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The heroes of 2022: From bowel cancer campaigner to Ukrainian girl singing in a bunker

The heroes of 2022: From bowel cancer campaigner to Ukrainian girl singing in a bunker

The heroes of 2022: From bowel cancer campaigner to Ukrainian girl singing in a bunker

30 December 2022

Here is a look at some of 2022’s heroes.


Andrew Tate ‘detained in Romania on suspicion of human trafficking and rape’

Andrew Tate ‘detained in Romania on suspicion of human trafficking and rape’

Andrew Tate ‘detained in Romania on suspicion of human trafficking and rape’

30 December 2022

The former kickboxer was held alongside his brother and two other suspects while his house was raided in Bucharest.


Cost crisis wrought havoc in 2022, but 2023 set to be ‘year of recession’

Cost crisis wrought havoc in 2022, but 2023 set to be ‘year of recession’

Cost crisis wrought havoc in 2022, but 2023 set to be ‘year of recession’

30 December 2022

Soaring inflation took over as the big threat to the economy this year, with experts predicting a prolonged recession that will dominate 2023.


Tributes flow as death of Dame Vivienne Westwood makes ‘world less interesting’

Tributes flow as death of Dame Vivienne Westwood makes ‘world less interesting’

Tributes flow as death of Dame Vivienne Westwood makes ‘world less interesting’

30 December 2022

Dame Vivienne died on Thursday peacefully and surrounded by her family in Clapham, south London.


What the papers say – December 30

What the papers say – December 30

What the papers say – December 30

30 December 2022

The Friday papers mourn the passing of Pele, the world’s best footballer.


Seven-year-old Elliott’s fundraiser to thank hospital staff who cared for him

Seven-year-old Elliott’s fundraiser to thank hospital staff who cared for him

Seven-year-old Elliott’s fundraiser to thank hospital staff who cared for him

30 December 2022

Elliott Evans spent almost two weeks in Morriston Hospital after banging his head while playing in a park in Swansea.


Nightclub where 23-year-old man fatally stabbed may be forced to close

Nightclub where 23-year-old man fatally stabbed may be forced to close

Nightclub where 23-year-old man fatally stabbed may be forced to close

30 December 2022

Officers described ‘a scene of chaos and drug use’ on the night footballer Cody Fisher was stabbed.


Sturgeon: I promise Government will do what it can to protect vulnerable

Sturgeon: I promise Government will do what it can to protect vulnerable

Sturgeon: I promise Government will do what it can to protect vulnerable

30 December 2022

The First Minister said tackling poverty would be a priority for ministers in the next year.


Men more likely to have thought about separating next year – poll

Men more likely to have thought about separating next year – poll

Men more likely to have thought about separating next year – poll

30 December 2022

A Relate study after the 2008 downturn found couples worst affected by the recession were eight times more likely to suffer relationship breakdown.


Electric car demand faces hit from high costs and lack of chargers

Electric car demand faces hit from high costs and lack of chargers

Electric car demand faces hit from high costs and lack of chargers

30 December 2022

Consumer website Electrifying.com estimated that around 350,000 new electric cars will be sold in the UK next year.


Weather warnings for rain, snow and ice issued across Scotland

Weather warnings for rain, snow and ice issued across Scotland

Weather warnings for rain, snow and ice issued across Scotland

30 December 2022

An amber weather warning for rain is in place in Dumfries and Galloway as well as yellow warnings for snow and ice across most of Scotland.


Scottish Government should make new year resolution fair pay for teachers – EIS

Scottish Government should make new year resolution fair pay for teachers – EIS

Scottish Government should make new year resolution fair pay for teachers – EIS

30 December 2022

Teachers are due to take further industrial action in January.


Tributes pour in across the globe for World Cup great ‘King’ Pele

Tributes pour in across the globe for World Cup great ‘King’ Pele

Tributes pour in across the globe for World Cup great ‘King’ Pele

30 December 2022

The three-time World Cup winner died on Thursday.


Dame Vivienne Westwood hailed as ‘revolutionary and rebellious fashion force’

Dame Vivienne Westwood hailed as ‘revolutionary and rebellious fashion force’

Dame Vivienne Westwood hailed as ‘revolutionary and rebellious fashion force’

29 December 2022

She died peacefully surrounded by her family in Clapham, south London, aged 81.


Dame Vivienne Westwood: Fashion-designing punk pioneer and vocal activist

Dame Vivienne Westwood: Fashion-designing punk pioneer and vocal activist

Dame Vivienne Westwood: Fashion-designing punk pioneer and vocal activist

29 December 2022

The flamboyant fashion designer died at the age of 81 on December 29.


In Pictures: Dame Vivienne Westwood’s life in fashion

In Pictures: Dame Vivienne Westwood’s life in fashion

In Pictures: Dame Vivienne Westwood’s life in fashion

29 December 2022

The designer has died at the age of 81.


Cancer charities issue symptoms appeal after death of football great Pele

Cancer charities issue symptoms appeal after death of football great Pele

Cancer charities issue symptoms appeal after death of football great Pele

29 December 2022

According to charities, someone dies from bowel cancer every half an hour in the UK.


Pele was ‘a man who became a culture’, says Brazilian in UK

Pele was ‘a man who became a culture’, says Brazilian in UK

Pele was ‘a man who became a culture’, says Brazilian in UK

29 December 2022

Brazilians have celebrated the life of one of the greatest sporting heroes of all time after he died aged 82.


Fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood dies aged 81

Fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood dies aged 81

Fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood dies aged 81

29 December 2022

Dame Vivienne was known for her androgynous designs, slogan T-shirts, and anti-establishment attitude.


Union warns firefighters may ‘feel forced’ to take strike action

Union warns firefighters may ‘feel forced’ to take strike action

Union warns firefighters may ‘feel forced’ to take strike action

29 December 2022

Members of the FBU have recently voted against a 5% increase offer.


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