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A large part of his show involves talking to the audience and hearing their stories

A comedy journey – from Bragar to Barcelona

Following the post, the Blue Lobster received an outpouring of public support

Kellerman’s cafe rant is deemed to be “hate speech”

The Glen Rosa, seven years behind schedule, is expected to finally come into service next year (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) :

CalMac report warns of “reliability challenges”

Professor Jim Flett Wilson, leader of the Viking Genes project at Edinburgh University

Viking genes screening could be a “game changer”

Residents have been left frustrated as several attempts to resolve the ongoing issues have been to no avail.

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The Crown has long been something of an institution

Crown closes – but recruitment “goes on,” say its owners

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Forget tablets and toys, Yoto is the Christmas present children can enjoy all year round

Yoto is the screen-free Christmas gift children can use every day

OPI shoppers can spin an online reward wheel to win extra discounts, free nail polish, vouchers and more in its early Black Friday promotion.

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Sport

Playing the Barra course was not a simple case of a round of golf, according to the podcast host, it was an entire experience.

Global accolade for golf played the Hebridean way
Barra and South Uist can expect an influx of golf-related tourism after their island courses won rave reviews on the world’s most-watched golf podcast, No Laying Up.
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Acts such as East 17 and Kerry Katona will be at Parkdean Resorts’ Celebrity Christmas Weekender in late November

East 17 to headline Christmas Celebrity Weekender

Hotel Football sits directly opposite Old Trafford, making it a popular base for Manchester United fans on match days.

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A selection of beginner-friendly golf equipment and accessories available from American Golf, including clubs, shoes, a glove and on-course essentials.

American Golf boosts beginner golf sale

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Ellie Pacey with her 'light modified' tractor called On The Limit at the UK Truck and Tractor Pull 2025. Ellie, from Northants, has been tractor-pulling since aged 7 and was crowned Miss Northamptonshire in July 2020. All photos credit Lucinda Herbert

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Crime

The new inspector has made sourcing new technology, including being able to use drug swipes, a key ambition for cracking down on illegal activity

Inspector calls for technology to back isles policing

The authorities have been pursuing a much tougher regime

Caught poaching? You could face a £10,000 fine

Calum Steele, from South Uist, is a former general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation

Closures mean neither "cops nor cop shops" in rural Scotland

More than half of all students have been targeted by fraudsters

Fraud minister reveals crackdown has been launched on uni scammers

Kate Nicholls chair of UKHospitality has spoken about the importance of high streets to the UK and its economy

'I represent the hospitality industry - having more police is vital'

The work of PC Calum Macdonald and "Viv" was praised

“Genuinely shocking” level of drugs seizures

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Wallace & Gromit Lego set

15 Wallace & Gromit gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday
The studio behind Preston legends Wallace and Gromit are celebrating a milestone anniversary this year.
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Liberty X will join East 17, Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton and other pop favourites at Boybands vs Girlbands at a Parkdean Resorts holiday weekend, ahead of their Popstars: The Originals tour with Hear'Say next year.

Liberty X fans can see the group at weekend event before reunion tour

Final Exhibit - the new scare maze at Scarefest, Alton Towers

Frightening Final Exhibit brings yet more screams to Alton Towers

Simple Minds and Chaka Khan will headline BBC Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling this year.

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Nemesis Reborn has returned as one of Alton Towers’ headline thrill rides after its major rebuild

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Willis will present Strictly alongside Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdecombe (Guy Levy/BBC)

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Health

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

Michelle's report makes it clear that there are significant gaps in the on-going care offered after cardiac arrest

Ongoing care required for cardiac arrest survivors

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New Health offers clinician-led weight management designed to fit around everyday life, without the need for in-person appointments.

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Lifestyle

These holidays have everything you need for a festive getaway

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Christmas gift ideas from Olaplex, Hourglass, Sweaty Betty, Hunter and Neal’s Yard Remedies, with beauty, fragrance and pampering treats for under the tree.

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Toy Story 5 has just landed on Yoto and I've ordered it straight away for my son

Disney's Toy Story 5 is now on Yoto and I ordered it right away

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Leane and John's home after it was ravaged by a fire.

Dream home destroyed hours after getting keys

Yip Ward and Paul Mappley bought an entire French hamlet for just £12,000

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The OPI x M&M'S Holiday Advent Calendar features 12 mini nail polishes in a range of fun chocolate-inspired limited edition shades and it's currently £7.50 cheaper.

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Miniature billboards, shop signs and railway adverts were installed throughout Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Bekonscot Model Village goes big on itsu Jumbo Spring Rolls

It's estimated shoppers will splash out £170 more than they did last year

Consumers will spend an average of £304 this Black Friday

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Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

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