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Claire Lomas took part in the Great North Run in Newcastle in 2016 (Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Scotsman Obituaries: Claire Lomas, first to finish marathon in a bionic suit

Gang escape with £600,000 in cash in ATM raids across Britain.

Watch: Gang escape with £600,000 in cash in ATM raids across Britain

Ivor Ward, 98, at work in EM Pharma.

Watch: Britain’s oldest worker, 98, says his job “keeps me young”

The Asda van after the collision and inset, Erich Modrowics of Hinkley, Leicestershire

Video captures the moment Asda van collides with veteran's car

A man has been charged with murder after a woman died from a gunshot wound. Carrie Slater, 37, was found with serious injuries on Thursday near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, and died in hospital on Saturday evening, Leicestershire Police said.

Family pay tribute to woman shot dead - as man faces murder charge

Tony Nash pushed forward the understanding of influenza

Scotsman Obituaries: Tony Nash, scientist known for work on viral immunology

Colin Pitchfork was jailed for life after strangling 15-year-olds Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth in Leicestershire (PA)

Colin Pitchfork: Double child killer and rapist to be released again

Woman in her 20s left fighting for her life - 15-year-old boy arrested

Aberdeenshire Saxophone Orchestra will join their Leicestershire contemporaries for shows in June.

Orchestras work together in unique musical lockdown legacy

Elonor Tivey at her seven acre field in Leicestershire where she farms peonies.

Teacher who quit to grow peonies says sales have doubled every year

Lord Lawson was also a journalist and the father of celebrity cook, Nigella Lawson (Picture: B Barrett/Express/Getty Images)

Former Conservative party politician Nigel Lawson dies aged 91

The cow spent more than 10 hours ‘behind bars’.

Escaped cow mysteriously breaks into tennis court for 10 hours

Around 1,600 jobs are under threat after fashion retailer Joules revealed it is set to appoint administrators following a failure to secure a vital cash injection.

Fashion retailer Joules poised to collapse

Around 1,600 jobs are under threat after fashion retailer Joules revealed it is set to appoint administrators following a failure to secure a vital cash injection.

Joules set to enter administration putting 1,600 jobs at risk

Handout grab from video issued by Luke Channings of the scene after a fire at Dartford Marshes. Issue date: Tuesday July 19, 2022.

Fires still burning across UK after temperatures hit 40C on hottest ever day

Screen grab from Parliament TV of former cricketer Azeem Rafiq crying as he gives evidence at the inquiry into racism he suffered at Yorkshire County Cricket Club, at the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee on sport governance at Portcullis House in London.

‘Ashamed’ Azeem Rafiq apologises after anti-Semitic messages emerge

Aldi has released an updated list of Specialbuys that are set to arrive in stores in July and August (Photo: Shutterstock)

Aldi is creating 2,000 jobs as it announces launch of 100 new stores

John Lewis is recruiting more than 7,000 temporary staff this Christmas (Photo: Getty Images)

John Lewis is recruiting 7,000 temporary staff over Christmas - how to apply

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork can be released from jail

This stunning converted water tower was the most-viewed home on Rightmove in January. (Picture: Rightmove)

Look inside this converted water tower - now a stunning luxury home

What to do if your house gets flooded - insurance tips, safety and how to access...

According to Tesco, record levels of sunshine across Britain in recent weeks have led to an estimated 20 per cent increase in strawberry production. (Credit: Shutterstock)

Scotland set for bumper crop of strawberries after a hot spring

The mysterious Santa-like figure adds notes to each present, usually tagging thema "random actof kindness", before signing "fromKegworths Secret Santa".

Mystery 'Secret Santa' delights residents with random gifts left around their vi...

A British holidaymaker has described the scene at a Tunisia hotel which is refusing to let guests leave over the Thomas Cook affair as "like a hostage situation".

British holidaymakers 'held in Tunisia' hotel over Thomas Cook crisis

Ashby School changed its uniform policy over the summer. Picture: Google Maps

School under fire after pulling 120 children out of class for ‘wearing the wrong...

Oregon Timber Frame's Selkirk factory.

National housebuilder agrees takeover deal for Selkirk factory

Trish Squire of The Green, an interiors business which has opened at 13 Argyle Street. Photo by Iain Cochrane.

Green for go at new Rothesay interiors design business

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Scoland's George Munsey steps up to bat

Two defeats under Burger’s tenure but Munsey eyes a bright future

Oliver Burke relishes wearing a ‘real’ Celtic jersey

Sue Freeman 52 and her daughter Katie 13. Picture: SWNS

Mum's anger after schoolgirl excluded for throwing Haribo at teacher

A note left on an ambulance in Leicester. Police: East Midlands Ambulance Service/PA Wire

Ambulance plea after rude note left on vehicle

Generic picture of roadworks. A driver spent 12 hours looking for his car after it was moved.

Driver spent 12 hours looking for car in Edinburgh after Scottish Power move it ...

Former England captain David Gower, now a TV cricket commentator, was in Edinburgh for the ODI between Scotland and England. Picture: Philip Brown/Getty Images

David Gower is happy to go into bat for Scottish cricket

Bill Maynard in 1995 (Picture: Fiona Hanson/PA Wire)

Obituary: Bill Maynard, comedian and actor loved for his role in hit series Hear...

Heartbeat actor Bill Maynard has passed away at the age of 89. Pic: PA Wire

Popular Heartbeat actor dies aged 89

The sensational new WWI novel from the 'Queen of Saga'

Two 'hero' Belgian shepherds who served in Afghanistan will be saved from lethal injection.

'˜Hero' army dogs who served in Afghanistan saved from lethal injection

Inside a cosy holiday home on Skye

Theatre review: Becoming Scheherazade

Kate and Gerry McCann are marking 10 years since their daughter disappeared.

Kate McCann: Madeleine 10th anniversary is '˜horrible marker of stolen time'

Gerry and Kate McCann. Picture: PA

Madeleine McCann's parents mark ten years of 'stolen time'

Bob and Cathy Elmer, who were rescued from Cairngorm Mountain on Monday. Picture: Peter Jolly

Rescued couple '˜relieved' after freezing night in Cairngorms
A couple who became trapped in whiteout conditions in the Cairngorms have spoken of their relief when they were found by rescuers after a freezing night on the ...

Robert and Cathy Elmer were rescued with their dog from Cairngorm mountain. Picture: Peter Jolly.

Cairngorms couple were '˜waist high' in snow before rescue

The falcon from Dumfries and Galloway tested positive for H5N8 avian influenza. Picture: Jane Barlow

Scottish wild peregrine falcon tests positive for bird flu

Oliver Burke is Scotland's most expensive ever player. Picture: SNS

Oliver Burke: England tried to pinch me from Scotland

The Duncan House, Ladybank, Fife

Ladybank’s The Duncan House an architectural marvel

The body is thought to be that of Kayleigh Haywood. Picture: Hemedia

Body in field ‘thought to be Kayleigh Haywood’

On this day in 1962 Uganda achieved its independence from Britain with the swearing in of premier Milton Obote. Picture: Getty

On this day: Uganda achieved its independence

Brian Sewell, Art critic with a profound passion for his subject and an acerbic turn of phrase loved by reader. Picture: TSPL

Obituary: Brian Sewell, art critic

Madeleine McCann went missing in Portgual in May 2007. Picture: AP

Madeleine McCann cops probe Australian suitcase remains

Lord Macdonald, former director of public prosecutions. Picture: PA

Former DPP was not told of Janner sex abuse claims

The squalid interior of one of the huts at Bergen-Belsen. Picture: SWNS

Do new photos of Belsen show Anne Frank’s grave?

Better times in store for M&S after online glitch

King Richard IIIs arrived at Leicester Cathedral ahead of his reburial. Picture: Getty

King Richard III’s remains return to Bosworth

Sales in Marks and Spencers clothing division have fallen for 13 successive quarters

M&S to reveal extent of online delivery woe

John Drewry: Innovative Scottish country dance creator celebrated by enthusiasts around the globe

Obituary: John Drewry, Scottish dance deviser and academic

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

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