32 h. ago Dear Coleen: 'I banned my man from talking about his gorgeous ex

Resident agony aunt Coleen Nolan has advice for a worried reader feeling very insecure in her relationship because his previous partner was so good-looking.

Events

6 d. ago 'I travelled to Italy to watch the opera under the stars and one thing blew my mind'

While opera may not be for everyone, experiencing it under the stars in Italy is completely different. Here's what happened when I travelled to Verona to see Aida this summer

Politics

7 d. ago Transport Secretary to meet campaigners over A84 Blair Drummond safety fears

Concerns about the stretch have been raised by concerned residents, parents and schoolchildren, local politicians and businesses, including bosses from the safari park.

Society

9 d. ago West Lothian Christmas lights event cancelled after storms push up insurance costs

West Lothian Council’s executive approved the cancellation of the Starry Nights festive lights event at Beecraigs Country Park in Linlithgow and sparked an angry confrontation between the local SNP and Labour councillor in the town.

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1 week ago We went to Center Parcs and paid a fortune for a naff break in tacky surroundings with a Wetherspoons feeling. Now we go to these parks instead... they're much more stylish and half the price

As I scroll through social media, while simultaneously keeping an eye on my 11-year-old and friend in a local park, a Mumsnet post catches my eye. 'Is Center Parcs a bit tacky?' it reads.

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1 week ago 'Bombarded with wizards': Residents are worried the magic of their street will be lost after road was 'secretly' transformed into set for new Harry Potter series

Springfield Gardens in the suburb of Upminster underwent a magical makeover in recent months to become young Harry's childhood home of Privet Drive. But not all locals are happy about it.

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1 week ago Shocked fan's season ticket seat 'doesn't exist' and is actually 'metal railing'

Cathay Clarke, from Liverpool, 'couldn't believe it' when she travelled to watch her club's match at the new Hill Dickinson stadium 'didn't exist' and was actually just a bit of metal railing

Sport

2 w. ago Exact age kids disqualify you from parent and child parking spots at supermarket

After a puzzled mum asked for advice on whether she was allowed to park in a parent and child spot at her local supermarket where the special bays are limited - experts confirm the rules

Society

2 w. ago Football Daily | Pafos FC and Kairat Almaty? The Champions League gets a hipster makeover

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!The joy of a Bigger Cup European tour is what makes a season for the fans – the trinket on offer in Budapest is merely a bonus. Six Premier League sides will get to test themselves against the best over the coming months and there are a few new faces in the competition and some intriguing passport stamps to collect. Who wouldn’t want to travel to the Cypriot city of Paphos in September to watch their beloved club play David Luiz’s Pafos FC? The temperature reaches 29C and there is no chance of rain. There are miles and miles of beaches to enjoy with a Keo in hand. If anything, the prospect of a 90-minute match is a bit of a distraction. The even better news is there are flights from London, Manchester and Newcastle.I’m someone who is passionate and will fight ever[y] time I step on the pitch. But I need to set a better example and you fans know how much I love you and this club” – West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen takes to InstaChat to expain...

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2 w. ago Fulham vs Man United LIVE early team news, travelling squad plus kick off time and how to watch

Manchester United face Fulham at Craven Cottage today in their first Premier League away game of the season.

Politics

2 w. ago Sneak peek inside new Asian restaurant opening in Belsize Park

Sneak peek inside new Asian restaurant opening in Belsize Park  This Is Local London

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2 w. ago Airdrie 1 Queen's Park 1: Mangerless Diamonds pegged back after Henderson stunner

Airdrie had to settle for a point against a familiar face in the away dugout

Politics

2 w. ago Protests at Glacier as national parks reel from Trump cuts: ‘They’ve gutted staff, gutted funding’

As Republicans tout their stewardship of public lands, Montana protesters say their park is suffering – and help is urgently neededDozens of former rangers, park volunteers, and local residents protested at the gateway to Montana’s Glacier national park on Wednesday against the staff cuts and hiring freezes that have thrown many national parks into crisis, including Glacier.Current and former staffers and watchdog groups say the cuts have meant staff are not able to keep up the facilities and infrastructure. Some say the park has been left with inadequate infrastructure and too little staff to be able to respond to emergencies. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Coldplay’s Chris Martin fights back tears as fan travels 5000 miles from China to join him for unforgettable duet

Chris Martin fought back tears as a Chinese superfan travelled 5000 miles to watch Coldplay in Hull, joining him on stage for an unforgettable duet.

Sport

3 w. ago Celtic Park won't spook us, insists Livingston winger as Lions head to Glasgow giants

Connor McLennan says Livingston have enough Premiership experience in their squad

Politics

3 w. ago Coldplay’s Chris Martin fights back tears as superfan travels 5000 miles from China to join him for unforgettable duet

Chris Martin fought back tears as a Chinese superfan travelled 5000 miles to watch Coldplay in Hull, joining him on stage for an unforgettable duet.

Sport

3 w. ago Chris Martin fights back tears as superfan travels 5000 miles from China to join him for unforgettable duet

Chris Martin fought back tears as a Chinese superfan travelled 5000 miles to watch Coldplay in Hull, joining him on stage for an unforgettable duet.

Sport

3 w. ago Parent fears new UK Universal Studios theme park 'could put children at risk'

Concerns have been raised over a planned Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire - one resident, a parent, is worried about strangers in the area where their child plays

Society

3 w. ago Notting Hill Carnival 2025 guide: Parade route, where to watch and how to get around London

The best places to watch the celebration of Caribbean culture, plus where to stay and Tube station advice

Politics

4 w. ago National Park enforces action against owner for unauthorised static caravan setup

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority has urged for caution and escalating enforcement action as the "concerning trend" of the marketing of small plots with the "misleading potential" for a range of uses continues in the National Park.

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