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Scots music festival among most expensive in UK amid concerns over 'value for money'

Scots music festival among most expensive in UK amid concerns over 'value for money'

Menendez brothers' murder sentences reduced - making them eligible for parole

Menendez brothers' murder sentences reduced - making them eligible for parole

Terror police probe foreign state actor link to arson attacks on PM Sir Keir Starmer

Terror police probe foreign state actor link to arson attacks on PM Sir Keir Starmer

Hertford fire: Residents warned to close doors and windows as thick smoke billows from blaze

Hertford fire: Residents warned to close doors and windows as thick smoke billows from blaze

Black haired man named Johnny Cash wanted by police over £3000 theft

Black haired man named Johnny Cash wanted by police over £3000 theft

Fuming pensioner returns from holiday to find two-storey 'eyesore' at end of garden

Fuming pensioner returns from holiday to find two-storey 'eyesore' at end of garden

Crete earthquake: Tsunami warning issued off the coast of Greece after magnitude 5.9 earthquake

Crete earthquake: Tsunami warning issued off the coast of Greece after magnitude 5.9 earthquake

Abigail Disney urges donors to be braver about their giving and shouldering more risk

Abigail Disney urges donors to be braver about their giving and shouldering more risk

PHOTO COLLECTION: Eurovision Song Contest: Semifinals - Day 1

PHOTO COLLECTION: Eurovision Song Contest: Semifinals - Day 1

Three climbers fell 400 feet to their death. One climber survived and drove to a payphone

Three climbers fell 400 feet to their death. One climber survived and drove to a payphone

California approves State Farm's request for 17% premium increase for homeowners

California approves State Farm's request for 17% premium increase for homeowners

Save £20 a month on your energy bills by flicking on your boiler's 'summer' mode switch

Save £20 a month on your energy bills by flicking on your boiler's 'summer' mode switch

Motorists beware: hitting a deer can cost you dear - and late Spring is peak season for accidents

Motorists beware: hitting a deer can cost you dear - and late Spring is peak season for accidents

Joe Rogan makes wild claim about ancient race of giant humans living on Earth

Joe Rogan makes wild claim about ancient race of giant humans living on Earth

Unbelievable response to Tom Cruise's $400 million Mission: Impossible sequel

Unbelievable response to Tom Cruise's $400 million Mission: Impossible sequel

Shirley resisted a smart meter for TEN YEARS. Then she finally caved in - and got a bill for £5,230

Shirley resisted a smart meter for TEN YEARS. Then she finally caved in - and got a bill for £5,230

The new hunt for Diane's killer: Brutally battered to death as she walked to get petrol 39 years ago. Now Diane Sindall's family face fresh quest for justice after DNA bombshell saw 'Beast of Birkenhead' Peter Sullivan's conviction quashed

The new hunt for Diane's killer: Brutally battered to death as she walked to get petrol 39 years ago. Now Diane Sindall's family face fresh quest for justice after DNA bombshell saw 'Beast of Birkenhead' Peter Sullivan's conviction quashed

Scottie Scheffler still cuts an arresting sight as the world No 1 returns to PGA Championship one-year on from police run-in for Rory McIlroy battle

Scottie Scheffler still cuts an arresting sight as the world No 1 returns to PGA Championship one-year on from police run-in for Rory McIlroy battle

Criminals will be freed after serving just one THIRD of their jail sentences under new plans set to be revealed

Criminals will be freed after serving just one THIRD of their jail sentences under new plans set to be revealed

More than 1 million migrants already in UK could be forced to wait five extra years for residency

More than 1 million migrants already in UK could be forced to wait five extra years for residency

Alexa Chung puts on a racy display in a blue sheer PVC dress as she attends Vogue event in London

Alexa Chung puts on a racy display in a blue sheer PVC dress as she attends Vogue event in London

Moment American gold medalist is arrested with no pants after trying to have sex with undercover officer

Moment American gold medalist is arrested with no pants after trying to have sex with undercover officer

Celine Dion, 57, leaves fans in tears as she makes rare appearance at Eurovision semi-final and issues emotional message of support amid stiff person syndrome battle

Celine Dion, 57, leaves fans in tears as she makes rare appearance at Eurovision semi-final and issues emotional message of support amid stiff person syndrome battle

'Golden age' weight-loss pill that mimics gastric bypass op is hailed a 'miracle' - and said to be better than fat jabs

'Golden age' weight-loss pill that mimics gastric bypass op is hailed a 'miracle' - and said to be better than fat jabs

One in four women aged over 50 has no interest in sex, research suggests

One in four women aged over 50 has no interest in sex, research suggests

Labour's AI plans 'a total mess' as Keir Starmer is warned to 'change course' and protect Britain's world-leading creative industry

Labour's AI plans 'a total mess' as Keir Starmer is warned to 'change course' and protect Britain's world-leading creative industry

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marriage rumors go into overdrive after his VERY telling statement

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marriage rumors go into overdrive after his VERY telling statement

Donald Trump's agriculture chief says Labour's family farms tax is a threat to national security

Donald Trump's agriculture chief says Labour's family farms tax is a threat to national security

90s cult classic romcom siren to make dramatic return to the screen 28 years later

90s cult classic romcom siren to make dramatic return to the screen 28 years later

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Marco Pierre White's son roasted by guests at his country house hotel for being 'rude, arrogant'

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Marco Pierre White's son roasted by guests at his country house hotel for being 'rude, arrogant'

Steve Pepoon dead at 68: Emmy Award winning The Simpsons writer dies unexpectedly

Steve Pepoon dead at 68: Emmy Award winning The Simpsons writer dies unexpectedly

Gerard Depardieu's sex assault convictions deliver a shameful reckoning for all France: JANE FRYER

Gerard Depardieu's sex assault convictions deliver a shameful reckoning for all France: JANE FRYER

Diddy's ex Cassie Ventura tells court rapper 'forced her into orgies' and 'left guns lying around to scare her'

Diddy's ex Cassie Ventura tells court rapper 'forced her into orgies' and 'left guns lying around to scare her'

Elizabeth Hurley gives MAJOR update on new romance with Billy Ray Cyrus

Elizabeth Hurley gives MAJOR update on new romance with Billy Ray Cyrus

Shocking moment plane passenger opens emergency exit door because he 'wanted to get some fresh air'

Shocking moment plane passenger opens emergency exit door because he 'wanted to get some fresh air'

Chilling last sighting of 'spooked' missing teenager who vanished after a party more than a week ago revealed as his family make desperate plea

Chilling last sighting of 'spooked' missing teenager who vanished after a party more than a week ago revealed as his family make desperate plea

Why all-inclusive holidays are more popular than ever as luxury hotels jump on the bandwagon

Why all-inclusive holidays are more popular than ever as luxury hotels jump on the bandwagon

Emily In Paris actress Lily Collins is 'radiant' and 'can do it all' after becoming a mother for the first time via surrogacy, says her Netflix co-star Lucien Laviscount

Emily In Paris actress Lily Collins is 'radiant' and 'can do it all' after becoming a mother for the first time via surrogacy, says her Netflix co-star Lucien Laviscount

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi in an induced coma and receiving intensive care after emergency surgery on abdominal injury which could have been fatal

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi in an induced coma and receiving intensive care after emergency surgery on abdominal injury which could have been fatal

The picture Diddy didn't want you to see: How rapper posted then deleted snap after wild night in Ibiza

The picture Diddy didn't want you to see: How rapper posted then deleted snap after wild night in Ibiza

Europe's best beaches revealed - as breathtaking lagoon spot takes the crown

Europe's best beaches revealed - as breathtaking lagoon spot takes the crown

Victoria and Nicola's fashion fallout! How Brooklyn's wife has used her wardrobe to make sly digs at her mother-in-law

Victoria and Nicola's fashion fallout! How Brooklyn's wife has used her wardrobe to make sly digs at her mother-in-law

JAN MOIR: A tearful Kim Kardashian was dripping in more than £1m worth of diamonds as she came face to face with £7.5m 'Grandpa Robbers' in jewellery heist trial

JAN MOIR: A tearful Kim Kardashian was dripping in more than £1m worth of diamonds as she came face to face with £7.5m 'Grandpa Robbers' in jewellery heist trial

Oasis star confirms he WILL be joining Liam and Noel Gallagher for upcoming reunion gigs and is 'really looking forward to it'

Oasis star confirms he WILL be joining Liam and Noel Gallagher for upcoming reunion gigs and is 'really looking forward to it'

Terror police probing whether Starmer firebomb attacks that left his family scared are linked to a hostile state - but detectives believe a grudge against the PM is likely

Terror police probing whether Starmer firebomb attacks that left his family scared are linked to a hostile state - but detectives believe a grudge against the PM is likely

'Beast of Birkenhead' Peter Sullivan in line for £1m compensation payout after spending 38 years in jail for murder he didn't commit in UK's longest miscarriage of justice

'Beast of Birkenhead' Peter Sullivan in line for £1m compensation payout after spending 38 years in jail for murder he didn't commit in UK's longest miscarriage of justice

Louis Tomlinson 'whisks Zara McDermott away for romantic holiday abroad' as they continue to 'go from strength to strength'

Louis Tomlinson 'whisks Zara McDermott away for romantic holiday abroad' as they continue to 'go from strength to strength'

UK children are 'unhappier, fatter and worse in school' than those in other rich nations

UK children are 'unhappier, fatter and worse in school' than those in other rich nations

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Change Your Mind, Change Your Life: The BBC's dire new therapy series is worse than rubbish - it's dangerous

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Change Your Mind, Change Your Life: The BBC's dire new therapy series is worse than rubbish - it's dangerous

PATRICK MARMION reviews The Comedy About Spies at the Noel Coward Theatre: A head-spinning winner, spy spoof hits comedy gold

PATRICK MARMION reviews The Comedy About Spies at the Noel Coward Theatre: A head-spinning winner, spy spoof hits comedy gold

Woman, 62, SHOCKS with what she eats in a day… and swears that's how she stays ageless

Woman, 62, SHOCKS with what she eats in a day… and swears that's how she stays ageless

After months of rewearing old favourites, the Princess of Wales has thrilled fans in a £1,340 suit: SHANE WATSON on how Kate got her fashion mojo back thanks to Victoria Beckham

After months of rewearing old favourites, the Princess of Wales has thrilled fans in a £1,340 suit: SHANE WATSON on how Kate got her fashion mojo back thanks to Victoria Beckham

Why were we so skinny in the 1960s? Nutritionist reveals slimming secrets of the past

Why were we so skinny in the 1960s? Nutritionist reveals slimming secrets of the past

Outrage as white cop convicted of assaulting black woman during arrest is given sweetheart plea deal

Outrage as white cop convicted of assaulting black woman during arrest is given sweetheart plea deal

The Papers: 'I'm not bitter' after 38 years in jail, and weight-loss drugs

The Papers: 'I'm not bitter' after 38 years in jail, and weight-loss drugs

Government has no clear plan for NHS England abolition, say MPs

Government has no clear plan for NHS England abolition, say MPs

Judge resentences Menendez brothers over 1989 murders

Judge resentences Menendez brothers over 1989 murders

'Inspired' and 'jealous' - US PGA contenders on McIlroy's form

'Inspired' and 'jealous' - US PGA contenders on McIlroy's form

Tale of two headers - drama at the Stadium of Light

Tale of two headers - drama at the Stadium of Light

AI tool put to test sifting public views on botox and fillers

AI tool put to test sifting public views on botox and fillers