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Fewer than 1,000 Scottish homes still without power after Storm Floris

Fewer than 1,000 Scottish homes still without power after Storm Floris

Fewer than 1,000 Scottish homes still without power after Storm Floris

06 August 2025

Engineers are expected to return on Thursday morning to carry out the remaining work.


Only one-in-10 Scots who suffer adverse drug effects report them – watchdog

Only one-in-10 Scots who suffer adverse drug effects report them – watchdog

Only one-in-10 Scots who suffer adverse drug effects report them – watchdog

06 August 2025

Healthcare Improvement Scotland has urged Scots to use the service more proactively to help identify potentially harmful effects.


Saturday’s Lotto jackpot estimated at £7.3m after no ticket wins top prize

Saturday’s Lotto jackpot estimated at £7.3m after no ticket wins top prize

Saturday’s Lotto jackpot estimated at £7.3m after no ticket wins top prize

06 August 2025

The winning numbers were 17, 31, 47, 05, 58 and 09, while the bonus number was 35.


Birmingham Airport runway reopens after hours of delays from emergency landing

Birmingham Airport runway reopens after hours of delays from emergency landing

Birmingham Airport runway reopens after hours of delays from emergency landing

06 August 2025

One person suffered minor injuries from the incident, which occurred at around 1.40pm on Wednesday.


Harry left ‘devastated’ by boardroom battle at his charity Sentebale

Harry left ‘devastated’ by boardroom battle at his charity Sentebale

Harry left ‘devastated’ by boardroom battle at his charity Sentebale

06 August 2025

On Tuesday, the Charity Commission published a report into the episode criticising all sides for making the fallout public.


Stoke Newington murder victim named

Stoke Newington murder victim named

Stoke Newington murder victim named

06 August 2025

Police were called to Dynevor Road early on Tuesday after gunshots were heard.


I push Keir Starmer to be more extroverted in Scotland – Sarwar

I push Keir Starmer to be more extroverted in Scotland – Sarwar

I push Keir Starmer to be more extroverted in Scotland – Sarwar

06 August 2025

The Scottish Labour leader said he speaks to the Prime Minister every two or three weeks.


Most homes that lost power during Storm Floris reconnected – Justice Secretary

Most homes that lost power during Storm Floris reconnected – Justice Secretary

Most homes that lost power during Storm Floris reconnected – Justice Secretary

06 August 2025

Angela Constance said 98% of the 71,000 homes that lost power in Scotland have since been restored.


Purple pavement markings part of Mind the Grab campaign to tackle phone theft

Purple pavement markings part of Mind the Grab campaign to tackle phone theft

Purple pavement markings part of Mind the Grab campaign to tackle phone theft

06 August 2025

Lines with the warning ‘Mind the Grab’, inspired by London Underground’s ‘Mind the Gap’ catchphrase, aim to raise awareness among pedestrians.


Birmingham Airport flights grounded until 8pm after emergency landing

Birmingham Airport flights grounded until 8pm after emergency landing

Birmingham Airport flights grounded until 8pm after emergency landing

06 August 2025

One person from the aircraft suffered minor injuries from the incident, which occurred at around 1.40pm on Wednesday.


Families of murder victims ‘relieved’ as minister backs parole changes

Families of murder victims ‘relieved’ as minister backs parole changes

Families of murder victims ‘relieved’ as minister backs parole changes

06 August 2025

Relatives of Suzanne Pilley and Arlene Fraser issued a joint statement in Glasgow on Wednesday.


Police chief calls for urgent guidance for forces after cover-up accusations

Police chief calls for urgent guidance for forces after cover-up accusations

Police chief calls for urgent guidance for forces after cover-up accusations

06 August 2025

Warwickshire’s police and crime commissioner has written to the Home Secretary asking for revised guidance as soon as possible.


US vice president JD Vance to stay with David Lammy as he holidays in Britain

US vice president JD Vance to stay with David Lammy as he holidays in Britain

US vice president JD Vance to stay with David Lammy as he holidays in Britain

06 August 2025

Mr Vance and his family will begin their summer holiday this Friday with a stay at Chevening, the Foreign Secretary’s Grade I-listed mansion in Kent.


Hospital worker tears up as she recalls death of girl, 14, left alone on ward

Hospital worker tears up as she recalls death of girl, 14, left alone on ward

Hospital worker tears up as she recalls death of girl, 14, left alone on ward

06 August 2025

Ruth Szymankiewicz died after she was left unsupervised at a children’s mental health hospital by an inexperienced agency worker.


PM rebukes Andrew Tate and warns boys at risk from ‘toxic masculinity’ online

PM rebukes Andrew Tate and warns boys at risk from ‘toxic masculinity’ online

PM rebukes Andrew Tate and warns boys at risk from ‘toxic masculinity’ online

06 August 2025

Sir Keir Starmer said he felt a duty ‘as a Prime Minister’ and ‘as a dad’ to call out the likes of Andrew Tate.


Gordon Brown backs gambling tax reform to tackle child poverty

Gordon Brown backs gambling tax reform to tackle child poverty

Gordon Brown backs gambling tax reform to tackle child poverty

06 August 2025

The IPPR said it feels ‘fair’ to ask the ‘highly profitable’ industry to contribute more.


Protests against Palestine Action ban to continue ‘until November’

Protests against Palestine Action ban to continue ‘until November’

Protests against Palestine Action ban to continue ‘until November’

06 August 2025

Defend Our Juries said more than 500 people have committed to holding ‘I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action’ signs on Saturday.


Police investigate after sheep chased to death off cliff edge in Cornwall

Police investigate after sheep chased to death off cliff edge in Cornwall

Police investigate after sheep chased to death off cliff edge in Cornwall

06 August 2025

Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident.


Drag artist at library event says she is victim of ‘false accusations online’

Drag artist at library event says she is victim of ‘false accusations online’

Drag artist at library event says she is victim of ‘false accusations online’

06 August 2025

Lady Portia Di’Monte said the event at Holywood Arches Library on Friday had included a reading from The Chronicles of Narnia and Dear Zoo.


Wild-born chough fledges and thrives in Kent for first time in 200 years

Wild-born chough fledges and thrives in Kent for first time in 200 years

Wild-born chough fledges and thrives in Kent for first time in 200 years

06 August 2025

Conservationists say it is ‘a moment we’ve all been hoping for’ in efforts to reintroduce red-billed choughs to the county.


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