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Former justice secretary urges UK to make more use of open prisons

Former justice secretary urges UK to make more use of open prisons

David Gauke is leading a sentencing review.

Woman’s body found after Boxing Day house fire

Woman’s body found after Boxing Day house fire

Police were called at 4.22am following reports of a fire at a house in Norwich.

The Masked Singer judge deceives panellists with Christmas special performance

The Masked Singer judge deceives panellists with Christmas special performance

The TV star performed Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas and This Christmas to unwitting fellow judges.

Almost one in three men planning on ditching alcohol for Dry January

Almost one in three men planning on ditching alcohol for Dry January

New research has found that 32% of men are planning to forego booze next month amid concerns for their fitness, mental health and finances.

Drop in Boxing Day footfall ‘signals return to declining pre-pandemic levels’

Drop in Boxing Day footfall ‘signals return to declining pre-pandemic levels’

Boxing Day shopper footfall was down 7.6% across UK retail destinations by 8pm, in comparison to last year, MRI Software found.

Residents ‘deeply shocked’ after two women die in Christmas Day ‘stabbing’

Residents ‘deeply shocked’ after two women die in Christmas Day ‘stabbing’

A 49-year-old man from Milton Keynes was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and is in custody.

Kemi Badenoch accuses Nigel Farage of ‘fakery’ over ReformUK membership numbers

Kemi Badenoch accuses Nigel Farage of ‘fakery’ over ReformUK membership numbers

A digital counter on the Reform website showed a membership tally before lunchtime on Boxing Day ticking past 131,680.

Murder inquiry launched following death of man in Newtownards

Murder inquiry launched following death of man in Newtownards

Three people have been arrested in connection with the fatal incident in the Co Down town.

Romantic proposal makes waves at Tenby Boxing Day swim

Romantic proposal makes waves at Tenby Boxing Day swim

As hundreds of bathers dashed for the water, a magical moment was happening between Victoria Tansey and Philip Frith.

Record-breaking crowd takes the plunge at Tenby Boxing Day swim

Record-breaking crowd takes the plunge at Tenby Boxing Day swim

The superheroes fancy dress theme saw Batman, The Incredibles, Wonderwoman and a whole crew of emergency services dashing into the chilly water.

In Pictures: Crowds out in force for Boxing Day sales, swims, hunts and races

In Pictures: Crowds out in force for Boxing Day sales, swims, hunts and races

While some people went bargain hunting in the sales, others were out watching horse racing.

Drop in Boxing Day shopper footfall ‘could be influenced by cost-of-living crisis’

Drop in Boxing Day shopper footfall ‘could be influenced by cost-of-living crisis’

Analysts predicted Boxing Day shoppers would spend £236 each on average in the Boxing Day sales this year, with most purchases made online.

More than 450 people cross Channel in small boats on Christmas Day

More than 450 people cross Channel in small boats on Christmas Day

The last time boats carrying migrants were known to have arrived was on December 14.

Man arrested after two women die and two injured in Christmas Day ‘stabbing’

Man arrested after two women die and two injured in Christmas Day ‘stabbing’

A 38-year-old woman and a 24-year-old woman died at the scene.

Concern continues to grow in Scotland for missing man from London

Concern continues to grow in Scotland for missing man from London

Several sightings of Marc Drostle have been reported in the Abernethy National Nature Reserve.

Reform UK membership surpasses Tories, party says

Reform UK membership surpasses Tories, party says

A digital counter on the Reform website showed the membership ticking over the 131,680 of the Conservative Party before lunchtime on Boxing Day

Work begins to conserve one of the oldest paper documents on island of Ireland

Work begins to conserve one of the oldest paper documents on island of Ireland

The ecclesiastical register from Co Armagh dates back to the 14th century.

35 organs donated for transplant over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

35 organs donated for transplant over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

NHS Blood and Transplant said the organs were provided by 11 donors after death and included a heart, lungs, kidneys, livers, pancreas and bowel.

Official says NIO should have offered Rosemary Nelson protection ‘in hindsight’

Official says NIO should have offered Rosemary Nelson protection ‘in hindsight’

Mrs Nelson was killed by a loyalist car bomb outside her home in Lurgan, Co Armagh in March 1999.

Tony Blair tried to steer speech for Gerry Adams on IRA disarmament

Tony Blair tried to steer speech for Gerry Adams on IRA disarmament

Mr Blair called on the IRA to provide clarity on ‘three questions’ around disarmament.

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