Russell Brand's ex who was victim of the 'Sachsgate' scandal says comedian 'needs to tell the truth'
In what became known as 'Sachsgate', the pair prank called the late Mr Sachs on BBC Radio 2 and left a voicemail in which Ross blurted out: 'He f***** your granddaughter,' prompting a furious backlash - including from…
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DJ Vagrant Real Estate wins Scottish Album of Year 2026
A moniker for Nick Cronin, Vagrant Real Estate triumphed with "Neither Collar Nor Crown". He scooped the £20,000 first prize after emerging from a shortlist which included Barry Can't Swim and Hen Hoose Collective. "This…
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‘Everything is so out of whack’: UK trees experience spring six months early
Last month was warmer than average across all parts of the UK, with October marking the ninth consecutive month with above-average mean temperatures. Chris Nichols, the head of conservation outcomes at the Woodland…
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Could a polar vortex dump record-breaking snow on the UK?
If it becomes a major Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW), it will be the earliest such event on record,’ The Met Office warned. If the current polar vortex becomes stronger, it means the chances of cold weather and heavy…
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I’m scared to protest for Palestine. This is not the Britain I recognise
The Government appealed and won. The Supreme Court will now have the final say. If the Government wins, we will see more people of conscience – many of them pensioners – being rounded up, arrested and dragged off as they…
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Pedestrian, 54, critical after Bonfire Night hit-and-run
Police Scotland said the man was knocked down by a dark-coloured hatchback on Arran Drive, at about 19:50 on Thursday. He was taken to Ninewells Hospital where staff have described his condition as critical. Officers…
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The six biggest surprises in England’s squad for the Nations League
Fresh off the back of a fine start to their Nations League campaign , you might have expected minimal upheaval in his second England squad of the season. But he has shaken things up for games against Croatia and Spain…
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'Leave us alone, just let us run' - the women harassed and followed by men at night
"What can we do? What more can we do to stop this? To have the safe, empowering space that we need." Gwen Owen is the founder of a women-only running group and has taken to Instagram to express her despair at…
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TV channels and more flights receive bomb threats on the third day of chaos
British broadcaster Sky confirmed this afternoon it had received a security threat. Newstalk in Ireland has gone off air after staff were evacuated due to bomb threats. Also affected were RTÉ and the Irish Independent…
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What happens when airlines receive bomb threats?
At least 25 planes were impacted yesterday by what the government has called malicious hoaxes. The incidents came after several flights , including some departing from the UK and Ireland, were subject to hoax security…
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