53 m. ago Freemasons seek injunction against Met policy requiring officers to declare membership

Exclusive: Organisation accuses Sir Mark Rowley of religious discrimination and ‘whipping up conspiracy theories’Freemasons have demanded an emergency injunction from the high court to halt the Metropolitan police’s new policy that orders officers to tell their bosses if they are members of the organisation.The Freemasons filed papers in London on Christmas Eve and claim the Met’s policy amounts to “religious discrimination” against Freemasons who are also police officers. Continue reading...

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83 m. ago Scottish Labour 'not interested' in Holyrood deal with Reform to oust SNP from power

Jackie Baillie described Reform UK as a "party of undercover Tories and self-interested con artists".

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83 m. ago Scottish Labour MP performed kidney transplant on Christmas Day to give patient the 'gift' of life

EXCLUSIVE: Zubir Ahmed, who represents Glasgow South West at Westminster, has volunteered to work in hospitals at Christmas for nearly two decades.

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1 hour ago People 'stuck on the NHS hunger games waiting lists' try private scan for checks

'I feel that investing (in) the cost of an MRI with this company... will give you peace of mind and choices'

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3 h. ago One child is dead after Christmas holiday house fire injured five: Probe into what caused blaze continues

Six fire engines and a height vehicle were deployed to the semi-detached property, where crews worked to extinguish the fire, which had spread throughout the home.

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3 h. ago Coronation Street and Emmerdale boss Iain MacLeod reveals the future of Corriedale after soap hybrid launched over Christmas

In an historic event, two worlds collide as the residents of Emmerdale and Weatherfield are brought together by a catastrophic, life-changing encounter.

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4 h. ago What happened to my body after I quit Mounjaro, by CLAUDIA CONNELL. I lost four stone and slimmed to size 10. But after Christmas, the consequences for my skin, looks and weight are truly astonishing

The average person is likely to have gained about 3lbs over the festive period and gorged on 6,000 calories on Christmas Day.

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5 h. ago Trump and Zelenskyy talks fail to deliver breakthrough on Ukraine peace deal

US president says ‘thorny’ issues remain on ending Europe’s biggest land war in 80 years

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5 h. ago Christmas panto dubbed 'Willy Wonka Experience 2.0' as furious families walk out

Disappointed theatre-goers are now requesting refunds after The Wicked Wizard of Oz: Cirque Spectacular at Glasgow's OVO Hydro, with numerous attendees saying they've seen 'better school shows'

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5 h. ago Trump says Ukraine peace talks in 'final stages' after 'productive' chat with Zelenskyy

The US President said Ukraine and Russia were 'getting a lot closer' to a deal following a 'terrific' meeting with Zelenskyy, also claiming Vladimir Putin is serious about peace

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6 h. ago Trump: Ukraine peace deal ‘closer than ever before’ after talks with Zelensky

The US president met with Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in Florida.

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6 h. ago Trump warns clash over territory could jeopardise Ukraine peace deal following Zelensky meeting

US president Donald Trump has described his meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida as “terrific” and said they covered “95 per cent” of the peace plan on Sunday, 28 December.

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6 h. ago Trump hails ‘terrific’ Ukraine peace plan meeting with Zelensky and claims ‘a lot of progress’ made

US president Donald Trump said there were a few ‘thorny issues’ that remained

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6 h. ago Gogglebox star receives support after spending Christmas away from new boyfriend

The Channel 4 star Izzie Warner has paid tribute to her boyfriend Toby Joyce as they spent Christmas Day apart

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7 h. ago Melanie Watson dies aged 57 at Christmas after being rushed to hospital

Robert, Melanie's brother, confirmed that she had been admitted to hospital in the days before Christmas before her health deteriorated quickly.

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7 h. ago Emmerdale star looks worlds away from character as she enjoys Christmas break

Emmerdale's Rebecca Sarker - who plays Manpreet Sharma in the ITV soap - wowed her fans when she showcased her lace pyjamas which she relaxed in following a day of outdoor cycling

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7 h. ago Child dies and another taken to hospital after fatal fire just days after Christmas

A child has died and a second has been taken to hospital following a house fire just three days after Christmas.

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7 h. ago Kate Bush ‘heartbroken’ as friend remains missing after Christmas Day swim

Antiques dealer Matthew Upham is still unaccounted for following an incident in the Devon seaside town of Budleigh Salterton.

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7 h. ago 1 dead and 3 injured in Chicago after gunmen open fire on Lamborghini in post

More than 400 mass shootings reported across US in 2025

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8 h. ago Inventor of subtle car feature that has helped millions of drivers around the world dies aged 80

The simple idea was thought up by former Ford employee James Moylan in the late 1980s, solving an inconvenience that drivers had to deal with for more than a century.

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