34 m. ago 14 photographs of Scotland in the 1980s that will make you feel nostalgic

These pictures are sure to bring back some memories.

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79 m. ago Emma Raducanu route to Wimbledon 2025 final: Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek present formidable challenge

Brit aiming to make history by defeating the best in the game

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94 m. ago Emma Raducanu romance rumour continues to burn as 'close pal' watches in stands

Emma Raducanu puts dating gossip on ice after her Wimbledon second-round triumph - preferring to keep the focus on tennis and friendship.

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94 m. ago Hot Milk is surreal and sapphic – with an exceptional performance by Emma Mackey

The ‘Sex Education’ star gives a standout performance in a slippery, subversive coming-of-age tale that – to its credit – is tricky to get a firm grasp on

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97 m. ago After an ADHD and autism diagnosis, I now find the world more confusing. How do I make sense of this?

It’s frightening to learn we’re not to similar to others, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. One way to respond is to allow that feeling of othernessI received an ADHD and autism diagnosis at the end of 2024 after a period of stress and depression. I thought that my profession was to blame (I work, however unfittingly, in finance) but have come to appreciate that I am sensitive to many kinds of environmental stressors.It has been difficult to navigate the world since the diagnosis. At first I was ecstatic, finding many of my life’s complexities could be easily answered by a natural neurodivergence, but have since found the world to be even more confusing, especially where relationship dynamics are concerned. Some people I have told about my diagnosis have started to baby me slightly. Whereas before the diagnosis I might have struggled along in certain social situations, feeling myself a little bit slow off the mark, or bored, now I am starting to notice a pronounced sense...

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1 hour ago Meet the billionaire American beauty lighting up Wimbledon: Emma Navarro hates talk of her family's money... and she's looking for love!

US star Emma Navarro, who was raised in New York, boasts a personal fortune so vast that the tournament's prize money would be like short change to her.

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2 h. ago Emma Raducanu names one key difference to her game as she eyes huge Wimbledon upset

British No.1 Emma Raducanu has started strongly at Wimbledon, beating Mimi Xu and Marketa Vondrousova comfortably, and will face favourite Aryna Sabalenka in the third round

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3 h. ago Emma Raducanu sparks Wimbledon romance rumour after tennis star's 'love triangle' claim

The 22-year-old's reported new beau could be seen watching on from the Centre Court stands

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3 h. ago Father guilty of murder for shaking baby and causing ‘catastrophic’ injuries

Thomas Holford, 25, has been found guilty of murdering his daughter, who died after ‘excessive and severe’ shaking caused brain and bone injuries.

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3 h. ago Exact time in day workers feel 'mentally drained' as Olivia Attwood offers pep talk

New research has found the average worker starts to feel 'mentally drained' just four hours into the day, with Monday being the toughest day to get through

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4 h. ago JD Twitch of Scottish DJ duo Optimo diagnosed with untreatable brain tumour

DJ and producer, real name Keith McIvor, says health has ‘declined very rapidly over just a few weeks’JD Twitch, one half of the celebrated Scottish DJ and production duo Optimo, has been diagnosed with a brain tumour which he has been told is untreatable.The musician, real name Keith McIvor, announced the news in a post on Instagram. He said: “My symptoms weren’t immediately diagnosed, and my health declined very rapidly over just a few weeks. Because of how rapidly everything progressed I haven’t been able to share this news personally with everyone I care about so this feels the clearest and kindest way to let you know what’s happening.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago ‘Accelerated censorship’: advocates criticise US supreme court ruling on LGBTQ+ books

Opponents say the decision allowing parents to let their kids opt out of lessons featuring LGBTQ+ themes will hurt the US education systemKiernan, a 24-year-old transgender person from Colorado, feels drained from dealing with legislation that consistently limits the spaces and freedoms of people like him. Since he transitioned in 2016, it’s been the same – first bathroom bills, then censorship in the education system – routine attacks on LGBTQ+ rights that Kiernan feels have now just become part of living in the US.Now, in the wake of the Mahmoud v Taylor supreme court ruling, the stigmatization of these communities is likely to worsen. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago ‘Accelerated censorship’: advocates criticize US supreme court ruling on LGBTQ+ books

Opponents say the decision allowing parents to let their kids opt out of lessons featuring LGBTQ+ themes will hurt the US education systemKiernan, a 24-year-old transgender person from Colorado, feels drained from dealing with legislation that consistently limits the spaces and freedoms of people like him. Since he transitioned in 2016, it’s been the same – first bathroom bills, then censorship in the education system – routine attacks on LGBTQ+ rights that Kiernan feels have now just become part of living in the US.Now, in the wake of the Mahmoud v Taylor supreme court ruling, the stigmatization of these communities is likely to worsen. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago 'You're not able to function normally at home': Why Kate's deeply personal insight into her recovery is a reminder that she is still on a 'rollercoaster' after cancer treatment

During a moving visit to a cancer wellbeing centre in Colchester, Kate opened up about the 'very scary, very daunting experience' and the pressure of putting on a 'brave face'.

Science

4 h. ago BBC to drop ‘high risk’ live performances after Bob Vylan Glastonbury set

Broadcaster admits making mistakes before and during punk duo’s show in which they chanted ‘death to the IDF’The BBC has said it was wrong to believe the punk duo Bob Vylan were “suitable for live streaming with appropriate mitigations” for their performance at Glastonbury festival, despite ranking them as “high risk” before the event.In a statement signalling there would be repercussions for those behind the failure, the corporation said: “We fully understand the strength of feeling regarding Bob Vylan’s live appearance at Glastonbury on the BBC. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Loose Women's Katie Piper looks 'incredible' in Debenhams' wide leg trousers

The TV personality is an inspiration for many and fashion fans can copy her style with this under £100 high street pick

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5 h. ago How migraines, palpitations and anxiety are signs your hormones aren't working properly. It took doctors years to diagnose Corinna

Many young women feel self-conscious about displaying their body on the beach, but Corinna Bordolli was worried about it for fear people might catch sight of the HRT patch stuck to her thigh.

Science

5 h. ago BBC to axe 'off the scale' Emma Thompson film which left fans in tears

An Emma Thompson film that has been described as "beautiful and profoundly moving" is set to be dropped from the BBC's iPlayer platform in just a few days time

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5 h. ago The brutal truth about Japan: I was told it's 'great for families'

Exhausted and frustrated, I pushed open the glass doors of the 7-Eleven and made a beeline for the chilled section to pick out dinner for my tired, hungry family.

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6 h. ago Xabi Alonso relishes value of Valverde – with idol Gerrard his role model

Real Madrid head coach likens unfettered midfielder to former Liverpool teammate after Club World Cup heroicsFede Valverde once said that he could spend all day watching Steven Gerrard play; his coach sometimes feels like he still is, and no one is better placed to see it or make it so. Xabi Alonso had been in charge at Real Madrid for just two games when he said that the Uruguayan reminded him of his former partner in the Liverpool midfield. “ I haven’t seen many players with his physical performance,” he said. “I’m very happy to be coaching him. Every manager would like a Valverde on the team.”Coming from Alonso, it was quite the compliment. There was always something special between him and the Liverpool captain. Gerrard described the Spaniard as “pure quality, a class act on the pitch and a gentlemen off it,” and was “devastated” at his departure, writing: “I missed you every day from the moment you left.” Alonso said that Gerrard was the better player, the man with whom he won ...

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