Concern continues to grow in Scotland for missing man from London
Police in Scotland are increasingly concerned about a missing man from London who is thought to be in the Highlands. Marc Drostle, 28, is believed to have travelled to the Aviemore area two weeks ago ...
Reform UK membership surpasses Tories, party says
A digital counter on the Reform website showed the membership ticking over the 131,680 of the Conservative Party before lunchtime on Boxing Day ...
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A690: Driver banned and fined after County Durham speeding
A driver has been disqualified from driving and fined after she was caught speeding in County Durham. Sarah Varley, 52, of Westfield Hall, Carlton Terrace, Sunderland, was fined and disqualified from ...
Pope takes Holy Year and prayers for better future to Rome prison
Pope Francis has inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison, taking a message of hope to inmates and involving them in the Catholic Church’s once every quarter-century celebration which is ...
Grey and mild conditions forecast as walkers and swimmers head out on Boxing Day
Temperatures are expected to reach up to 14C with widely cloudy conditions and patchy rain in some areas, the Met Office said.
Russia arrests four over ‘plot to kill military officials on Ukraine’s orders’
The FSB said the suspected organisers of the attacks were planning to kill a senior defence official using a remotely controlled car bomb.
Heatwave sparks warning of potentially devastating wildfires in Australian state
Communities and firefighters across Australia’s second-most populous state are preparing for potentially devastating wildfires as a heatwave fanned by erratic winds presented the worst fire conditions ...
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta ready for the challenge of coping without Bukayo Saka
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes Bukayo Saka’s absence will transform him into a better manager. The Gunners will begin a period of matches – which is likely to extend into double figures – without ...
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Family of Gavin And Stacey actress learnt of secret return while watching show
Gavin And Stacey star Laura Aikman has revealed her family only discovered she was returning to the BBC sitcom while watching the finale on Christmas Day. The actress, 39, shared a video on Instagram ...
King Charles Cipher takes on display in County Durham hall
The king’s official cipher, hand-crafted in a sandstone tablet by a Durham Cathedral mason, has taken pride of place in a County Durham hall.
Gavin And Stacey finale scores highest Christmas Day ratings since 2008
The Gavin And Stacey finale secured the highest Christmas Day ratings since 2008, the BBC has said. The emotional farewell to the popular sitcom, which saw characters Smithy and Nessa finally get ...
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Victims and survivors of Boxing Day tsunami remembered 20 years on
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean on December 26 2004 triggered the tsunami which killed more than 200,000 people. The Prime Minister was among those paying tribute, saying his ...