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Drink sensibly on New Year’s Eve, struggling ambulance service says

Drink sensibly on New Year’s Eve, struggling ambulance service says

The Welsh Ambulance Service has declared a critical incident.

Highlands flood warning downgraded after less rain than forecast

Highlands flood warning downgraded after less rain than forecast

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency had issued an alert for ‘severe’ flooding just after 6am on Tuesday but downgraded it by 7.45am.

Bus passengers hit by ‘costly start to 2025’ after 50% rise in fares

Bus passengers hit by ‘costly start to 2025’ after 50% rise in fares

The Government increased the cap on single bus fares for most routes from £2 to £3 on Wednesday.

Lamborghini Essenza was supercar auction site’s most expensive sale of 2024

Lamborghini Essenza was supercar auction site’s most expensive sale of 2024

Collecting Cars said the green Essenza SCV12 was bought by a collector in Europe from a private owner in the Middle East for £1.45 million.

2025 will be a ‘buyer’s market’ with more house sales, property experts predict

2025 will be a ‘buyer’s market’ with more house sales, property experts predict

First-time buyer activity could be ‘front-loaded’ in 2025 and increasing numbers of mortgaged owner-occupiers may return to the market, experts said.

What the papers say – December 31

What the papers say – December 31

New year knighthoods feature heavily on the front pages of New Year’s Eve’s newspapers.

Post Office needs to be taken out of Horizon redress scheme, MP says

Post Office needs to be taken out of Horizon redress scheme, MP says

Just £499 million of the budgeted £1.8 billion has been paid out so far.

Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations scaled back after outdoor events cancelled

Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations scaled back after outdoor events cancelled

Organisers announced that outdoor events would be cancelled on New Year’s Eve due to public safety concerns.

Megrahi release not discussed by cabinet ahead of decision, papers show

Megrahi release not discussed by cabinet ahead of decision, papers show

The man convicted over the Lockerbie bombing was released in 2009 on compassionate grounds.

Smartwatch technology could help people quit smoking, study finds

Smartwatch technology could help people quit smoking, study finds

The research, by the University of Bristol, was completed by 18 participants.

History-making events top chart of decade’s biggest TV audiences so far

History-making events top chart of decade’s biggest TV audiences so far

The highest-rated broadcast on a single channel is England’s Euro 2020 semi-final victory over Denmark.

City Hall ‘monitoring weather’ as Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations cancelled

City Hall ‘monitoring weather’ as Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations cancelled

London’s City Hall has said it is ‘monitoring the weather’ after Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations were cancelled due to bad weather.

Met officer given final warning after joking about setting fire to woman’s house

Met officer given final warning after joking about setting fire to woman’s house

Three Metropolitan Police officers who made light of a serious sexual assault allegation have been given written warnings.

Welsh Ambulance Service declares ‘critical incident’ after increased demand

Welsh Ambulance Service declares ‘critical incident’ after increased demand

The service said more than 340 calls were waiting to be answered at the time the critical incident was declared on Monday evening.

Severe flood warnings as heavy rain brings ‘danger to life’ in northern Scotland

Severe flood warnings as heavy rain brings ‘danger to life’ in northern Scotland

Aviemore and nearby areas in the Highlands are bracing for extensive river flooding on Tuesday.

The Scottish political year in review

The Scottish political year in review

With a new First Minister, a general election, and the death of a ‘monumental’ political figure, it has been a memorable year in Scottish politics.

Man who killed his mother with hammer moved to open prison

Man who killed his mother with hammer moved to open prison

Daniel Bartlam was 14 when he killed his mother Jacqueline in a hammer attack before burning her body in April 2011.

Ed Davey urges Labour to be faster and bolder to deliver ‘real change’ in 2025

Ed Davey urges Labour to be faster and bolder to deliver ‘real change’ in 2025

The Lib Dem leader will also say in his New Year’s message that instability around the world has been ‘made worse’ by Donald Trump’s re-election.

Amber weather warning issued and Edinburgh Hogmanay outdoor events cancelled

Amber weather warning issued and Edinburgh Hogmanay outdoor events cancelled

Weather warnings for some parts of the country stretch into January 2.

People across UK honoured for dedication to charitable causes

People across UK honoured for dedication to charitable causes

Among them are Gail and Jason O’Shea, from Brentwood in Essex, who were made MBEs.

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