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John Swinney set to become Scotland's next first minister after his only SNP rival drops out of leadership race

Graeme McCormick has pulled out of the SNP leadership race, leaving John Swinney as the only official candidate to succeed Humza Yousaf.

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King Charles is making three major changes to his estate for an adorable reason
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Gary Barlow's £6m mansion raided by thieves during Saturday Night Takeaway
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Woman told to see doctor after dog starts acting 'weird' around her

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Gardening expert explains what to do if your patio slabs are covered in green slime

Algae is not dangerous but it can make surfaces slippery and is a sign of poor drainage in the garden.
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Rishi Sunak 'shelves' plans for a summer general election
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Monty Don's crucial task to do this month for 'extra flowers' that bloom 'weeks later'

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Forget the 3310 - Nokia has three new dumbphones you can buy in the UK
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Tesco issues four-week warning to all Clubcard holders
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The Responder leaves fans in tears as actor appears on screen hours after his death
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Single-sex toilet becoming compulsory in offices, bars and restaurants
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Cats 'should wear bells' to help revive Britain's declining bird population

Life & Style

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UK Army rations trashed as US sergeant mocks 'cat food' handed to troops

The soldier also said "I feel like I'm gonna hurt myself" after tasting one of the items included in the pack.
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Antiques Roadshow sparks backlash as fans fume 'where are the antiques'
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Israel rejects Gaza ceasefire and threatens Rafa invasion after Hamas demands
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Green Party faces antisemitism probe after new councillor shouts 'Allahu akbar'

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Families warned they could save £10,000 on care bill with one simple move
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Legoland heartbreak as five-month-old baby is rushed to hospital after cardiac arrest

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Loose Women’s Linda Robson’s tearful moment sparks frenzy as fans discover son is famous

An emotional video of Linda Robson left fans with their "minds blown" this weekend, as they uncovered her son's famous connection to Arsenal F.C.
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This Morning star sparks frenzy as he fuels fans' Midsomer Murders appearance rumours
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Andrey Rublev had 'worst sickness of his life' and needed anaesthesia at Madrid Open
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Miami GP storm as Fernando Alonso makes discrimination accusation and demands FIA talks

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Amazon Prime members can get the best Fallout game for free
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Meghan Markle now a 'total joke' as Hollywood not impressed: 'They are laughing at her!'

An insider said Meghan can get "greedy" and adds that this is "backfiring on her again."
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Affordable £1 item in your home will leave windows streak-free and sparkling
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Angela Rayner stung with another blow in housing row as neighbour says he'll give evidence

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Inside Novak Djokovic's two New York apartments with gym and pool worth £8.8 million
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Lando Norris disagrees with McLaren boss as F1 star accused of 'unacceptable' behaviour
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Britain's Got Talent star Alesha Dixon suffers huge blow as business folds
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Meghan Markle won't risk UK trip for key reason instead choosing 'positive' Nigeria

Comment

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Inside NHS cancer jab trial branded a 'game - who can get it and how it works

The "gamechanging" new jab uses the same mRNA technology pioneered by Covid vaccines.
Science
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Scientists solve mystery of Antarctic hole twice size of Wales
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Rocket barrage injures 10 in Israel as top officials urge fresh Gaza invasion
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Top Labour MP throws Wes Streeting under the bus over Susan Hall tweet
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'I went to Clarkson's Farm and found 7 'fake' things you won't see on Season 3'
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The stunning UK town full of 'charming pubs' and 'cosy shops' is the perfect getaway

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Universal Credit and DWP claimants can get freebies worth £9,871 in May
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Chelsea board 'reject Jose Mourinho and three others' as Pochettino told how to save job
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Roy Keane continues Erling Haaland feud as Man City star called 'a spoilt brat'