25 m. ago Duke of Sussex follows in his mother Princess Diana's footsteps as he walks through a minefield in Angola

Prince Harry spoke to families who live near Africa's largest minefield as part of HALO's community outreach programme, which aims to keep people safe from landmines.

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30 m. ago Brits are turning to clever travel hacks to maximise their holidays

A study of 2,000 adults found that on average they are utilising three hacks on a typical holiday - with two thirds getting tips from friends and family

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89 m. ago Ayr United star Ethan Walker hails summer gym sessions for helping fast start

Walker has blasted from the gates in pre-season and has caught the eye of boss Scott Brown.

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1 hour ago Stranger Things fans left 'crying, shaking and screaming' as Netflix drops first trailer for final series packed with most explosive battles yet

The popular sci-fi show debuted in 2016 and follows a group of friends who tackle supernatural forces in Indiana.

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1 hour ago Illegal work crackdown: London businesses fined £1m a month as latest raids reveal workers in UK for 16 years

During Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, Sir Keir Starmer said the rollout of eVisas would help tackle illegal working

Economics

1 hour ago My friends made plans without me – is it OK to invite myself?

New research has shed light on the psychology of ‘self-invitation’, and why people hold back from asking to join others’ plansI’m at the pub with my friend, catching up over drinks, when her friend walks in – let’s call her Clara.Clara mentions the party she’s throwing next weekend. Our mutual friend is counting down the days, but it’s news to me.I’m an adult. Why do I regress under my parents’ roof?I like my own company. But do I spend too much time alone?People say you’ll know – but will I regret not having children? Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Changes to criticised Throsk school bus route unlikely, admit council officers

A councillor for the area says the current route means some children are forced to walk almost a mile along a busy trunk road with no pavement to get to the school bus stop.

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1 hour ago Busker's 'heart broken' after stranger has unexpected reaction to performance

A street performer shared the touching moment he started singing a Lewis Capaldi song - and was met with a surprising and emotional reaction from a man walking by

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1 hour ago Almost half of women faced sexist insults playing sports, study reveals

Almost half of women have received sexist insults while playing sports - such as they 'throw like a girl', they 'look like a man' or are 'not strong enough'.

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2 h. ago Countryside walks, fish & chips, visits to farm shops, oyster shacks, Sunday roasts in pubs and spotting cows in fields

Eight in ten (77%) of Brits plan to enjoy a staycation this year, with over half (56%) admitting they want to relive the holidays of their youth with their own children. In fact, 87% have fond memories of UK holidays from their childhood, so much so that 78% agree that the UK has some wonderful places for a holiday and a WHOPPING 90% think that a staycation is one of the best holidays ever.

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3 h. ago Dad who plunged from Cyprus hotel balcony left unable to walk

Sam Hudson, 24, had been staying at Anmaria Beach Hotel in Ayia Napa when he fell from the second floor on June 15.

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3 h. ago Expert issues urgent warning to dog owners over fatal bacteria in UK

UK-based dog nutrition expert Simon Crawshaw has warned dog owners they should be cautious when taking their pets for walks and swims.

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3 h. ago Brits being caught short by a lack of public toilets with some waiting 150 minutes to wee

London is one place where loos are closest to each other but on average visitors still have to walk for 19 minutes before they come across one

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3 h. ago Moment 'spy' is arrested by undercover officers pretending to be Russian agents after he 'handed over USB stick containing Grant Shapps' details'

Body worn footage shows Howard Phillips, 65, in handcuffs as he is walked towards the entrance of a coffee shop in London by plain-clothed officers and told of his arrest.

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4 h. ago Artificial sweetener found in Diet Coke and chewing gum could trigger puberty early, study suggests

Commonly-used sweeteners including aspartame, are added to Diet Coke and products like Extra chewing gum and Muller Light yoghurts.

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4 h. ago Terrifying theory on why American Idol exec and husband were killed at mansion as cops' blunder is revealed

The couple was shot dead days before their remains were found when they walked in on Boodarian, who had broken into their Encino mansion, according to police.

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5 h. ago Diageo CEO steps down after drink firm’s lacklustre performance

Debra Crew’s tenure marked by shock profits warning, adverse global consumer trends and investor disquietDiageo, which owns the Guinness and Johnnie Walker brands, is to replace its embattled chief executive, ending her rocky tenure in charge of the British alcoholic drinks firm.In a statement to the stock market, Diageo said it had begun the hunt for a successor to Debra Crew, who the company said had stepped down “by mutual agreement”. Continue reading...

Economics

5 h. ago Plant milk 'not acceptable' experts say as some 'should drink dairy'

There are new 'rules' over what milk people of different ages should have after a major UK study

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5 h. ago Prince Harry 'won't let Meghan go to England' as he 'bans' her from latest trip

The Duke of Sussex landed in Angola on Tuesday evening and is set to walk across a landmine field in the African state just as his mother Princess Diana did 28 years ago for the Halo Trust

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5 h. ago Home care provider team take part in Pretty Muddy event to raise funds for St Andrew's Hospice

Constance Care in Motherwell sent a generous group to tackle the 5k obstacle course, with an impressive £1005 total being collected.

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