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Scaffolding was due to be torn down from the G&V Hotel on George IV Bridge by November, but now may be delayed again.

The company has struggled to convince investors of the viability of the metaverse, a nascent technology.

After being dropped on three, England remove Travis Head for 33 for their first Australian wicket of the second Test, with Gus Atkinson taking the catch off the bowling of Brydon Carse, with the home side 77-1 in their first innings in Brisbane.

The Home Office says the group are among 171 riders arrested over seven days in November in a national "enforcement blitz".

The Home Office says the group are among 171 riders arrested over seven days in November in a national "enforcement blitz".

The Home Office says the group are among 171 riders arrested over seven days in November in a national "enforcement blitz".

Marnus Labuschagne dives at full stretch to take a brilliant catch in the deep from Jofra Archer, as England are bowled out for 334 runs on day two of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

Politicians in the self-governing Danish territory have voted to overturn legislation which banned abortion in most cases.

The electoral map could boost the Republican effort to shore up their majority in the coming 2026 midterm elections.

Tetsuya Yamagami said during his trial that he felt '"deeply sorry" towards Abe's widow Akie.

Licensing hours could be extended to 01:00 if a home nation reaches the final stages next summer.

Licensing hours could be extended to 01:00 if a home nation reaches the final stages next summer.

Prof Sir Paul Nurse says the UK is "shooting itself in the foot" with its visa system for researchers.

Prof Sir Paul Nurse says the UK is "shooting itself in the foot" with its visa system for researchers.

Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.

The man allegedly tried to steal the diamond-studded egg named after the James Bond film Octopussy.

The proportion of UK families with one child has grown since the turn of the century - with knock-on effects for society

A mixed range of stories feature on Friday's front page - but many picture England cricketer Joe Root after his heroics in the Ashes.

Ruben Amorim declared himself as angry and frustrated as his Manchester United side again lost a lead to draw 1-1 with West Ham.

Feeling anxious about driving is common, but there are simple techniques you can use to overcome your fear.