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Young people more likely to spend Christmas alone, study finds

Young people more likely to spend Christmas alone, study finds

One in nine people say they will be spending Christmas Day alone this year.

Over 10,000 in armed forces ‘not medically deployable’, Ministry of Defence says

Over 10,000 in armed forces ‘not medically deployable’, Ministry of Defence says

Deployable is defined as personnel who are able to deploy on operations.

Broken oven, lost dentures and ruined raclette among Christmas Day calamities

Broken oven, lost dentures and ruined raclette among Christmas Day calamities

Insurer Aviva has delved into Christmas Day insurance claims from recent years to show some common themes.

What the papers say – December 24

What the papers say – December 24

Here are the lead stories making Tuesday’s newspapers.

‘It was white water and chaos’, recalls Boxing Day tsunami survivor 20 years on

‘It was white water and chaos’, recalls Boxing Day tsunami survivor 20 years on

Daniel Poole was travelling in Sri Lanka when he was hit by the tsunami, whilst Rachel Harvey witnessed the devastation in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.

British aid worker in Gaza for Christmas says UK donors are giving people ‘hope’

British aid worker in Gaza for Christmas says UK donors are giving people ‘hope’

The Disasters Emergency Committee, a coalition of UK charities, has raised £37.5 million since October.

Government aims to ‘restore clarity’ with consultation on petrol car phase-out

Government aims to ‘restore clarity’ with consultation on petrol car phase-out

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has launched the consultation to ask for views from industry.

Two men jailed over £42m cocaine smuggling bid

Two men jailed over £42m cocaine smuggling bid

Some 524kg of cocaine were found in a hire van outside a hotel in Lelley, East Yorkshire, the National Crime Agency said.

Racehorse dubbed country’s unluckiest finally wins after appeal for royal luck

Racehorse dubbed country’s unluckiest finally wins after appeal for royal luck

Harry, nine, wrote a Christmas card to the Queen about Thank You Ma’am’s lack of winning ways.

Of Mice And Men and To Kill A Mockingbird removed from Welsh GCSE curriculum

Of Mice And Men and To Kill A Mockingbird removed from Welsh GCSE curriculum

Both American classics have been criticised for their inclusion of racial slurs.

Man dead and toddler critical after car collides with pedestrians

Man dead and toddler critical after car collides with pedestrians

The man died at the scene in Barnsley and the boy was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Funding cuts will have ‘dire consequences’ for domestic abuse victims

Funding cuts will have ‘dire consequences’ for domestic abuse victims

Charity leaders have warned that budget cuts and increased national insurance contributions will result in redundancies and service closures.

Irish hauliers told support decisions will ‘take time’ after Holyhead

Irish hauliers told support decisions will ‘take time’ after Holyhead

The busy ferry port in Anglesey, north Wales, was forced to close following damage during Storm Darragh.

Pilot dies in light aircraft crash near airport

Pilot dies in light aircraft crash near airport

The crash happened on Monday morning.

‘Ship stabilised’ after turbulent year for Labour in Wales, says First Minister

‘Ship stabilised’ after turbulent year for Labour in Wales, says First Minister

Eluned Morgan said the Labour group was now ‘really united’.

PM looks to ‘brighter future’ at Christmas and ‘wishes for peace in Middle East’

PM looks to ‘brighter future’ at Christmas and ‘wishes for peace in Middle East’

Sir Keir Starmer said the season was a time to remember the importance of ‘being there for one another’ including in ‘the more difficult times’.

Harris issues new pledge over engagements with Israel

Harris issues new pledge over engagements with Israel

Simon Harris called for a ceasefire, the free flow of humanitarian aid and the release of hostages.

Welsh First Minister looking forward to Gavin And Stacey Christmas special

Welsh First Minister looking forward to Gavin And Stacey Christmas special

Eluned Morgan, leader of the Welsh Government, plans to watch the Gavin And Stacey special on Christmas Day.

Boyfriend of murder victim admits drugs offences

Boyfriend of murder victim admits drugs offences

Lee Harrison, whose girlfriend Ashley Dale was shot in her home, admitted conspiracy to supply class A drugs.

King to highlight efforts of healthcare workers in Christmas address

King to highlight efforts of healthcare workers in Christmas address

The speech was recorded at Fitzrovia Chapel, a former chapel of the Middlesex Hospital in central London.

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