31 m. ago Geese are stolen from park 'to be cooked and eaten on Christmas Day' as locals say migrants could be to blame

Black Ash Park in Newport is well known for having scores of geese and ducks that visitors love to see and feed. However, the popular birds are vanishing from the park.

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35 m. ago Freak storm hits UAE with streets completely flooded and civilians warned to stay inside

Airport authorities across the UAE cancelled and delayed dozens of flights on Friday as the heaviest rainstorm in months battered the desert nation, bringing parts of daily life to a halt.

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40 m. ago Experts say 'switch off' in call for 9pm 'Christmas light curfew'

Specialists say that a simple switch-off could help protect birds, bats, bugs, and frogs

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54 m. ago Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim insists he has no issue with Kobbie Mainoo

Mainoo came off the bench in Monday’s 4-4 draw with Bournemouth, where his half-brother Jordan Mainoo-Hames wore a ‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’ top.

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56 m. ago I watched Stand By Me with Rob Reiner. Both film and man changed my life

I had watched the coming-of-age weepie over and over growing up so it was an overwhelming experience to sit down with its creator and see it again. It was a magical day and he was just as warm-hearted as his movieRob Reiner beam as he greets me. “You’ve seen Stand By Me 100 times?” he asks. I nod sheepishly. “Then you probably know it better than I do.” It’s August 2006, 20 years after Reiner’s coming-of-age weepie was first released, and I’m sitting in his office at Castle Rock Entertainment, the LA-based production company he co-launched in 1987. On the walls hang posters of Reiner’s beloved movies – This Is Spinal Tap, When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, Misery, A Few Good Men – but our attention is fixed on a modest TV as Stand By Me begins.I’m here in Beverly Hills to write an anniversary article for a film magazine, but it’s also a pinch-me moment. As a teen, I’d watched Stand By Me on loop, identifying with the four protagonists – fragile, wannabe-writer Gordie (Wil Whe...

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65 m. ago Woman named after day of the week says she's tired of people assuming same thing

A woman who shares her name with a day of the week has said she's frustrated with people always making the same assumption about her - as it couldn't be further from the truth

Politics

76 m. ago Social cricket chain backed by England stars falls into administration

The brand has closed one of its venues as a result

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76 m. ago Bishop is named by the Pope as new head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales

Bishop Richard Moth becomes the 12th Archbishop of Westminster, the Church confirmed on Friday.

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78 m. ago Two thirds of paramedics fear attacks over festive season as London ambulance crews brace for 'Mad Friday'

Last December there were around 4,000 alcohol and drug-related calls in the capital, which is about 130 calls a day

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82 m. ago Three more jailed over huge Sikh gang 'medieval battle' that led to brutal broad daylight assassination of DPD driver

Chaos erupted at the international sports event in Alvaston, Derby, when two armed rival groups before a 'pre-planned and organised' mass fight broke out.

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98 m. ago Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua undercard and running order: Who is fighting and what time does it start?

Four women’s world title fights and battle of UFC legends feature on busy Netflix bill in Miami

Sport

1 hour ago Gail's announces which of its bakeries will open on Christmas Day

The upmarket bakery chain, which was founded in 2005, has attracted some criticism online for the controversial decision to keep some stores open on Christmas Day.

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1 hour ago What’s the nicest thing a stranger has done for you? This year more than 50 people gave me their answer

While every story has been unique in loveliness, I’ve found that many share a similar pulseRead our kindness of strangers series hereEarlier this year, I had a phone call with a woman named Debbie about one of her toughest days as a parent. While she was carting her two sick toddlers to buy medicine, one abruptly vomited across the floor of the local shopping mall. A passing stranger stopped, grabbed a roll of paper towel from the display in front of the chemist, and sopped up the mess – then went inside to pay for what she’d used, insisting on footing the bill. It was a small but lovely act that spoke to the decency of other people.Working as a journalist often involves speaking to people on, or about, the worst day of their life. But for the past year I have had the tremendous pleasure of interviewing Australians (and the occasional Briton) about something very different – the acts of kindness they’ve received from a total stranger. Guardian Australia asked readers to send in thes...

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1 hour ago Glossier's £15 Perfume Wardrobe is the 'perfect' last minute stocking filler

"My all time favourite perfume! I get compliments on it every single day and people can smell me from across I room or when I enter a room."

Economics

1 hour ago Woman killed in Asda Oldham car park horror named as police issue desperate new appeal

The 78-year-old was 'making her way back to her car'

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1 hour ago Cole Palmer's new girlfriend revealed as England player goes incognito on festive date at Winter Wonderland with beauty specialist who looks just like his ex Connie Grace

Cole went incognito in a balaclava and a hoodie for their romantic evening, at London's Hyde Park.

Sport

2 h. ago 'We are not at the level': Pep Guardiola makes surprise Man City claim amid Arsenal Premier League battle

Man City have cut the gap on leaders Arsenal to two points and could be top at Christmas

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2 h. ago Cocktail of the week: La Petite Maison’s bikini – recipe | The good mixer

Clementines and cranberries sing Christmas carols in this classy festive premixThis is a home-friendly version of one of the drinks on our new cocktail menu. It’s a batch premix that’s packed with the flavours of Christmas, making it ideal for a festive party. Save the excess cordial for breakfast drinks or for puddings, or for another round of bikinis.Tibor Krascsenics, group beverage director, La Petite Maison, London W1 Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Richard Moth appointed Roman Catholic archbishop of Westminster

Moth, 67, bishop of Arundel and Brighton, becomes leader of 6m Catholics in England and WalesThe new leader of the Roman Catholic church in England and Wales has been named as Bishop Richard Moth.Moth, 67, was appointed by Pope Leo to replace Cardinal Vincent Nichols as archbishop of Westminster and leader of about 6 million Catholics in England and Wales. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Huge breakthrough in small boats battle as Germany scraps post

Germany has announced new laws giving 10 year sentences to smuggling gangs who store small boats and engines in a massive breakthrough after months of negotiations

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