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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...

King’s Speech set for week after crunch elections

Sir Keir Starmer is set to unveil the agenda for the next phase of his government in the aftermath of May's elections.

Parents told to lead by example and turn off phones this Christmas

The children's commissioner says children are "crying out" for family time over the festive break.

Group of Labour MPs warns Starmer over jury trial limits

Almost 40 send a letter to Sir Keir Starmer voicing concerns that the proposal will "limit a fundamental right".

Ghislaine Maxwell asks court to vacate her 20-year prison sentence

It comes as the US justice department faces a 19 December deadline to release all files related the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

New £150m funding package to protect jobs at Grangemouth

The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site's ethylene plant.

Learner drivers face 24-week wait as backlog continues for two more years

The National Audit Office said there was a backlog of 1.1 million tests since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Essay cheating at universities an ‘open secret’

An essay mill owner says he's made millions, while an ex-lecturer says he quit due to rife cheating.

Latest search for remains of IRA murder victim ends unsuccessfully

Columba McVeigh, from Donaghmore in County Tyrone, was murdered in 1975 when he was 19.

Curry for Christmas – and other ways to avoid child meltdowns

Four ways to keep the magic without the meltdowns and create stress-free festive fun for children.

Timothée Chalamet: Susan Boyle is one of the all-time great Brits

The US actor is tipped for an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of table tennis star Marty Mauser.

Timeline: Paul Doyle’s journey to causing Liverpool parade horror

The 54-year-old's driving grew increasingly aggressive before he drove into parade crowds.

Doctors start five-day strike as hospitals grapple with flu wave

British Medical Association members start 14th walkout of pay dispute in England at 07:00 on Wednesday.

Nicotine pouch rise driven by young men – study

Around 7.5% of 16 to 24-year-old-men are using the small sachets that fit under the top lip, research suggests.

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