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Five arrests on suspicion of fraud in 'fake candidates' row
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (713+ words) By JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR and JAMES TOZER, NORTHERN CORRESPONDENT Police have arrested five people over allegations of fraud in elections to Angela Rayner's local council. Four men and a woman - aged between 23 and 47 - have been arrested as part…...
Fashion retailer Quiz to shut ALL of its stores by the end of June
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (358+ words) A fashion retailer has announced it will shut all of its stores by the end of next month, after sinking into administration." Quiz clothing, founded in 1993, had around 40 stores in the UK at the beginning of 2026, with seven concession stands…...
Tax barrister 'dodged a "2m HMRC bill by hiding his pay for 7 years"
19+ hour, 48+ min ago (266+ words) By PATRICK HARRINGTON, UK NEWS REPORTER A barrister pitching himself as an 'adversary of HMRC' allegedly dodged "2million in tax by falsifying earnings, a court heard. Robert Venables KC, a leading tax lawyer, faces three charges of tax evasion over his…...
Police demand urgent talks with Celtic after hostile title celebration
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (521+ words) Police has called for urgent talks with Celtic and Scottish football authorities after 'unacceptable violence' was shown towards officers during the club's title celebrations in the Trongate area of Glasgow on Saturday. Martin O'Neill's side defeated Hearts 3-1 in Saturday's dramatic…...
Referee responsible for 'worst VAR call ever' under police protection
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (774+ words) A Scottish referee responsible for what was dubbed by Gary Lineker as 'the worst VAR call ever' has been placed under police protection after his personal details were leaked online. Official John Beaton awarded'Celtic a highly-controversial 96th-minute penalty against Motherwell…...
Four jailed for roles in drugs gang that killed victim in acid attack
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (1307+ words) Four people have been jailed for their roles in a drugs gang at the centre of a doorstep acid attack which killed a dealer after he ran up "120, 000 in debts. Danny Cahalane, from Plymouth, was taken to the hospital following…...
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: This Scottish Steptoe And Son's got me hooked
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (538+ words) All that's missing from Scottish family sitcom Only Child is a horse and cart, and you would have Mc Steptoe And Son. When Only Child returned for a second series last week, it even opened with a gag stolen from…...
Britain's top 100 curry houses revealed - is YOUR local on the list?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (257+ words) The UK's best curry houses have been revealed as restaurants across the country battle it out to secure the coveted top title at the'Asian Catering Federation awards. Showcasing the 'very best Asian cuisine nationwide', the contest aims to present spice…...
Revealed: How drug-dealing thug killed 'caring' mother by Bristol home
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1813+ words) By DAVID JONES, CHIEF FOREIGN WRITER and ANDY DOLAN, GENERAL REPORTER Shortly after 6am, last Sunday, Stuart Blanchard was woken by angry voices drifting through his bedroom window. At first, he thought the commotion was caused by a habitually troublesome neighbour....
Trump congratulates John Swinney on re-election in Scotland
1+ week, 5+ day ago (649+ words) Donald Trump has congratulated John Swinney'on his re-election in Scotland and praised him for winning'whisky tariff relief - after the First Minister was ruthlessly mocked for taking the credit.' The SNP will remain Scotland's largest party after winning 58 seats on Friday,…...