The leak has prompted responsible company Southern Water to say it is 'very sorry' for ongoing disruption in Strood and Rochester in Kent.

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Stephen Cottrell said the Church should 'kneel in penitence' as it continues to face criticism over failures in its handling of various abuse scandals.

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Stephen Cottrell said the Church should ‘kneel in penitence’ during his sermon at York Minster.

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While prison meals may not be regarded as fine dining, many catering teams across UK jails make an effort to mark the festive season for inmates behind bars

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Joe and Evanna Giardina treasure memories of the affectionate 16-year-old they dubbed the ‘love machine’, who died in the 2004 disasterAt first, there seemed nothing to be afraid of. Joe Giardina, his wife, Evanna, and their 16-year-old son, Paul, were taking in the picture-perfect waters of Patong bay as they ate breakfast in their Phuket beachfront hotel on Boxing Day morning in 2004.“We were admiring the view and all of a sudden the water disappeared,” says Giardina, 67, speaking from his home in Rosanna, Victoria. The water level had dropped so quickly that fish were floundering on the exposed seabed. But rather than sensing any threat, curious onlookers made their way to the beach. “The locals thought, ‘This is fantastic.’ They were running around picking the fish up.” Continue reading...

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Mrs Brown's Boys, created by Brendan O'Carroll, has been a huge hit with BBC viewers for more than a decade, however that hasn't stopped the sitcom from being rocked by scandal over the years

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Intrepid swimmers across the nation have braved the chilly waters and marked Christmas Day with a festive plunge. An electic mix of seasonal fancy dress was also on display up and down the UK.

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Swimmers up and down the country donned their swimwear and festive outfits to take a dip this Christmas Day, many to raise funds for charity

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The leak has prompted responsible company Southern Water to say it is 'very sorry' for ongoing disruption in Strood and Rochester in Kent.

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Meghan Markle's distinctive beret, worn on Christmas Day in 2017, would mark the beginning of many collaborations between the Duchess and renowned milliner Philip Treacy.

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