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As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

Aberdeen have made an approach to Scottish Premiership rivals St Mirren for manager Stephen Robinson.

The public will help choose which animals and birds will appear on the Bank of England's new notes.

Average mortgage rates hit highest since last August in the biggest upheaval since the mini-Budget.

Iran says it will "set fire" to ships trying to sail through the world's most vital oil transit point.

Organisers say it is a peaceful pro-Palestinian event but it has been criticised for representing the Iranian regime.

The station's low level platforms, which serve the Argyle line north of the River Clyde, have been reopened after a full site assessment

The Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo scores 83 points in a game, surpassing Kobe Bryant and second only to the great Wilt Chamberlain.

Maersk chief executive Vincent Clerc has called on the US, Israel and Iran to reach "some kind of deal".

US President Donald Trump has said Iran are "welcome" to take part in this summer's World Cup despite the countries being at war, according to Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

US President Donald Trump has said Iran are "welcome" to take part in this summer's World Cup despite the countries being at war, according to Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

Tottenham replace goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky in the 17th minute after conceding three goals inside the opening quarter of an hour of the Champions League last-16 tie at Atletico Madrid.

Tottenham replace goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky in the 17th minute after conceding three goals inside the opening quarter of an hour of the Champions League last-16 tie at Atletico Madrid.

MSPs have been told the troubled CalMac vessel needs new propellors as part of multi-million pound repairs.

Tuesday's win is the third-largest in UK National Lottery history, operator Allwyn says.

Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.

Aleksandr Suranovas, charged with carrying out an act of terrorism for Russia, speaks to the BBC.

US fighter jets leave UK airbase and British warship sails to Mediterranean -Wednesday’s papers.

One of the seven women who received visas has reversed her decision after speaking to teammates, minister says

The Type 45 destroyer's main role will be protecting RAF Akrotiri, which was hit with an Iranian-made drone.

The woman posted about the singer online prior to the attack, the BBC's US news partner CBS reports.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Australia in April, their first visit since 2018.

Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK over the next few days before turning colder with some wintry showers at the end of the week, as Simon King explains.

Igor Tudor's Spurs tenure could already be on the line after a disastrous defeat against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Researchers played a sountrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear

Eddie Howe's Newcastle were so close to a famous European victory, but now face a herculean second-leg task after Lamine Yamal's late penalty.

Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke administer Epstein’s estate - court filings allege complicity in his crimes.

The government's inquiry into grooming gangs "must look specifically at London as part of its local investigations", says a group of MPs.

The ex-deputy PM told the BBC he would "take on the chin" any criticism surrounding his involvement

The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.

The bill abolishes the 92 seats reserved for peers who inherit their titles through their families.

President Putin pits himself as a potential mediator but that's not an easy sell, writes the BBC's Russia editor.

President Trump says Iran war will be over “very soon”.

Rhys Williams became friends with convicted killer Roderick Orme after the pair began exchanging letters.

And how much is the war in Iran motivated by oil?