5 h. ago Don’t take your cat on the Tube, pet charity warns after ‘disturbing’ video goes viral

Pets could escape when scared by loud and sudden noises, experts warn

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7 h. ago Thousands of Scots told to expect loud warning sirens THIS WEEK – here’s why

THOUSANDS of Scots have been told to prepare for loud warning sirens this week. Glasgow locals have been warned about a routine test that will produce a noisy siren on Thursday, October 9. The gas network company SGN will conduct the alarm trial at its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) site on Blochairn Road, Provan. The...

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15 h. ago Spot yourself in our Great Scottish Run gallery as thousands hit Glasgow streets

Saturday's Junior and Mini-events were cancelled due to Storm Amy but thankfully Sunday's weather managed to hold up long enough for this year's entrants.

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18 h. ago Scottish Water tackle thousands of sewer blockages across Lanarkshire this year

The advice is to only flush the 3Ps - pee, poo and toilet paper.

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41 h. ago Thousands of Scots still without power after Storm Amy damage

Around 12,000 homes, mainly in the highlands, remain without power as work to repair damage caused by Storm Amy continues.

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4 d. ago Major UK station in chaos as 'incident' sees trains cancelled and severe delay

Rail passengers hoping to leave London via Waterloo Station have been told to expect heavy delays after an incident on the tacks near Wimbledon. The emergency services are at the scene in Raynes Park

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4 d. ago Ruben Amorim will be panicking about his Man United future – this is when owners get twitchy

Ruben Amorim has been told when he might expect to be sacked if the Manchester United hierarchy decide to dismiss him as the Red Devils prepare to face Sunderland

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5 d. ago PPE Medpro: Thousands sign petition to banish Michelle Mone from the House of Lords

PPE Medpro, which is linked to Baroness Mone, has been ordered to repay the UK Government £122 million.

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6 d. ago Kicking out SNP would let Labour create thousands of jobs in Scotland, says Ed Miliband

Energy Secretary attacks Scottish Government for failing to embrace nuclear power

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7 d. ago Veep creator Armando Iannucci struggling to fund Trump project due to scared buyers

Iannucci has been trying to start project involving Trump speeches but has been told to expect retributionArmando Iannucci has revealed that he has been having trouble funding a Donald Trump project.According to Deadline, the creator of Veep has been trying to launch an untitled work based on the US president’s speeches but has claimed that he is struggling to secure interest. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Scottish snooker star banks thousands and shoots up rankings but left ‘disappointed’ with loss in British Open final

SCOTTISH potter Anthony McGill suffered heartache in his first ranking final for eight years at the British Open last night. The Glaswegian, 34, started the week ranked a lowly 57th in the world with genuine concerns of dropping out of the 64 at the end of the season and losing his professional status. But in...

Economics

9 d. ago ‘You have to live’: Ukrainians on frontline practice normality despite Russian bombings

In once-occupied Sloviansk, war has become so routine that nobody pays attention to air-raid sirensOn a sunny afternoon this week the beach in the frontline Ukrainian city of Sloviansk was busy. Bathers paddled in a lake, sunbathed and sipped tea. At 3.30pm there was a sudden thunderclap. An artillery shell had crashed nearby, sending up a plume of twisting grey smoke. Ducks took off in panic. The swimmers glanced nonchalantly upwards and carried on bobbing in the salty water.“After three years of fighting we’ve got used to booms. They don’t bother us any more,” Alyona, a pensioner in a swimsuit, explained. She pointed to a concrete box beyond a row of wooden changing cabins and outdoor showers. “If the bombs are close we’ve got a shelter,” she said. Alyona and her friend waded into the shallows. A man selling grapes sat engrossed reading a book. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago ‘You have to live’: Ukrainians on frontline practise normality despite Russian bombings

In once-occupied Sloviansk, war has become so routine that nobody pays attention to air-raid sirensOn a sunny afternoon this week the beach in the frontline Ukrainian city of Sloviansk was busy. Bathers paddled in a lake, sunbathed and sipped tea. At 3.30pm there was a sudden thunderclap. An artillery shell had crashed nearby, sending up a plume of twisting grey smoke. Ducks took off in panic. The swimmers glanced nonchalantly upwards and carried on bobbing in the salty water.“After three years of fighting we’ve got used to booms. They don’t bother us any more,” Alyona, a pensioner in a swimsuit, explained. She pointed to a concrete box beyond a row of wooden changing cabins and outdoor showers. “If the bombs are close we’ve got a shelter,” she said. Alyona and her friend waded into the shallows. A man selling grapes sat engrossed reading a book. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Highland museum to bring Scottish history to life by building replica of Iron Age roundhouse

Roundhouses were circular stone and thatch homes used in Scotland thousands of years ago

Culture

1 week ago Trump noise won’t distract us, says Justin Rose, as fans told to expect security chaos

US president’s visit means airport-style checks for crowdsForecast of thunder storms may hamper preparationsJustin Rose has vowed Europe’s Ryder Cup stars will not be distracted by the melee around Donald Trump’s visit to Bethpage on Friday, while spectators have been warned to brace themselves for security chaos as a result of the US president’s presence.Trump’s arrival on the first day of the 45th Ryder Cup will trigger airport-style checks for fans and a ban on several items including folding chairs, umbrellas and vapes. The Bethpage gates will open at the unprecedented time of 5am, more than two hours before play gets under way, in an attempt to alleviate an inevitably tricky situation. Security bubbles and additional screening will be in place around certain areas where Trump could be present. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Morikawa urges ‘absolute chaos’ from US fans but Rose backs Europe to focus

‘I hope they go crazy,’ Morikawa says of home supportersPresident Trump’s Ryder Cup visit means airport-style checksJustin Rose has vowed Europe’s Ryder Cup stars will not be distracted by the melee around Donald Trump’s visit to Bethpage on Friday, while spectators have been warned to brace themselves for security chaos as a result of the US president’s presence. Europe face broader challenges after the USA team member Collin Morikawa called for home fans to cause “absolute chaos” for the visitors. Morikawa believes the early part of Ryder Cup week has proved “tame”.Trump’s arrival on the first day of the 45th Ryder Cup will trigger airport-style checks for fans and a ban on several items including folding chairs, umbrellas and vapes. The Bethpage gates will open at the unprecedented time of 5am, more than two hours before play gets under way, in an attempt to alleviate an inevitably tricky situation. Security bubbles and additional screening will be in place around certain areas w...

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2 w. ago New tax warning to Scots as thousands of people receive HMRC fines

Around 20,000 Scots received a total of £5.5 million in fines for late Self Assessment tax returns.

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2 w. ago Thousands of vulnerable Scots die within year of discharge from Glasgow mental health care

Almost 2,500 died as a result of battles categorised under ‘mental health’ or ‘self harm’ over the last five years, while more than 1,300 lost their lives to alcohol and drugs across Glasgow.

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2 w. ago Holidaymakers go to cops claiming Scots travel agent took thousands for trips that were never booked

Police Scotland said enquiries were ongoing into a number of reports relating to “a possible fraud involving the sale of holiday bookings”.

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2 w. ago Ayr Ladies Day highlights as thousands head for the racecourse

The Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Ladies Day returned on Friday with thousands turning up to kick off the weekend's racing in style.

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