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Disabled five-year-old ‘excited’ to spend first proper Christmas with buddy dog

Disabled five-year-old ‘excited’ to spend first proper Christmas with buddy dog

The Dodd-Moore family got the pet towards the end of 2022.

Family reach 10-year milestone for magical festive light displays

Family reach 10-year milestone for magical festive light displays

Michelle Pulis and her family have gained a reputation in Hemel Hempstead for their Christmas displays.

New Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa tells Big Issue he is ‘nervous’ about star role

New Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa tells Big Issue he is ‘nervous’ about star role

The Sex Education star says he is ‘ready but nervous’ for the role as the Time Lord.

Chris Packham in legal challenge against Government for weakening green policy

Chris Packham in legal challenge against Government for weakening green policy

The broadcaster and environmental campaigner has applied for a judicial review at the High Court.

Learner driver failed theory test 59 times before passing

Learner driver failed theory test 59 times before passing

The individual spent £1,380 and around 60 hours on the process at a test centre in Redditch, Worcestershire.

What the papers say – December 3

What the papers say – December 3

Here are the biggest news stories making headlines this Sunday.

UK ready to give Rwanda £15m to seal new small boats treaty, report suggests

UK ready to give Rwanda £15m to seal new small boats treaty, report suggests

The Sunday Times reported that the Home Secretary could fly out as soon as Monday to ratify fresh terms with Kigali.

Busy week of engagements as royals try to move on from race row furore

Busy week of engagements as royals try to move on from race row furore

The controversy was reignited by the publication of Endgame, Omid Scobie’s book on the royal family.

Police declare major incident and urge against travel to Cumbria after snowfall

Police declare major incident and urge against travel to Cumbria after snowfall

Cumbria Police said some highway teams had been ‘verbally abused’ as they attempted to deal with the situation.

Liz Truss to propose law banning biological males from single-sex spaces

Liz Truss to propose law banning biological males from single-sex spaces

The former prime minister also wants her draft legislation to prevent under-18s from changing their gender.

UK to conduct Middle East surveillance flights to help find Hamas hostages

UK to conduct Middle East surveillance flights to help find Hamas hostages

The Ministry of Defence said the flights over Israel and Gaza airspace will be unarmed.

Teenager states fears of rising malaria cases and links to extreme weather

Teenager states fears of rising malaria cases and links to extreme weather

Ellyanne Wanjiku Chlystun met the King at Cop28.

Minister to announce £100m for vulnerable climate-hit nations at Cop28

Minister to announce £100m for vulnerable climate-hit nations at Cop28

The aid is designed to help countries deal with the most severe effects of global warming, including the health repercussions.

Major incident declared in Cumbria after heavy snowfall on roads

Major incident declared in Cumbria after heavy snowfall on roads

Cumbria Police said people should only travel where necessary.

Defence Secretary hails ‘new phase’ of Aukus partnership

Defence Secretary hails ‘new phase’ of Aukus partnership

The UK, US and Australia have agreed to collaborate more closely on undersea warfare technology as they build nuclear-power submarines.

David Hockney unveils Christmas display to bring ‘joy and hope’ to Londoners

David Hockney unveils Christmas display to bring ‘joy and hope’ to Londoners

David Hockney unveiled his Christmas-themed artwork at Battersea Power Station

Father of soldier killed while off-duty in Kenya pays tribute to ‘special’ son

Father of soldier killed while off-duty in Kenya pays tribute to ‘special’ son

Major Kevin McCool, 32, died in the African country on November 29, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed

Man who died after house explosion in Edinburgh named

Man who died after house explosion in Edinburgh named

The 84-year-old man has been named locally as Jim Smith.

Legia Warsaw fans bailed by court as police continue inquiry into major disorder

Legia Warsaw fans bailed by court as police continue inquiry into major disorder

A court hearing was told a lit flag and a flare were used to injure officers during violence outside Villa Park.

Police ‘surrounded’ at pro-Palestine event after making arrests

Police ‘surrounded’ at pro-Palestine event after making arrests

Protesters attempted to stop a police van from leaving the area, the Met Police said.

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