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26 August 2019

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News imageMike Allen

'It didn't feel safe to be in society at the time'

Ex-soldier Mike Allen, 38, built himself a cabin to live in and now helps other PTSD sufferers.

News imageYoung woman moving out of her parents' home

Mum and dad 'one of UK's biggest mortgage lenders'

The average parental contribution for homebuyers this year is £24,100, Legal & General finds.

News imageMike Allen standing on his new cabin

Demolished cabin rebuilt for veterans

Ex-soldier Mike Allen's original cabin was destroyed after being constructed without permission.

News imageA picture taken on August 26, 2019, shows Israeli soldiers patrolling

Israel hits back at critics after reported strikes

Israel has denied involvement in a series of alleged attacks in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon.

News imageStrictly launch 2019

Strictly Come Dancing 2019 red carpet launch

This year's celebrities and professional dancers take to the stage in their dancefloor finery.

News imageGolden Eagle

Golden eagle visitor centre flies off with funding

It is one of five projects dotted across southern Scotland swooping on a share of more than £1m.

News imageBrighton bandstand

The industry built on Victorian social engineering

How the bandstands which were created to keep the working classes away from drink supported Scotland's ironworks.

News imageJohn Smith's Book Shop, St Vincent Street, Glasgow, 1962

Marzaroli's important Glasgow archive donated

Thousands of photos by Oscar Marzaroli - including some used on Deacon Blue's record covers - are given to a university.

News imageOlder couple looking happy

An optimistic outlook 'means you live longer'

Optimists are more likely to live longer than those with a negative life view a US study has found.

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