12 h. ago Emergency alert system could be used for abductions and escaped prisoners

A emergency alert system will be trialled across UK on Sunday. It will be used to warn people of local floods, storm surges and wildfires, officials say

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32 h. ago Warning new West Lothian banking hub in 'challenging' location for the elderly

Both Linlithgow and Bathgate will get new hubs to help residents - but there is disappointment in Bathgate that a campaign to retain the new hub in the town centre has failed.

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43 h. ago Picture perfect corner of the UK 'better than Spain and Italy' for September break

The Cotswolds has been named the best place in Europe to visit in September, beating off competition from the likes of Spain, Italy and Greece, according to Lonely Planet

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2 d. ago Thunderstorm warning LIVE weather and traffic updates as heavy rain set to batter Greater Manchester

The Met Office warns there could be a chance of localised flooding caused by sudden downpours

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3 d. ago Warning West Lothian drug deaths drop could be reversed by synthetic opioids

The head of West Lothian’s Health and Social Care Partnership Alison White said “one death is too many" after 2024 figures revealed drug deaths had fallen across Scotland.

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4 d. ago 'Cruel' mistake dog owners make could end up making 'separation worse'

A vet has shared a common mistake dog and pet owners make that can create anxiety in their pets, making separation even worse. But there's a way you can help avoid it

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4 d. ago Couple face prison after building 'eyesore' log cabin in national park

Local residents claim they warned the pair that they 'couldn't build there'

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5 d. ago Reform UK's deputy leader claims parents are 'using and abusing' free taxis for SEND children and warns 'unsustainable' spending will bankrupt local councils

Richard Tice warned 'unsustainable' spending on SEND provision is set to 'bankrupt' local councils as he called for changes.

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5 d. ago Authorities warn locals against aiding fugitive Dezi Freeman as manhunt enters seventh day

Self-proclaimed ‘sovereign citizen’ remains at large and is believed to be armed and ‘very dangerous’

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1 week ago How does YOUR dog stack up? Take the test to find out exactly how rare your pet's name is

The latest Dogs Trust National Dog survey polled over 340,000 people and their 423,000 dogs to find the country's favourite dog names.

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1 week ago Rogue trader warning issued as scam callers target Stirling residents on their doorsteps

Stirling Council has received reports of rogue traders cold calling at several households across the area, claiming to have connections to the council and offering exterior works at a reduced rate.

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1 week ago UK tourists visiting Spain warned of ‘large hail’ amid storm and extreme heat alerts

There is a chance of hail in some parts of Spain this week as stormy conditions have been forecast

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1 week ago 'Be wary' warning issued to UK tourists visiting Spain as holidaymakers being ‘targeted’

People can spot rental cars due to branded stickers, or visible barcodes

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1 week ago Dog dies from heatstroke after 'common mistake' by doggy day care staff

French Bulldog, Benny, sadly didn't make it after a doggy day care worker brought him home 'barely alive'.

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1 week ago Dog owner left devastated after pet died of heatstroke after common fatal mistake by doggy daycare

The French bulldog was taken to the vets but had to be put to sleep

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1 week ago Dog dies of heatstroke after doggy daycare staff make terrible common mistake

Emily Gilbert has shared the warning signs of heatstroke after her pooch, Benny, tragically died. Her pooch was taken for a walk in the crippling heat by a doggy day care worker

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1 week ago ‘A dangerous moment’: the emboldening of Britain’s far right

In a summer of anti-migrant rallies, flags and nationalistic rhetoric, observers warn there is a lack of government voices pushing backThe Bell hotel in Epping has seen a lot since it was built in the 16th century as a coaching inn, serving travellers passing through the historic Essex market town and on to London, 15 miles to the south-west. This has long been a place that bustled with outsiders, though they have not always been welcome – the small green common opposite was once named after a beacon that local stories say was built to warn of invasion.Though now wrapped in ugly 1960s extensions that have stripped it of anything approaching charm, the unassuming building – close to agricultural land and a cricket pitch – is an unlikely place to spark a potential political crisis. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Japanese knotweed spreading 'extensively' in seaside town water front as locals warn it 'could devalue property'

Locals in a picturesque seaside town are fearing for their homes after the UK's most 'aggressive, destructive and invasive' plant was discovered along the waterfront.

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2 w. ago 'I'm a dog trainer and one common act is the worst mistake new owners make'

A dog trainer has warned people against making the 'worst mistake' when bringing a new pet into their home - and it's something many owners accidentally do out of love

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2 w. ago Popular Asian destination issues warning after tourists are caught dine

Tourists jetting off to a beautiful island have been warned by police officers to behave after complaints from locals, with drunken antics causing problems.

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