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New laws taking ‘major strides’ to improving people’s lives, Lucy Powell claims

New laws taking ‘major strides’ to improving people’s lives, Lucy Powell claims

The Commons Leader said the ‘unrelenting legislative agenda’ would have a ‘tangible positive impact’.

High winds hit Scotland’s ferry services over Christmas getaway weekend

High winds hit Scotland’s ferry services over Christmas getaway weekend

Ferry operators CalMac and NorthLink have both cancelled sailings because of the weather conditions.

Questions about IVF pioneer after two discover they share biological father

Questions about IVF pioneer after two discover they share biological father

Roz Snyder, 52, and David Gertler, 51, recently found out via DNA tests that they are half-siblings.

Kate planned carol service with help from Lady Gabriella Windsor

Kate planned carol service with help from Lady Gabriella Windsor

The Princess of Wales is understood to have been incredibly grateful for her contribution.

Kenny MacAskill says he has ‘always believed’ Masud is Lockerbie bomber

Kenny MacAskill says he has ‘always believed’ Masud is Lockerbie bomber

The former Scottish justice secretary spoke out ahead of the trial in the US next year of Libyan Abu Agila Masud – who denies three charges.

Death toll rises following ‘atrocious attack’ on German Christmas market

Death toll rises following ‘atrocious attack’ on German Christmas market

At least five people were killed when a BMW ploughed into customers at the busy festive market in Magdeburg.

Thousands greet dawn with cheers at Stonehenge to mark winter solstice

Thousands greet dawn with cheers at Stonehenge to mark winter solstice

The neolithic monument in Wiltshire is built on the alignment of the midsummer sunrise and the midwinter sunset.

NHS chief warns against ‘bargain basement’ butt lifts in run-up to Christmas

NHS chief warns against ‘bargain basement’ butt lifts in run-up to Christmas

NHS medical director Professor Sir Stephen Powis warned of the risks of Brazilian Butt Lifts surgery ahead of Christmas.

Brighter days ahead celebrated at Irish Winter Solstice gatherings

Brighter days ahead celebrated at Irish Winter Solstice gatherings

Some of Ireland’s most ancient sites including Navan Fort in Co Armagh and Newgrange in Co Meath hosted gatherings.

Cabbies give Christmas lights trip to children from Great Ormond Street Hospital

Cabbies give Christmas lights trip to children from Great Ormond Street Hospital

Eight children and their families were collected from the central London hospital by cabs decorated with tinsel and Christmas lights.

Southern Water pledges £9.7m compensation after Hampshire outage

Southern Water pledges £9.7m compensation after Hampshire outage

More than 58,000 homes went without water following issues at a water supply works.

Windy weather brings potential disruption to Christmas getaway travel

Windy weather brings potential disruption to Christmas getaway travel

Yellow warnings for wind are in place from 7am on Saturday to 9pm on Sunday.

What the papers say – December 21

A wide range of stories adorn the front pages of Saturday’s papers.

Programme to tackle gender-based violence only running in third of schools

Programme to tackle gender-based violence only running in third of schools

The Equally Safe at School programme has been adopted at 116 out of 361 state-funded secondary schools.

‘That’s one I laid’ – How ex-Taliban are helping IED clear-up in Afghanistan

‘That’s one I laid’ – How ex-Taliban are helping IED clear-up in Afghanistan

Following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the Halo Trust is gathering information on dangerous explosives littering the country.

Prayers said for victims on 10th anniversary of Glasgow bin lorry crash

Prayers said for victims on 10th anniversary of Glasgow bin lorry crash

The incident on December 22, 2014 saw a 26-tonne truck veer out of control and hit shoppers, killing six people.

Weather warnings to kick in as Christmas getaway continues

Weather warnings to kick in as Christmas getaway continues

The AA predicted that Saturday would see 22.7 million drivers and Sunday 21.3 million.

Starmer condemns ‘atrocious attack’ on German Christmas market

Starmer condemns ‘atrocious attack’ on German Christmas market

At least two people have died after a car was driven through an outdoor Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg.

Six new Tory peers are ‘brave, true radicals’, Kemi Badenoch claims

Six new Tory peers are ‘brave, true radicals’, Kemi Badenoch claims

Toby Young, the founder and director of the Free Speech Union, is among those who have been nominated as a Conservative life peer by the Tory leader.

Nigel Farage ‘hasn’t got a clue’ how to fix the economy, says Rachel Reeves

Nigel Farage ‘hasn’t got a clue’ how to fix the economy, says Rachel Reeves

The Chancellor is dealing with a challenging economic landscape as she attempts to inspire confidence in Labour’s agenda.

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