43 m. ago 27 Welsh beach paradises that are a match for anywhere on earth

Why go anywhere else when you can have your pick of these dreamy Welsh beaches?

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48 m. ago Dramatic videos show chaos unfolding across Spain and Portugal as massive power outage plunged millions into darkness with traffic lights down and trains grinding to a halt

Eerie footage shows Metro system travellers being evacuated through tunnels as blackouts hit underground stations and halted trains across Spain and Portugal today.

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50 m. ago Leading children’s charity announces funding support of £40,000 to schools across West Lothian

This initiative will enable 20 local schools to provide enriching experiences, resources and well-being projects designed to improve the lives of children who need it most.

Economics

56 m. ago I took my children to the Dutch theme park that’s a quieter, cheaper alternative to Disneyland Paris – and they preferred it

With reasonably priced accommodation, a whimsical fairytale theme and barely any queues, Efelting has a lot to offer British families, finds Zoe Griffin

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57 m. ago Major airline warns passengers to avoid airport until further notice following power outage in Spain and Portugal

Spain and Portugal have been hit by widespread blackouts, with millions plunged into darkness amid scenes of mayhem across major European cities.

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59 m. ago Livingston MP visits development to discuss local housing needs

During the visit, Gregor Poynton met with the Persimmon East Scotland team and heard how the development is delivering benefits across the community, including through employment and training opportunities for local people.

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59 m. ago Body of man discovered near Stirling bridge as police investigate 'unexplained' death

Police have confirmed the death of a 55-year-old man after a body was found near to Stirling's Old Bridge on Monday morning.

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63 m. ago British Airways flight forced to divert after bird strike causes fumes in cabin

The plane landed ‘without incident’ and there were no injuries reported

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63 m. ago Callum McGregor rankles at Rangers 'luck' as Celtic skipper sees moment of honesty clocked by Simon Murray

McGregor was laser-focused on putting things right when Celtic travel to Ibrox on Sunday

Politics

66 m. ago 1% Club's Welsh winner's surprising plan for prize money that left Lee Mack speechless

Llantrisant local, Gareth Rees, scooped up a £32,000 prize and a place in the 1% Club

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67 m. ago Travellers pitch up caravans in Birmingham parks near playground and school as council battle against illegal encampments continues

Around 17 caravans and other vehicles are at Parkdale Park, in West Heath while another group have set up a camp five miles away at Kings Heath Park.

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71 m. ago Mid Calder Camera Club proves local talent can rival the very best in the UK

Russell Walker, Caroline Lawrie, Margaret Lothian and John Love successfully achieved the coveted Credit (CPAGB) standard at the prestigious Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB) Awards for Photographic Merit.

Politics

76 m. ago Calls for Irish rappers Kneecap to be axed from Glasgow's TRNSMT festival

It comes after video emerged of the Irish rap group allegedly saying "kill your local MP" and "the only good Tory is a dead Tory."

Politics

81 m. ago Is it safe to travel to the USA? Travel advice after tourists detained in visa crackdown

Changes to immigration policy since the re-election of Trump have increased traveller anxiety surrounding detainment and deportation

Politics

88 m. ago Bids from voluntary groups seeking help from West Lothian Council topped more than £1m

And with more than half the Third Sector services total budget of £944,000 going to just five organisations there have been calls from the local Voluntary Sector Gateway for the budget to grow to meet rising demand.

Economics

89 m. ago Drug cartel boss finally caught as police find body missing head, arms and legs

Eduardo López Torres, known as 'El Chambitas', an alleged leader of the Acapulco Independent Cartel, was arrested over the weekend as a grisly discovery was made in La Laja, Acapulco

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98 m. ago Dumfries and Galloway under spotlight in next stage of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry

Evidence will be heard about Ladyfield at the Crichton in Dumfries and Woodlands School in Newton Stewart.

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99 m. ago Voices: Nigel Farage is on the brink of another election breakthrough but then what?

With voters set to desert Labour and Tories at the local elections in favour of Reform UK, will the populist protest party be able to run services and balance the books of hard-pressed city councils? Of course not, says Sean O’Grady

Politics

99 m. ago Report into Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines crash reveals fatal mistakes before collision

The U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter was 15 seconds away from crossing paths with the American Airlines jet on the eve of January 29, new report says

Events

1 hour ago Spanish travellers warned to check with airlines following major power outage

Airports, shops, restaurants and schools were plunged into darkness at around midday on Monday after a massive power cut.

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