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M9 daytime roadworks to end early

Lane closures on the M9 near the Kelpies are to end ahead of schedule.
Anti-asylum protest organiser admits abusing officer

The leader of an anti-immigration group in Falkirk, who've been protesting outside asylum hotels, has admitted abusing a police officer.
Petition for Cladhan hotel buffer zone

More than 1500 people have signed a petition calling for a buffer zone around a hotel holding asylum seekers in Falkirk.
Drop in Stirling foodbank donations

A Stirling foodbank say they've seen a drop in the number of donations they're receiving.
Concerns over future of hospice care

The head of Strathcarron Hospice says it "isn't fair" to ask people to plug funding gaps for hospices.

Storm Chandra forecast to bring snow, strong winds and heavy rain to UK

A major storm forecast to bring strong winds, heavy rain and snow across much of the UK on Tuesday has been named by The Met Office as Storm Chandra.
Remains of last Israeli hostage found in Gaza

The remains of the last Israeli hostage in Gaza have been found.
Heading football 'likely' to have contributed to death of former Man Utd star, coroner finds

Heading a football is "likely" to have contributed to the brain injury which was a factor in the death of former Manchester United and Scotland defender Gordon McQueen, a coroner in North Yorkshire has found.
Child kidnapped for organ removal among 4,414 helped in trafficking crackdown

An eight-year-old boy kidnapped for organ removal is among 4,414 people police say have been safeguarded from human trafficking in a global operation.
UK bank fined for breaking Russia sanctions

Bank of Scotland (BoS) has been fined by a regulator for breaking sanctions related to Russia's war in Ukraine.

How Paris Hilton turned 'pain and abuse' into the 'most meaningful work' of her life

Paris Hilton says the "pain and abuse" she faced as a teenager at so-called behaviour camps paved the way for her to find the "most meaningful work" of her life.
Steve Coogan on how his Irish identity drew him to an infamous bust-up

Steve Coogan says he doesn't want to fully be part of the British establishment because you cannot "get rid of the history which weighs heavily on all of us".
Stars of fashion and film say farewell to Italy's haute couture 'emperor' Valentino

Stars of the runway and the screen have said farewell to fashion designer Valentino at a church service in Rome.
Oscar nominee and Sinners star Delroy Lindo on why the UK can 'absolutely' root for him - but he doesn't see himself as British

He is the Lewisham-born actor who, at the age of 73, finds himself in the running for an Oscar.
Oscar nominations: The biggest snubs and surprises

While Sinners has surpassed all expectations at this year's Oscar nominations, coming away with a whopping 16 nods, not all movies will be coming away from the nominations with the same happy glow.