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'Part-time' Nicola Sturgeon slammed for raking in eye-watering cash through second jobs

"Part-time" Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of putting herself before her constituents after it was revealed she earned more from her second jobs than as a backbench Member of the Scottish...

UK storm forecast with 550-mile wall of rain - full list of 11 counties not hit

Britain looks set to get soaked by a 550-mile wall of rain, with downpours possible across much of the country. A new weather map from WXCharts suggests that expected warm weather will likely be...

Tom Grennan delights fans with surprise appearance in local supermarket

This is the moment Tom Grennan surprised fans at a blind taste test at a local Tesco in his hometown. Customers at the store in Bedford were invited to sample different flavours of popchips while...

The 11 UK towns where asylum seeker housing has boomed in last 10 years

Hillingdon in London was taking care of more asylum seekers than any other council area in the country relative to its size. Last year, 3,010 people received asylum support in the council area....

UK rain maps show England, Scotland, and Wales drenched - full list of 56 counties hit

UK weather maps indicate that much of the country could be drenched by rainfall later this month, bringing the sunny conditions seen in England, Scotland, and Wales to an abrupt end on May 23. The...

The choppy waters between North Sea oil and green energy revolution

The choppy waters between North Sea oil and green energy revolution9 hours agoDouglas FraserBusiness and economy editor, ScotlandGetty ImagesThe Great Energy Transition is under way, and may come to...

Conman joiner who fleeced 70 people in £100K garden shed scam jailed

A fraudulent joiner who duped nearly 70 customers out of over £100,000 in a sham garden shed and summerhouse scheme has been sentenced to more than three years in prison.Alistair Baxter, 36,...

Marks and Spencer close store in UK seaside city after 81 years

Marks & Spencer has closed its flagship store on St Nicholas Street in Aberdeen after 81 years, marking the end of an era in the Granite City and raising fresh concerns about the future of the...

Hot weather maps show exact date next mini-heatwave will hit UK with 21C temperatures

Brits will enjoy warm weather once again with another mini-heatwave heading for the UK next week. According to UK weather maps by WXCharts, parts of the UK will reach a maximum of 21C on May 11 at...

Fury as UK airport announces extra charge just before summer holidays

Just as the holiday season begins, travellers will be focused on packing, passports and securing a good exchange rate. But while trying to get the best value for money, only a few anticipate that a...

Met Office confirms record-breaking heat as temperatures soar to 28C in UK

The Met Office has confirmed that temperatures reached 28C in one part of the UK, marking the warmest start to May on record. In a post on X the meteorological organisation said: "With the...

Man's uncanny resemblance to Elon Musk has people 'double-taking' in the street

A lookalike of the tech guru Elon Musk turned heads while on a night out in Aberdeen, rocketing to viral fame after being mistaken for the business magnate. Hugo One, hailing from Luxembourg and...

Large fire breaks out at electricity substation in London

Large fire breaks out at electricity substation43 minutes agoLondon Fire Brigade / PA MediaA block of flats in north-west London has been evacuated after a large fire spread from a neighbouring...

UK storm maps show deluge of rain battering most of England and Scotland - check your area

UK storm maps predict a wave of heavy rain battering the UK in May. WXCharts has forecast that the wet weather will hit the country on May 7, bringing with it high winds and low temperatures.Rain...

Pervert who filmed neighbour using hidden camera has dating ban imposed

A twisted man who slyly positioned a camera inside a flower vase to covertly record his neighbour's private moments in her bedroom for an extended period has been prohibited from starting any...

Greggs announces huge menu change with brand new item

Greggs will soon be adding a trial food item to its menu this summer that had left many customers obsessed over the “velvety goodness.”The popular bakery chain has confirmed that it will be...

Huge boost for UK town as 'rundown' shopping centre gets massive revamp

Ahead of millions of tourists descending on the region, one major shopping centre in Cornwall has had a major revamp with a host of new shops and restaurants opening. CornwallLive reports Wharfside,...

Trump suggests UK state visit set for September

Trump suggests UK state visit set for September52 minutes agoThomas MackintoshBBC NewsEPAUS President Donald Trump has suggested Buckingham Palace is "setting a date for September" for his second...

Weather maps turn orange as 20C+ Iberian heat bomb blasts UK - see your area

Live weather maps have revealed the possibility of a 20C Iberian heat bomb swirling over the UK in the coming weeks. The latest Netweather forecast shows a hot weather front pushing upwards from...

UK airports that have cancelled most flights as Brits fly for Easter breaks - full list

New data has revealed which airports have seen the most flights cancelled as Brits prepare to jet off for Easter breaks. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) figures highlight which airports and...