FUNERAL firms have been investigated over a series of blunders including the wrong body being delivered to a cremation. A coffin was also buried in the wrong grave while another was so heavy it could ...

The body of a Scottish woman who was allegedly murdered by her husband in Los Angeles has been repatriated ahead of her funeral service next week. June Bunyan, 37, who was originally from Arran, was ...

President William Ruto has announced a seven-day national mourning period for the late Raila Odinga, during which the Kenyan flag will be flown at half-mast in honour of the former Prime Minister who ...

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Weary relatives of the deceased Israeli hostages finally lay their loved ones to rest as the ceasefire in Gaza appears to be holding for now. Vermont Gov. Scott calls on state senator to resign after ...

Joan Bennett Kennedy was remembered at her funeral Mass at the Saint Anthony Shrine on Wednesday morning in Boston. Senate Democrats block government funding bill for 13th time A Massive New Study of ...

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Funeral services have been set for the three E.E. Smith High School seniors killed in a car wreck last week. Visitation for Trevor Jayshawn Merritt, 17, is Thursday, Oct. 16, from 1-6 p.m. at Wiseman ...

The SNP’s strategy is more about self-preservation than advancing the cause of independence and risks playing into Westminster’s hands, says Scottish Green Co-leader Ross Greer. This follows the First ...

Share is delighted to announce the full programme for its popular Corporate Governance and HR Conference, taking place on Thursday 6 November 2025 at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel in Edinburgh. Bringing ...

Ben Macpherson trained as a lawyer before entering politics. But at school, his favourite subject was history. “It teaches you about perspective and perception,” he says. “It teaches you to think for ...