Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK
For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.
View Full Story02-Jan-2026 - Source: BBC News
The great debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat mental health
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results
View Full Story02-Jan-2026 - Source: BBC News
I will fight on to get justice for my brothers - Eugene Reavey
Mr Reavey's brothers were shot at the family home in County Armagh on 4 January 1976.
View Full Story02-Jan-2026 - Source: BBC News
Migrant crossing figures for 2025 'politically toxic' for PM
The government's woken up to quite the new year hangover with the publication of 2025's small boat data - which reveals the number of migrants crossing the Channel increased by more than 4,500 people compared to 2024.
View Full Story01-Jan-2026 - Source: Sky News
'Landmark moment' as protest-hit farm subsidy scheme goes live
The post-Brexit subsidy scheme for farmers begins, almost a decade after the vote to leave the EU.
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Farage vows to go 'double or quits' with £5m local elections spending blitz
Nigel Farage has vowed to go "double or quits" on May's local elections with a spending blitz of £5m.
View Full Story01-Jan-2026 - Source: Sky News
Man charged on suspicion of trespassing on grounds of William and Kate's London residence
A man has been charged with twice gaining access to the grounds of Kensington Palace.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban: West Midlands Police 'knew of antisemitism warning from Jewish groups'
West Midlands Police told a safety planning meeting that Jewish groups warned excluding Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa match "could be perceived as antisemitic" - weeks before telling MPs the Jewish community backed the ban, according to documents obtained by Sky News.
View Full Story01-Jan-2026 - Source: Sky News
EastEnders actor 'grateful' to avoid driving ban for speeding
Colin Salmon was shown leniency by the court because he cares for his seriously ill wife and daughter.
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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca leaves club after 18 months in charge
Chelsea have announced their head coach Enzo Maresca has left his role after 18 months in charge at Stamford Bridge.
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Trailer released for King Charles documentary on harmony with nature
A trailer has been released for a landmark documentary on King Charles' lifelong effort to bring nature and humanity into harmony.
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Migrant small boat Channel crossings in 2025 are second highest ever
A total of 41,472 migrants arrived in the UK in 2025 after crossing the Channel on a small boat - the second-highest annual figure on record.
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Scotland's first 2026 babies make New Year a double celebration
Maternity hospitals across the country have been reporting the first new arrivals of the new year.
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Snow warnings upgraded to amber for some areas of UK
Forecasters have upgraded snow weather warnings from yellow to amber in some parts of the UK.
View Full Story01-Jan-2026 - Source: Sky News
Enzo Maresca leaves position as Chelsea head coach
Enzo Maresca has left his position as Chelsea head coach, the Premier League club has announced.
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Who might be on move in January in WSL?
With the January transfer window opening in the Women's Super League, which players could be on the move and who is out of contract?
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Dad pays tribute to 'wonderful family' killed in Boxing Day fire
Tom Shearman pays tribute to his wife and two children after a fire engulfed their home.
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Police officer pays tribute to his wife and two children who died in house fire
A police officer who lost his wife and two children in a house fire on Boxing Day has paid tribute to his family as "three of the greatest humans to ever grace our presence".
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Snow alerts upgraded to amber as Scots warned of blizzard conditions
The new year begins with snowy weather in most parts of Scotland north of Dundee with an amber alert taking effect on Friday.
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Annual Channel migrant crossings highest since 2022
More than 41,000 migrants crossed the Channel in small boats in 2025 - almost 5,000 more than the previous year.
View Full Story01-Jan-2026 - Source: BBC News
