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Free Sad lamps given out as disorder 'makes it hard to do anything on darker days'

But a new scheme allowing people to borrow Sad lamps from libraries has been launched across Wales to help combat the darker days. Sad happens when shorter days affect your mood, energy levels and overall wellbeing.…

I saved a stranger's life and my husband's at the same time

The Belfast couple jumped at the chance to take part in the UK Living Kidney Sharing Scheme , which saw Una donate to a stranger, enabling Sean to receive a compatible organ from a different donor. "When I was told that…

Court action against nurse trapped in lift dropped

Community nurse Lisa Smith spent an hour and 15 minutes in a block of flats in Perry Barr Village, Birmingham, in November 2025. She parked in a permit-only bay, which medical staff are allowed to do for 30 minutes, but…

Shot bus driver not intended target, police say

The 25-year-old died at the scene. A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on the same day and later released with no further action following police enquiries. No further arrests have been made. Police…

'How am I meant to plan anything?' The frustration of a seven-month driving test backlog

Instead, the 38-year-old has found herself caught in one of Scotland's longest driving test backlogs, with no guarantee she will be offered a practical test before her due date in April. "It's going to become…

Mobile home residents missing out on energy deals and support, report warns

Residents told BBC Scotland News they felt they were being "penalised" for not living in a house. The arrangement with site owners often means residents cannot influence contracts, tariffs or billing arrangements in the…

Drugs running was like 'a paper round' for exploited son, mum says

Within months of being recruited, she said her son was being forced to deliver drugs in Grimsby for up to 36 hours at a time – a "job" he got as easily as "a paper round". The woman, who we are not identifying, said it…

Giant statue of Roman emperor once stood in southern Scotland

It had previously been assumed that a bronze leg found in a bog in Milsington near Hawick in 1820 was loot taken from a site further south - possibly York. However, experts now believe it came from a sculpture of…

Class action bid for compensation after law firm collapse

It went into administration in 2021. Former clients, who have paid thousands of pounds in fresh legal fees following the firm's collapse, have described it as a scandal. Law firm Addleshaw Goddard is now planning to…

Arsenal injury update: Ezri Konsa, William Saliba, Bukayo Saka latest return dates

Read our privacy notice . Arsenal headed into the international break with a fresh injury concern over Declan Rice, after the midfielder was substituted in the win over Hull. Those fears have since been allayed with Rice…