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Man arrested after woman in her 80s is killed in tragic Christmas Day motorway crash

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A man, also in his 80s, who was driving the car in which the woman was travelling, was also seriously injured.

The real reason for Boxing Day and it's not what you think

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The day after Christmas is full of traditions for many Brits but do you know the real reason behind Boxing Day?

The UK's 'best' seaside town that's being taken over by Londoners

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Most new buyers are grabbing investment properties in a bid to make the most of both high rental income and affordable property prices.

UK’s richest woman worth £9bn who owns massive £90m mega-mansion

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The richest woman in Britain, Denise Coates, built her fortune in the gambling industry and owns a huge mansion in Cheshire.

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Fury as police force release a Christmas photo resembling a ‘suicide scene’

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A ‘distressing' image released by Wiltshire Police urging people to contact Samaritans has been heavily criticised due to suicide implications.

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Full list of Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland and TSB bank branch closures in 2025

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Communities reliant on their local bank branches will suffer a major blow next year as over 100 are set to close their doors.

Woman arrested over Christmas Day murder of man in village

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Police said a post mortem examination will be undertaken today to establish the cause of death.

Inside UK's only DVD rental store booming 11 years after Blockbuster shut

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The owner of Britain's longest surviving DVD rental store is surprised that business is booming - 40 years after they opened.

Tesco, Lidl and Sainsbury's shoppers furious with their turkeys: 'Christmas ruined!'

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Shoppers say their Christmases were 'ruined' by 'rancid and rotten' turkeys that went off before their expiry dates.

Rubbish collection dates - when is your bin being collected over Christmas and New Year?

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Bin collection dates will be delayed or brought forward during the UK's Christmas and New Year bank holidays.

Church of England row erupts as Archbishop of York accused of peddling 'empty words'

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Stephen Cottrell will effectively become temporary leader of the Church in England next month after the resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby - but he has already faced calls to quit himself.

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The 'utterly miserable' UK seaside town that is now filled Hollywood stars

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Once a struggling seaside town, Margate has transformed into a hotspot for A-listers like Pedro Pascal, Rami Malek, and Tracey Emin.

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The UK's eerie abandoned bus graveyard being reclaimed by nature

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Barnsley in South Yorkshire is home to a creepy bus graveyard, crammed with over 50 deteriorating coaches and double-deckers.

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Urgent warning to Brits as expert exposes three 'sophisticated' Christmas scams

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An expert has spotted three swindles crooks may be using to steal your money this Christmas.

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The incredible £60 nutcrackers that are 7ft-tall and made just with common household items

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EXCLUSIVE: Jessica Heys and her friend Sally Cowan have made incredible nutcracker models.

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Dozens of families ‘angry and let down’ after waking up to no water on Christmas Day

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It's been a less-than-ideal Christmas for dozens of families in Kent after a burst water main dampened their festive meal plans.

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Sainsbury's and Matalan urgently recall stocking filler over ‘chemical risk’

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The piece of body jewellery could cause serious allergies due to an "elevated value" of nickel.

Expert's one tip for people to 'free up some money' for retirement

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An increasingly popular trend may hold the key to finding financial freedom in 2025 allowing for retirees to spend more time on leisurely activities.

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Plans to build huge new £600m theme park in British countryside

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An award-winning French theme park is ploughing ahead with plans to open a new multi-million-pound site in rural England.

The reasons behind 5 popular Christmas traditions everyone takes part in

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These Christmas traditions happen in most UK households on the big day - but do you know why?

Hundreds demand famous seaside attraction is turned into Wetherspoon's after shock closure

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A petition has been set up to call for the i360 in Brighton to be turned into a famous pub loved by Brits.

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Ambulances put on 'red alert' as patients queue outside A&E for 12 hours

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A&E services in Scotland have been put on 'red alert' as patients face waits of up to 12 hours outside hospitals.

The ‘worst street’ in Britain where people ‘loot the shops and aren’t shocked by murder’

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A UK street has been described as the worst in Britain by locals, with crime, drug addiction and fly-tipping running rampant.

Fury as 'bonkers' landlord orders residents to take down 'harmless' Christmas lights

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Property managers Urang Group claimed in an email that "numerous complaints" had been received regarding the Christmas lights.

The incredible £7m plans to upgrade Wales' most beautiful tourist attraction

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A beautiful national park popular with hikers is receiving a £7 million makeover in a bid to manage rising footfall.

Full list of 46 Halifax bank branches closing in 2025

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Forty-six Halifax bank branches will be shutting operations next year, find out if your local bank will be impacted.

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Man arrested as car smashes into pedestrians on Christmas Day with four in hospital

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the London crash. Police have said the incident was not terror-related.

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'Enough is enough'! Mother of girl killed by air pollution demands Government acts

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Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah died following an asthma attack in 2013, with an inquest later finding air pollution "made a material contribution" to her death.

Mayhem as 100 migrants cross the Channel on Christmas day

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The Border Force vessel Volunteer is understood to have brought 110 people into Dover harbour from two boats just before 5am today.

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Man shot dead by armed police in UK town

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A man was shot dead by police on Christmas Eve in Worcestershire.