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Man charged with murders of NHS nurse and her two young children in Kettering

Man charged with murders of NHS nurse and her two young children in Kettering

Man charged with murders of NHS nurse and her two young children in Kettering

17 December 2022

The 35-year-old mother and her children aged six and four had died from asphyxiation, police said.


Defence chief says troops are not ‘spare capacity’ as ministers draft strike cover

Defence chief says troops are not ‘spare capacity’ as ministers draft strike cover

Defence chief says troops are not ‘spare capacity’ as ministers draft strike cover

17 December 2022

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says armed forces need to focus on their ‘primary role’.


Nurses threaten fresh strikes if ministers fail to meet new deadline

Nurses threaten fresh strikes if ministers fail to meet new deadline

Nurses threaten fresh strikes if ministers fail to meet new deadline

17 December 2022

The Royal College of Nursing is poised to escalate its industrial action in January to hit a greater number of hospitals.


Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal win Strictly Come Dancing 2022

Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal win Strictly Come Dancing 2022

Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal win Strictly Come Dancing 2022

17 December 2022

The wildlife cameraman and presenter had a few mistakes on the night but the public voted for him as their winner.


Environmental activists removed from Heston Blumenthal restaurant

Environmental activists removed from Heston Blumenthal restaurant

Environmental activists removed from Heston Blumenthal restaurant

17 December 2022

Animal Rebellion said it targeted the restaurant because it is ‘symbolic of the broken system’.


Around 350 homes suffer sixth day without power

Around 350 homes suffer sixth day without power

Around 350 homes suffer sixth day without power

17 December 2022

Engineers have been working to reconnect properties in Shetland.


Woman who died after crowd crush outside O2 Academy Brixton was mother of two

Woman who died after crowd crush outside O2 Academy Brixton was mother of two

Woman who died after crowd crush outside O2 Academy Brixton was mother of two

17 December 2022

Rebecca Ikumelo’s family paid tribute to the 33-year-old after her death on Saturday.


Emergency service taking calls about children playing on frozen ponds and lakes

Emergency service taking calls about children playing on frozen ponds and lakes

Emergency service taking calls about children playing on frozen ponds and lakes

17 December 2022

Two brothers were among four boys who died after being pulled from an ice-covered lake this week.


Katherine Jenkins reunited with lost luggage before singing at Pope’s concert

Katherine Jenkins reunited with lost luggage before singing at Pope’s concert

Katherine Jenkins reunited with lost luggage before singing at Pope’s concert

17 December 2022

Katherine Jenkins was reunited with her lost luggage just before she performed for Pope Francis at a Christmas concert on Saturday.


Budget overstated public spending increases, says think tank

Budget overstated public spending increases, says think tank

Budget overstated public spending increases, says think tank

17 December 2022

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said £1.3 billion of in-year spending rises were not included in the Scottish Government’s figures for this year.


MPs call for China to be officially deemed a ‘threat’ to UK

MPs call for China to be officially deemed a ‘threat’ to UK

MPs call for China to be officially deemed a ‘threat’ to UK

17 December 2022

But ministers should avoid adopting strong language that is not ‘coupled with action’, the Foreign Affairs Committee warned.


Pay deal in Wales ‘shows Westminster Government is odd one out in rail dispute’

Pay deal in Wales ‘shows Westminster Government is odd one out in rail dispute’

Pay deal in Wales ‘shows Westminster Government is odd one out in rail dispute’

17 December 2022

Transport for Wales said it has reached agreement with four rail unions worth 4.5% over nine months.


Temperatures to jump to as high as 14C on Monday after cold snap

Temperatures to jump to as high as 14C on Monday after cold snap

Temperatures to jump to as high as 14C on Monday after cold snap

17 December 2022

Weather warnings for snow and ice are in place over the weekend.


Asake ‘devastated’ after woman dies in crowd crush outside O2 Academy Brixton

Asake ‘devastated’ after woman dies in crowd crush outside O2 Academy Brixton

Asake ‘devastated’ after woman dies in crowd crush outside O2 Academy Brixton

17 December 2022

Rebecca Ikumelo, 33, was one of three people badly hurt when ticketless fans tried to get into the singer’s show.


Leo Varadkar pledges humility and resolve as he becomes Irish premier again

Leo Varadkar pledges humility and resolve as he becomes Irish premier again

Leo Varadkar pledges humility and resolve as he becomes Irish premier again

17 December 2022

Fine Gael leader Mr Varadkar has replaced Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin as taoiseach as part of a deal within the coalition government.


Sunak scraps Truss taskforce aimed at striking long-term energy deals

Sunak scraps Truss taskforce aimed at striking long-term energy deals

Sunak scraps Truss taskforce aimed at striking long-term energy deals

17 December 2022

The Energy Supply Taskforce has been officially wound down after just three months.


Thousands without water and 100 properties flooded after mains burst in London

Thousands without water and 100 properties flooded after mains burst in London

Thousands without water and 100 properties flooded after mains burst in London

17 December 2022

Dozens of residents have been evacuated from their homes on Belsize Road in Camden.


SNP to hold ‘Democracy Scotland’ conference on how to secure independence

SNP to hold ‘Democracy Scotland’ conference on how to secure independence

SNP to hold ‘Democracy Scotland’ conference on how to secure independence

17 December 2022

The conference will take place in Edinburgh next March 19.


Woman dies following crowd crush at Brixton concert

Woman dies following crowd crush at Brixton concert

Woman dies following crowd crush at Brixton concert

17 December 2022

Rebecca Ikumelo, 33, was one of three people critically injured in the incident.


Ireland’s Dail backs nomination of Leo Varadkar as taoiseach

Ireland’s Dail backs nomination of Leo Varadkar as taoiseach

Ireland’s Dail backs nomination of Leo Varadkar as taoiseach

17 December 2022

Leo Varadkar replaces Micheal Martin in a planned handover of power within Ireland’s coalition government.


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