Marathon runners raise tens of thousands for worthy causes - The Shetland Times
Team Jackson pictured before the London Marathon. Shetland runners who took part in today’s (Sunday) London Marathon have already notched up tens of thousands of pounds for worthy causes. Jordan Thomason, Brett and Maurice Haining, Jordan Hunter, Dominic Mann, Joe Leask, Lowrie Simpson, Thea Groat and Scott Anderson were all running as part of “Team Jackson”. The team took part in support of Jackson Haining – a young boy who was recently diagnosed with high risk neuroblastoma, a severe form of childhood cancer. If you or anyone you know took part in the London Marathon, email [email protected] and we would be pleased to feature it in our coverage.
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April 27, 2025 18:02 UTC
Doctor Who's overnight ratings confirmed – figures bounce back with The Well
The Well aired on BBC One at 6.50pm on Saturday 26th April and received an overnight rating of 1.9 million viewers. That’s a huge bump from last week’s episode Lux, which drew only 1.58 million viewers, marking the lowest overnight viewership ratings in the show's history. Of course, it’s worth noting that these figures don’t take into account anyone who watched the episode on demand on BBC iPlayer, where it landed at 8am on Saturday, prior to its BBC One broadcast. Doctor Who season 15 continues on 3rd May 2025, coming to BBC iPlayer at 8am and airing at 7:20pm on BBC One. AdCheck out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on.
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April 27, 2025 17:35 UTC
EastEnders spoilers reveal Cindy’s explosive return as happy event is ruined
The pictures show the shocked Beales and Knights reeling but Cindy stands defiantly and makes clear she’s not going anywhere. Louie Beale, Thomas Law as Peter Beale, Jaqueline Jossa as Lauren Branning, Colin Salmon as George Knight and Michelle Collins as Cindy Beale in EastEnders. Cindy eventually accused Ian Beale of being her attacker and threatened to shoot him, prompting Kathy Beale to confess to the crime. Email address Sign Up By entering your details you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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April 27, 2025 16:02 UTC
U.K. Counterterrorism Police Investigate After Crossbow Attack Injures 2 Women
Counterterrorism police in Britain are investigating an attack on Saturday that “seriously injured” two women in the northern English city of Leeds. The police said that they had recovered a crossbow and a firearm. The police arrested a 38-year-old man, who was taken to the hospital with what they called a “self-inflicted injury.”They said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the attack, which happened on Saturday afternoon, and that the motive for the violence remained under investigation. “Clearly this has been a shocking incident,” said Carl Galvin, an assistant chief constable with the West Yorkshire Police, the force that led the initial police operation. He thanked civilians and emergency responders for helping the victims.
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April 27, 2025 15:57 UTC
Cataract surgery firm faces NHS inquiry after patient blinded
A company that performs private cataract surgery is to be investigated after a series of patients developed serious post-operative complications. NHS England is planning to examine seven incidents reported by A&E departments relating to patients treated by Community Health Eye Care (CHEC), one of the five main cataract surgery companies in England. All had developed serious complications, including infections, injuries and detached retinas following surgery. CHEC was founded in 2012 and has more than 25 clinics nationwide. In 2023-24 it treated 372,000 patients.
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April 27, 2025 15:33 UTC
Football gossip, paper talk and transfer rumours: Andre Onana keen to leave Man Utd for Saudi club Neom SC
The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...SUN ON SUNDAYManchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is keen to leave Old Trafford for Saudi club Neom SC. Ian Wright has refused to accept Eni Aluko's apology after the pundit claimed he risked blocking women from being given broadcast opportunities. Darwin Nunez has allegedly deleted a tweet criticising his lack of playing time at Liverpool this season. Arsenal are expected to reignite their interest in a stunning swoop for wantaway Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku this summer, according to reports. SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAYHibs fans clashed with police at the end of the Premiership match against Aberdeen on Saturday.
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April 27, 2025 15:14 UTC
Edinburgh best and worst high schools ranked in new Sunday Times league table
Boroughmuir is the only school from the capital to secure a top ten place with the high school landing landing tenth on the list - down from fifth place. The next performing school was James Gillespie's High School at 17th place, followed by St Thomas Of Aquin's High School ranking in 24th. Craigmount High School came in at 27th and The Royal High School sits at 31st. However at the other side of the table, Wester Hailes High School was ranked at 346th - not far behind Castlebrae Community High School at 345th and Craigroyston Community High School at 333nd. “We are very fortunate to benefit from a fantastic team of teaching and support staff, and our parents are great supporters of the school.”The top 10 schools in Edinburgh are:Boroughmuir High School James Gillespie's High School St Thomas Of Aquin's High School Craigmount High School The Royal High School Currie Community High School Broughton High School Balerno Community High School Queensferry Community High School Trinity AcademyThe top ten Scottish secondary schools are:Jordanhill School, Glasgow Mearns Castle High School, East Renfrewshire Woodfarm High School, East Renfrewshire St Ninian’s High School, East Renfrewshire Douglas Academy, East Dunbartonshire Bearsden Academy, East Dunbartonshire Boclair Academy, East Dunbartonshire Williamwood High School, East Renfrewshire Aberdeen Grammar School, Aberdeen Boroughmuir High School, EdinburghTo view the league tables for 2025, you can visit the Times site here.
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April 27, 2025 14:09 UTC
Former Lakeland, Alabama TE Dippre headed to New England as UDFA
On Saturday afternoon, the former Lakeland High School and University of Alabama standout tight end signed with the New England Patriots as an unrestricted free agent after he went undrafted. The 6-foot-5, 256-pound tight end had opportunities with Detroit, the New York Jets, Kansas City, Tennessee and Cleveland. He had 32 receptions for 443 yards and was a two-time Mackey Award watchlist member with the Crimson Tide. After starting for three seasons in college, Dippre had an outstanding performance at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Dippre was an all-state tight end and a sought-after prospect in high school at Lakeland.
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April 27, 2025 13:24 UTC
Times The Great British Bake Off Actually Got Dramatic
"The Great British Bake Off" isn't exactly known as high-drama programming. We're about to look at some of the most dramatic moments from the series. From bakes going awry to the occasional accusation of sabotage, there are times things aren't as pure as you might expect, given the show's reputation. Still, a little drama can be fun at times. Here are some of the most notable times when "The Great British Bake Off" actually got dramatic.
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April 27, 2025 12:46 UTC
Vancouver crash: man charged with murder after car kills 11 in crowd
A man has been charged with multiple counts of murder after at least 11 people, including a five-year-old, were killed when a car ploughed into a crowd at a Filipino street festival in Vancouver on Saturday. Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, was charged with eight counts of second-degree murder by prosecutors in British Columbia and local police confirmed that further charges were anticipated. Vancouver officials have declared the attack the “darkest day” in the city’s history and warned that the death toll could rise as dozens were injured, many critically. Lo appeared in court on Sunday, a day after he is alleged to have rammed his SUV into crowds attending the Lapu Lapu Day festival at about 8.14pm local time (4.14am UK time) on Saturday.
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April 27, 2025 08:49 UTC
Met Police are investigating Pak diplomat's throat-slitting gesture directed at Indian-origin protesters in London
The video has gone viral.A Met Police spokesperson said: “We are aware of this video and are now investigating. “It is as if they are celebrating the loss of life.”When TOI confronted the Pakistani protesters, a man named Wahim alleged: “Pahalgam is a false-flag operation. It is a political act by India, nothing else.”Police swarmed around a group of young Indian-origin delivery drivers protesting. Next, vans of police trained to handle public disorder turned up and all the Indian protesters were told to leave.One man was arrested on suspicion of affray and a racially aggravated public order offence. The other man was handcuffed, detained, and released, but not arrested.Indian protesters said their complaints to police about the other side fell on deaf ears.
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April 27, 2025 07:18 UTC
Opinion: Cruel farm sale will leave tenant farmers homeless
Many have been in touch with me to raise the alarm about changes Powys County Council is making to its Farm Estate. The farmland that Powys County Council owns – 138 holdings over 10,700 acres – is the largest agricultural estate in Wales. This stops any of the tenants from buying the farm they have worked for years, if they have the means to do that. The council’s Farm Estate is managed in-house. I call on Powys County Council to work with me and manage this with the compassion and understanding that these farmers deserve after having been loyal tenants for decades.
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April 27, 2025 05:38 UTC
JD Wetherspoon removes chicken bites from UK pub menus
The £6.49 chicken bites are listed as "temporarily unavailable" on menus at Wetherspoons pubs across the UK, according to The Express. The Wetherspoon staple features 10 crispy chicken bites, chips and an array of sauces. Why are Wetherspoon's chicken bites "unavailable"? A Wetherspoon spokesperson, via The Express, said: “We can confirm that they (chicken bites) are currently not available on the menu in our pubs". However, customers have been speculating about why Wetherspoon's chicken bites are currently unavailable.
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April 27, 2025 00:07 UTC
Inside Birmingham bin strike union’s bid to disrupt UK as members were balloted on industrial action 2k times in 2 years
THE militant union behind the six-week Birmingham bin strike has balloted members on industrial action 2,040 times in just two years, The Sun on Sunday can reveal. The accounts reveal Unite asked staff to vote on action 1,066 times in 2023. Raised eyebrowsWorkers voted to strike, or take action short of a strike, on 25 occasions, wrecking 557 days of work across a range of industries. During the action, Unite said a nationally agreed pay rise for refuse workers was not enough and continued to tell members to shirk work. “They lose pay while union leaders call for industrial action four times every working day.
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April 26, 2025 23:07 UTC
The UK’s 20 best wild saunas
Want to find the ideal place to unwind, reconnect with nature and experience the deep relaxation that comes with a deliciously hot sauna? Here are some of the best spots in the UK, whether you fancy a cabin overlooking the beach in Devon or an artfully converted truck beside a natural cold pool in Scotland. Many places offer accommodation as well, from bell tents to cosy cottages, so you can make a weekend of it. The Wildwood Spa’s sauna seats up to 35Tucked away in a glade amid the mixed woodlands of the glamping site the Park, and a few minutes’ walk from Mawgan Porth beach, the Wildwood Spa occupies a beautiful secluded setting. The 5m-diameter sauna seats up to 35 and the site also has an outdoor pool, traditional copper, tin
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April 26, 2025 20:32 UTC