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Avanti West Coast strike to hit New Year's Eve trains

Rail passengers will face a "significantly reduced" service due to a strike by train managers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dkseXTK

Dozens die in Ethiopia after lorry with wedding guests falls into river

It is thought the truck, which was reportedly carrying several wedding guests, was overloaded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kMPENsf

The driver who 'jumped' his bus over the Tower Bridge gap

Albert Gunter was driving a bus over Tower Bridge when it opened - what split-second decision did he make? from BBC News https://ift.tt/F3JA1yo

Fog causes flight delays at Gatwick Airport for a third day

Gatwick Airport says it has "temporary" restrictions in place due to the fog with "delays" expected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ApXqVEg

More flights disrupted by thick fog on Gatwick's busiest day of Christmas holiday period

Thick fog could delay more flights across England today, disrupting Gatwick Airport's busiest day of the holiday period. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/WgwalpC

Murray bringing 'fresh look' to my game - Djokovic

Novak Djokovic credits Andy Murray with "bringing a fresh look" to his game as he prepares for his first tournament since naming his former rival as his new coach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Un9WR8I

AI tool detects heart condition before people have symptoms

A new AI tool can identify people who have a heart condition before symptoms arise, reducing the risk of potentially deadly strokes. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/sMUd9jA

India mourns ex-PM Manmohan Singh with full state funeral

Mourners gathered across Delhi to pay respects to a former PM many credit for India's economic reform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JAgx9zo

Starmer throws down gauntlet to watchdogs with growth edict

Sir Keir Starmer has ordered Britain's key watchdogs to remove barriers to growth in a bid to kickstart Britain's sluggish economy. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/iAbFeC6

Eagles, ice & pyro - inside rugby's biggest show

The biggest annual club rugby fixture in the world is a gamble that paid off spectacularly and a constant hunt for new fans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kzhuyae

Man charged with murder after missing woman's body found

A man has been charged with murdering a woman whose body was found nine days after she went missing. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/vmWJj5u

NHS workers' wages wrong after pay deal - union

A union says NHS staff are missing thousands from Christmas wage packets following a pay agreement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ETV2FKw

Valencia appoint West Brom's Corberan as new boss

La Liga strugglers Valencia appoint West Bromwich Albion boss Carlos Corberan as their new head coach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yZ4KjVz

Hospitals trial AI to spot type 2 diabetes risk

The system checks patients' ECG heart traces for subtle early warning signs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q6mT8s1

Hunt for driver after dog walker killed in crash

A dog walker has been killed after he was hit by a car in a suspected hit-and-run in West Wales. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/QbTgGtW

Dozens not thousands killed on Mayotte by Cyclone Chido, French PM says

French Prime Minister François Bayrou believes dozens of people died after the cyclone hit the territory, rather than thousands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R6Ds9lY

MoJ staff accused of accessing Nottingham attacks case files

Police are investigating claims MoJ staff illegally accessed Nottingham attacks files. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vJBwzq8

Usyk cements legacy with points win over Fury

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to retain his unified heavyweight world titles and prove his status as a generational great with another close points win in their rematch in Saudi Arabia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NVrHTyP

England recall Root for ODIs but Stokes left out

England recall Joe Root, who tops the men's Test batting rankings, to their one-day international squad for the tour of India and the 2025 Champions Trophy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N7mGxZa

Labour's polling collapse is historic - but Nigel Farage has overseen a bigger one

Labour are on track for their worst end to the year in opinion polls since the Second World War. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/y5CxSfY

Skiing great Vonn impresses on World Cup return

Lindsey Vonn marks her World Cup return after more than five years away from the sport with an impressive 14th place in the Super G at St Moritz. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MbgeryH

England 1966 World Cup footballer dies

George Eastham, who was part of England's 1966 World Cup team, has died at the age of 88. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/bXj3kmQ

How a tiny village grew into a huge luxury destination

From sticky toffee pudding to three Michelin-starred dining, a Lake District hamlet turns hotspot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3mWoUlI

Watch: Crowds boo President Macron in Mayotte

The French president spoke to residents on Mayotte while touring the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jdL1Xrt

Friedkin Group completes Everton takeover

The Friedkin Group completes its majority takeover of Everton, ending the turbulent tenure of Farhad Moshiri. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U1c40Hj

Neo-Nazi who had home 'armoury' and discussed terror attack against LGBT group jailed

A neo-Nazi who amassed an "armoury" at his home and discussed an attack on a LGBT group has been jailed for 10 years. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/KoSLHk8

Rocky Flintoff named in England Lions squad

Rocky Flintoff is named in the England Lions squad for their tour of Australia in January. from BBC News https://ift.tt/apSywV4

Imperfect and unmissable England's year of renewal

Across 17 Tests in 2024, England have veered from exhilarating to infuriating, often in the same session, writes Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/joRASVw

Who are the Waspis and what happened to them?

The Labour government is facing backlash after refusing to pay compensation to women who were affected by the rise in state pension age. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/3Bd4FNj

Chelsea winger Mudryk fails drugs test

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has failed a drugs test, with an "adverse finding" in a routine urine sample, the club confirms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OqVMHsA

The Wanted star to have urgent heart surgery

Singer Max George has said he is to have urgent surgery on his heart after being diagnosed with a block. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/J5Ta03q

Navantia close to £70m purchase of stricken Titanic builder Harland & Wolff

Harland & Wolff (H&W), the stricken Titanic shipbuilder, is on the brink of a £70m government-backed rescue deal that will include guarantees of job security for the company's workforce. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ig3xvXe

Woman avoids jail for throwing milkshake at Nigel Farage

A woman has avoided jail after throwing a milkshake at Nigel Farage during his general election campaign in Clacton-on-Sea. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/vKOn28T

'Our rapists should admit guilt before they get parole'

Ellie Wilson and Hannah McLaughlan are calling for changes to the parole system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NmC8DWP

Identifying Chinese spy with alleged links to Prince Andrew 'matter for courts'

Naming an alleged Chinese spy who has been linked to Prince Andrew is a "matter for the courts", a government minster has said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/EsdPXzo

'Insurers won't pay for Storm Darragh damage because wind was 2mph too slow'

Homeowners contact the BBC after insurers refuse storm claims because it was "not windy enough". from BBC News https://ift.tt/4UAYkIu

'I thought I'd been microchipped': How abusers spy on partners with 'parent' apps

Warning: This article contains references to domestic abuse and stalking from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/GHD7LzC

Pair arrested after fairground ride crash are bailed

Two men, aged 55 and 21, are released on bail while the investigation into the incident continues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C4y7AQl

Football Focus

Alex Scott looks ahead to the weekend's football, including the Manchester derby. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RqyKfTc

Some pubs start to run out of Guinness as supply limit bites

Several pubs say they've run dry of the stout as its owner Diageo seeks to avoid festive panic buying. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ePpI3uq

West Ham academy goalkeeper, 15, dies after cancer battle

All scheduled academy fixtures over the weekend are being postponed as a mark of respect. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fW41UKt

British hedge fund manager given 12-year jail term in Denmark over £1bn tax fraud

A British hedge funder trader has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in Denmark over a £1bn tax fraud. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/MrUV7fs

I don't regret voting against Assad bombing when I led Labour, says Miliband

The former Labour leader says there had been "no clear plan" when in the Syria vote of 2013. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TkYDrsW

Can Postecoglou rediscover old comforts in Glasgow?

Ange Postecoglou is in stormy waters at Tottenham. But might a return to Glasgow in the Europa League restore some calm? from BBC News https://ift.tt/HQe5qmD

'Festive flu' warning: 'Tidal wave' of infections leads to 70% jump in hospital cases

A "tidal wave" of flu infections has led to a 70% increase in hospital cases in England in just seven days, the NHS has said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/NZHIEgm

Chatbot encouraged US teen to kill parents over screen time limit, lawsuit claims

Legal action filed in Texas alleges Character.ai 'poses a clear and present danger' to young people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0OFZjoR

GCHQ reveals Christmas puzzle - containing hidden clues for an extra challenge

GCHQ has revealed its annual Christmas puzzle, which this year contains hidden clues for those who want an extra challenge. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/7pjq2Ki

Blow to UK as equipment hire giant Ashtead heads for US

The building equipment rental firm joins others who have moved to the US from London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NOUoBRZ

A third of supermarket goods on promotion ahead of Christmas

Almost a third of goods at supermarkets are on promotion, according to industry data as a big question mark hangs over the sector heading into 2025. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/1FoKEed

King says Elizabeth II wore her crown at bath time when he was a child

The King also spoke of feeling "slightly anxious" about wearing the heavy St Edward's Crown at his own coronation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ixi5UqV

'I fought £255 parking charge and won'

Garry Kay was asked to pay £255 because he took longer than five minutes to buy a parking ticket. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iUTdpBr

Angela Rayner says newts can't be more protected than people who need housing

Protecting wildlife shouldn't come at the expense of building more homes, Angela Rayner has said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/IcDAilG

'I watched my house burn down with memories of my late daughter inside'

A 64-year-old with no insurance is left homeless after fire tore through her house in East Lothian. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LmDb6sM

Australia close in on Test victory after Head hundred

Australia's bowlers back up a majestic century from Travis Head on his home ground to put themselves in a strong position to win the second Test against India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5nI3p2P

The house with the 24,000 light Christmas display

A couple in Scotland have turned their home into a high-tech Christmas light show which runs throughout December. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Aoswk6

Four-year-old boy dies after being hit by bus

A four-year-old boy has died after being hit by a bus in the West Midlands. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/sLIyUqd

Muslim couple in India forced to sell house after protests by Hindu residents

The incident resulted in a huge outrage in India after a video from the protest went viral. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kT9VedI

Starmer says he can't rule out further tax rises

Sir Keir Starmer has said it is not his "plan" to increase any more taxes before the next election - but he cannot categorically rule them out if "unforeseen circumstances" strike the government. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ksDYNXC

Stokes, Bashir, Crawley - your Wellington watchlist

England can secure their first series win in New Zealand since 2008 if they win the second Test in Wellington - Stephan Shemilt picks five things to look out for. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1n9Uh3j

Man charged over house explosion in Newcastle which killed man and seven-year-old boy

A man has been charged in connection with a fatal explosion in Newcastle. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/1erqQzB

Central Cee and Jorja Smith among Mobo nominees

They are among several three-time nominees for the 2025 ceremont, alongside Cleo Sol and Ghetts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5VSNRDK

Market town with average house price of £440k named happiest place to live - does your town make top 20?

Woodbridge is the place to be for residents wanting to live the happiest life, according to new research. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/6NfbCZI

Van Dijk 'the best ever'? Rank great Premier League centre-backs

Where does Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk rank amongst the best Premier League centre-backs ever? from BBC News https://ift.tt/J7hftF2

Man jailed for murdering girlfriend who died two years after he set her on fire

A man whose partner died two years after he poured petrol over her and set her on fire has been jailed for life. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/U0oltKY

McLaren call for inquiry into Norris penalty as FIA under scrutiny

McLaren call for an inquiry into the penalty Lando Norris was given for ignoring yellow flags during the Qatar Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WXce61k

'Anti-Notting Hill Carnival agenda': Organisers criticise survey - as officers brand event 'war zone'

A survey of police officers describing Notting Hill Carnival as a "war zone" and "hell" has been criticised, with organisers condemning its "anti-carnival agenda". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/1ajXSoT

Fifa rejects own committee's call to compensate Qatar workers

Fifa publishes a long-awaited report it commissioned into the legacy of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, but fails to implement its key recommendation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MsCwteg

Channel crossings under Starmer hit new milestone - as Labour vows to tackle migration

Labour is set to publish its plan to tackle migration next week - as the number of people who have crossed the Channel under Sir Keir Starmer is understood to have hit a new milestone. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/uZezUEG

'Our estate pays £9,000 a year for grass to be cut'

Freehold homeowners say they feel "fleeced" over service charges they pay to a private firm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U7KhQSJ

Why would a US fugitive choose to hide in Wales?

One of America's most wanted men is arrested in rural north Wales following 21 years on the run. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gu8ixgn