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Janey Godley funeral is colourful comedy send-off

The service at St Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow saw family and friends wear colourful outfits and ended with her catchphrase "Frank, get the door". from BBC News https://ift.tt/bLaqX1B

Three dead and 120,000 evacuated after floods hit Malaysia

There are worries in Malaysia and neighbouring Thailand that disastrous flooding could get worse as more rain comes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7eUWmMZ

Wife of 'evil' man guilty of shooting and stabbing rampage breaks her silence

A woman who was stabbed by her "evil" abusive husband in a knife and gun rampage on a Scottish island has revealed she is "glad the jury saw through his lies". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/5Vm6DFb

Uncovering the men who hid a note in a Scottish lighthouse 132 years ago

Experts poring over censuses and newspaper archives have built up a rich picture of their lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s4QyYr8

Girl charged with murder of homeless man

Anthony Marks was attacked while sheltering in a bin shed near King's Cross St Pancras station. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0OTkBGs

16-year-old girl charged with murder of man in King's Cross

A 16-year-old girl has been charged with the murder of a man in King's Cross. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/gVavB0h

Europe is in 'actual war' with Russia, says former MI6 chief

The former head of MI6 has said Europe is no longer in a "pre-war situation" with Russia, but "an actual war". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/MW5KunG

Lampard appointed head coach of Coventry

Coventry City appoint ex-Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard as their head coach, following Mark Robins' sacking. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ixXQT8l

Net migration to the UK falls by 20% from record high

Net migration to the UK has fallen by 20% from a record 906,000 the year before, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/mo7rEaI

What's going on with drones spotted over US air bases in UK?

Over the last few weeks, a number of drones have mysteriously been spotted over three air bases used by the US Air Force (USAF) in the UK. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/WLdJvaO

FA investigates referee Coote over booking claims

The Football Association says it is investigating an allegation that referee David Coote discussed giving a yellow card with a fan before a Championship match. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0LJXYU4

Abraham on Milan, Mourinho and Chelsea memories

BBC Sport's Nedum Onuoha travels to Italy to sample a classic Milanese dinner with AC Milan striker Tammy Abraham while catching up on what life has been like for the forward playing in Italy since his move from Chelsea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H89Im76

'We couldn’t get a mortgage so live in a mobile home'

A father says his family's mortgage offer was withdrawn when his partner became pregnant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6sDTpRg

Teen who crashed into woman while driving with his knees jailed

A teenager who filmed himself driving with his knees before crashing - paralysing a mother from the neck down - has been jailed for two years and two months. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/20MNDqE

Girl, 8, seriously injured in London shooting

An eight-year-old girl and a man are seriously injured in a shooting, the Met Police says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w0fYsCj

How long will wet and windy weather last in the UK - and is another storm already on the way?

Storm Bert continues to cause chaos in the UK, but just how long is heavy rain and wind expected to batter the country? from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/Qs2GyM5

Burning old TVs to survive: The toxic trade in electrical waste

People around the world are extracting valuable materials from e-waste despite huge health risks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6BSgsUh

Dozens killed in Pakistan sectarian violence

More than 80 die in a tribal area of Pakistan riven by tensions between Shia and Sunni communities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PuflgEM

India maintain dominant position over Australia

India's openers ensure they maintain their dominant position against Australia with an unbroken century stand on day two of the first Test in Perth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vhi0TBo

Absence of defensive shield should ring very loud alarm bells as UK faces Russian threats

Facing the threat of an attack from Russia, Sir Keir Starmer has finally revealed he will "set out the path" to raise defence spending to 2.5% of national income in the spring. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/VcFGwbE

'Chaos for Australia!' - Bumrah removes Cummins for three

Jasprit Bumrah takes his fourth wicket of the Test between India and Australia, removing Pat Cummins for three in the evening session in Perth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VQFobU6

Water companies blocked from using customer cash for 'undeserved' bonuses

Nine water companies have been blocked from using customer money to fund "undeserved" bonuses by the industry's regulator. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/6RU1DTr

Son of IRA murder victim calls Disney drama 'horrendous'

The drama, aired on Disney+ in the UK, depicts the lives of several people during The Troubles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rd8fTu3

'Ambulance delays made me a widow at 28'

Aaron Morris, 31, died following a crash in County Durham in 2022, but could have been saved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3pOr9bK

Family 'completely devastated' over woman's death as arrest made

A family has been left "completely devastated" after a woman was found dead in a flat in South Lanarkshire. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/vCeXtbL

Is there hope for Mercedes in 2025? And why does F1 go to Monaco?

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions going into the Las Vegas Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bMpGLWq

Zoe Ball to leave her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show - as replacement named

Zoe Ball is leaving her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show after six years. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/9a75iEd

Bentancur banned for seven matches over racial slur

Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur is banned for seven games and fined £100,000 for using a racial slur about team-mate Son Heung-min. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tGwxzVH

Energy bills 'to rise again from January' but spring falls 'to come'

Energy bills are to rise again next year, according to a respected forecaster. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/GliV0js

Cabinet split over assisted dying as another minister reveals they will vote against bill

A split is emerging in the cabinet, with Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson revealing she will join several of her colleagues and vote against the bill to legalise assisted dying. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/1IAgRv0

Twins with heart failure cannot get same treatment due to where they live

Nicole and Farrah live just 32 miles from each other in Northern Ireland, but are in different health trusts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gVGSBKT

Glastonbury tickets sell out in 35 minutes

Standard Glastonbury Festival tickets for 2025 sold out in less than 35 minutes after organisers adopted a new booking system. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/Y1EngJb

Children in Need raises more than £39m

Stars and the public came together to raise money for disadvantaged children across the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nfOyN6R

Volcanoes once erupted on the far side of the moon

Volcanic rock, dating back billions of years, has been detected in the first samples collected from the mysterious "dark side". from BBC News https://ift.tt/5wcYDT7

Pizza Hut UK hunts buyer amid Budget tax hike crisis

Pizza Hut's biggest UK franchisee has begun approaching potential bidders as it scrambles to mitigate the looming impact of tax hikes announced in last month's Budget. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/9zRd5Tr

King gets five-year ban in match-fixing case

Mark King is found guilty by an independent disciplinary committee of one count of match-fixing and one count of providing inside information on a match. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EqWMHvS

UK growth slows - as chancellor admits she's 'not satisfied'

The UK economy grew by 0.1% between July and September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/O4rfZFb

Davina McCall diagnosed with rare brain tumour

Davina McCall has revealed she is undergoing a brain operation after doctors discovered a benign tumour. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/gpd7ec1

Glasto and a spot on Obama's playlist – Stargazing singer on his crazy year

After a year of success, Myles Smith has been named BBC Introducing's Artist of the Year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SJYPG7R

Pharmacies could shut at weekends and evenings over funding row

Many pharmacies could stop opening in the evenings and weekends in the new year after owners voted for collective action for the first time. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/f0ZzCu3

'We scrum to dominate' - behind the eight-man Boks machine

What is the secret behind South Africa’s eight-man machine – arguably the most formidable and feared scrum in rugby? from BBC News https://ift.tt/xBtc7j1

The Range closes in on chunk of Homebase in pre-pack sale

The Range, the privately owned general merchandise retailer, is closing in on a deal to snap up a large chunk of Homebase which will save close to 1,500 jobs but raise doubts about at least 1,700 more. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ex8daKR

Lineker to stop hosting Match of the Day, BBC confirms

The BBC has "agreed in principle a contract extension through to the 2026 World Cup," with Lineker. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SEbrypQ

Slegers a 'breath of fresh air' at Arsenal - Mead

Arsenal forward Beth Mead says interim manager Renee Slegers is a “breath of fresh air” and she would like her to stay at the club “in some capacity”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lbtZjY3

Social media platform gets surge in users switching from X after US election

Social media platform Bluesky says it has gained 700,000 new users in the week following the US election. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/l3sfR02

'Traitors' poster put up at Michelle O'Neill's office

O'Neill was the first senior Sinn Féin figure to take part in an official Remembrance Sunday ceremony. from BBC News https://ift.tt/raRLic4

Direct Line to cut 550 jobs

Direct Line has revealed a cost-cutting plan that is expected to lead to 550 job losses. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/dMpbI3v

Remembrance: Why do we wear poppies?

The poppy has been synonymous with marking Remembrance since a few years after World War One. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xWBC0QL

Two dead after electric bike catches fire in house, firefighters say

A pedal bike was converted into an electric bike and stored in the hallway, the fire service said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y8Mxgn3

'Emotional' cycling legend Mark Cavendish wins his last-ever race

British cycling legend Sir Mark Cavendish said he "couldn't have wished for a better send-off" as he won the final race of his career. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/IFbyL6M

'My £750 vouchers are useless after restaurant closure'

Customers are told their vouchers are non-transferrable and to contact their banks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2nOkdiz

Melania Trump, enigmatic first lady who might do it differently this time

Described by some as an "enigma", Mrs Trump is expected to return to her White House duties "on her own terms". from BBC News https://ift.tt/IghrXtv

Candyman actor Tony Todd dies aged 69

His Candyman co-star has called him an "angel" and a "truly poetic man". from BBC News https://ift.tt/EqgYDr7

Hospitality chiefs warn Reeves of carnage over Budget tax hikes

Rachel Reeves will this weekend be told by some of Britain's biggest hospitality groups that the tax hikes imposed in last month's Budget risk triggering a tsunami of job losses across the sector. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/aA4LcXY

'My voice is needed': Going solo after leaving one of the UK's biggest podcasts

Milena Sanchez quit The Receipts last year, one of the UK's biggest podcasts, after a co-host rift. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KutJnSm

Princess of Wales to attend Remembrance events - as Queen's appearance depends on medical advice

The Princess of Wales is to attend two Remembrance Day events this weekend. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/OM0dGy6

New budget measure to cost major supermarket more than £100m and cause inflation to rise - CEO says

Measures announced in the budget will cost one of the UK's biggest supermarket chains £140m, its chief executive said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/1ZOF5W8

House prices at record high, says Halifax

Despite the increase, the lender warns mortgage costs could remain "higher for longer" following the Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CqxAarJ

Four bodies found in Channel as more than 50 migrants rescued

Four bodies have been found in the English Channel and more than 50 migrants rescued. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/oJfVi2q

Disguised GP jailed for inheritance row poisoning

Thomas Kwan injected a toxin that caused a flesh-eating disease, pretending it was a Covid jab. from BBC News https://ift.tt/54oBrEN

What Donald Trump's win means for Sir Keir Starmer and the UK

In June 2019, Sir Keir Starmer wrote about the two people he liked least in global politics: "An endorsement from Donald Trump tells you everything you need to know about what is wrong with Boris Johnson's politics and why he isn't fit to be prime minister."  from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/A0SGwNW

NFL mid-season review - six things we have learned

We look at six of the biggest storylines from the first half of the 2024 NFL season from the best and worst performers to who shows signs of being play-off dark horses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kChcNew

Anthony Zurcher: What will decide the US election

It's a coin-toss of an election - but that does not mean we won't get a decisive result, writes Anthony Zurcher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JDnhOPY

Boy, five, drowned in hotel pool one day into family holiday

A five-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool on a family holiday in Egypt, an inquest has heard. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/u2zZ34o

No job for Tom Tugendhat as Kemi Badenoch announces full shadow cabinet

Tom Tugendhat is not serving in Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet, it has been revealed - as the new Tory leader continued her appointments today. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/c6bBe79

Motorist with 176 penalty points still driving on UK's roads

More than 10,000 motorists are still driving on the UK's roads when they would normally be banned - including one with 176 penalty points, figures have shown. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/USXDjr3

'Did you see them?': Police searching for missing artist last seen 'getting into dark car' with man

Police are searching for a missing artist who was reportedly last seen getting into a car with a man at 3am on Saturday. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/3PgKMzf

Queen vows to keep trying to end domestic violence until she is 'able to do no more'

The Queen has vowed to try to bring domestic violence to an end. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/nysouBm

Watch: MP takes on pro-MMA fighter in charity bout

Watch: Will Stone MP grapples with a pro-MMA fighter to raise money for a mental health charity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y95wXHx

Teenager killed and six injured after two cars collide - 18-year-old arrested

A 19-year-old has died and six others have been taken to hospital after two cars collided in Cornwall. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/sVjnXP5

Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments

Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6GWtNfo

Cottage left teetering on cliff edge after massive landslip

A house has been left teetering on the brink of a 122m (400ft) drop after a massive cliff fall along the Jurassic Coast. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/VchJLfY

Life of Janey Godley, Glaswegian pub landlady who became street-fighter of comedy

The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UeTXCEn

Disabled man who gave up hope of finding work lands first job - as a model

Elliot Caswell, who has cerebral palsy, booked a modelling job after a BBC documentary explored his difficulties finding work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YXm1jhq

Scottish comedian Janey Godley dies

Scottish comedian Janey Godley has died a month after she moved to a hospice for end-of-life care, her agent has said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/r3U2WCx

Amorim tactics: Ending the 'donut' and taming Fernandes – what’s in store?

With Ruben Amorim appearing close to a move to Manchester United, which players will be the biggest winners and losers under him at Old Trafford? from BBC News https://ift.tt/PM8W0uT

Treasury minister admits employers' tax rise will hit working people - but denies undermining public trust

A Treasury minister has conceded the measures in the budget do hit "working people" - but insisted Labour had not broken their manifesto promises. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/TOy49vB