46 m. ago Avoid Scottish midge bites this summer with these 10 hiking and camping tips

From wearing bright clothes to avoiding still water, here's how you can dodge the pesky creatures.

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47 m. ago Zara McDermott gets the family seal of approval as she cuddles up with boyfriend Louis Tomlinson's sister Lottie at Glastonbury

Zara McDermott has seemingly been given the family seal of approval as she was snapped cuddling up to boyfriend Louis Tomlinson's sister Lottie at Glastonbury on Saturday.

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48 m. ago 'I tried to watch Netflix on my fiance's iPad but what I found ruined my life'

A woman has been left devastated after uncovering a disgusting family secret.

Politics

48 m. ago The best Scots words that are on the decline according to Scottish people

These favourite words from the Scots language include everything from 'moger' to 'skelf'.

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50 m. ago Alexander Dennis bus firm pulls out of Scotland with manufacturing jobs at risk

Workers at Greenfold Systems Ltd in Dunfermline were informed of potential redundancies as around half the workforce are employed to construct parts for the firm's buses.

Economics

68 m. ago Official Robin Hood dies after cancer battle that also took 'Maid Marian wife' years ago

Tim Pollard, who was Nottingham's official Robin Hood, has died at the age of 61 after a 'short, brave' battle with cancer, his family have announced in a heartfelt tribute

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76 m. ago Kate Middleton and William facing huge Prince George decision as 'reality hits home'

The summer holidays are fast-approaching for the Royal Family - and the time away from school this year will be particularly poignant for Prince George and the Prince and Princess of Wales

Politics

81 m. ago At least 32 people killed after heavy rain causes flash flooding in northern Pakistan

A family died at the Swat river, with eyewitnesses saying they waited to be rescued for more than an hourAt least 32 people have been killed in Pakistan in recent flash flooding caused by heavy rains, including a family of tourists who died after being swept away by flood waters while apparently awaiting rescue.Videos of the family stranded on a small piece of land as the raging Swat river in northern Pakistan swept them away were shared widely on social media, prompting anger towards the provincial government as eyewitnesses said the family waited helplessly for more than an hour. Continue reading...

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84 m. ago 5G phone mast 'set on fire deliberately' as VodafoneThree 'support police probe'

The telecoms giant said a firebug started the blaze.

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2 h. ago Daizen Maeda 'interests' Brentford after Celtic star made transfer feelings very clear amid £21m non negotiable

The forward is in demand this summer after an impressive campaign last term for the Scottish champions

Economics

2 h. ago Community in shock as police make arrest following sudden death of 'family man'

Christian Dean, 36, died suddenly on Thursday, June 26. A 34-year-old man has been arrested and is in police custody.

Events

2 h. ago Arrest after armed police respond to 'disturbance' at property where man found injured

A 33-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident at a property in Galston, Ayrshire, on Saturday morning.

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2 h. ago Prince Harry 'makes dig at Royal Family' and vows he and Meghan will 'live our life by truth'

The royal reflected on his journey from being born into a life of service to discovering his own purpose and transitioning from having to serve to wanting to

Politics

3 h. ago Dead dog found burned in Dundee woods as police probe ash pile near cemetery

What was left of the dog's body was found in a pile of ashes along with its collar and lead.

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3 h. ago Inside the Jennifer Ellison gang war: How star's gangster ex saw her embroiled in terrifying battle between drugs clans in Liverpool

Jennifer Ellison was an unlikely target when her family home was riddled with bullets from an AK-47 - but the actress was pulled into a gang war because of her boyfriend, Tony Richardson.

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3 h. ago Superman's original cast now from homeless horror to immense family tragedy

As new Superman remake is about to hit cinemas, we take a look at the personal and professional struggles of the original stars of the acclaimed 1978 movie directed by Richard Donner

Society

3 h. ago How children's social worker, 27, led a double life running underground drug and gun network... and made vulnerable kids DELIVER for her

London social worker Chloe Scott, 27, boasted a dazzling CV centred around her experience in family safeguarding, protecting youngsters from harm.

Society

3 h. ago How a family’s beef wellington lunch ended with three dead and a mother on trial for murder

The key question in the Australian murder trial of Erin Patterson was how fatal death cap mushrooms got into the meal, Rachel Clun writes

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4 h. ago Eric Trump suggests he could run for president when his father’s term ends

Forty-one-year-old has stayed away from politics, but says ‘political path would be an easy one’ if he chose to pursue itEric Trump has hinted that he or another of the Trump family could run for president when his father’s second term in the White House comes to an end.Eric, who is co-executive vice-president of the Trump Organization, said, the road to the White House “would be an easy one” if he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago ‘Are we safe, if nuclear weapons are here?’: trepidation in Norfolk village over new jets

Some in Marham are troubled by news that its airbase could host nuclear warplanes, but others are relaxedThe genteel west Norfolk village of Marham does not seem to be at the forefront of Britain’s military might. A dance class is about to start in the village hall, a game of crown green bowls is under way and swallows are swooping around the medieval church tower as wood pigeons coo.“It’s a lovely, quiet little village,” says Nona Bourne as she watches another end of bowls in a match between Marham and nearby Massingham. Continue reading...

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