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Anglo-Scottish sleeper trains will now call at Birmingham

Anglo-Scottish sleeper trains will now call at Birmingham4+ hour, 32+ min ago   (371+ words) Sleeper trains between London and the Scottish Highlands will start calling at Birmingham from Thursday night. Operator Caledonian Sleeper said it is the most significant change to its network in more than three decades. Passengers will be able to travel…...

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Fans 'devastated' after beloved East London drag bar the Karaoke Hole to close

Fans 'devastated' after beloved East London drag bar the Karaoke Hole to close22+ hour, 33+ min ago   (343+ words) One of East London's most beloved drag bars will close this month after eight years of karaoke, dancing and glitter. The glitzy and kitsch Karaoke Hole, a basement LGBTQ+ venue and a little sister to the cafe and events space…...

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standard.co.uk > news > environment > isles-of-scilly-met-office-cornwall-west-midlands-south-west-b1265670.html

Thousands of homes without power as Storm Goretti brings 99mph winds

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (1028+ words) Thousands of homes are without power as Storm Goretti hits the UK with a rare red warning issued for "dangerous, stormy" winds. The Met Office said "violent gusts" will hit parts of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly over the…...

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NHS repeatedly releasing bodies to wrong families, Swinney warned

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (804+ words) The NHS has repeatedly released the bodies of dead Scots to the wrong people, MSPs have warned. Scottish Labour deputy leader Dame Jackie Baillie and Conservative health spokesman Dr Sandesh Gulhane both warned the First Minister to take action after…...

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STV journalists walk out over proposed job cuts and changes to news programme

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (957+ words) Journalists at STV have walked out as part of a dispute over changes to news programmes in the north of Scotland. The action comes after the broadcaster announced plans to cut the north edition of its flagship News At 6 programme,…...

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STV journalists walking out in row over changes to flagship news programme

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (521+ words) Journalists at STV are walking out as part of a dispute over changes to news programmes in the north of Scotland. The action comes after the broadcaster announced plans to cut the north edition of its flagship News At 6 programme…...

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British Rail sale: How to get cheap train tickets from today

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (402+ words) The Great British Rail Sale is here, meaning you can get your hands on discounted train tickets as of today. For the last four years, British Rail has given travellers a week of discounts, so train lovers can stock up…...

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How to spend a weekend in Glasgow: Where to eat, drink, shop and explore

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1318+ words) While many pick Edinburgh as their favourite Scottish city, a weekend away full of food, great cocktails and a relaxing spa break left Meg Honigmann almost speechless My partner has a theory that when visiting Scotland, everyone fits into one…...

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Police charge Rangers player with driving offences after car crash

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (242+ words) A Rangers footballer has been charged with driving offences after a crash in Glasgow. Dujon Sterling was arrested after a one-vehicle collision in West Graham Street, Cowcaddens, at around 1.25am on Sunday. Police Scotland said no one was injured in the…...

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Scotland forecast to benefit from ‘coolcations’ as Med becomes too hot

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (909+ words) Scotland is set to receive an influx of summer holidaymakers as the Mediterranean weather is simply becoming too hot, a tourism expert has said. Chris Greenwood, a senior researcher at Glasgow Caledonian University, said with the Mediterranean summer becoming "unbearable…...