3 d. ago TV star Liz Carr to speak out against assisted dying ahead of Holyrood vote

The Silent Witness actor will be part of a rally against assisted dying, with the protest taking place ahead of Tuesday’s vote at Holyrood.

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7 d. ago DWP confirms new plans for people on PIP with ‘light touch’ ongoing award

Planned changes to PIP are scheduled to start in November 2026 for new and existing claimants.

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9 d. ago Met Gala will pose question: can Vogue keep diversity in fashion in Trump’s America?

Event where fashion and politics meet puts editor Anna Wintour, a vocal Democrat supporter, in the spotlightOn Monday night, the party of the year will ask the question: can Vogue keep diversity in fashion in Trump’s America?The Met Gala, the knotty point where fashion meets politics, will be in the spotlight. The annual event has become a pop cultural phenomenon by reinventing party dressing as a world of internet-breaking daredevil stunts. Kim Kardashian wearing the dress in which Marilyn Monroe serenaded John F Kennedy, Lady Gaga changing outfits four times in front of the cameras and Katy Perry dressed as a cheeseburger serve the thrills for the social media generation that a James Bond car chase did for their parents. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Easter egg that killed kids 'laced with rat poison' before woman sent to ex's new family

The two children died after eating an Easter egg sent to them by their stepdad's ex-girlfriend - police in Brazil now believe a banned rat poison had been put in the chocolate

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2 w. ago Fire bosses issue 'very high' wildfires risk for Dumfries and Galloway as temperatures set to soar

People are being urged not to light fires outdoors in a bid to avoid a repeat of the wildfire that raged across Galloway Forest earlier this month.

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2 w. ago Arsenal’s Declan Rice turns sights to winning midfield battle against PSG

Real Madrid could not live with his relentlessness but how will Rice fare against João Neves, Fabián Ruiz and Vitinha?Declan Rice went into Arsenal’s Champions League quarter‑final against Real Madrid knowing it was a chance to go to another level. Rise to the occasion against the kings of Europe and people would see the midfielder in a different light. Remember the boy who was kicked out of Chelsea at 14? The tearful one who travelled across London for a trial at West Ham, went on to captain them to their first trophy in 43 years, and left for £105m? Well, the thing you need to know about him is that he has never been afraid to meet a challenge head on and make people think twice about questioning his talent.So Rice backed himself when he faced Madrid and left Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Luka Modric and Aurélien Tchouaméni in the shade by producing man-of-the-match displays in both legs. He drove Arsenal on, powering them forward, bending the tie to his will. Madrid, the re...

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2 w. ago In Madrid, electricity outages can’t hold a candle to people power

The lights may be out, but life goes on for families and businesses across the Spanish capitalFour long hours after the power went out across Spain, bringing trains to a halt in Madrid’s metro stations and sending people scurrying for light and taxis, the denizens of the Spanish capital were swinging between pragmatism and polite, almost jocular, panic.Behind the counter of his neighbourhood bazaar in a quiet corner of the city, a shop owner reeled off a list of the afternoon’s most popular purchases: radios, batteries, torches and candles. As he finished, yet another optimistic customer entered the shop. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Tearful nuns mourning Pope Francis remember 'saintly man who wanted peace for the whole world' as world stops to pay tribute to 266th pontiff

From first light, thousands of people made their way along Via della Conciliazione - the grand thoroughfare that leads to the Vatican - singing hymns, praying and swapping stories.

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2 w. ago 'Striking' discovery that may shed light on bowel cancer spike in young people

A food bug may be behind the rise in bowel cancer cases among younger people

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2 w. ago Bristol cannabis rave slammed for 'awful music' and told it 'doesn't represent the community'

The Bristol Cannabis Club has spoken out about how the recent 420 event at Castle Park is not a reflection of the cannabis community it represents

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3 w. ago Schoolboy, 13, killed and two other people rushed to hospital after three

Officers were called to reports of the collision on the A25 in Bletchingley, near Redhill, at around 8.10pm on Easter Monday, Surrey Police said.

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3 w. ago Protest against illegal immigration and 'counter' rally to be held at same time in Dumfries

The two events will take place at the same time just yards from each other in the High Street on Saturday.

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3 w. ago “This Was More Than A Protest”: London’s Powerful Trans Rights Rally In 60 Photographs

“This Was More Than A Protest”: London’s Powerful Trans Rights Rally In 60 Photographs  Vogue

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3 w. ago What is Earth Day? History, when do we celebrate, what is the 2025 theme, what's happening in Scotland?

This year will see the 55th annual Earth Day shine a spotlight on environmental issues.

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3 w. ago Hollywood gets lit! Cannabis lovers Snoop Dogg, Chelsea Handler, and Wiz Khalifa celebrate 420

Marijuana appreciators Snoop Dogg, Chelsea Handler, and more took to social media to mark '420', cannabis' unofficial holiday.

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3 w. ago Four arrests as dozens gather for annual 420 cannabis protest in Hyde Park

Dozens were seen gathering in Hyde Park for the annual 420 rally

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3 w. ago Toke it lucky! Michael Barrymore is spotted at annual 420 cannabis protest rally

The former Strike It Lucky host, 72, wearing a £165 Heresy knitted jumper, looked on and smiled as hundreds of pot smokers gathered for the annual 420 pro drugs rally.

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3 w. ago Toke it lucky! Michael Barrymore is spotted at annual 420 cannabis protest rally as people light up in front of police on Easter Sunday

The former Strike It Lucky host, 72, wearing a £165 Heresy knitted jumper, looked on and smiled as hundreds of pot smokers gathered for the annual 420 pro drugs rally.

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3 w. ago Enormous Easter rave with 3,000 revellers sparks desperate police call for volunteers

Sussex Police were alerted to an unlicensed event taking place in Charlton Wood, Chichester, in the early hours of this morning.

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3 w. ago FTSE 100 claws back week of strong gains after Trump tariff nosedive

The FTSE 100 delivered a week of solid gains ahead of Easter as unpredictable US trade policy continues to drive volatility in global markets.

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