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Medieval gold ligature in Aberdeen uncovers early restorative dentistry in Scotland

A 20-carat gold ligature found in an Aberdeen burial offers the earliest Scottish evidence of restorative dentistry and hints at who could afford cosmetic dental care in the past

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Jonathan Humphreys: from Wales captain to smallholding life

Enjoy a candid view of Jonathan Humphreys as he trades international pressure for a quieter life on a smallholding near Stirling

No overall control in Birmingham as Reform and Green Party make significant gains

Labour’s 14-year leadership of Birmingham City Council ends as several parties pick up seats and remaining recounts leave the chamber with no single majority

Eluned Morgan defeated in Senedd election as Welsh Labour endures heavy losses

Eluned Morgan’s unexpected loss in the Senedd marks a historic defeat for a sitting leader and deepens a difficult night for Welsh Labour

How Reform’s breakthrough and heavy Labour losses changed local election maps

Early tallies on 8 May 2026 showed Reform UK expanding rapidly across councils, with both Labour and the Conservatives facing setbacks and leadership questions

Reform UK surge reshapes local map as Labour loses ground, analysis finds

The local elections revealed major gains for Reform UK, significant Labour losses and expert analysis suggesting the long-standing two-party pattern in England is breaking up

Swinney pledges to block informal ties with Reform MSPs while fulfilling ministerial duties

John Swinney has pledged to carry out formal duties required by the ministerial code while refusing any informal collaboration or convention-based arrangements with Reform UK if they win seats at Holyrood

EIMA 2022, International Agricultural and Gardening Machinery Exhibition

EIMA International is the International Exposition of Machinery for Agriculture and Gardening, a biennial event created in 1969 by FederUnacoma.

SNP returns for a fifth term but lacks overall majority as Reform UK and Greens make gains

John Swinney’s party returned to power but without an overall majority, as Reform UK surged and the Greens recorded historic constituency wins

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Right-wing leader Laura Fernandez takes office in Costa Rica

Laura Fernandez assumes the presidency with an absolute legislative majority and a security-centred agenda

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Acid attack outside McDonald’s in Ashton-under-Lyne leaves man injured and two arrested

Police respond to a reported corrosive assault outside McDonald’s on Warrington Street, with a victim treated and two arrests made

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Connacht v Munster preview: dexcom Stadium sell-out and team news

Expect a charged atmosphere as Connacht and Munster meet in a sold-out Dexcom Stadium with playoff implications

Underglow matcha melting cleansing balm: why shoppers are obsessed

The Underglow Matcha Melting Cleansing Balm from Iconic London has returned after selling out, offering a nourishing, matcha-rich cleanse that transforms from balm to milk

Simba waffle cotton bedding review and Easter sale guide

Find simple bedding upgrades and budget beauty tech that could change your routine

Lifestyle

Sunniest dog breeds to brighten your home: 12 cheerful picks

Explore breeds known for their sunny temperaments and get practical tips to match a joyful dog to your life

Lifestyle

How keeping your cat contained can increase its lifespan

Containing pet cats reduces road, disease and human-related hazards and can extend their lifespan by several years

Lifestyle

Treat yourself with the NEOM pamper kit and smart at-home beauty picks

Explore a half-price NEOM pamper set that transforms baths into spa escapes and see two practical at-home beauty products worth trying

How the Kingdom of England formed, ruled and joined Scotland

Read a clear, compact account of the Kingdom of England that follows its rise under the Anglo-Saxons, the Norman transformation, Tudor expansion and the constitutional shifts that led to the Acts of Union 1707

How the countries within the United Kingdom are organised and identified

A clear overview of the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom, their legal systems, devolved institutions and how identity and statistics reflect difference

How threats over the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping regional strategy

Iran has vowed retaliatory long and painful strikes if the United States renews attacks, reaffirming control over the Strait of Hormuz and deepening a standoff that has choked off significant oil exports

Crucible semi-finals preview: schedule, prize money and how to watch

Follow the second day of semi-finals at the World Snooker Championship, including session times, prize money and how to watch live

King Charles and Queen Camilla visit 9/11 Memorial in New York

King Charles and Queen Camilla laid a floral tribute at the 9/11 Memorial, met bereaved families and spoke with New York officials to honour the victims of September 11, 2001

Economy

Country-level quarterly trade estimates for goods and services

A compact overview of quarterly, seasonally adjusted trade estimates by country and a directory of dataset editions

Economy

Actual weekly hours worked dataset for the UK: rolling three-month figures

Discover key figures on actual weekly hours worked from the Labour Force Survey and learn how the rolling three-month, seasonally adjusted dataset is organised and accessed

Economy

Uk imports rise and exports fall, leaving a £0.72bn trade deficit in February 2026

UK trade moved into a small deficit in February 2026 after exports fell and imports climbed, with goods weakening while services showed modest resilience

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