47 minutes ago Labour closes in on outlawing trail hunting: Government warns practice is being used as a 'smokescreen' for killing foxes and hares

As thousands gather for traditional Boxing Day meets, the Government has confirmed it will outlaw the practice of hounds and riders following an animal scent laid across the countryside.

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1 hour ago QEII Bridge at Dartford Crossing closed due to 'risk of explosion' from tanker fire

The QEII bridge is closed in the early hours of Boxing Day and emergency services are at the scene

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2 hours ago Indian Ocean tsunami: how survivors found love after Boxing Day disaster

A rise in the number of remarriages and a baby boom in the years since 2004 gave hope to survivors and helped them cope with the tragedyIt was Mahyuddin’s mother who had pestered him to go out on Sunday morning, 20 years ago. Dozens of relatives were visiting their small coastal village in Indonesia for a wedding party, but a powerful earthquake had struck just before 8am. Buildings in some areas had collapsed. He should go and check on his employer’s office to see if they needed help, his mother said.As he drove into town, he found chaos and panic. The road was heavy with traffic: cars, motorbikes, trucks, all rushing in the same direction. People were running, shouting that water was coming. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Bet £10 on Premier League Boxing Day football get £60 free bets with William Hill

Enjoy £60 in free bets with William Hill when you open a new account and bet £10 on any sports market using the code T60 when registering

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2 hours ago Betfred Football Bonus: Bet £10 on football this Boxing Day and get £50 in free bets

Betfred are offering £50 in bonuses to anyone who signs up for a new account and bets £10 on football this Boxing Day

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2 hours ago Sean Dyche tells Pep Guardiola what he will NOT want to hear about Man City's troubles

The Everton boss takes his side to the Etihad on Boxing Day and believes the Toffees can capitalise on Manchester City's struggles - with a startling comparison

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2 hours ago Boxing Day Test 2024: Australia vs India fourth men’s cricket Test, day one – live updates

Updates from the Boxing Day Test at the MCGStart time in Melbourne is 10.30am AEDTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an email1st over: Australia 0-0 (Konstas 0, Khawaja 0) There’s a real good lip curl from Konstas on the close-up cam, waiting for Bumrah. The crowd hushes in anticipation and sighs as he leaves the ball. A big jerky action, shouldering arms over the top of the ball and pulling his bat around to face back down the pitch.Plays and misses at the next one, a pearler that goes away off the pitch. Bumrah doing heaps early. Draws another leave third ball, but the fourth and the fifth are lovely. Beaten, beaten again, both times drawing Konstas into the defensive shot before seaming past the edge. Perfect seam position, upright then scrambling away. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Here are the best deals in the Boxing Day 2024 sales you can’t afford to miss: H&M, lookfantastic and more

Time to get your bargain-hunting game face on

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2 hours ago Our top picks of the Marks & Spencer Boxing Day sale including £33 'flattering' boho midi dress

The Marks & Spencer Boxing Day sale has officially landed and we've rounded up the best deals to get your hands on from clothing and beauty to footwear.

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2 hours ago Best of the Marks & Spencer Boxing Day sale, including 43% off ‘excellent quality’ faux fur coat

As the Marks & Spencer Boxing Day sale officially kicks off, we've rounded up our favourite pieces from a luxe faux fur jacket to better than half-price wide-leg trousers

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