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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...

The Papers: ‘Epstein files and photos released’ and ‘Walliams is axed’

The release of the Epstein files and HarperCollins UK's axing of author David Walliams leads Saturday's front pages.

Are these AI prompts damaging your thinking skills?

Generative AI tools have become hugely popular but some experts worry about the effect they have on the brain.

Michelle Mone-linked PPE Medpro wound up after being ordered to repay £148m

PPE Medpro, the company linked to Baroness Michelle Mone, has been wound up after a court ruling that makes it unlikely the government will...

Watch: British woman surfs potentially record-breaking monster wave

Laura Crane, a 30-year-old from Devon, hopes to have broken a world record for the biggest wave ever surfed by a woman.

Ban live reindeer events at Christmas, says animal welfare charity

The One Kind charity claims it has recorded evidence of reindeer in distress at events in Scotland.

Mum ‘baffled’ smacking was legal as data shows no convictions since ban

A Welsh government review shows out-of-court education is preferred to prosecuting parents.

Family thought granny was dead after medication mix-up

Ellen Whitla, who is 87, was given the wrong medication by home carers on two occasions.

Friday to be busiest travel day of festive season

Road, rail and air travellers are being advised to allow extra time for travel and check their routes.

The Papers: ‘Mortgage price war in spring’ and ‘Fresh heir’

Labour's violence against women strategy and a royal Christmas family portrait dominate Friday's papers.

£100 contactless card limit to be lifted

Card providers can decide whether to offer unlimited payments on contactless cards.

Noise and flashing lights – How to avoid Christmas rows with neighbours

Neighbourly tensions often rise during the festive season. Here's how to deal with fallouts without a row.

BP names new boss as current CEO leaves after less than two years

BP has appointed Meg O'Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant.

The Papers: ‘Abramovich clings on to $2.5bn’ and ‘Ban doctors strike’

Sir Keir Starmer's warning to former Chelsea FC owner and the doctors' strike are prominent on Thursday's papers.

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