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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.

Tributes paid to ‘beautiful angel’ Karen Cummings at funeral

Tributes paid to ‘beautiful angel’ Karen Cummings at funeral

Ms Cummings was found unconscious at a house in the Laurel Heights area of Banbridge, Co Down, on December 14 and died a short time later.

Terror suspect in court accused of plotting mustard gas attack

Terror suspect in court accused of plotting mustard gas attack

Jordan Richardson, 20, was said to have a recipe for the toxin when he was arrested on December 19.

Ellie Goulding ‘in awe’ of Crisis’s work as she helps with Christmas services

Ellie Goulding ‘in awe’ of Crisis’s work as she helps with Christmas services

Goulding was joined at the event by Bridgerton actor Sam Phillips and TV fitness expert Joe Wicks.

Keir Starmer to go abroad with family over New Year

Keir Starmer to go abroad with family over New Year

The Prime Minister and his family will spend Christmas at Chequers, his official country residence, before taking a break elsewhere.

Man jailed after brandishing deactivated AK-47 on X video during summer unrest

Man jailed after brandishing deactivated AK-47 on X video during summer unrest

Habeeb Khan was arrested at his Birmingham home after footage of him threatening to ‘blow away’ members of the English Defence League went viral.

Swinney reassures Scots over public safety at Christmas after Magdeburg attack

Swinney reassures Scots over public safety at Christmas after Magdeburg attack

Five people – including a nine-year-old boy – were killed and more than 200 injured in the attack in the German city.

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