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Jonathan GeddesGlasgow and west reporter Greenock Morton Greenock Morton chairman John Laird has stood down from the club due to online abuse and threats towards him and his family. Mr Laird, who has been associated with the club for more than four decades, said that criticism which was originally about …

Sometimes it can feel like leading a happier life is a dream rather than something attainable, especially if things aren’t going your way. But it’s possible to improve your mood if you follow the right habits — and they’re habits that all of us can get into. Our moods can …

Morag KinniburghBBC Scotland BBC Holly Thompson is preparing for a busy shift keeping Edinburgh’s trams running safely on Hogmanay As Hogmanay approaches, spare a thought for those who make our celebrations happen. The unsung heroes working – sometimes without pay – while we party. Despite dodging drunken revellers, clearing up …

Osmond ChiaBusiness reporter Getty Images China has proposed strict new rules for artificial intelligence (AI) to provide safeguards for children and prevent chatbots from offering advice that could lead to self-harm or violence. Under the planned regulations, developers will also need to ensure their AI models do not generate content …

In a year full of serious news, there were some stories that you may have had to look at twice in disbelief. Some were light, some were funny, others were just strange, but they certainly would have made you stop and think: WTF? Coldplay’s kiss cam There are arguably few …

Jonny HumphriesNorth West The moment Rawal Rehman is arrested for killing a three-year-old girl In the hours after his drug-fuelled driving killed a three-year-old girl in Manchester, Rawal Rehman holed up in a cafe over the county border in Lancashire and made plans to flee the country. The 37-year-old was …

OpenAI is hiring a Head of Preparedness. Or, in other words, someone whose primary job is to think about all the ways AI could go horribly, horribly wrong. In a post on X, Sam Altman announced the position by acknowledging that the rapid improvement of AI models poses “some real …

BBC Bethan Thomas says Christmas can be triggering for a lot of young people Wales’ first mental health crisis hub expects to see more young people referred for support after the festive period. Christmas time “can be triggering” for some young people, according to Bethan Thomas, the crisis team lead …

Ryan Dinham Beauty and the Beast is on at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre For many families, Christmas isn’t Christmas without a visit to the pantomime. But for some, that sparkle can feel out of reach. Packed auditoriums, booming sound effects and glaring lights can all turn what should be magical into …

James Trevett Combe Garden Centre manager James Trevett (left) said the Christmas period was a “stressful fun” time Traders in the South West say Christmas continues to be a vital time of year – even if it is “stressful”. The festive period is traditionally an important time for businesses with …

BBC William Irvine, president of Ulster Farmers’ Union Government proposals to tax inherited farmland have been watered down, with the planned threshold increasing from £1m to £2.5m. The climbdown follows months of protests by farmers and concern from some Labour backbenchers. In an announcement put out after MPs had left …

Ainslie had a strained relationship with Manchester United co-owner Ratcliffe regarding plans for the 38th America’s Cup. Ainslie told the BBC on Tuesday that splitting with Ineos after the “fallout” was “a difficult decision” but stemmed from “different opinions on how to move forwards with the team”. Ainslie, who will …

[ Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain One of the biggest risk factors for developing liver cancer is a high-fat diet. A new study from MIT reveals how a fatty diet rewires liver cells and makes them more prone to becoming cancerous. The researchers found that in response to a high-fat diet, …

Sam ReadBedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire SAM READ/BBC Paul Geary and Alice Law had both worked at Vauxhall’s Luton plant for 35 years when it closed in March For 35 years Paul Geary made the same journey to work at Vauxhall’s Luton van factory and parked in the same space in …

A few years ago, I was convinced I was about to die. And while (spoiler alert) I didn’t, my severe anxiety around health and my tendency to always jump to the worst conclusions has persisted. The increase of health-tracking watches like Apple’s most recent Watch Series 11 or Samsung Galaxy Watch …

Beth Cruseand Ross Pollard,West of England Adela Mei Adela Mei enjoys riding up the Cheddar Gorge on her motorbike on Christmas day For many, Christmas means family gatherings, gifts under the tree and plates piled high with festive food. But for some, the day looks very different – and that …

Eve WebsterBristol, Virginia BBC The US town of Bristol, population around 44,000, is a divided community. Split between Virginia and Tennessee, the state line runs literally down main street. While both sides have much in common, there is one major difference – abortion is illegal in Tennessee. This has been …

Three major new investors, including two American groups, signed agreements with popular video app TikTok on Thursday, according to The New York Times. The app’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, maintains a minority stake. The ramifications could be huge for the millions of creators and fans of the immensely popular short-video …

Pantone Cloud Dancer has been named Pantone’s Colour of the Year For anyone who has spent years renting, staring at the same landlord-approved magnolia walls and dreaming of one day adding some actual personality to their home, Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year might feel like a personal attack. This …

Rumeana JahangirNorth West EFC Jack Grealish surprised eight-year-old Georgie when he visited his school An Everton fan whose close family members died from cancer received a surprise school visit from footballer Jack Grealish. Eight-year-old Georgie’s father and grandmother died after being diagnosed with cancer – his mother has now been …