53 minutes ago Snow and ice shuts schools as Storm Bert to hit tonight with new 70mph gale warnings

Ahead of the storm making landfall tomorrow, drivers have been warned to avoid rural areas and travel with a host of essentials in the event they are stranded.

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59 minutes ago If Putin attacks, London might be covered but the rest of Britain is defenceless if the missiles start raining down, writes ED LUCAS

EDWARD LUCAS: Yesterday, the Russian dictator denied claims that Moscow had launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.

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63 minutes ago Thug jailed for nine years for brutal attack on man in Perthshire street

Passing sentence the judge described the offence as dreadful and "a truly brutal assault on a member of the public who was trying to take control of his property."

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2 hours ago Maura Higgins' I'm a Celeb stint 'could deepen connection' with Pete Wicks as 'future revealed'

I'm A Celebrity's Maura Higgins and Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks have denied they are dating, despite several sightings together in recent weeks.

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2 hours ago Two thirds of Brits often receive financial advice from friends at the pub

Two thirds of Brits often receive financial advice from friends at the pub and one in four have followed through with it

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2 hours ago Maura Higgins 'will figure out what she really wants' with Pete Wicks amid I'm A Celeb stint

EXCLUSIVE: I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! contestant Maura Higgins and Strictly Come Dancing star Pete Wicks have denied they are dating, but could their current long distance change things?

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3 hours ago Is it safe to travel to Iceland after volcanic eruption? Your rights if you have a holiday booked

The Blue Lagoon has closed as the latest eruption begins

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4 hours ago British households’ energy bills will rise by 1.2% in January – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsWhat is the energy price cap and can I cut my bill?Citizens Advice fears that households with children and those on lower incomes will struggle to keep warm this winter:Alex Belsham-Harris, head of energy policy at Citizens Advice says: “Energy prices remaining relatively stable over winter will offer cold comfort to millions across the country already struggling to afford bills. It comes as people are falling further and further behind on their energy bills, with the amount owed to suppliers now a record £3.7 billion.“As colder weather sets in, we’re particularly worried about households with children and those on lower incomes, who are most likely to struggle with their heating costs.“The decision to introduce a price cap chang...

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4 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing exit 'sealed' as Pete Wicks dealt blow hours before live show

Former TOWIE star Pete Wicks received a score of 27 from the judges last weekend.

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5 hours ago The pad Thai pioneer: How Chaophraya’s Khun Kim brought the flavours of Bangkok to Britain

Khun Kim left her rural Thai village with little more than a dream and a street cart. Now, as the founder of Chaophraya, she’s celebrating 20 years of serving authentic Thai cuisine across the UK. From award-winning recipes to advice for home cooks, Kim talks to Hannah Twiggs about her journey and the secrets to recreating the perfect balance of sweet, salty, sour and spicy

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