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Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025

Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the...

Passerby lifesaver urges other tradesmen to carry defibrillators

Tradesmen can be in the right place when things go wrong, electrician Dale Lee...

Chris Mason: Why 2026 is Keir Starmer’s make or break year

With devolved elections coming up, questions over Labour’s direction and internal 'campaigning' already underway...

The Papers: ‘Eurostar chaos’ and Anthony Joshua’s ‘mum at his bedside’

Thousands of people hit by travel chaos and Anthony Joshua recovering from Nigeria car...

Travel disruption and flooding as heavy rain hits Wales

Fire crews rescued a person from a car stuck in floodwater in south Wales on Monday morning.

UK chief rabbi says cousin hid for 15 ‘terrifying’ minutes in Bondi attack

Sir Ephraim Mirvis says nothing will stop Jews celebrating their faith in public following shooting in Sydney.

Epstein’s UK flights had alleged British abuse victims on board, BBC finds

Lawyers representing victims say it is “shocking” there has never been a “full-scale” UK inquiry.

UK and South Korea strike trade deal

UK pharmaceuticals, car manufacturing and financial services are expected to benefit.

Fire service issues safety warning after fourth fatal fire

Four people have now died in separate house fires over three days - which the fire service says is highly unusual.

Whole-of-society effort needed to deter Russia threat, armed forces chief says

Sir Richard Knighton says more families will know what "sacrifice for our nation means" as the threat from Russia worsens.

Justice Secretary to face no confidence vote in grooming gangs row

Opposition parties have accused Angela Constance of misrepresenting the position of a leading expert on grooming gangs.

Dominatrix turns tech founder to combat revenge porn

After the humiliation of clients leaking her intimate images, Madelaine decided to take action.

UK events remember Bondi victims as police step up security in Jewish communities

At least 15 people have been killed and at least a further 42 injured in a shooting during Hanukkah celebrations.

Russia poses acute threat, new MI6 chief to warn

Blaise Metreweli will say the threat is posed by "an aggressive, expansionist and revisionist Russia".

Presbyterian Church in Ireland in ‘shameful’ position – report

A senior church committee has recommended a review of "governance, culture and integrity issues" as well as safeguarding.

How common is a white Christmas where you are?

Many of us probably dream of a white Christmas but how often have you actually seen one? Simon King takes a look at new...

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