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The art school reject who went on to draw for Marvel and DC

Frank Quitely spoke to Mirror Mirror about how he started out as a comic book illustrator.

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10 times this vet nurse really ‘tiered’ up her cake decor game

Anna Jermyn, from the Highlands, competes with her colleagues for the top baking prize.

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Co-parenting: the people choosing to have a baby with a stranger

Over 40,000 people in the UK are registered with co-parenting websites.

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The brand new luxury hotels catering only for bee-list guests

Solitary bees can lay their eggs in these specially built hotels.

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How can I watch Scotland in the 2019 Women’s World Cup?

On the ´óÏó´«Ã½ from 7 June – 7 July.

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The young people who’ve started paying for their own funerals

Increasingly, younger people are enrolling in payment plans to pay for their own funerals.

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From Instagram offers to cold calls — how scammers try to get hold of your cash and how you can prevent it from happening

Follow simple rules to help keep your money safe.

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Why should sun-deprived Scots increase their levels of vitamin D?

Should the Scots be bringing up their children in England?

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‘Elaborate state visits shouldn’t be gifted to misogynists,’ says MP

Should we be more selective over state visits to raise global awareness of UK values?

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The Christian school in Israel teaching Jewish and Muslim children

Tabeetha school in Israel is the only Church of Scotland school in the world.

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Dating my data — is virtual reality porn a form of cheating?

How differently do men and woman judge where to draw the line?

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Take it easy with a ‘no mow’ lawn — this summer’s must-*not*-do!

A surprisingly beautiful alternative to the drudgery of lawn maintenance.

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The early-90s rave that took place in a Stirlingshire safari park

Legend of the house scene, ‘Scoobs’ Cochrane, explains Scotland’s early rave venues.

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Beware the bloodsuckers! Why midges only target certain people

Studies have found that taller people and those with a large BMI are preferred.

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Why the warming North Sea threatens our favourite seabirds

The birds’ favourite food is disappearing from warmer waters.

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Which of these is your choice for Scotland’s Home of the Year?

As the competition draws to a close, which house gets your vote?

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Seven-year-old girl delights listeners during radio vet phone in

Penelope has the radio presenter and vet in stitches with her wriggly story.

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So, Springwatch team, what first attracted you to the magnificent, wildlife-packed wilderness splendour of the Cairngorms?

Britain's favourite nature-lovers are back in the Highlands, but why?

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Fluffy, cute ...and deadly — how sheep are a threat to nesting birds

Wader numbers are decreasing; could livestock issues be the cause?

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Is it time to end the shame and secrecy surrounding periods?

Chella Quint believes advertisers have made periods a taboo subject.

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Why you should take the Loch Ness Monster more seriously

The appetite for this ‘world-class mystery’ shows no signs of waning.

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Bereaved father: ‘My son wasn’t asked this life-saving question’

‘Are you feeling suicidal?’ — could it have made a difference?

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What does your credit report reveal — and why should you care?

Credit reports can have an enormous impact on our personal finances.

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Feeling gruff? Maybe goat Pilates could help — and no kidding!

Scotland’s first goat Pilates class has started in Fife.

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5 things we learned about Scottish football in the 2018-19 season

As the season ends, it’s time to reflect on the beautiful game.

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Fantastic sights hidden within the folds of UK’s least-loved map

OS Explorer 440 covers Glen Cassley and Glen Oykel in the Highlands.

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The alien from outer space who came to earth looking for kindness

P6 from Glengowan Primary School made the short film Noodles.

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On the verge of glory: Darts champ Jocky Wilson’s nail-biting television first that kept viewers on the edge of their seats

The Scot was on course to achieve a nine-dart finish.

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How the suicide of troubled young rapper Lumo galvanised a hip-hop community into spreading the word about mental health

The death of Lumo sparked action.

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Test your brain: can you outscore a secondary school student?

Some questions from Scotland’s National 5 qualification to test your knowledge.

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How a love-struck duck is ruffling feathers on the River Tweed

A beautiful Mandarin duck has set his sights on a Mallard, but there's just one problem...

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‘It’s not like CSI’ — why Silent Witness adviser Professor Lorna Dawson wants us to learn the secrets of forensic science

The soil scientist wants as many people as possible to understand her work.

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Really giant pants! What mums-to-be pack in their hospital bags

As the due date approaches, a final task for any mum-to-be is to pack a hospital bag.

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How do you go the toilet in the snow, miles from a bathroom?

Ten pupils from Bathgate Academy and their teacher were asked a rather unusual question.

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Is Matt Forde’s impression of Donald Trump the world’s greatest?

The comedian’s appearance on Breaking the News is certainly hard to beat.

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How do you let a dog know you’re the boss? UFC fighter Bearjew reveals his unusual technique — but there’s a twist in the tale

Cage fighter Paul recommends communicating in a language dogs understand.

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Do we make holiday plans just to look good on Instagram?

Exposure to incredible images is encouraging us to venture to picturesque destinations.

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No kidding! The rogue goats causing a danger to Highland drivers

The feral goats wander across the A87, oblivious to the problems they cause.

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Has minimum pricing for alcohol changed Scots’ drinking habits?

Alcohol sales rose in the year following the government’s implementation of the policy.

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Could the ‘Granny Rule’ protect you from the dangers of sexting?

Asking a simple question before pressing send could make all the difference.

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‘Without music, I’m lost’ — Edwyn Collins on life after his stroke

Every three-and-a-half minutes, someone in the UK has a stroke. Do you know the symptoms?

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Home alone: At what age can you leave your kids unattended?

Why the question causes consternation among parents.

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Childhood best friends make uplifting brain injury recovery film

To Wake a New charts the progress of Stuart Nixon after a severe brain injury.

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Those aren’t raisins... Why mountain hares eat their own poo

The iconic species has a rather distasteful habit.

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How hours of painstaking experimental surgery rebuilt the body of a young Royal Marine injured by an IED blast in Afghanistan

JJ Chalmers underwent hours of surgery to reattach and reconfigure body parts.

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Did you know that Beatlemania’s official birthplace was Dundee?

The band’s rise to fame was accompanied by a peculiar new behaviour.

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Could you lift the weight of a mature Highland cow with your legs?

Stu Mac’s preparation for a bodybuilding competition includes lifting a weight of 680kg.

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The hidden ships’ graveyard that shines a light on a long-gone era

The collection of boats once played a crucial role in industry.

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