Scottish runner ‘taking on the UK’ in memory of best friend
Caitlin Andrew, from Clydebank, hopes to become the first Scottish woman to run the length of the country from Land’s End to John O’Groats. She is running in memory of her best friend Tyla-Neve Malone, who died at the age of 19 in March, and Ms Andrew aims to raise thousands of pounds for the charity Epilepsy Scotland. Ms Andrew (left) with Tyla-Neve Malone (Family handout/PA)Speaking to the Press Association during a break from her gruelling training schedule, Ms Andrew said Ms Malone’s unexpected death came as a “shock to the system”. “And Tyla being massive, I was like, ‘why not do something big?’ And I’m like, ‘let’s run the UK’. It’s going be a challenge and a half, and I’m ready for it.”Lesslie Young, chief executive of Epilepsy Scotland, said: “Everyone at Epilepsy Scotland is incredibly proud of Caitlin.
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December 15, 2025 06:13 UTC
Suspect released by authorities after Brown University shooting
A bouquet of flowers rests on snow on the campus of Brown University (Steven Senne/AP)The lockdown, which stretched into the night, was lifted early on Sunday, but authorities had not yet released information about a potential motive. On Sunday morning, officials took a person into custody that two people familiar with the matter identified as a 24-year-old man from Wisconsin whose name was not released by authorities. University president Christina Paxson teared up while describing her conversations with students both on campus and in the hospital. Two handguns were recovered when the person of interest was taken into custody and authorities also found two loaded 30-round magazines, the official said. One of the nine wounded students had been released from the hospital, said Ms Paxson.
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December 15, 2025 05:23 UTC
Cumbria hit by rain as amber and yellow alerts issued
The Met Office issued the warning ahead of expected 'very heavy and persistent' rainfall across parts of the county from 6am on Sunday, December 14 until 6pm on Monday, December 15. The amber warning for rain covered Workington, Whitehaven, Cockermouth, Keswick, Ambleside and Bowness on Windermere. The yellow warning for rain was also in place for other parts of Cumbria including Carlisle, Penrith, Kendal and Barrow. On Saturday, December 13, agencies across Cumbria declared themselves on standby for a major incident ahead of heavy and persistent rainfall across Cumbria. Speaking on December 13, Chief Superintendent Carl Patrick, of Cumbria Constabulary, is chairing the Local Resilience Forum response.
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December 15, 2025 05:08 UTC
Use Covid-style loan scheme to boost hospitality, nightclub veteran urges
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December 15, 2025 04:36 UTC
Football gossip: Mainoo, Van Hecke, Johnson, Vlahovic, Thiago, Xavi
Manchester United might block midfielder Kobbie Mainoo from moving in January, Tottenham could wait until next summer to sign Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke, while three teams target Brentford's Igor Thiago. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim will block 20-year-old England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo from leaving the club in January amid interest from Napoli. Tottenham are are prepared to wait until next summer to sign Brighton's 25-year-old Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke. (Bild - in German), externalTottenham, Aston Villa and West Ham are all showing interest in Brentford's 24-year-old Brazilian striker Igor Thiago. (Football Insider), externalAC Milan are ready to accelerate their interest to secure a January deal for West Ham's 32-year-old Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug.
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December 15, 2025 04:24 UTC
Job listings fall for second month in a row
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December 15, 2025 03:06 UTC
Oxfam chief forced to step down over 'serious issues' with conduct, charity says
In a statement, Oxfam confirmed the review was commissioned by its board of trustees to examine "concerns raised about the leadership, conduct and approach" of Dr Begum. The investigation drew on testimony from 32 current and former Oxfam colleagues, as well as documentary evidence, the charity said. The decision to discharge Dr Begum from her role was passed last week and she has already left the organisation, Oxfam said. The boss of Liberty, Akiko Hart, wrote a post on LinkedIn in defence of Dr Begum, who she called a "mentor and friend". Earlier this month, financial figures released by the charity showed profits from its shops had dropped by two thirds over the past three years.
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December 15, 2025 02:53 UTC
Crypto firms to be regulated like other assets under new UK rules
The Treasury announced legislation which will mean crypto firms have to meet a set of standards and rules overseen by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). It follows efforts to overhaul the market which has grown in popularity in recent years as an alternative investment product and a way of making payments. The Government said the new rules, coming into force in 2027, will make the industry more transparent and make it easier to detect suspicious activity, impose sanctions or hold firms to account over their activity. The changes will bring firms that provide crypto services into the remit of the FCA with the intention of supporting legitimate businesses. City minister Lucy Rigby said: “We want the UK to be at the top of the list for cryptoassets firms looking to grow and these new rules will give firms the clarity and consistency they need to plan for the long term.”
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December 15, 2025 00:21 UTC
Hunt for Brown University shooter resumes after person of interest released
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December 14, 2025 22:47 UTC
Want to go to the World Cup? Britons warned over social media checks
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December 14, 2025 21:45 UTC
At least 15 people killed at Chanukkah party on Sydney’s Bondi beach
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December 14, 2025 20:51 UTC
Did a smart fridge ad for Apple TV+’s Pluribus drive a UK woman to psychosis? What we know
Several tabloids were quick to pick up the story, in some cases linking it to Samsung smart fridges specifically, despite the original post not naming a brand. Others questioned the plausibility of the sequence of events as described.The Pluribus advert referenced in the post does exist. Images shared online show a fridge screen displaying the message “WE’RE SORRY WE UPSET YOU, CAROL” against a stark yellow background. The image that circulated most widely, and that many tabloids and social media posts later reused, originated from a separate Reddit post titledshared by a user named Shellnanigans. That comment appeared approximately three weeks before the viral Reddit post.
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December 14, 2025 14:54 UTC
A Mindful Life with Bev Jones of Awaken
I am sure there are many who don’t follow astrology and if you are one of them I believe anyway that the end of a year is indeed a time of reflection, a time of thinking through what we do or don’t want to take into the new year, a time to sit with our thoughts and maybe put some plans in place to enjoy some things that hopefully turn our months ahead into positive, upbeat and joyous ones.
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December 14, 2025 10:41 UTC
Cost of home improvement to soar as Travis Perkins hikes prices
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December 14, 2025 10:01 UTC
Man suing Lime after a bike accident snapped his leg
The heavy bike frame - four times a standard bike's weight at 35kg - fell and ‘shattered’ his right leg as he crashed to the ground. (Image: SWNS)Doctors at St George’s Hospital allegedly told him his injuries could have been fatal, as the breaks were near the femoral artery. He underwent a four-hour op, where a steel rod and pins were placed inside his leg, and spent a week in hospital recovering. I couldn’t wish it on anyone.”William used Lime bikes regularly. He claims Lime only offered him a refund for the bike as compensation following the accident in September last year.
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December 14, 2025 05:05 UTC