41 m. ago Thousands enjoy boxing day swims after major boost to water quality

The Government came in vowing to clean up the nation’s water, and last month figures showed that 93% of bathing sites meet standards for swimming - an improvement on last year

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41 m. ago How Man United should line up vs Newcastle in Boxing Day Premier League fixture

Manchester United welcome Newcastle to Old Trafford this evening as they look to return to winning ways in the Premier League.

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2 h. ago Myanmar will hold its first general election in 5 years as criticism of the military rule mounts

Myanmar will hold the first phase of a general election on Sunday, its first vote in five years and an election framed by the ruling military as a return to multi-party democracy

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5 h. ago Britain's filthiest pubs named and shamed: One in 40 boozers fail hygiene ratings... so is YOURS one of them?

Our audit of Food Standards Agency (FSA) food hygiene ratings - part of a wider series unmasking the nation's dirtiest shops - found 1,224 failed inspections.

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5 h. ago Can you return Christmas gifts without a receipt? Know your consumer rights

All retailers will want to see some proof of purchase – though not necessarily the original receipt

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7 h. ago Coronation Street legend Gail Platt makes a surprise RETURN on Christmas Day in emotional scenes

The much-loved character, played by Helen Worth, bowed out of the cobbles after tying the knot with sixth husband Jesse Chadwick (John Thomson).

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7 h. ago Two years on from October 7, the cradle of Christianity buzzes again as pilgrims cautiously return to Nazareth

Pilgrims and tourists are finally returning to the birthplace of Christianity for the first time since the war in Gaza broke out.

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8 h. ago Scott McTominay's stance on Man Utd return as 'issues' emerge at Napoli

Scott McTominay has been linked with a return to the Premier League after a stunning start to life in Italy with Napoli, but the midfielder has previously spoken of his love for the Serie A side

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9 h. ago More than 13,000 foreign nationals claimed asylum in Britain after first coming here on a work visa in the last year

In a growing loophole in Britain's border controls, Home Office data shows the number of work migrants who later claim they are refugees is soaring under Labour.

Economics

9 h. ago Call the Midwife fan favourite makes surprise return in Christmas Special after years away

A CALL the Midwife fan favourite made a surprise return during this year's Christmas Special after years away. The popular BBC period drama aired the first of two festive episodes this evening. It saw a group of Poplar residents head to Hong Kong to help the sisters of Branch House after the building collapsed and...

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9 h. ago Fury as illegal migrants waiting to be deported are getting free taxpayer

ILLEGAL migrants waiting to be deported are getting free taxpayer-funded mobile phones. Hundreds in the UK’s newest removal centre receive devices for communication and internet use. Official documents reveal that detainees at Campsfield House, in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, are handed phones with direct numbers and guaranteed wi-fi. Those who are given phones have to hand them...

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11 h. ago UK snow maps show Britain facing battering with 10 inches in one region

Winter flurries and chilly weather could hit most of the UK in a few days - weather maps have predicted which parts of the nation be battered by the potential now

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11 h. ago Emmerdale's John Sugden returns in horrifying twist as triple death 'sealed'

There could be three deaths on Emmerdale this festive period - as evil killer John Sugden made a surprise return ahead of the Corriedale special

Events

12 h. ago Sarah Ferguson saved royals from Christmas Day embarrassment after Andrew request

Sarah saw her big return to the royal fold scuppered when she had to convince ex Andrew to stay away from the Firm's Christmas celebrations - at her own expense

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12 h. ago Call the Midwife season 15 start date and cast in full after Christmas special

Call the Midwife is set to return in just a few weeks.

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12 h. ago Is John Sugden returning to Emmerdale for good amid Corriedale twist?

John Sugden has caused quite a stir on Emmerdale until he disappeared into the night after his cliff top attack on both Aaron Dingle and Robert Sugden

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13 h. ago Photos show Venezuelan migrants spending Christmas at home after abandoning hope of reaching the US

After months on the move through jungles, seas and borders, Venezuelan migrants Mariela Gómez, her partner Abraham Castro and her two children, abandoned their attempt to reach the United States. They returned to spend Christmas back home, part of a growing wave of reverse migration driven by Trump’s crackdown, as U.S. pressure on the government of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro intensifies.

Culture

13 h. ago These are the states seeing the biggest impact from the flu tearing across the nation

The virus is particularly serious for children, with one doctor warning parents too look out for three key symptoms

Politics

14 h. ago ‘Not an enabler’? A glimpse behind the curtain at Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles

Are her recent candid remarks about Trump an attempt to distance herself from an increasingly unpopular president?She was now one of the family. When Donald Trump addressed supporters in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, in early December, he asked: “Susie Trump – do you know Susie Trump? Sometimes referred to as Susie Wiles.”The US president was referring to his chief of staff, who he said had persuaded him to return to the campaign trail ahead of the 2026 congressional midterm elections. But a week later, Wiles appeared at risk of becoming the family outcast. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago King Charles delivers his fourth Christmas message to the nation after service at Sandringham

The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the traditional Christmas Day church service in Norfolk alongside their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

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