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Judith Kerr archive acquired by Newcastle’s National Centre for Children’s Books

Judith Kerr archive acquired by Newcastle’s National Centre for Children’s Books

Judith Kerr archive acquired by Newcastle’s National Centre for Children’s Books

22 December 2022

The author, who died in 2019, wrote children’s classics including The Tiger Who Came To Tea.


Ukrainians celebrating first Christmases in UK hope for peace in 2023

Ukrainians celebrating first Christmases in UK hope for peace in 2023

Ukrainians celebrating first Christmases in UK hope for peace in 2023

22 December 2022

A seven-year-old Ukrainian spending his first Christmas in the UK hopes his letters to Santa will be answered.


Crypto trading a “gamble” that needs regulation, Bank deputy governor says

Crypto trading a “gamble” that needs regulation, Bank deputy governor says

Crypto trading a “gamble” that needs regulation, Bank deputy governor says

22 December 2022

Sir Jon Cunliffe told Sky News that cryptocurrency trading is “too dangerous” not to be kept outside of the financial system.


White Christmas ‘most likely’ in Scottish Highlands, says Met Office

White Christmas ‘most likely’ in Scottish Highlands, says Met Office

White Christmas ‘most likely’ in Scottish Highlands, says Met Office

22 December 2022

Forecasters said any wintry showers would be confined to the far northwest of Scotland.


Investigation launched into policing of stalking following super-complaint

Investigation launched into policing of stalking following super-complaint

Investigation launched into policing of stalking following super-complaint

22 December 2022

His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary (HMICFRS) will investigate the complaint, which was made by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust.


Which concerts face cancellation after temporary closure of 02 Academy Brixton?

Which concerts face cancellation after temporary closure of 02 Academy Brixton?

Which concerts face cancellation after temporary closure of 02 Academy Brixton?

22 December 2022

Bands including Trivium and Chase Atlantic are due to perform at the venue in the coming weeks.


Welsh NHS waiting lists record first fall since Covid-19 pandemic

Welsh NHS waiting lists record first fall since Covid-19 pandemic

Welsh NHS waiting lists record first fall since Covid-19 pandemic

22 December 2022

Data from October reveals there were 753,293 treatments waiting to be completed, the first decrease since April 2020.


Pub reveller sentenced for killing golfer he punched on night out

Pub reveller sentenced for killing golfer he punched on night out

Pub reveller sentenced for killing golfer he punched on night out

22 December 2022

Morgan Wainewright, now aged 20, punched 43-year-old Andrew Nicholas during an altercation outside a pub in Monmouth in Wales.


Brother of Co Armagh murder victim urges those responsible to confess

Brother of Co Armagh murder victim urges those responsible to confess

Brother of Co Armagh murder victim urges those responsible to confess

22 December 2022

Natalie McNally, 32, who was 15 weeks pregnant, was fatally stabbed at her home in Lurgan on Sunday.


Unison members to stage two fresh ambulance strikes

Unison members to stage two fresh ambulance strikes

Unison members to stage two fresh ambulance strikes

22 December 2022

Members of the union in five ambulance services in England will walk out on January 11 and 23.


David Hockney says painting is ‘all I want to do’ ahead of immersive exhibition

David Hockney says painting is ‘all I want to do’ ahead of immersive exhibition

David Hockney says painting is ‘all I want to do’ ahead of immersive exhibition

22 December 2022

The show, launching in January, will consist of a cycle of six themed chapters with audio commentary by the artist.


Union calls for talks with Welsh Government over health workers’ dispute

Union calls for talks with Welsh Government over health workers’ dispute

Union calls for talks with Welsh Government over health workers’ dispute

22 December 2022

Unison, which represents tens of thousands of health workers in Wales, has written an open letter to First Minister Mark Drakeford.


MSPs pass gender reforms but UK Government threatens block

MSPs pass gender reforms but UK Government threatens block

MSPs pass gender reforms but UK Government threatens block

22 December 2022

The Bill was passed after lengthy debate at Holyrood, by 86 votes to 39.


Number of patients in hospital with Covid-19 jumps 29% to highest in two months

Number of patients in hospital with Covid-19 jumps 29% to highest in two months

Number of patients in hospital with Covid-19 jumps 29% to highest in two months

22 December 2022

The figures are still well below the peaks reached earlier in the year.


LGBT campaigners hail new gender recognition law as MSPs vote for change

LGBT campaigners hail new gender recognition law as MSPs vote for change

LGBT campaigners hail new gender recognition law as MSPs vote for change

22 December 2022

Scottish Trans said the Bill will improve the lives of trans people.


Sunak appoints ethics adviser but accused of preserving ‘rotten regime’

Sunak appoints ethics adviser but accused of preserving ‘rotten regime’

Sunak appoints ethics adviser but accused of preserving ‘rotten regime’

22 December 2022

Historic England chairman Sir Laurie Magnus is replacing Lord Gedit six months after his resignation.


Rising flu admissions sparks warning of more severe season than pre-pandemic

Rising flu admissions sparks warning of more severe season than pre-pandemic

Rising flu admissions sparks warning of more severe season than pre-pandemic

22 December 2022

An average of 1,939 people with flu were in hospital each day last week, up 67% on 1,162 the previous week.


Mother accused of murdering two young sons appears in court

Mother accused of murdering two young sons appears in court

Mother accused of murdering two young sons appears in court

22 December 2022

Kara Alexander, 44, is charged over the deaths of Marley Thomas, aged five, and two-year-old Elijah Thomas.


Victims of Jersey flats explosion formally identified

Victims of Jersey flats explosion formally identified

Victims of Jersey flats explosion formally identified

22 December 2022

The inquests into their deaths are set to open next Friday.


Warm and safe Christmas ‘beyond reach for too many’ as homelessness fund pledged

Warm and safe Christmas ‘beyond reach for too many’ as homelessness fund pledged

Warm and safe Christmas ‘beyond reach for too many’ as homelessness fund pledged

22 December 2022

The Government has announced funding of £654 million to prevent homelessness across England over the next two years.


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