Oldest former MP dies aged 105
The miner's son, from Doncaster, died in hospital on 2 January after a short illness.
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Girl, 13, who died in house fire named by police
The circumstances behind the fire are not being treated as suspicious, Kent Police say.
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Murderer among two prisoners at large after absonding from jail on New Year's Day
Two prisoners are being hunted by police after absconding from jail on New Year's Day.
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Starmer won't be drawn on whether US strikes on Venezuela broke international law
The PM told the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that the UK had no role in the US-led operation to capture Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro.
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Two die and sea search for third person called off
One witness saw three people in rough seas in Withernsea, with a woman being swept away on Friday.
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First Welsh Netflix drama hopes to build on success
Producers behind the drama are relishing the global platform for the Welsh language.
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Wellbeing 2026: Recovery, JOMO and brain boosting supplements
Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow - and this year is less about maxing out, more about recovering well.
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Joshua flies back to UK after Nigeria car crash
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua flies back to the UK following a fatal car crash that killed two of his close friends in Nigeria.
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UK 'not involved in any way' in US strike on Venezuela, Starmer says
The PM has not spoken to US President Donald Trump about the US seizure of President Nicolas Maduro.
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Rescue dog finally rehomed after 1,000 days
Woodside Animal Welfare Trust says the rescue greyhound, called Bobby, arrived in February 2023.
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Sports fixtures cancelled and zoo closed amid weather warnings for snow and ice
The Met Office warning will be in place for most of Northern Ireland over the whole weekend.
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Teenager who studied in UK missing after Swiss bar fire
Charlotte Niddam previously attended schools in Hertfordshire and London.
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Travel warnings as snow and ice impacts northern Scotland
Shetland was hit by the amber alert at midnight while it has been in force in parts of the north east, Highland, Perth and Kinross and Angus since midday on Friday.
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'I make props for The Masked Singer and Traitors'
Tim Simpson is working on masks and props for both new series which are on TV on Saturday.
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Traitors and Masked Singer prop maker's 'thrill'
Tim Simpson is working on masks and props for both new series which are on TV on Saturday.
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Two die and third person missing after coastal search
Emergency services and HM Coastguard are set to resume their search at first light.
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Thousands of new magistrates wanted to help clear backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy says magistrates serve "a vital role" and "we need more people of every age and background to volunteer".
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Deal to nationalise 'ferry fiasco' harbour at 'advanced stage'
Ardrossan Harbour, once a vital link to the Isle of Arran, is set to be bought by the Scottish government and upgraded so ferry services can resume.
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Officer committed misconduct over mushroom foraging report
Former PC Christopher Vickers was found to have committed gross misconduct over how he issued and recorded a community resolution report.
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Two bodies pulled from sea as search continues
Emergency services and HM Coastguard are at the scene in the East Yorkshire resort.
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