18 minutes ago ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: In A Christmas Tree, why were Dickens's Christmas decorations from Wolverhampton?

A Christmas Tree (1850) was Charles Dickens's 'other' Christmas story, it was an elderly narrator's reminiscence of holidays past, each incident inspired by the decorations on the tree.

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1 hour ago Four in 10 do not share William’s optimism on ending homelessness, poll suggests

Homelessness can take various forms, from rough sleeping to families being housed in temporary accommodation.

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1 hour ago Final grants for pubs, pools and parks announced under community ownership fund

The scheme has closed early due to the state of the public finances.

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1 hour ago Minister Siddiq is quizzed by Cabinet Office over claims she and members of her family took billions in bribes

Tulip Siddiq has been interviewed by the Cabinet Office's propriety and ethics team over claims she and members of her family took billions in bribes, it emerged last night.

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3 hours ago Tottenham fans lose faith with Ange Postecoglou after Liverpool hammering

Tottenham's 6-3 defeat to Liverpool has led to some fans demanding embattled manager Ange Postecoglou be sacked, having already overseen eight losses in the Premier League this season

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4 hours ago Belfast City Airport runway remains closed after Aer Lingus flight crash lands

The runway at Belfast City Airport is to remain closed for the rest of today following an incident on the runway, with advice for all travellers to contact their airline

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4 hours ago My aunt is a Waspi woman and is furious at Labour's refusal to pay compensation, says Cabinet minister

Lucy Powell, Leader of the Commons, said her relative is 'not happy at all' after the Prime Minister abandoned a vow to recompense millions of women hit by pension age changes.

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5 hours ago 'Brave' owner chases and detains man suspected of 'attempting to steal vehicle'

The incident unfolded on Winchester Avenue in Ashton-under-Lyne

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5 hours ago Driver in his late teens dead after 'speeding' Porsche supercar left the road and rolled: Man, 27, arrested

On December 21 police were called to Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, after a single-vehicle collision at 2:15am.

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5 hours ago Plane crash lands at Belfast City Airport as gear collapses during 'hard landing'

An Aer Lingus flight was involved in an incident as it landed at Belfast City Airport this afternoon, with the runway now closed and passengers urged to check with their airline

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