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Deaf cancer patient felt doctors 'fobbed him off' until he pulled a tumour from his own throatJohn Barrett has shared how a Falkirk service has helped him navigate treatment but he says more needs to be done
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Disgraced Scots panto dame jailed after embezzling £75,000 from Paisley charity
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David McCann is a founding member of PACE Theatre Company which helped launch the careers of Paolo Nutini, Richard Madden and James McEvoy
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Rangers 'mind games' denied by Jim Goodwin as Dundee Utd boss puts Ian McCall right over his Ibrox tactics
Jim Goodwin
Goodwin says there were no dark arts at play and he was simply stating the obvious
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Bill passed to reduce sentences for short-term prisoners in Scots jails
Prisons
The legislation will reduce the authomatic release point of prioners to 40 per cent of their sentences.
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Inside the dressing rooms after Hibs stun Aberdeen as Dons left on the floor but Gray LOVES late show for a change
Football
David Gray was delighted his side showed some fight but Thelin says his troops were gutted in the dressing room
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Scots mum who lost 12 stone says husband jokes he's having affair with new woman
Slimming
"He made the joke that he feels like he's having an affair with another woman because I have lost a [huge] amount of weight."
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'Popular' Scots RAF man, 21, hailed after tragic death as Lossiemouth colleagues 'devastated'
Royal Air Force
David Enbom leaves behind mum Donna, dad Steven, and sister Chelsie.
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Storm Bert 'disaster' for 16 Scots pensioners before being rescued by selfless strangers
Pitlochry
A group of 16 Scots women - aged between 50 and 80 - were left stranded in snow before being rescued by selfless strangers.
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Tom Parker Bowles says King Charles has cut down eating these meats after cancer diagnosis
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Tom Parker Bowles has opened up about his father King Charles' cancer battle and said that the King has stopped eating as much red meat after his diagnosis
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John McGinn hit by grim Rangers warning sign every time he watches them
Rangers FC
McGinn reckons the empty seats at Ibrox are a sign of the grim times the club are going through
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Royal Navy warfare specialist avoids jail after allowing bank account for £22k crypto scam
Courts
Fraudsters were allowed by a Royal Navy warfare specialist to use his bank account to carry out a £22k crypto scam.
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ChristmasScotland's 'most quirky' Christmas market is hidden gem just outside of GlasgowA new list of the "most quirky" Christmas markets across the nation has been revealed, and coming in at number one for Scotland is a festive fair just out of Glasgow.
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Murder arrest after man, 65, dies after block of flats incident
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An arrest has been made on the suspicion of murder of a 65-year-old man after an incident at a block of flats.
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Who will win Celtic vs Club Brugge? Our writers deliver their predictions for Champions League showdown
Celtic FC
The Record Sport team have had their say on the big one at Parkhead with the Belgians the visitors to Glasgow
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Woman 'will never hug her son again because of teen's split-second decision'
Police
Catherine Davies had a cardiac arrest and lifesaving surgery after a car crash.
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Ex-Rangers star Scott Arfield loses appeal to turn former Ibrox bookies into pub
Rangers FC
The Canadian international planned to open a boozer on the famous Copland Road.
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Probe launched into six-figure exit deals for Glasgow City Council chiefs amid massive cuts
SNP
EXCLUSIVE: A lawyer will be tasked with looking at the approval of packages criticised by opposition politicians.
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Thug jailed after stabbing boy, 15, with machete in 'revenge' mission for stepdaughter
Knife crime
The man was sentenced for the machete attack in which he told the teenager's mum prior to "just ask anyone about me" and threatened to burn down their house.
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Argyll & ButeBeautiful Scottish island for sale goes viral on TikTok - with everyone asking the same question
The small but beautifully formed Eilean Loch Oscair lies off the north west coast of the Island of Lismore near Oban, and it could be yours for £125,000.
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Blaze rips through Edinburgh city centre as police urge people to 'avoid the area'
Edinburgh
Locals have been told to 'avoid the area' after a blaze broke out at a premises in Edinburgh city centre this afternoon.
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Glasgow Willy Wonka experience organiser accused of rape
Glasgow
William 'Billy' Coull, 36, appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court from custody.
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Rangers players take a stand BEHIND Philippe Clement as defiant star roars 'we know what we're up against'
Rangers FC
Connor Barron says the players are right behind the manager despite scathing criticism from the stands
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Michael Barrymore starts new life in Spain after questions over death
ITV
The ex-TV star has faced questions over the death at his home in Essex.
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You can fly from Edinburgh to a French winter wonderland for just £60 in December
Holidays
If you're dreaming of a white Christmas, you can can fly directly to the stunning alpine region of Savoie in France from Edinburgh Airport.
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The magic number of points Celtic believe they need to achieve Champions League qualification
Celtic FC
Defender Cameron Carter-Vickers has told how the players set themselves a target at the outset
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One of FBI's most wanted terrorists arrested in UK after 20 years on the run
Terrorism
A terrorist wanted for two bombings in the San Francisco area in 2003 has finally been arrested by the UK National Crime Agency this week.
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Climber airlifted to hospital after horror slip tore his 'knee to the bone'
Cairngorms
An experienced climber, along with his son and their dog, were transported to hospital via helicopter after a terrifying fall in Cairngorms National Park.
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Scots mum left in coma with severe brain injury after being hit by SUV in America
Holidays
An Edinburgh family were given a horrifying ultimatum from an insurance company over their mum's treatment.
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Liam Payne's last texts and whiskey binges told as explosive new details of final hours emerge
Liam Payne
The ex-One Direction star Liam Payne reportedly issued series of requests along with a devastating text message just hours before his tragic death.
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How UK companies are joining forces to deliver a greener future
Environment
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HistoryScotland's 'oldest town' that was once called Muckness with fascinating historyWhile Edinburgh is currently celebrating its 900th birthday, there is one town in Scotland that is said to have a history going back much further in time than the capital.
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£60m-rated ex Celtic trialist available for loan from Premier League outfit as January window looms
Celtic Transfer News
Parkhead boss Rodgers was in the market for a third striker last summer to provide competition for Kyogo and Adam Idah
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Skye shooting-accused 'not impaired' by mental disorders, psychologist tells court
Courts
Finlay MacDonald, 41, is accused of murdering his distillery worker brother-in-law John MacKinnon.
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Mum left note saying 'I was murdered' before taking her own life after 'campaign of abuse'
Police
Kiena Dawes vanished after leaving her daughter with a pal after an alleged 'campaign of abuse.'
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Transfer news LIVE! All the latest rumours, confirmed targets and done deals from Scotland, England and beyond
Transfer Talk
The UK's best and brightest transfer blog is back with a bang! Stick with us for all the rumours and done deals
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Parents receive 'alarming' text after incident involving pupil near Scots high school
Schools
Several parents were 'reluctant' to send their kids to school following a text they recieved on Tuesday morning regarding a recent 'incident' on school property.
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Amy Macdonald rinses BBC's 's****' Scottish football coverage as radio show called out
Amy Macdonald
The songstress hasn't held back on one the broadcaster's key programmes
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StaycationsThe hotel in Scotland's 'white Christmas capital' you can book for less than £100
A hotel in Scotland's "white Christmas capital" that has been described as "really nice and welcoming" is currently available to book at a 68 per cent discount.
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Orca Keto who killed trainer dies after being forced into incest
Animals
Keto killed one of this trainers at an attraction in the Canary Islands after arriving at the park three years earlier.
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John Swinney faces plastic pollution plea as world leaders close in on landmark treaty
Environment
he First Minister was warned he must step up action at home after a decade of nearly static recycling rates.
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Domestic abuse fears for Scots children as reports surge by 20%
Domestic violence
“I can’t handle living around my dad; he puts us all on edge. You never know what he’s going to do next or over what."
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Brendan Rodgers channels the 'power' of Celtic Park as he goes after rare 4 in a row in the Champions League
Brendan Rodgers
The Hoops boss is gearing up for another massive night of European action in the east end of Glasgow
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The sea view hotel in Scotland's 'Town of the Year' you can book for less than £70
StaycationsThe Great Western Hotel in Oban, which was recently named Scotland's 'Town of the Year', is currently available to book for an overnight stay for two at a major discount.
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SNP Government challenged in Supreme Court over legal definition of a woman
Gender issues
For Women Scotland is challenging a definition of females enshrined in law passed by MSPs in 2018.
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Succession star Brian Cox backs call for Scotland to become world's first 'rewilding nation'
Environment
The iconic actor is urging support for a charter drawn up by the Scottish Rewilding Alliance.
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Young Rangers fan scarred for life after XL Bully attack given Ibrox VIP treatment
Rangers FC
Little Teddy Kerr visited the home of his beloved Rangers on Saturday after the club kindly gifted him tickets.
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Man rushed to hospital with 'significant injuries' after attack in Ayr
Ayr
Police are treating the attack on the 23-year-old as "targeted".
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Four dead in Egypt boat tragedy as three people rescued after ship capsized
Holidays
The Sea Story was carrying 44 people when it was struck by a large wave on Monday.
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Rangers news latest as Ronald de Boer sees 'big time' struggles but Ally McCoist clings to one positive
Rangers FC
The Ibrox side are feeling the heat after falling further behind in the table but have made a big move off the field
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WeatherScotland's 'coldest areas' named ahead of winter - see the full listA new 'Winter Report' has been shared that reveals the areas of Scotland that could see the lowest temperatures over the coming months based on last year's data.
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Murder suspect flew to Scotland as police waited at wrong airport, court hears
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Canadian tourist Neno Dolmajian died after allegedly being attacked by Ionut Danca in Dublin.
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Doomsday prepper spends three years readying home for all possible disasters
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A man who wants to make sure he and his family-of-six can survive any eventuality has spent years making sure their home can weather any storm, whether they're hit by a hurricane or a nuclear bomb
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Woman vanishes on 'bucket list' trip as father tragically dies during frantic search
Missing people
Hannah Kobayashi disappeared during her dream holiday sparking a huge search.
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East Kilbride beauty salon raided as two men arrested by immigration officers
East Kilbride
The Home Office confirmed two men were arrested following an intelligence-led visit to Honey Bee in the Plaza mall at East Kilbride Shopping Centre.
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Scots woman dates across romantic European cities by 'swapping homes with people'
Love and romance
Now staying in Edinburgh, Kirst Irvine, 40, travels across Europe to date men after spicing up her love life.
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Scots singer who survived cancer pens emotional song to highlight NHS waiting times
Cancer
Soprano Monica McGhee claims that her cancer journey has given her performance more depth.
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Edinburgh CastleEdinburgh celebrates 900th anniversary with spectacular Castle of Light show
The annual interactive light trail at Edinburgh Castle is extra special this year to mark the occasion.
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SNP in 'serious trouble' across central belt of Scotland as by-election losses pile up
SNP
EXCLUSIVE: A former SNP minister said the party could not afford any more scandals ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election as it faces a tight race against Labour.
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Vaclav Cerny ‘doesn’t get it’ as Rangers fans name winger victim of festering Philippe Clement mentality
Vaclav Cerny
The Czech star has been slammed on social media by a section of the support
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‘Until I Kill You’ monster John Sweeney should be probed over 8 other murders, expert says
Serial Killers
"I'm not saying all the unsolved cases are linked, but we at least should try to figure out or exclude if some of them are or are not."
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'Idiot' tractor driver arrested after video 'showed him ploughing through flooded streets'
Social media
Police moved in to make an arrested after a viral video.
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The Scottish forest walk near cosy pub with 'excellent Sunday lunch'
Walking and climbing
The Daily Record is back with the latest edition of our Walk of the Week series, and this time we are venturing to the idyllic Culbin Forest along the Moray coast.
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Number of Scots dying from drugs while homeless a 'travesty' as housing emergency grows
Homelessness
More than 240 people are thought to have died in 2023 across Scotland while homeless.
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Rangers promised me an interview for the manager's job – nearly a decade later I'm still waiting on call
Rangers FC
This former English Premier League boss has been touted for the Ibrox gig for two decades
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SNP Government 'bailed out' clinical waste firm Tradebe after devastating depot fire
NHS Scotland
EXCLUSIVE: SNP ministers are accused of failing to implement a sustainable plan to manage Scotland's clinical waste following a 2018 scandal that saw tonnes of human remains left piled up in a warehouse.
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'Our son was arrested in Dubai over holiday fling, each day is an uphill battle'
Middle East
"This ordeal has taken a terrible toll on us, both emotionally and financially."
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Young mum stopped breathing at flat 'for 30 hours' before ambulance was called
Courts
Kimberley McAssey was found dead in bed at her friend's home.
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Conor McGregor apologises to wife Dee Devlin in grovelling public statement
Conor McGregor
"I should have shut the party down. I should never have stepped out on the woman I love the most in the world. That’s all on me."
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Walking and climbingScotland's seven best 'winter walks' crowned by BBC Countryfile - see the full listExperts from BBC television show and magazine Countryfile have published a list of the 30 "most beautiful winter walks" in the UK, with seven Scottish hikes included.
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Philippe Clement theory debunked by Rangers rivals and board moving the goalposts is excuse that just doesn't wash
Philippe Clement
The beleaguered Belgian is on borrowed time after falling 11 points behind in the Scottish Premiership
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RAF pilot tells of terrifying crash at Scots airfield that left him with horror injuries
Plane Crashes
Iain Bright, 58, had just five seconds to react when he began plummeting towards the ground in a hair-raising 100ft drop.
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Scots baby switches on Christmas lights at hospital he's called home since birth
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Gabriel Sebastian has spent the entire 17 months of his life in hospital.
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North Sea oil rig evacuated after crash with supply vessel
North Sea oil
Harbour Energy said that 52 "non-essential personnel" had been taken off its Valaris 120 installation, which sits about 150 miles east of Aberdeen.
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Kevin Muscat sends clear message to Rangers chiefs as reason why Philippe Clement can’t be sacked floated
Kevin Muscat
The Belgian is facing escalating pressure amid a poor season at Ibrox
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Body found on Scots island formally identified as missing woman Shanahan MacInnes
Missing people
Shanahan, from the Isle of Benbecula, was reported missing after vanishing in the Tindill Road area of Balivanich at around 1.30am on Friday.
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Homes and propertyFarm with views of Scotland's only lake goes up for sale in 'rare opportunity'
A unique opportunity to purchase a 446-hectare upland hill farm that offers far-reaching views out across the "only lake in Scotland" has come up, with Glenny Hill in Stirlingshire on the market.
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Rangers told 'obvious' choice if Clement axed as Barry Ferguson hammers 'bang average' display - Ibrox news bulletin
Rangers FC
It was another disappointing weekend for the Belgian as fan pressure grows again after dropped points at home to Dundee United
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Menendez brothers sentencing hearing delayed as murderers to spend another Christmas behind bars
Courts
Brothers Erik and Joseph Menendez were convicted of killing both of their parents with a shotgun back in 1989 - the brothers claimed self-defence, but they were sentenced over the murders.
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School teacher who sexually assaulted Ryanair stewardess on Scots flight avoids jail
Ryanair
Sebastian Russo said he was visiting his mother in Scotland for Christmas when he was on board the flight from Krakow in Poland.
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Scots beauticians caught smuggling £6,500 worth of cocaine and Ecstasy into Creamfields festival
Drugs
Drug mules Erin Hobdell, 21, and Kira McNicol, 23, travelled to a music festival and were caught with thousands of pounds of cocaine and Ecstasy.
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FootballInside the dressing rooms after Hibs stun Aberdeen as Dons left on the floor but Gray LOVES late show for a changeDavid Gray was delighted his side showed some fight but Thelin says his troops were gutted in the dressing room
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Rangers 'mind games' denied by Jim Goodwin as Dundee Utd boss puts Ian McCall right over his Ibrox tactics
Jim Goodwin
Goodwin says there were no dark arts at play and he was simply stating the obvious
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John McGlynn and Falkirk hailed by Tony Docherty for giving 'real footballer' Luke Graham platform to shine
John McGlynn
Luke Graham is impressing on loan at Falkirk and Docherty can't praise the Championship leaders highly enough
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Micah Richards 'BANNED' from talking about Brest during Champions League coverage as innuendos go too far live on air
Champions League
It went, erm, belly up for Richards when a discussion about Brest descended into anarchy
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John McGinn hit by grim Rangers warning sign every time he watches them
Rangers FC
McGinn reckons the empty seats at Ibrox are a sign of the grim times the club are going through
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TV & Celebs

Royal FamilyPrincess Charlotte is 'calling the shots' with Prince William as she could be given new nickname
Royal experts suggest Princess Charlotte might receive a catchy new nickname after reportedly insisting that Prince William make a dramatic change to his appearance.
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Scots contestant exits The Chase empty handed as fans slam 'boring' episode
ITV
Bradley Walsh welcomed the man called Donald and three other contestants on today's show.
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ITV I'm A Celebrity campmate sets camp on fire in major show blunder as another star goes missing
I'm A Celebrity
ITV viewers watched as the I'm A Celebrity camp descended into chaos when a fire broke out and one of the stars went missing
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ITV I'm A Celebrity fans say 'my heart dropped' as contestant sparks quit fears
I'm A Celebrity
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! viewers were left worried for one contestant on Tuesday night as they feared they had left the show after they were 'missing' from camp
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ITV I'm A Celebrity fans accuse Dean McCullough of 'faking it' on show
I'm A Celebrity
Dean McCullough was a favourite to win I'm A Celebrity before the show even began, but some fans are convinced he's been 'faking' his behaviour throughout the series
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Life & Style

Motoring NewsFive signs you need to replace your windscreen wipers after the cold snap
Windscreen wipers are essential for driving safely in the rain, but cold temperatures can also cause them to fail.
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Man whose girlfriend cheated on him left stunned by her 'outlandish' request
Cheating
A man has shared the bizarre request his ex-girlfriend made after he dumped her for cheating - and the internet is absolutely fuming on his behalf after he told his tale
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Confusing riddle leaves people stumped - but answer is right in front of your eyes
Puzzles
A riddle has gone viral on social media as people struggle to work out what the answer is - but it has a very easy solution if you know where to look. Can you work it out?
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Limescale in kettles 'disappears in 30 seconds' with one natural item that will 'astonish' you
Cleaning hacks
Fans of Mrs Hinch have discovered a simple and fast way to eliminate limescale from kettles.
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Stacey Solomon's REHAB cuts 50% off haircare range and gift sets for Black Friday
Christmas gifts
The haircare brand, co-owned by Stacey Solomon has slashed prices across the site in an early Black Friday sale.
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Weird News

TwitterMan 'instantly left' pub after being 'told off' by staff - and people say he's right
A man has shared his fury after being told off by bar staff for not queuing properly - and people have said he was right to leave the pub immediately
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Doomsday prepper spends three years readying home for all possible disasters
TikTok
A man who wants to make sure he and his family-of-six can survive any eventuality has spent years making sure their home can weather any storm, whether they're hit by a hurricane or a nuclear bomb
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'Air fryer cup of tea' goes viral and people are all making the same joke
Air fryers
A bizarre social media post about using an air fryer to make your cup of tea has gone viral, and people were all left making the same joke despite some rather baffled responses
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'I tasted Aldi's new vegan footlong Pigs in Blankets – they reminded me of one thing'
Reach Review
REVIEW: Aldi has announced the return of its Bottomless Pigs-in-Blanket Restaurant, where it'll serve the world's first foot-long vegan pig-in-blanket. I gave it a try to see if it measured up to the hype...
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'My sister has list of rules we have to follow at family gatherings – it's bizarre'
Christmas
A woman has been left stunned after her sister wrote up a 'code of conduct' for their family to follow whenever they get together to celebrate different events and holidays
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King Charles IIITom Parker Bowles says King Charles has cut down eating these meats after cancer diagnosisTom Parker Bowles has opened up about his father King Charles' cancer battle and said that the King has stopped eating as much red meat after his diagnosis
Scots contestant exits The Chase empty handed as fans slam 'boring' episode
ITV
Bradley Walsh welcomed the man called Donald and three other contestants on today's show.
Murder arrest after man, 65, dies after block of flats incident
Police
An arrest has been made on the suspicion of murder of a 65-year-old man after an incident at a block of flats.
Storm Bert 'disaster' for 16 Scots pensioners before being rescued by selfless strangers
Pitlochry
A group of 16 Scots women - aged between 50 and 80 - were left stranded in snow before being rescued by selfless strangers.
Bill passed to reduce sentences for short-term prisoners in Scots jails
Prisons
The legislation will reduce the authomatic release point of prioners to 40 per cent of their sentences.
Celtic FCWho will win Celtic vs Club Brugge? Our writers deliver their predictions for Champions League showdownThe Record Sport team have had their say on the big one at Parkhead with the Belgians the visitors to Glasgow
Crash victim found dead weeks after opening up on being trapped in car with dying colleague
Car crashes
Gema Love, 27, called for better support for crash victims in an interview with the Daily Record just weeks ago.
John McGinn hit by grim Rangers warning sign every time he watches them
Rangers FC
McGinn reckons the empty seats at Ibrox are a sign of the grim times the club are going through
Lorraine Kelly floored as 'beautiful' relative unexpectedly joins her live in ITV studio
Lorraine Kelly
ITV legend Lorraine Kelly was left gobsmacked as a member of her family was included in the line-up for the fashion segment wearing an adorable Christmas Pudding jacket
Aldi confirms new £5 fee to shoppers - for a good reason
Supermarkets
The budget retailer is about to launch a new service
Motoring NewsFive signs you need to replace your windscreen wipers after the cold snapWindscreen wipers are essential for driving safely in the rain, but cold temperatures can also cause them to fail.
Tom Parker Bowles says King Charles has cut down eating these meats after cancer diagnosis
King Charles III
Tom Parker Bowles has opened up about his father King Charles' cancer battle and said that the King has stopped eating as much red meat after his diagnosis
Princess Charlotte is 'calling the shots' with Prince William as she could be given new nickname
Royal Family
Royal experts suggest Princess Charlotte might receive a catchy new nickname after reportedly insisting that Prince William make a dramatic change to his appearance.
ITV I'm A Celebrity fans in hysterics as they spot Ant's 'swipe' at Dean McCullough
I'm A Celebrity
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! viewers were left in hysterics on Tuesday night as they claimed they spotted host Ant McPartlin's 'swipe' at Dean McCullough
Inside the dressing rooms after Hibs stun Aberdeen as Dons left on the floor but Gray LOVES late show for a change
Football
David Gray was delighted his side showed some fight but Thelin says his troops were gutted in the dressing room