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Chris Taylor and Grime Gran hit the streets of London to find out what Brits call their Bitsplaceholder image

Brits use comical names for different body parts - what's your go-to?

Most common causes of frustrations are unexpected road closures and heavy traffic placeholder image

Boredom strikes just 43 minutes into a family road trip, research says

52 per cent of 18-24-year-olds chose to invest some cash in 2024placeholder image

Gen Z investors have nearly doubled yearly, new research shows

Research of 2,000 adults who celebrate the festivities found crowded stores, long queues and trying to find the ‘perfect’ gift are the most stressful things about Christmasplaceholder image

Six in 10 adults feel most stressed during the Christmas season

Lewis Roden, Co-chair of BID for Galashiels Steering Group, Debbie Paterson, Co-chair of BID for Galashiels Steering Group, Mags Fenner, BID for Galashiels Project Managerplaceholder image

​Businesses vote yes to revitalise Borders town

The podcast offers a lifeline for overlooked small businesses struggling to make sense of the increasingly complex digital marketing landscape.placeholder image

Ad Feature Marketing expert launches podcast to help overlooked small businesses

1,000 children aged six to 16 revealed Brighton is best for trick or treatingplaceholder image

Sweet service launches for cities rated worst for Halloween treats

Director of Education and Children’s Services Lesley Munro.placeholder image

Radical rethink on the agenda for keeping cared for children in the region

Dominos launch Slice Security safes to keep students leftover pizza safe from hungry housematesplaceholder image

Domino’s has created a lockable box to keep leftover pizza safe

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Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

Left to right. Mags Fenner, Gina Macari, Lewis Roden, Debbie Patersonplaceholder image

Share Your Views on the Galashiels Business Improvement District Project

The Galashiels community is invited to share their views at a drop-in consultation event on the town's Business Improvement District (BID) Project, providing valuable insights and feedback from business owners and residents on opportunities to enhance Galashiels.

Hilary Scott

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Family history website reveals women aren't traced in family trees

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Ad Feature LinkedIn reveals the time that workers begin 'Christmas Coasting'

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Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Meet Annabel Croft

Wilko has released a list of 52 stores closing this week placeholder image

Full list of 52 Wilko stores set to close this week

Wilko stops click and collect and home delivery services.placeholder image

Wilko confirms job losses as rescue bid falls through

A general view of the Wythenshawe branch of Wilko on August 04, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom. The privately-owned company has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators after it failed to find emergency investment.placeholder image

Wilko: New bid for flailing chain after it fell into administration

Here are 15 foods you can eat past their expiration date, saving money and reducing food waste.placeholder image

15 foods you can eat way past their expiration date

Lidl has announced it is considering two South Shields locations as part of its latest expansionplaceholder image

Lidl making major change to popular drink

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No Boris so now I’m a Celeb is targeting Liz and Dom

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Murder probe launched as boy, 7, dies after falling from ferry

The NHS is aiming to tackle declining breast screening attendance in England with conveniently placed sites placeholder image

Supermarket car park to host ‘vital’ NHS breast cancer units

Figures from the annual Crime Repor show that theft has reached new record levels placeholder image

Shop owners call for ‘most wanted’ lists to be available to stop theft

A commuter walks through heavy rain near the Bank of England, London.placeholder image

Bank of England increases interest rates for 13th time in a row

People head in to Glastonbury Festival after Emily Eavis officially opened the festival. placeholder image

Glastonbury 2023: Thousands queue overnight as festival declared open

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Celebrity Masterchef 2023: Full line-up announced

The Met Police have confirmed that a man dies on railway track in south London after being involved in a car chase with police officers. (Credit: Getty Images)placeholder image

Man dies on railway tracks following police car chase

The fully restored Roswarne House after Elizabeth and Reg Price's hugh renovation project.placeholder image

Regency stately home turned ‘crack den’ restored to former glory

The pair made a ‘daft’ offer for the 200-year-old abode which had been taken over by squatters - and were astonished when it was accepted.

Sophie Wills

Tesco is making huge changes to its bakery section placeholder image

Tesco making huge changes to bakery section in all stores

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Wegovy: What is the weight loss jab which GPs will offer on NHS

Aldi to ‘turn off the lights’ in all UK stores in a bid to save cash placeholder image

Aldi to make huge change to all stores in a bid to save cash

Ian Aitchison, Anne-Marie Trevelyan and James Boulton at Berwick station.placeholder image

Bid for restoration of rail service

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Soccer AM to air for the final time today

‘Mizzy’, whose real name is Bacari-Bronze O’Garro, of Manor Road, Hackney was charged with failing to comply with a Community Protection Notice and will appear in custody at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (May 24).placeholder image

TikTok prankster Mizzy arrested again days after court appearance

Wilko stores could close stores as firm in early stages of major shake-upplaceholder image

Wilko could close stores as firm in early stages of major shake-up

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BT to axe 40 percent of its workforce by 2030

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Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares to return for new season

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Bank of England impose another interest rate hike

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Key takes from Donald Trump’s controversial CNN interview

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Longer lorries to be allowed on Britain’s roads under new laws

A bargain flat on the coast of Scotland is on sale for £25,000 just a short walk from the seafront.placeholder image

Bargain flat near beach on Scottish coast listed for just £25,000

Elizabeth Holmes sentencing: Who is Theranos founder, who is her husband and is she in prison? placeholder image

Elizabeth Holmes: Who is she, her husband and is she in prison?

Magical photos show the Aurora Borealis in a once-in-a-decade display (Photo: SWNS)placeholder image

Photographer captures stunning photos of Aurora Borealis over UK

The former Semi Chem shop in Hawick's High Street.placeholder image

Bid for a new dental surgery is on the agenda in Hawick

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No plans for Prince Harry & William to reconcile at coronation

It is understood that King Charles’ coronation is the first time the brothers will meet since the release of Harry’s memoir ‘Spare’, in which  he branded Prince William his ‘arch-nemesis’

Daniel Mcneil

Brecon Beacons National Park will now be known as Bannau Brycheiniog - Credit: Adobeplaceholder image

Brecon Beacons National Park undergoes major name change

Jet2 is launching its Bid for a Break competition - here’s how you can enter and the holidays up for grabs placeholder image

Jet2 Bid for a Break returns - how to enter

Tesco has announced it is cutting the price of an everyday item to help shoppers with the cost of living placeholder image

Tesco drops price of ‘everyday staple’ to support customers

Traffic police drones could be common place across the UK very soon - Credit: Adobeplaceholder image

Traffic police to roll out new cunning way to catch reckless motorists

The People’s Park in Birkenhead (Photo: UK Government)placeholder image

Full list of seven government backed UNESCO bid sites announced

Coaches travelling from the Port of Dover will be staggered in a bid to avoid delays placeholder image

Port of Dover to stagger coaches in bid to avoid further Easter delays

Electric vehicles are at the forefront of new driving laws and offences introduced in April 2023 - Credit: Adobeplaceholder image

All the new driving laws and offences introduced in April - full list

Demonstrators hold placards as they take part in a protest by junior doctors. Picture: NIKLAS HALLE’N/AFP via Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Junior doctors announce four-day strike action in April

Ant and Dec forced to apologise on Saturday Night Takeaway as Toni Collette swears live on ITVplaceholder image

Ant & Dec issue apology as Toni Collette swears on live TV

Primark stores across the UK are hosting free workshops to help customers wear their clothes for longer placeholder image

Primark launches free clothing repair workshops to tackle fast-fashion

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