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FEARS OF A CLOWN

FM's warning over danger of populist becoming kingmaker Pro-union parties to fore but Labour lags behind Nats

My brother is the best uncle so I'm sad he's not a dad

I'M CONCERNED for my brother, who's 46 and single and doesn't have any children.

Lorraine up for games

Telly favourite to host ceremony for major sporting event in Orkney

Planning a hol vital to well-being

EIGHT in 10 people believe having holidays planned as \"stepping stones\" is one of the most important things for their well-being.

US STAR IS SHOOTING MURDER SUSPECT

Gladiators ace Dunbar linked to car park murderClub axe him but 'did not know of allegations'

Bookings reduce NHS wait times

A NEW system in the NHS that gives people appointments before attending A&E for minor injuries resulted in lower wait times, a study has found.

It's time to Zand over the reins

HEARTS have just completed their biggest piece of January business - getting Zander Clark tied down for another two years.

KID HAS THE X FACTOR

Igamane continues to press all the right buttons as Gers download latest home win by sweeping aside Dons

Wilson: I won't waist moment in Masters bid

KYREN WILSON has revealed he's retiring a special waistcoat in his bid to win a first Masters title.

'I'm so proud of my life now'

Sophie Proctor had crippling social anxiety for decades, relying on alcohol and medication to cope - then she found just five hours with a hypnotherapist transformed her mental health

I'LL DYE WITH MY BOOTS ON

Bleach Bhoy Luke says new barnet is here to stay after helping him score

Honest, brave & funny... goodbye our 'blingy' Nolan

Singer who had cancer dies at 65 after getting pneumonia

GUNNING FOR GLORY

Arsenal's derby win fires title race open as gap sits at four

On the lookout for a lighthouse keeper

A LIGHTHOUSE keeper role on the Isle of Skye is available for the first time in a generation - as the previous keeper retires after 20 years. The role involves looking after lighthouses at Neist Point on the Isle of Skye, Ornsay, a small tidal island to the east of Skye, and Rubha Reidh, near Gairloch on the mainland.

Third of Scots say cheers to sobriety

A THIRD of Scots are teetotal, a survey revealed. A YouGov poll found 33 per cent of adults are non-drinkers, compared with 34 per cent in England and 30 per cent in Wales.

600 textiles jobs boost at old tyre site

HUNDREDS of textile jobs will be created in Scotland. Textiles manufacturer Wilkie will hire 600 staff at Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) in Dundee. The former Michelin tyre factory shut in 2020 with the loss of 850 jobs.

Rash move ruled out to United rival

UNITED bosses will block Marcus Rashford joining another English rival.

EXPERT CALL TO END PAIN

KENNEL Club dog welfare expert Holly Conway explains how electric collars work - and why they should be banned.

NURSES IN CARE COLLAPSE ALERT

9 out of 10 staff say patient safety is being compromised One tells of having to clean incontinent patient in an office

Lynx 'trauma' prompts zoo cash appeal

THREE surviving lynx abandoned in the Highlands last week have been left \"traumatised\" by their ordeal as they recover at Edinburgh Zoo.

Captive audience

Drug trafficker returns to prison to play gig where music career began.. 35 years after forming band behind bars

Reeves job is still safe, PM insists

KEIR Starmer came out swinging in defence of Rachel Reeves yesterday, insisting the Chancellor is going nowhere. At Prime Minister's Questions, Starmer fended off attacks from Tory \"economic vandals\" calling for Reeves to be replaced. He said the first woman Chancellor will be in the position for \"many, many years to come\". Referring to the years of Tory turmoil, he added: \"If we all thought politics was about cheap words, I could criticise their chancellors, but I don't have enough time to go through all the chancellors that they had.\"

Rock 'n' royal

Superstar joins a cast of celebs helping the King transform lives

Friends star served up divorce writ to pop icon

DAVID Schwimmer once served Sir Rod Stewart divorce papers, while the actor was working in a summer job during his university years.

Toon faithful hail Alexander the Gr-EIGHT

JUST call him Alexander the Gr-EIGHT. Newcastle striker Isak became only the fourth player in the Premier League era to score in eight successive games last night. And his double against Wolves came as Eddie Howe's superchargers equalled the nine straight wins Kevin Keegan and Rafa Benitez notched up.

BAN THE SHOCK COLLARS

Government urged to stop backsliding over cruel devices

£7,533,329 H 201612RV AGED 20

James unblocks drain after jackpot joy and vows to keep working

Valakari: Vic has to show up from start

SIMO VALAKARI has warned St Johnstone's plight won't permit a settling-in period for Victor Griffith. The Panama midfielder, 24, is awaiting visa clearance after sealing an 18-month deal. Griffith could be ready for action on Saturday as Saints host Motherwell in the Scottish Cup.

I'LL MAJOR ON MYSELF IN RACE TO WIN BIG ONE

Macintyre gets selfish in bid for glory

Being sexually abused was devastating... People could smell it on me. It was in my spit and in my blood

Writer and comedian reveals the psychological trauma he suffered after being attacked by powerful theatre director who had gained his trust