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Some voters arriving at a West Glasgow polling station were given incorrect advice about how to mark their ballot papers. Posters at Notre Dame primary school instructed voters to number their preferred candidates in order of preference using the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system, instead of selecting a single candidate with an “X” under the… Continue reading Glasgow council reassures voters over wrong advice at polling station

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An inquest has heard that a teenager who perished when a school bus crashed on a motorway was one of a few people on board wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision. Jessica Baker, 15, was on her way to West Kirby Grammar School in Wirral on Merseyside when the coach crashed on… Continue reading Girl killed in M53 school bus crash was wearing seatbelt – inquest

Erik ten Hag, the current manager of Manchester United, has extended his contract with the club until 2026. The Dutchman had originally signed a deal with the club in 2022 which was set to expire in 2025, but he will now continue his role beyond that. Under his management, United has achieved two trophies in… Continue reading Erik ten Hag signs new Manchester United deal until 2026

The mother of an 11-year-old boy who tragically passed away in March after reportedly participating in a deadly online trend is calling for social media companies to take more severe action in preventing the spread of harmful content online. Tommie-lee Gracie Billington was found unresponsive at a house in Lancaster after inhaling dangerous substances. Tommie-lee’s… Continue reading Bereaved Lancaster mum's warning over social media craze

Over the past few weeks, people in Scotland have been able to witness a stunning sight. Noctilucent clouds, which are rare and usually only seen from June to August, have been appearing in the skies above the country. The clouds are formed high up in the Earth’s atmosphere, in an area called the mesosphere, around… Continue reading Noctilucent clouds pictured from Scotland

People who were abused as children at King Charles’ former school, Gordonstoun, are still waiting for compensation, according to abuse victim and campaigner John Findlay. Some have been waiting for six years for a resolution, despite the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry ruling that for decades child abuse had been allowed to flourish unchecked at the… Continue reading Delays in Moray school child abuse civil cases criticised

Recently, social media users have been blaming “geoengineering” and “weather manipulation” for the erratic weather in June. However, this accusation is not grounded in scientific evidence. The cooler weather in June was caused by colder air coming from the Arctic. This was reversed in the last week of the month as warmer air moved in,… Continue reading Weather engineering: False claims spread online

While political coverage and commentary dominate most of the front pages, speculation has emerged suggesting that US President Joe Biden may end his bid for a second term in the White House. Following a notable performance by Mr Biden in his first debate against Republican contender Donald Trump last week, rumours of his potential withdrawal… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Biden under pressure and Cavendish's Tour de France record