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Self-driving cars will be on UK roads in 2026, says Transport Secretary

Self-driving cars will be on UK roads in 2026, says Transport Secretary

Mark Harper said autonomous vehicle technology has ‘a huge number of potential uses’.

Rise in ‘delicate’ medical emergencies seen in England’s A&Es

Rise in ‘delicate’ medical emergencies seen in England’s A&Es

Doctors had to ‘remove foreign objects’, give treatment for fractured penises and care for people with swollen testicles.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Hugh Jackman join tributes to chef Bill Granger

Gwyneth Paltrow and Hugh Jackman join tributes to chef Bill Granger

The Australian chef died in hospital on Christmas Day aged 54, his family have confirmed.

AI-powered app could be ‘revolutionary’ for cystic fibrosis patients

AI-powered app could be ‘revolutionary’ for cystic fibrosis patients

The latest version of Breathe RM uses an algorithm that can predict when patients are going to get ill up to 10 days in advance.

Smokers urged to give up to deter children from habit

Smokers urged to give up to deter children from habit

Research suggests children between the ages of 14 and 17 are three times more likely to take up smoking if people around them smoke.

Government plans to introduce home collection for recycling electricals

Government plans to introduce home collection for recycling electricals

Funding would come from producers of goods rather than through public money.

From coronation quiche to Caramac – what set the tills alight in 2023?

From coronation quiche to Caramac – what set the tills alight in 2023?

From tomato shortages and the end of the Caramac to KitKat cereal and ‘Bistro Greggs’, the year was one of highs and lows for the British consumer.

What the papers say – December 27

What the papers say – December 27

Here are the biggest stories making headlines today.

Countess of castle where Downton Abbey is filmed criticises rewilding policies

Countess of castle where Downton Abbey is filmed criticises rewilding policies

Lady Carnarvon, who farms at Highclere Castle in Hampshire, said ‘we cannot eat the trees that politicians propose we plant’.

Tories float tax cuts and help for house-buyers to turn around dire polling

Tories float tax cuts and help for house-buyers to turn around dire polling

Reports of attention-grabbing pledges emerged as Rishi Sunak battles to overturn a major polling deficit.

Wet and windy weather warning for drivers as UK braces for Storm Gerrit

Wet and windy weather warning for drivers as UK braces for Storm Gerrit

Met Office meteorologist Simon Partridge said the storm was named as a warning to people coming home from the Christmas holidays.

Man arrested over drink driving after five badly hurt in Christmas Day crash

Man arrested over drink driving after five badly hurt in Christmas Day crash

A 42-year-old man from St Annes was arrested and remains in police custody.

Jamie Oliver and Nigella Lawson pay tribute to chef Bill Granger

Jamie Oliver and Nigella Lawson pay tribute to chef Bill Granger

The chef died on Christmas Day.

Murder probe after man found dead in Workington

Murder probe after man found dead in Workington

Cumbria Police were called to a property on Clay Street, where the man in his 30s was found dead.

Swimmers don festive outfits for Boxing Day dips for good causes

Swimmers don festive outfits for Boxing Day dips for good causes

People across the country have been raising money for charity.

3,000 rubber ducks take to river in Cotswolds village for annual race

3,000 rubber ducks take to river in Cotswolds village for annual race

The Bibury Duck Race returned for its 35th year.

Three arrests after man dies in Christmas Day street assault

Three arrests after man dies in Christmas Day street assault

A 29-year-old man was assaulted in Nottingham and died in hospital a short time later, police said.

In Pictures: Swimmers take a dip and shoppers eye sales on Boxing Day

In Pictures: Swimmers take a dip and shoppers eye sales on Boxing Day

There were also Boxing Day hunts held across the country.

Antiques Roadshow porcelain expert Henry Sandon dies aged 95

Antiques Roadshow porcelain expert Henry Sandon dies aged 95

Sandon was a resident expert on porcelain and pottery on the BBC series, first joining the show in 1979.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after incident in North Yorkshire town

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after incident in North Yorkshire town

Police were called to Rosemary Court, Tadcaster, at 7.20am after reports of a man with serious injuries.

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