3 h. ago Woman in hospital after 'disturbance' in Scots town as man charged

Police raced to the incident in Beith at 7.15pm on Saturday.

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34 h. ago ‘I wanted to go on my own terms’: former Irish taoiseach Leo Varadkar on Farage, Trump 2.0 and his decision to stand down

He was the young, gay, mixed-race leader labelled a ‘badass’ by Matt Damon who unexpectedly quit. He talks about the ‘likability’ of rightwing populists – and his fears for the future of politicsLeo Varadkar suggests we do the ­interview at his house in Dublin. It’s unusual for ­politicians to invite you into their home, but Ireland is famous for its hospitality. The house looks impressively humble – a tiny, ­unprepossessing terrace. A woman answers. “Hi,” I say. “Does the taoiseach live here? “No,” she says.I start to panic. Our interview is due to start in two minutes. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Teenager charged after bus station stabbing in Greater Manchester town

The victims were 'seriously injured' but are 'recovering well'

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3 d. ago Dundee fire: Woman taken to hospital and residents evacuated as firefighters battle blaze at high

Emergency services are on the scene.

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4 d. ago Businesses demand Renfrewshire Council rethinks Paisley town centre parking charges amid serious economic impact

Local authority urged to hold talks with Paisley First to discuss a "compromise" that gives traders a "fighting chance".

Economics

4 d. ago Woman turns up at hospital with a newborn baby then doctors realise horrific truth

WARNING DISTURBING CONTENT: A ‘new mum’ arrived at hospital with a baby and alongside her husband tried to register the birth, until she was examined and an abhorrent crime was allegedly uncovered by authorities

Science

4 d. ago Chilling CCTV footage leaves Scots family 'terrified' as alert leads to disturbing discovery

The family were left jarred by the discovery.

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5 d. ago Woman hospitalised after drinking matcha once a week for six months

Lynn has now quit her matcha habit and sticks to other types of tea

Politics

5 d. ago Woman hospitalised with serious symptoms after drinking matcha tea

Lynn has now quit her matcha habit and sticks to other types of tea

Science

9 d. ago Pensioner who died after 'violent sexual assault' in Lancashire hospital was 'unlawfully killed'

"For someone to assault a vulnerable, relatively elderly woman in a hospital setting is really quite difficult to believe"

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1 week ago Russian woman nicknamed 'Al Capone' who terrorised her seaside neighbours admits attacking hospital nurses who were trying to help her

Olga Woolnough, 49, of Reading, Berkshire, became known as a 'neighbour from hell' in Worthing, West Sussex, after she threatened locals and held all-night parties.

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1 week ago Melania 'spotted' at hospital amid rumors around Trump's health

Walter Reed Medical Center responded to a woman's claim that she spotted Melania Trump at the Maryland hospital Thursday as health rumors swirled around the president's health.

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1 week ago Police squash online firearm speculation as they race to early morning disturbance in Scots street

Police attended the scene of a reported disturbance in Denny on Tuesday morning and denied online speculation that a firearm was discharged.

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2 w. ago Woman dies after 'assault' at Scots home as man arrested following 'disturbance'

Restalrig Avenue in Edinburgh remains closed off while enquiries are carried out.

Events

2 w. ago Edinburgh crime: Edinburgh woman dies after early morning 'disturbance' at property on Restalrig Avenue

Police closed Restalrig Avenue after a 'disturbance'.

Events

2 w. ago Man charged with carrying knife in East Kilbride town centre

Officers recovered a bladed weapon at the scene but said no one was injured in the incident.

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2 w. ago Edinburgh crime: City road closed as man, 55, arrested after 'disturbance' at property

Police are urging people to avoid the area while an investigation is underway

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2 w. ago Two men arrested after 'assault and disturbance' in Scots town

Images from the scene show half a dozen police vehicles outside a property and armed officers standing guard.

Events

2 w. ago Demand for bigger ferry during Arran disruption as Scottish islanders hit by 'very disturbing outlook'

Fears over lack of space on Ardrossan sailings during Troon closure

Events

2 w. ago Woman found with 'King Cucumber' inside her after 'extreme lovemaking' – but docs have one question

A 21-year-old woman and her male friend attended a hospital in Russia after the vegetable became stuck inside her and they had been unable to pull it out

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