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Mum-of-seven drops two dress sizes without giving up favourite foods
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NATO fighter jets scrambled after alarm about 'aerial target' near Europe
The threat was detected at Snake Island on Saturday morning.
Edinburgh Christmas Market prices revealed as world-famous attraction opens its doors for 2026
This year’s Christmas Market is open in Princes Street Garden until January 3
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Scots actor Tommy Flanagan reunites with co-stars for new series of hit US show
The Glasgow-born star is set to return alongside several familiar faces from the hit drama
Scotland braces for 200-mile snow wall as Arctic air sweeps looms for 11 areas - full list
The snow band is forecast to extend from southern Scotland, south of Glasgow, through northern England and as far south as Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire
'Gritty' Scots thriller set in Glasgow and why viewers have hailed it as 'outstanding'
The 2006 drama features a star-studded Scottish cast
Glasgow braced for traffic chaos from tonight as M8, M77 and M74 shut in city
All 16 lanes of the M8 will be shut during the works, with parts of the two adjoining motorways also closed
Man, 27, stabbed to death in Manchester as police launch murder hunt for 'masked gang'
A murder investigation has been launched after a 27-year-old man was stabbed to death in an early hours attack on Moss Bank in Crumpsall, with Greater Manchester Police hunting a group of suspects believed to have been wearing dark clothing and balaclavas.
UK Pipe Band Championships are coming to Ayr next summer
The event will be held at Riverside Sports Arena and Ayr Academy on 26 June 2027, with bands travelling from across the UK, Ireland and beyond to compete.
Burst water main causes flooding and traffic disruption in city centre
A burst water main has caused flooding and traffic disruption in Newcastle city centre, with Northumbrian Water teams working on site at St Mary's Place next to Newcastle Civic Centre.
Mum demands gambling ad ban after 'life and soul of the party' son's devastating death at 25
Harry Owen, 25, a Liverpool fan from Burscough, Lancashire, took his own life in June, with his mum Shirley believing his gambling addiction was a factor – she is now calling for tighter controls on gambling adverts and easy credit
What's new at Edinburgh Christmas Market for 2026 as festivities get underway
The capital's festive events programme will run for the next seven weeks.
Pharmacist settles debate on 'feed a cold, starve a fever' old wives' tale
The familiar advice about what to eat when you're ill may not be quite right
Two major Celtic transfer updates land as Simon Ebonog interest ramped up and £10m target's price tag plummets
Celtic look set to shake up their midfield again in January and have two targets on the agenda
Tesco issues warning as 2 Guinness products urgently recalled
Tesco has issued an urgent warning after a labelling mistake made some of its popular pies potentially unsafe to eat
Edinburgh protest against data centres sees thousands march down Royal Mile
'We’re parents, neighbours and ordinary people who care about where we live.'
Scots comedian ran through airport to bag last seat on plane as US flights grounded
Comedian Marc Jennings was nearly stranded in the United States after appearing at the New York Comedy Festival.
"Profit is being put before people" Thousands march through Edinburgh in protest against AI data centres
Campaigners said the Scottish Government has so far “failed to explain” why AI data centres are needed in Scotland.
Supermarket beats out rivals to be named best for price and value for money
A new survey has revealed which retailer shoppers think offers the best value
Thousands march against AI data centres in Edinburgh as campaigners call for ‘national conversation’
An estimated 6,000 people turned out to join the demonstration, which marched down the Royal Mile to the Scottish Parliament