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22/12 11:40
BBC News
Images show suspected sinkhole at canal as major incident declared
A multi-agency response is under way at the scene in Whitchurch, with the public asked to stay away.
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22/12 11:15
BBC News
Major incident declared over canal sinkhole
A multi-agency response is under way at the scene in Whitchurch, with the public asked to stay away.
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22/12 10:51
The Guardian
Weather tracker: Further flood watches issued across California
Heavy rain and mountain snow forecast for northern and central parts, with river and flooding likely in Los AngelesAfter prolonged heavy rainfall and devastating flooding across the Pacific north-west in the past few weeks, further flood watches have been issued across California through this week.W
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22/12 10:23
BBC News
Major incident declared over canal landslip
A multi-agency response is under way at the scene in Whitchurch, with the public asked to stay away.
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22/12 10:11
BBC News
Hen cages and pig farrowing crates to be banned under new plans
The government says its animal welfare strategy will bring "the biggest reforms in a generation".
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22/12 10:00
The Guardian
Files release illuminates Maxwell’s tactics to lure teens into Epstein’s orbit
Documents allege Epstein’s accomplice and ex-girlfriend ‘normalized’ his grooming and ‘directed’ girls on what to doA document among the tranche of newly released Jeffrey Epstein files casts fresh light on psychological tricks that his ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell deployed in her effort to lure v
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22/12 11:27
BBC News
US lawmakers threaten legal action against Pam Bondi over unreleased Epstein material
A Republican and a Democrat who have led calls for transparency accuse the justice department of failing to meet legal obligations.
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22/12 11:26
The Guardian
MPs question UK Palantir contracts after investigation reveals security concerns
Journalists find Swiss government rejected company over fears US intelligence might gain access to sensitive dataUK MPs have raised concerns about the government’s contracts with Palantir after an investigation published in Switzerland highlighted allegations about the suitability and security of it
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22/12 11:07
The Guardian
Academic ‘prepared to take legal action’ after gender lecture disrupted at Bristol University
Prof Alice Sullivan claims university failed to protect her right to freedom of expression after protest at eventA UK university faces the prospect of legal action over claims it failed to protect an academic’s right to freedom of expression who was invited to give a lecture on sex and gender.Prof A
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22/12 11:00
The Guardian
Indiana twins bridge political divide with kindness: ‘You have one family’
Identical twins Nick and Nathan Roberts prioritize kindness and civility, and say ‘we never argue about politics’A pair of identical Indiana twins whose life on opposite ends of the US’s political divide recently propelled them to internet virality say it has been key for them to prioritize kindness
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22/12 10:43
The Guardian
Tories call EHRC chair’s comments a ‘disgrace’ after she warns ‘demonisation of migrants’ bad for UK – politics live
Chris Philp says Mary-Ann Stephenson is dismissing ‘legitimate concerns about mass migration’Resident doctors have said they will approach talks with Wes Streeting with a “can-do spirit” to avoid further strikes in the new year, as their five-day action ended this morning. Rowena Mason has the story
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22/12 10:03
The Guardian
Spain’s socialists shed voters in regional election as far right makes gains
Vox doubles its seats in Extremadura as Socialist Workers’ party, mired in corruption scandals, loses 10 of its 28 seats Spain’s ruling Socialist Workers’ party (PSOE), already reeling from a series of corruption and sexual harassment scandals, has suffered another blow with a disastrous showing in
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22/12 11:31
The Guardian
Bosses at City & Guilds handed million-pound bonuses after training firm is privatised
Exclusive: Executives at body that trained chef Jamie Oliver awarded pay rises and bonuses after sale to private firm – as hundreds of jobs may be offshoredA pair of City & Guilds executives have each been awarded million-pound bonuses and sizeable salary increases after the skills charity’s bus
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22/12 11:26
The Guardian
‘Unashamedly capitalist’ rewilders claim ‘Moneyball’ approach could make millions - but experts sceptical
Rich Stockdale says model of ‘regenerative capitalism’ would maximise profits by planting trees, restoring peatlands, and installing windfarms across its estatesThe founder of an investment firm buying large estates across Britain to restore woods and peatland has said it is “unashamedly and proudly
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22/12 11:00
The Guardian
US farmers say Trump’s $12bn package not enough to undo damage from tariffs
Thousands of farms set to go bankrupt as grain farmers in particular hit by trade disruptions caused by price hikesDonald Trump, having promised to “NEVER LET OUR FARMERS DOWN”, appeared to come through for them this month when he unveiled a $12bn aid package. Industry leaders say thousands of farms
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22/12 10:33
BBC News
Gold price climbs to new record high
Investors are flocking to precious metals amid geopolitical tensions and with more US interest rate cuts expected.
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22/12 10:32
The Guardian
Bourbon maker Jim Beam stops production at Kentucky site for 2026
Whiskey brand, owned by Japanese drinks group Suntory, to close main distillery amid tariff uncertaintyThe maker of Jim Beam bourbon whiskey will halt production at its main site in Kentucky for all of 2026.The company said in a statement it would close its distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, until it
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22/12 05:55
BBC News
Rise in gift card scams as victims lose millions
Authorities say they have seen an increase in gift cards being used in fraud in recent years.
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22/12 00:03
BBC News
Singing at school shouldn't just be for Christmas, teachers say
New data suggests singing is much more common in primary and private schools than in state secondaries.
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22/12 00:03
BBC News
Five ways to avoid falling out with your family over Christmas
Expert tips to keep the festive spirit alive and avoid squabbles with relatives over Christmas.
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22/12 00:03
BBC News
Fussy eaters and TV remote hogs: How to avoid family rows over Christmas
Expert tips to keep the festive spirit alive and avoid squabbles with relatives over Christmas.
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21/12 19:39
The Guardian
More than 800 people cross Channel in dinghies, breaking record for December
Saturday’s arrivals were the most on a single day in December and take the annual total to 41,455More than 800 people crossed the Channel in small boats on Saturday, a record for a day in December, according to the Home Office.December is traditionally one of the quietest months for Channel crossing
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21/12 07:32
BBC News
Boy, 11, who lost legs after abuse takes families to Lapland
Tony Hudgell was joined by 26 families, including 61 children, on the "trip of a lifetime".
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21/12 02:11
BBC News
'This is the first Christmas without my wife - enjoying life with our boys is how I'll honour her'
Dad-of-two Andrew, 42, shares what he has learned about grief since his wife's sudden death.
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25/12 15:35
BBC News
Preview Julia Donaldson's joyful tale of love
Two devoted scarecrows plan the perfect wedding – until a rival threatens everything
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23/12 22:00
BBC News
Your first look at Guz Khan's new comedy, landing this Christmas
The Farooqi family have a chaotic Christmas in Lapland after a surprise bonus for Dad.
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22/12 09:43
BBC News
David Walliams dropped from children's book festival after inappropriate behaviour claims
Author has strongly denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour which emerged last week.
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22/12 08:57
BBC News
TV presenter used to dread Christmas Day with her abusive ex
Weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth says the festive season can be misery for domestic abuse victims.
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22/12 07:41
BBC News
From Netflix hit to GCSEs - Adolescence star reflects on remarkable year
The teenager says he felt the drama, which sparked a national debate, was 'more than a TV show'.
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22/12 00:03
BBC News
Bake Off, Strictly or Amandaland? The TV highlights over Christmas
Stranger Things, Two Doors Down and The Celebrity Apprentice are among this year's highlights.
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22/12 10:00
BBC News
Epidural kit shortage could last until March, officials say
The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says.
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22/12 09:25
BBC News
Hospitals working to get patients home for Christmas after five-day doctor strike
Health experts have warned that the impact of the strike will be felt into the new year "and beyond".
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22/12 07:00
The Guardian
Resident doctors say they will resume talks to avoid further strikes with ‘can-do spirit’
BMA calls on Wes Streeting to be equally positive and says 11th-hour talks before five-day stoppage came too late but were encouragingResident doctors have said they will approach talks with Wes Streeting with a “can-do spirit” to avoid further strikes in the new year, as their five-day action ended
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22/12 05:31
BBC News
Doctors return to work in England after five-day strike
Resident doctors in England who went on strike over ongoing pay disputes will return to work on Monday.
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21/12 22:03
BBC News
Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator says
The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says.
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21/12 17:36
The Guardian
One in eight of 14- to 17-year-olds in Great Britain say they have used nicotine pouches
Survey adds to experts’ concern about addiction risk and highlights support for plan to ban sales to under-18sOne in eight teenagers aged 14 to 17 have used nicotine pouches, a survey has found, adding to health experts’ concern about their growing popularity.Users hold the small sachets, which look
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22/12 06:01
The Guardian
2025 is ‘year of the octopus’ as record numbers spotted off England’s south coast
Milder weather led to a bloom in the invertebrates in south Cornwall and Devon, wildlife charity saysRecord numbers of sightings of one of the world’s most intelligent invertebrates over the summer have led the Wildlife Trusts to declare 2025 “the year of the octopus” in its annual review of Britain
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22/12 00:03
BBC News
Why do we stop singing when we reach secondary school?
New data suggests singing is much more common in primary and private schools than in state secondaries.
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21/12 18:00
The Guardian
‘Miracle’ of Zealandia: chick is born to rare takahē pair thought to be infertile
Unexpected arrival is a boon for birdlife in New Zealand, where there are only 500 takahē leftA pair of rare native New Zealand takahē birds who were believed infertile have stunned staff at the world’s largest urban eco-sanctuary, after hatching a “miracle” chick.The roughly seven-week old chick wa
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21/12 13:00
The Guardian
Sea change: the drive to restore millions of oysters on the Norfolk coast
The first ever mass deployment of mother reef bricks aims to rebuild habitats – and could reshape the North SeaAllie Wharf’s career unfolded amid conflict. As a senior foreign producer for Newsnight, she reported on Iraq and Afghanistan. Just two years ago, she was filming mass graves in Ukraine.But
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20/12 19:31
The Guardian
First wheelchair-using astronaut touches down after ride to edge of space
Michaela Benthaus from Germany soared 65 miles above the Earth’s surface in 10-minute Blue Origin flightA paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers on Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from o
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20/12 19:16
BBC News
Engineer becomes first wheelchair user to go to space
"It was the coolest experience!" said Michaela Benthaus after the 10-minute Blue Origin flight.
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22/12 10:21
BBC News
New Salford team granted Championship status
The Rugby Football League gives a new Salford team Championship membership for 2026, three weeks after the old club was wound up.
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22/12 10:18
BBC News
Mentality is reason for England's losing streak in Australia - McGrath
Australia legend Glenn McGrath says England must change their mentality towards Ashes tours in order to win series down under.
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22/12 10:12
BBC News
West Ham appoint Guarino as manager
Women's Super League side West Ham appoint Rita Guarino as manager following the sacking of Rehanne Skinner.
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22/12 08:00
BBC News
Tomori on Tuchel, living in Italy and why this is the best he has felt
Fikayo Tomori says his success at AC Milan shows English players "can go abroad and adapt to a different way of living".
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22/12 07:51
BBC News
'Everyone's giving me grief about Ashes being over before I get there'
Four siblings from Lancashire are still flying out to Australia despite England's Ashes loss after booking tickets for fourth and fifth Tests "12 months ago".
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22/12 07:51
BBC News
'We've spent so much money already' - England fans head Down Under, but Ashes already over
Four siblings from Lancashire are still flying out to Australia despite England's Ashes loss after booking tickets for fourth and fifth Tests "12 months ago".
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22/12 01:56
The Guardian
‘Historic’ gas reservation policy to force major producers to set aside up to a quarter for Australian use
Chris Bowen announces long-awaited policy aimed at lowering energy prices on Australia’s east coastFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe country’s three major LNG companies will be forced to set aside as much as a quarter
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21/12 20:05
The Guardian
Another 130 kidnapped schoolchildren released in Nigeria
Presidential spokesperson says all those abducted by from a school in Niger state last month are now freeNigerian authorities say they have secured the release of a further 130 schoolchildren kidnapped from a Catholic school in November, after 100 were freed earlier this month.“Another 130 abducted
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21/12 00:25
BBC News
'A good meal and a good poo': Kate Winslet describes how she dealt with media intrusion
The actor and director recalls being followed by paparazzi, having her phone tapped, and people looking through her bins after she shot to fame.
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20/12 23:54
The Guardian
Jeffrey Epstein files latest: New files, including transcripts, released by Department of Justice on Saturday – as it happened
Agency hit with legal threats and scathing outrage after Friday release includes limited, heavily redacted trove. This blog is now closed.Analysis: Trickle release signals move to bury Trump tiesPhotos from the first batch of Epstein filesA book titled Massage for Dummies was seen among the partial
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20/12 07:30
The Guardian
Retailers hope ‘panic weekend’ will bring Christmas cheer to UK sales
Experts forecast spending will be more than 12% up on same period in 2024 after lucklustre figures so farRetailers are hoping for a last-minute dash for the shops this weekend after a lacklustre run-up to Christmas, with UK households forecast to spend £3.4bn, up more than 12% on the same weekend in
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20/12 01:45
BBC News
Are these AI prompts damaging your thinking skills?
Generative AI tools have become hugely popular but some experts worry about the effect they have on the brain.
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22/12 10:42
The Guardian
Denmark to summon US ambassador over Trump Greenland envoy appointment
Danish foreign minister ‘deeply angered’ by move to send special envoy to territory Trump has threatened to annexDenmark has said it will summon the US ambassador after Donald Trump announced he had appointed a special envoy to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory he has threatened to annex.“I
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22/12 10:10
The Guardian
Hundreds rally in Sydney against proposed changes to protest laws
Around 300 people gather at Town Hall with some chanting ‘globalise the intifada’ in defiance of NSW state premier Hundreds have rallied in Sydney in support of Palestine and chanted a phrase the premier has sought to ban on the eve of a new legislation preventing protests.The New South Wales govern
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22/12 09:27
The Guardian
Russia investigates car bomb death of general – Europe live
Official says investigators are pursuing ‘numerous lines’ in inquiry, including whether Ukrainian intelligence were involvedSpeaking on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, US senator Lindsey Graham said the American team negotiating with Russia and Ukraine to bring an end to the war are “overestimating”
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22/12 08:54
The Guardian
Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, say investigators
Russia’s Investigative Committee says it is looking into whether Ukraine intelligence services were behind attackA Russian general has been killed after an explosive device detonated beneath his car in what Moscow described as a likely assassination carried out by Ukrainian intelligence services.Lt
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22/12 08:18
BBC News
All pupils kidnapped from Nigeria Catholic school now free - officials
The authorities confirm the remaining students abducted in Niger state last month have been released.
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22/12 08:14
The Guardian
Protesters outside Sydney’s town hall chant phrase that NSW premier wants to ban – as it happened
This blog is now closedPolice allege Bondi shooters had ‘tennis ball bomb’ and made IS-inspired video manifesto, court documents revealGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlbanese orders review of AFP and Asio processes in lead-up to Bondi attackWhile he has resisted calls for
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