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Classic car owners taking detours to avoid smart motorways

Classic car owners taking detours to avoid smart motorways

Classic car owners taking detours to avoid smart motorways

27 December 2022

One drivers said breaking down on a motorway without a hard shoulder ‘brings too many risks’.


Challenges and opportunities for aspiring first-time buyers in the year ahead

Challenges and opportunities for aspiring first-time buyers in the year ahead

Challenges and opportunities for aspiring first-time buyers in the year ahead

27 December 2022

People who have been saving to get on the property ladder may be weighing up their options over Christmas.


Celebrity deaths of 2022: Olivia Newton-John, Meat Loaf, Deborah James and more

Celebrity deaths of 2022: Olivia Newton-John, Meat Loaf, Deborah James and more

Celebrity deaths of 2022: Olivia Newton-John, Meat Loaf, Deborah James and more

27 December 2022

The world said a final goodbye to titans from film, TV and music.


What the papers say – December 27

What the papers say – December 27

What the papers say – December 27

27 December 2022

The front pages focus on a Merseyside fatal shooting, industrial action and chilly weather.


Two-thirds of junior doctors considering leaving NHS as industrial action looms

Two-thirds of junior doctors considering leaving NHS as industrial action looms

Two-thirds of junior doctors considering leaving NHS as industrial action looms

27 December 2022

Over the past 15 years the take-home pay of junior doctors has been cut in real terms by more than a quarter, the BMA says.


Month by month in a turbulent year for the nation’s wildlife

Month by month in a turbulent year for the nation’s wildlife

Month by month in a turbulent year for the nation’s wildlife

27 December 2022

A rundown of how the weather extremes of 2022 affected plants, animals and fungi throughout the year.


A year of shopping – what we bought in 2022

A year of shopping – what we bought in 2022

A year of shopping – what we bought in 2022

27 December 2022

From The Queen Elizabeth II Barbie to air fryers, Britons refused to let a cost-of-living crisis get in the way of buying all the little essentials.


Litany of weather extremes challenged wildlife in 2022, National Trust says

Litany of weather extremes challenged wildlife in 2022, National Trust says

Litany of weather extremes challenged wildlife in 2022, National Trust says

27 December 2022

The conservation charity warns the turbulent weather could become the new norm as climate change bites.


Cold water swimmer beats Capaldi to be named most influential Scot on TikTok

Cold water swimmer beats Capaldi to be named most influential Scot on TikTok

Cold water swimmer beats Capaldi to be named most influential Scot on TikTok

27 December 2022

Calum Maclean has been named Scotland’s most influential TikToker by a communications agency.


Pair questioned over Christmas Eve pub shooting of Elle Edwards

Pair questioned over Christmas Eve pub shooting of Elle Edwards

Pair questioned over Christmas Eve pub shooting of Elle Edwards

27 December 2022

A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the ‘cold-blooded’ murder, Merseyside Police said.


Passengers face ‘significantly disrupted’ trips into January – Network Rail

Passengers face ‘significantly disrupted’ trips into January – Network Rail

Passengers face ‘significantly disrupted’ trips into January – Network Rail

27 December 2022

The warning comes as the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association at CrossCountry become the latest workers to announce strike action.


‘Do right thing and speak up if you have information about Elle Edwards’ murder’

‘Do right thing and speak up if you have information about Elle Edwards’ murder’

‘Do right thing and speak up if you have information about Elle Edwards’ murder’

26 December 2022

Two people have been arrested over the Christmas Eve pub shooting.


Met Office warns more snow and ice on the way

Met Office warns more snow and ice on the way

Met Office warns more snow and ice on the way

26 December 2022

A yellow warning is in place until Tuesday.


Three people killed and one adult and four children hurt in Co Tyrone crash

Three people killed and one adult and four children hurt in Co Tyrone crash

Three people killed and one adult and four children hurt in Co Tyrone crash

26 December 2022

The crash happened on the road between Dungannon and Cookstown on Monday afternoon.


The Crown actor Stephen Greif dies aged 78

The Crown actor Stephen Greif dies aged 78

The Crown actor Stephen Greif dies aged 78

26 December 2022

The actor had an extensive career on stage and screen and made appearances in series including Blake’s 7 and The Crown.


Man and woman arrested after Christmas Eve Wallasey pub shooting death

Man and woman arrested after Christmas Eve Wallasey pub shooting death

Man and woman arrested after Christmas Eve Wallasey pub shooting death

26 December 2022

The two suspects have been taken into custody where they will be questioned by detectives.


Cleverly calls on Taliban to reverse ban on women aid workers in Afghanistan

Cleverly calls on Taliban to reverse ban on women aid workers in Afghanistan

Cleverly calls on Taliban to reverse ban on women aid workers in Afghanistan

26 December 2022

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said the ban on women working for aid charities would stop millions of people from getting support.


Christmas Eve pub shooting victim was ‘special daughter’

Christmas Eve pub shooting victim was ‘special daughter’

Christmas Eve pub shooting victim was ‘special daughter’

26 December 2022

Merseyside Police have said Elle Edwards is not believed to have been the gunman’s target.


May warns over risk of creating extra loopholes in migrants crackdown

May warns over risk of creating extra loopholes in migrants crackdown

May warns over risk of creating extra loopholes in migrants crackdown

26 December 2022

The ex-premier offered advice to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as he seeks to prevent people exploiting modern slavery rules to avoid deportation.


Labour warns against scrapping NHS targets

Labour warns against scrapping NHS targets

Labour warns against scrapping NHS targets

26 December 2022

Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said ministers should be ‘cutting waiting times, not cutting standards’.


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