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Three men killed and two injured in crash between bus and car in South Wales

Three men killed and two injured in crash between bus and car in South Wales

At about 7pm on Monday emergency services were called to the scene of a crash involving a bus and an Audi A1 on Ely Valley Road, Coedely.

Amateur rower hopes to inspire sons by conquering solo Atlantic crossing

Amateur rower hopes to inspire sons by conquering solo Atlantic crossing

Leanne Maiden, 42, from Bearsden, had not rowed in 20 years before deciding to take on the challenge.

Pay growth slows as jobs market clouds gather

Pay growth slows as jobs market clouds gather

Official data showed regular earnings growth eased back to 7.3% in the three months to October, while vacancies fell for the 17th month in a row.

Sunak pleads with Tory MPs to back Rwanda Bill as crunch vote looms

Sunak pleads with Tory MPs to back Rwanda Bill as crunch vote looms

The Prime Minister said the Safety of Rwanda Bill was crucial to his promise to ‘stop the boats’.

Asylum seeker on board Bibby Stockholm barge dies

Asylum seeker on board Bibby Stockholm barge dies

The first asylum seekers were brought back to the giant vessel, moored in Portland, Dorset, in October, some two months after it was evacuated.

Geminid meteor shower to light up night sky

Geminid meteor shower to light up night sky

The shower is expected to peak during the night of December 14.

Christmas miracle hailed as ‘exceptionally rare’ nativity painting goes on show

Christmas miracle hailed as ‘exceptionally rare’ nativity painting goes on show

The Nativity by Baldassare Peruzzi, which dates to 1515, is the first High Renaissance painting to enter a public collection in Northern Ireland.

General Sir Roly Walker to become new head of the army

General Sir Roly Walker to become new head of the army

He will take over as Chief of the General Staff in June 2024.

Sarah, Duchess of York describes mastectomy as a ‘badge of office’

Sarah, Duchess of York describes mastectomy as a ‘badge of office’

In past interviews, Sarah said she had no symptoms and almost missed her mammogram until her sister convinced her to go.

Train passengers buying food at stations hit by 10% price premium – regulator

Train passengers buying food at stations hit by 10% price premium – regulator

An investigation by the Office of Rail and Road found a lack of competition for the sale of refreshments at stations.

Zara pulls ad following complaints of Israel-Hamas imagery

Zara pulls ad following complaints of Israel-Hamas imagery

The company said it regretted a ‘misunderstanding’ about the pictures, after some customers ‘saw in them something far from what was intended’.

Baby killer Lucy Letby ‘not resisting strike-off bid but maintains innocence’

Baby killer Lucy Letby ‘not resisting strike-off bid but maintains innocence’

The 33-year-old was sentenced to 14 whole-life orders in August.

Government does not know if £250bn procurement spend gets value for money – MPs

Government does not know if £250bn procurement spend gets value for money – MPs

A committee of MPs said the Government was failing to use its purchasing power to pursue policy goals such as creating jobs or reaching net zero.

Two people arrested on suspicion of murdering eight-week-old baby

Two people arrested on suspicion of murdering eight-week-old baby

The child died in hospital after police were called to an address in Bourne, Lincolnshire, in October.

£2.5bn financial package to restore Stormont a short-term sugar rush – Farry

£2.5bn financial package to restore Stormont a short-term sugar rush – Farry

Representatives from Stormont parties will return to Hillsborough Castle on Tuesday for talks with NIO officials on the Government offer.

Harry memoir Spare tops Amazon list of UK bestsellers

Harry memoir Spare tops Amazon list of UK bestsellers

He beat cookbooks for air fryers and slow cookers to the top spot.

CMA probes potential greenwashing of Unilever cleaning products

CMA probes potential greenwashing of Unilever cleaning products

The watchdog said it had found ‘concerning practices’ in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.

Unemployment in Scotland falls slightly – with record number of people in work

Unemployment in Scotland falls slightly – with record number of people in work

Monthly figures from the ONS showed the unemployment rate in Scotland fell from 3.9% between July and September to 3.8% between August and October.

Sunak seeks to avert revolt over Rwanda plan and restore authority over Tories

Sunak seeks to avert revolt over Rwanda plan and restore authority over Tories

Rishi Sunak invited backbenchers to Downing Street in an effort to ward off a rebellion ahead of Tuesday night’s vote.

Rise of AI images ‘reducing trust’ in what people see online, charity warns

Rise of AI images ‘reducing trust’ in what people see online, charity warns

Full Fact has called on the Government to boost funding for media literacy to help people spot manipulated content.

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