  Time Out Worldwide

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3 h. ago Talented dogs help officers secure £20,000 illegal cigarette haul in Stirling

The two specialist dogs helped Trading Standards and police on their visits to premises across the region - where they uncovered more than 43,000 illegal cigarettes, as well as 1,000 single use vapes.

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3 h. ago Police storm Disney's giant new cruise ship as it docks in Germany days after vessel was launched

The German federal officers swarmed the enormous vessel called 'Disney Adventure' in a targetted operation on Wednesday as it arrived at the Sassnitz/Mukran ferry port to take on fuel.

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3 h. ago UK’s stats body apologises after latest error skews retail sales data

The Office for National Statistics admitted to a mistake over how it adjusts its retail sales data to align precisely with calendar months.

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3 h. ago Children aged 6 and 8 drown after parked family car rolls into river

Car’s engine was switched off at the time of the incident, police say, prompting an enquiry into how the vehicle rolled away on its own

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3 h. ago Windrush Commissioner urges reform of ‘opaque and unjust’ compensation scheme

Reverend Clive Foster said that according to Home Office records, 66 people have died while waiting for compensation.

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3 h. ago Neighbour kept parking on my driveway and it backfired in my revenge plot

The homeowner felt like he'd been taking advantage for too long

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