17 h. ago Father's Day: How to spoil dad on a budget from great gifts to fun days out

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry shares some favourite Father’s Day gift ideas for your father figure on June 15

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54 h. ago Father's Day gifts from £14 he'll actually want– including buys for golfers, chefs and style lovers

Get ready for June 15th with our pick of perfect Father's Day gifts from £14.99...

Economics

3 d. ago Award winning chippy shares secret for 'perfect' fish and chips 

It's National Fish and Chip Day on Friday 6 June, and a perfect excuse for a chippy.

Events

3 d. ago Gardeners urged to avoid watering plants at specific time of day in June

As temperatures are predicted to soar this summer, a gardening expert provides a crucial warning over a common watering error many Brits make when caring for their plants

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4 d. ago How to get your hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 from 5 June launch day

Nintendo Switch 2 launches on 5 June – here’s where stock might drop and how to be first in line when it lands online and in stores.

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4 d. ago UK households urged to mow lawns at 2 specific times of day in June

Gardening tasks are now becoming more important as the summer months and warmer temperatures start to kick in - do you know when are the best times to mow the lawn?

Society

5 d. ago Award winning Scottish chip shop shares secret that draws customers from miles away

Fish and chips are in news this week as National Fish and Chip Day is celebrated on Friday, June 6.

Economics

6 d. ago Ukraine proposes next round of talks before end of June as Russia rejects unconditional ceasefire – Russia

Ukrainian defence minister says they have proposed meeting from 20-30 June while Moscow says it has offered ‘two-three’ day partial ceasefireRuth Michaelson is reporting from Istanbul and will be providing updates on the talks. Here is some colour from outside Istanbul’s Ciragan Palace:A fleet of black sedans arrived outside the Çırağan Palace in Istanbul, signalling the arrival of some of the negotiations teams. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Exact date unpaid carers to receive an extra £293 payment on top of benefit this month

The money will be issued to around 90,000 unpaid carers over a two-day period in June.

Economics

6 d. ago PHOTO COLLECTION: AP Top Photos of the Day, Monday, June 2, 2025

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors.

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7 d. ago Gatwick passengers evacuated after fire alarm sparks panic on first day of June holidays

Footage posted online showed crowds filing out of the departure lounge as the alarm rang loudly in the background

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9 d. ago Unite condemn 'misleading' Stagecoach statement ahead of Ayrshire strikes

Unite the Union has hit back after Stagecoach issued a statement this morning ahead of the second day of strike action on Monday, June 2.

Events

2 w. ago Xabi Alonso poised for Real Madrid job after club confirm Carlo Ancelotti’s exit

Madrid president Pérez praises Ancelotti’s work Ancelotti already announced as new Brazil coachReal Madrid have finally announced that Carlo Ancelotti will not continue at the Santiago Bernabéu after the Brazilian Football Confederation announced him (CBF) as their new coach. He will be replaced by Xabi Alonso. The former Bayer Leverkusen manager, who publicly revealed that he would not be continuing in Germany last Friday, will formally begin on 1 June in time for the Club World Cup, while Ancelotti joins Brazil on 26 June, the day after the end of the Spanish league season.An agreement to bring Alonso to the Bernabéu was made after Madrid were defeated by Arsenal in the Champions League, although he had long been identified as the replacement for Ancelotti, who departs as the most successful coach in the club’s history having won 15 trophies, including three Champions Leagues, two league titles and two Copa del Reys over two spells in charge. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago New BBC Scotland documentary to tell personal stories of Lockerbie Air Disaster victims

Lockerbie: Our Story will be shown in early June - the day after the final episode of the Bombing of Pan Am 103 drama is broadcast.

Events

2 w. ago ‘He lived inside poetry’: Toby Jones and Helena Bonham Carter perform poems in memory of lost loved ones

Actors including Asa Butterfield, Stephen Mangan and Susan Wokoma share poems as part of ‘Celebration Day’, a new annual moment dedicated to commemorating family and friends• Helena Bonham Carter performs Don’t Let That Horse by Lawrence Ferlinghetti – video• Tell us about a poem that reminds you of someone you’ve lostHelena Bonham Carter, Toby Jones and Asa Butterfield are among actors performing poems in memory of family members and friends who have died, to mark Celebration Day later this month.The initiative, conceived in 2022 by high-profile figures including Stephen Fry, Prue Leith, film director Oliver Parker and writer and poetry curator Allie Esiri, sets aside a day in the calendar each year to celebrate the lives of lost loved ones, inspired by celebrations such as Mexico’s Day of the Dead. The first Celebration Day was held on 26 June 2022, and now it runs on the last bank holiday Monday in May, which this year will be 26 May. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Friends were ‘egging boy on’ who jumped from pier before he died, inquest hears

David Ejimofor died on Monday, June 19, 2023, the day he was celebrating the end of exams

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3 w. ago The best Father’s Day dining spots in Scotland that will impress any dad

With Father’s Day fast approaching on 15 June, if you're still looking for the perfect way to treat dad, we’ve got you covered. This year, skip the socks and give your dad an experience he’ll cherish. Whether he’s all about a laid-back meal or loves indulging in exquisite dining, this handpicked selection of standout restaurants offers something for every type of dad, straight from Scotland’s diverse restaurant scene.

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last month Ayrshire village on the hunt for volunteers ahead of annual gala day

The Gala Day takes place at the village playing fields on Saturday, June 7 and there’s a host of family entertainment on offer.

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