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Claudia Winkleman to step down from hosting BBC Radio 2 show next year

Claudia Winkleman to step down from hosting BBC Radio 2 show next year

Comedian and actor Romesh Ranganathan will take over the Saturday morning slot.

Police charge more than 40 away fans after major disorder outside Villa Park

Police charge more than 40 away fans after major disorder outside Villa Park

A total of 46 Legia Warsaw supporters were detained on Thursday after missiles and flares were thrown at police outside the stadium.

Man, 84, dies and two taken to hospital after house explosion in Edinburgh

Man, 84, dies and two taken to hospital after house explosion in Edinburgh

Police officers were called to the Baberton area of the city at 10.25pm on Friday.

Ex-Met officer sentenced over unauthorised searches on police systems

Ex-Met officer sentenced over unauthorised searches on police systems

Mohammed Rahman, 39, of Bow, east London, had pleaded guilty to seven counts of misconduct in a public office.

Temperatures could drop to minus 12C overnight

Temperatures could drop to minus 12C overnight

Scattered weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across the country.

Bristol couple provide festive cheer by using 28,000 bulbs to light up home

Bristol couple provide festive cheer by using 28,000 bulbs to light up home

Ian and Ann Cooper from Bristol start planning for their annual Christmas light show a year in advance.

What the papers say – December 2

What the papers say – December 2

Here are the biggest news articles on the agenda this Saturday.

Snowy weather warnings in place as temperatures plunge across UK

Snowy weather warnings in place as temperatures plunge across UK

Forecasters warn snowy conditions could impact road and rail travel during the weekend.

Boris Johnson says questioning a baby’s skin colour is just ‘human nature’

Boris Johnson says questioning a baby’s skin colour is just ‘human nature’

In a piece for the Daily Mail, Mr Johnson pointed out families usually wonder what a new, unborn baby may look like.

England urged to take train to Euro 2024 to cut carbon emissions

England urged to take train to Euro 2024 to cut carbon emissions

Pressure group Campaign for Better Transport called for the team to ‘change the way people think about travelling’.

Loss and damage cash must not handicap global south, says Yousaf as £2m pledged

Loss and damage cash must not handicap global south, says Yousaf as £2m pledged

The Scottish First Minister announced the funding, for urban communities in the global south, during the Cop28 summit in Dubai.

More than 16,000 hospitals ‘at risk by 2100 due to extreme weather’

More than 16,000 hospitals ‘at risk by 2100 due to extreme weather’

A rapid reduction in fossil fuel emissions could halve this risk, analysts have found.

Johnson to reportedly admit mistakes in pandemic handling during Covid evidence

Johnson to reportedly admit mistakes in pandemic handling during Covid evidence

But the former prime minister will say lockdowns saved ‘tens if not hundreds of thousands of lives’, according to The Times.

Low of minus 11C predicted after ‘very cold night’ as some sporting events axed

Low of minus 11C predicted after ‘very cold night’ as some sporting events axed

The Met Office has said there will be a cold start to Saturday for many with a widespread frost.

Starmer more receptive to my ideas than Sunak’s party, says Tory donor

Starmer more receptive to my ideas than Sunak’s party, says Tory donor

Phones4U founder John Caudwell has not ruled out switching his allegiances to Labour ahead of a likely general election next year.

Gove to review Khan’s decision to reject permission for Las Vegas-style venue

Gove to review Khan’s decision to reject permission for Las Vegas-style venue

The Labour Mayor of London last month blocked a bid to build the 21,000-capacity MSG Sphere in Stratford.

I’m a massive fan of Christmas music, Sunak says

I’m a massive fan of Christmas music, Sunak says

The Prime Minister said he has been listening to festive tunes since mid-November.

London Irish Centre lit up green in tribute to Shane MacGowan

London Irish Centre lit up green in tribute to Shane MacGowan

Guests at the fully-booked and free-of-charge night paid tribute to the singer.

Ravel Morrison ‘convicted after using dead person’s blue badge to park’

Ravel Morrison ‘convicted after using dead person’s blue badge to park’

Manchester City Council said the former Manchester United player has been convicted of fraud.

Boris Johnson apologised for hiring Dominic Cummings, says Matt Hancock

Boris Johnson apologised for hiring Dominic Cummings, says Matt Hancock

The former health secretary said Mr Johnson had also said sorry for the ‘damage’ his ex-chief adviser did to the UK’s Covid response.

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