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Google bans 12 Android apps as millions urged to delete them immediately

Two fitness apps have been removed form the Google store, as well as 10 others for bad links.

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Glasgow start-up transforming coffee grounds to palm oil in recycling mission

Revive Eco won a £375,000 investment to commercialise its pioneering process that turns used coffee grounds into a palm oil alternative.

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Virgin Media gives thousands of TV customers free blockbuster Sky upgrade - how to get it

If you are a Virgin Media TV customer with a 4K telly, you should have received a free upgrade. Here's what it includes.

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Single-use plastic disposable vapes must be banned amid shocking levels of litter, MSP urges

EXCLUSIVE: Top Green MSP Gillian Mackay backs Record campaign highlighting how throwaway e-cigs have turned our streets into a dumping ground.

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High energy bills here to stay due to windfall tax and green switch, oil boss claims

Meanwhile, campaigners have called for the entire National Grid to be brought into public ownership to help axe fossil fuels.

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Fears raised over bird to human transmission of avian flu sparking new pandemic

Experts are nervously monitoring last year’s record waves of avian flu due to concerns the virus could adapt to spread among people.

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COP28 fury as one of world’s biggest oil barons appointed president of climate talks

EXCLUSIVE: Campaigners hit out at 'cruel joke' after Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, picked to lead crucial UN climate summit.

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Scots scientists warn soaring food prices could leave 100million starving

The surging cost of fertiliser for crops could see up to a million additional deaths around the world from hunger, Edinburgh Uni research found.

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WhatsApp to make major change and allow users to connect to app without internet

The messaging service, which is owned by Meta, will allow people to use the app even when an internet shutdown or block is in place.

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WhatsApp warning as service will soon stop working for certain iPhone and Android users

A number of devices will no longer support WhatsApp going into next year - here is a list of the affected devices.

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Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil activists disrupt energy awards bash in Aberdeen

Eco warriors staged a loud demonstration outside the Offshore Energies UK event at Aberdeen’s P&J Live venue with drums, singing and chanting.

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UK approves first coal mine in decades in Cumbria despite climate fears

The controversial scheme, which will dig up coking coal for steel production, was green-lit by Conservative minister Michael Gove.

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Poll finds 80% of Scots fear climate change impact on Scotland's nature

EXCLUSIVE: Survey reveals public concerned about effects of pollution and ocean warming amid worries nature is in decline.

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Three network down as mobile phone users unable to make calls

Customers began reporting issues earlier this morning as more than 900 complained of problems with the network.

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Google bans four Android apps as millions warned to delete 'dangerous' software

A couple of 'malicious' apps recently appeared on the Google Play store which put customers at risk of data theft.

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Nasa successfully launch first moon landing rocket in 50-years as Artemis One takes off

The rocket launched from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on Wednesday morning, after two unsuccessful attempts earlier this year.

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Black Friday scam signs to recognise as shoppers lose £15million to criminals

Bargain hunters are being warned to spot telltale signs in the lead up to Christmas.

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Scientists try to discover why people pick their nose and eat it

The aye-aye is the thirteenth primate species, including humans, who like to pick their nose and eat the snot.

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Black Death survivors from 700 years ago passed down 'good' genes

Genes that protected against the plague could also boost the risk of Crohn's and rheumatoid arthritis.

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Darius Campbell Danesh's ex-wife Natasha Henstridge shares 'moving on' post following his death

Darius Campbell

Glasgow-born Pop Idol star Darius was married to actress and model Natasha for two years, from 2011 - 2013.

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The real cost of charging your phone overnight

Consumer group Which? looked at alternatives to charging when you are sleeping to see if there is a cheaper way to keep your phone battery full.

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Money saving tip could score households over £800 through selling clutter

Brits could be sitting on a stash of cash during the cost of living crisis.

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Twitter introduces major change as users can combine photos and videos in one tweet

The feature was first spotted in April but was officially announced yesterday.

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Glasgow Feared gangland figure Paul Lyons attacked in jail by killer who stabbed victim 142 times Peter Allan has pleaded guilty to attacking Paul Lyons in HMP Perth.

Scots baby called 'Queeniana' owned Chanel bag before birth

As well as the Chanel bag, the six-week-old tot owns a Louis Vuitton and a Hermes blanket, a Balmain changing bag, and outfits from Dior, Versace and Burberry.

ITV I'm A Celebrity stars sadly no longer with us as new series set to air

I'm A Celebrity

As the 23rd series returns to our screens tonight, we pay tribute to the former stars of the jungle.

Fire crews race to huge blaze at Scots McDonald's restaurant

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Emergency services descended on the Ethiebeaton Park area in Monifieth after the alarm was raised at around 1.15am on Tuesday.

'My perfect boyfriend groomed me so he could abuse my kids'

Daniel Cassells, 37, appeared at the High Court in Glasgow last week where he admitted a host of child sex abuse charges against him.

Courts Two men appear in court charged with murder of Ross MacGillivray in Inverness Craig Hayden, 28, and Leon Headey, 21, were charged with murder and an attempt to defeat the ends of justice..

Wishaw business leader backing Lanarkshire MSP's plan for new environmental crime law

Jo Chidley, founder and owner of Beauty Kitchen was a keynote speaker at the launch of Monica Lennon’s consultation on making ecocide a crime in Scotland.

Fire crews race to huge blaze at Scots McDonald's restaurant

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Emergency services descended on the Ethiebeaton Park area in Monifieth after the alarm was raised at around 1.15am on Tuesday.

Cambuslang running group wins mental health award in memory of much-loved member

Lanarkshire Charity

The group has dedicated a massive amount of time into fundraising for mental health charities after one of their members sadly died in 2021.

'My perfect boyfriend groomed me so he could abuse my kids'

Daniel Cassells, 37, appeared at the High Court in Glasgow last week where he admitted a host of child sex abuse charges against him.

Galloway News Kirkcudbright Academy takes S1 pupils on activity days thanks to Rotary Club The S1 students were taken to Abernethy Barcaple to help build new friendships, develop self-confidence and to experience and learn about leadership skills

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere hires officers for climate hub

Sarah Thomas and Steven Clark are part of the team involved with the region's first climate hub

Wigtownshire maternity consultation branded "more dithering and delay"

Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board is asking for views on two proposals for maternity services in Wigtownshire

Dumfries and Galloway Council making steady progress towards net zero

Emissions are down for the fifth consecutive year – and the council’s carbon footprint is now less than half of what it was just four years ago

Queen of the South boss accuses players of being unprofessional after Kelty Hearts defeat

Marvin Bartley let rip after the loss left Queens four points from the bottom of the table