10 h. ago The Scottish town that celebrates New Year on January 11 with spectacular fire festival

One seaside settlement will be celebrating the start of 2026 twice.

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28 h. ago My simple mindset switch will help EVERYONE lose weight in January... WITHOUT turning to fat jabs, says celebrity hypnotherapist MARISA PEER

Thankfully for those of us who indulged a little too much over Christmas, shifting the pounds can be as simple as shifting your mindset, according to one leading hypnotherapist.

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28 h. ago My simple mindset switch will help EVERYONE lose weight in January... WITHOUT turning to fat jabs, says celebrity hypnotist MARISA PEER

Thankfully for those of us who indulged a little too much over Christmas, shifting the pounds can be as simple as shifting your mindset, according to one leading hypnotherapist.

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30 h. ago Celebrity SAS trainers reveal what REALLY happens on set in moments cut from the show

Series eight of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins will return to screens on Sunday (January 4 2026).

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3 d. ago The Scottish seaside town hosting Hogmanay fire festival this New Year's Eve

Wednesday evening will see the return of the annual Stonehaven Fireballs.

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5 d. ago The charming Scottish harbour town with dazzling Hogmanay fireball festival

Stonehaven is the perfect place for a New Year's getaway.

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8 d. ago What are the 7 principles of Kwanzaa as celebration of African heritage begins

Kwanzaa is a seven-day festival celebrated from December 26 to January 1 each year, honouring African American culture and heritage through seven core principles

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1 week ago I stayed in 'cosy' riverside Scottish hotel in 'most dog friendly town'

An award-winning pub, cosy fires, completely dog-friendly and excellent food - is this Scotland’s best country hotel asks Rosalind Erskine.

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1 week ago Glenrothes incident: Man and dog die in Christmas Eve flat fire in Scottish town

A joint investigation has by the police and fire service has been launched.

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1 week ago Inside Scotland's most isolated island where Christmas is in January

Foula, a Scottish island located 20 miles west of Shetland, celebrates Christmas in January due to following the old Julian calendar, used by much of the world until its replacement in 1752.

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1 week ago Swansea City owners confirm latest celebrity investment and reveal January transfer plan

The club's hierarchy have released an update to supporters

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1 week ago Tiny Scottish town that celebrates New Year on January 11 with a unique fire festival

The village is situated on the Moray Coast and has a population less than 2,000

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special pairs pose up in their ballroom finery in glittering first look at festive spectacular

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been treated to a first look at the competitors in this year's Christmas Special ahead of the big day.

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1 week ago Body found in home in Scots town as man arrested and charged

Grzegorz Bialy, 56, was found dead when police scrambled to a house in Whitburn, West Lothian.

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1 week ago Woman missing from Scots town sparks 'extensive' police search

Lauren Guthrie, 30, vanished from Galashiels on Sunday night - and it is believed she is still in the area.

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2 w. ago Small Scottish town with 'wonky' Christmas lights from local kids' cute drawings

The cute lights are designed to match the winning drawings created by local primary school children each year.

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2 w. ago Quirky remote Scottish town with cosy pubs and colourful cottages

December is a great time for a Scottish day trip, and this quiet, charming town offers a peaceful festive escape

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2 w. ago Serial killer Dennis Nilsen's ashes scattered in Scottish home town sparking outrage

The notorious serial killer’s final remains were scattered in a secluded Scottish location by his long-time friend Mark Austin, who said the ceremony was “dignified” and insisted the victims were “front and centre” of his mind throughout.

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3 w. ago Serial killer Dennis Nilsen's ashes scattered near hometown in 'insensitive' sendoff

Notorious serial killer Dennis Nilsen was given a final sendoff in the River Philorth, near the Scottish town of Fraserburgh, seven years after he died in 'excruciating pain'

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3 w. ago Adam Wharton finding his rhythm at Crystal Palace as suitors gather

The midfielder has caught the eye at Selhurst Park and now has the World Cup and Champions League in his sightsFor all the milestones Adam Wharton has ticked off since he signed for Crystal Palace in January last year there is one he has yet to celebrate: scoring a goal.It took only four months for the midfielder to earn a place in England’s Euro 2024 squad thanks to some scintillating performances for the club, although Wharton didn’t play a minute at the tournament after making his debut in a friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Continue reading...

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