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Shetland's 'magical' filming locations as hit BBC drama returns tonight

Scotland's mainland and island landscapes take centre stage as Shetland returns to BBC One for its 11th series tonight, November 12. With filming locations ranging from Greenock and Largs to Lerwick, stars Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell have shared what makes working on the islands so special. The opening episode sees DI Ruth Calder (Jensen) and Tosh (O'Donnell) investigate a male skeleton discovered inside a vehicle pulled from the water. The victim is well-regarded local GP Raymond Linden, who vanished from the islands nine years earlier, leaving the detectives to uncover what he was fleeing from and why.

Danny Tommo pleads guilty to slashing migrant dinghy in Channel

Hard-right activist Danny Tommo has pleaded guilty to slashing a migrant dinghy in the English Channel. The 37-year-old, whose real name is Daniel Thomas, changed his plea to the single charge when he appeared via video link from prison at Portsmouth Crown Court on Thursday. After slashing the boat with the knife, Thomas could be heard on video saying: “This is what needs to happen to everyone in these boats. Right, you’re on English territory. This is England; this is not France anymore.

Trump and Netanyahu 'Get Into Shouting Match From Hell' in Furious Row Over Iran Strategy

Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu furiously clashed over what should be their next step in Iran in what was described as a "shouting match from hell", it has been claimed. Israeli media outlet Ynet reported that during a phone call between the two leaders last weekend to discuss their strategies, Mr Netanyahu was pushing for renewed military action, while Mr Trump would be more inclined to maintain a diplomatic approach. One source said the call was "a shouting match from hell".

Burnham cosies up to EU leaders fuelling Brexit betrayal fears

Andy Burnham is jetting in to meet European leaders later today in Dublin, fresh from lecturing the world on net zero at a sun-soaked climate summit in Turkey.

Lewis Hamilton influence on Man Utd emerges as Michael Carrick finally sacked

Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach after less than a year in charge. The Old Trafford club turned to their former midfielder to take over on an interim basis in January, when Ruben Amorim was axed. He managed to get the Red Devils firing and guided them to third place in the Premier League, winning the club a place in the Champions League this season. But only one league win in 10 to start this campaign has left United in the relegation zone and the club has now officially relieved Carrick of his duties.

Gauff hints at big tennis rule change as star makes feelings clear at WTA Finals

Coco Gauff has hinted that the WTA Finals will get a revamp next year, when the season-ending tournament moves to its new home of the Spectrum Centre in Charlotte. Currently, the season’s eight best players qualify for the WTA Finals and then face off round-robin matches across two groups of four. The two group winners advance to the knockout semi-finals, and the tournament is staged over eight days. It mirror the format used at the ATP Finals, which begin next week in Turin.

Paedophile soldier jailed for three years after police sting

Adam Bonner pleaded guilty to 11 offences relating to child sex crimes back in July

Police issue update after girl 'forced into trees by teen who tried to rape her'

Police have issued a major update in the hunt for a teenager who allegedly tried to rape a schoolgirl in a woodland in Worcester, West Midlands. West Mercia Police confirmed that officers are continuing to maintain a visible presence around Nunnery Wood following the shocking attack at around 8.15am on Tuesday (November 10). The victim was approached by an unknown male in the woods and forced further into the trees before the suspect attempted to rape her. In a new update, the police force confirmed it has now been established that the teenage girl was sexually assaulted during the ordeal. She bravely managed to break free from her attacker and ran to seek help from a member of the public - reportedly a dog walker - who immediately raised the alarm. Police have also updated their description of the suspect, who remains at large. He is now described as mixed race or Asian, aged between 16 and 18, and was wearing all black at the time of the attack.

Canary Islands anti-migrant protests as emergency declared over 7,500 arrivals

A state of migration emergency has been declared across the Canary Islands as furious locals stage protests over a massive surge in small boat arrivals from West Africa. Residents on the tiny island of El Hierro have taken to the streets as local infrastructure buckles under the weight of nearly 7,500 migrants arriving in the first 10 days of November alone - a staggering figure equivalent to more than half of the island’s 12,000-strong population. In response to the escalating crisis, Spain’s Interministerial Commission on Immigration declared an official migration emergency on Tuesday afternoon (November 10). Following an urgent meeting, Madrid agreed to pump more than €16million into the region to fund emergency accommodation, healthcare, and transfers to mainland Spain, according to Canary Islands President Fernando Clavijo. However, local leaders have blasted the intervention as "too little, too late", warning the situation on the ground has become "absolutely unsustainable".

State Pensioners with One Condition Given Boosted £89 Benefit by Andy Burnham

State pensioners with a severe disability are set to receive boosted £89.05 weekly payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) from April under Andy Burnham’s Government, it has been confirmed.

I’m an Osteoporosis Nurse

As the coldest months of the year approach, the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) has shared a four-point checklist to help people look after their bone health this winter and beyond. Bone health peaks around the age of 30 before naturally declining with age, particularly for women around the menopause.

I don’t buy Meghan’s emotional breakdown for a minute

Am I the only one not buying Meghan’s reason for backing out of a planned speech in Brussels this week about online child safety? Her PR posse, Team Sussex, announced that in the wake of child porn allegations against her father and his subsequent arrest, the Duchess simply wasn’t “strong enough” to make the speech.