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Man accused of being Lockerbie bombmaker in US custody – Scottish authorities

Man accused of being Lockerbie bombmaker in US custody – Scottish authorities

The alleged ‘third conspirator’ in the downing of Pan Am flight 103 is now in the custody of the US.

Moo-ve over: Cows wander from Yorkshire farm to M62 before being herded back

Moo-ve over: Cows wander from Yorkshire farm to M62 before being herded back

Traffic was held up for a short time on the M62 on Sunday.

England’s exit from World Cup was most watched moment of 2022

England’s exit from World Cup was most watched moment of 2022

The match saw England go out of the World Cup at the hands of France.

New images of murder suspect released by police

New images of murder suspect released by police

Alexander Carr is wanted over the death of Michelle Hanson, whose body was found at a property in Sunderland on December 2.

DUP will not be bullied or cajoled into restoring Stormont, minister told

DUP will not be bullied or cajoled into restoring Stormont, minister told

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the UK Government should stop ‘expending energy’ targeting unionists.

Banks not moving fast enough to tackle climate and nature crises – campaigners

Banks not moving fast enough to tackle climate and nature crises – campaigners

The latest report by responsible investment campaign group ShareAction says major European banks are still falling short on the environment.

China can be a ‘partner for good’, says Cleverly ahead of major speech

China can be a ‘partner for good’, says Cleverly ahead of major speech

The Foreign Secretary is to give a speech on Monday about the need for the UK to align with a crop of increasingly influential countries.

Government to ignore nurses’ offer to ‘press pause’ on strikes for pay talks

Government to ignore nurses’ offer to ‘press pause’ on strikes for pay talks

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said on Sunday that pay decisions are subject to an independent process.

Early years education and colleges to bear brunt of funding squeeze – IFS

Early years education and colleges to bear brunt of funding squeeze – IFS

Early years education, colleges, sixth forms and universities will all face a difficult few years ahead, experts have warned.

Hopes fade for more survivors after at least three killed in Jersey flats blast

Hopes fade for more survivors after at least three killed in Jersey flats blast

Specialist teams who spent the night combing the wreckage in St Helier said their mission is now a ‘recovery operation’.

Nightclubs face higher business rates next year despite sector turmoil

Nightclubs face higher business rates next year despite sector turmoil

Hackney venue Oslo faces a 376% rise in its rateable value, while Bristol nightclub Gravity has seen its value rise by 102%.

Majestic freezes prices for pubs, restaurants and bars

Majestic freezes prices for pubs, restaurants and bars

It comes as hospitality firms face rocketing costs, including soaring energy bills.

Drivers aged 25-44 ‘twice as likely to exceed drink limit on morning after’

Drivers aged 25-44 ‘twice as likely to exceed drink limit on morning after’

Motorists are being urged not to risk getting behind the wheel the morning after a Christmas party.

Doctors ‘incredibly disappointed’ after Streeting takes aim at ‘hostile’ BMA

Doctors ‘incredibly disappointed’ after Streeting takes aim at ‘hostile’ BMA

The shadow health secretary said that Labour will not have a ‘something-for-nothing culture in the NHS’.

Church IT developer creates online warm bank map to help during ‘desperate time’

Church IT developer creates online warm bank map to help during ‘desperate time’

Jason Baldry has created WarmSpaces.org – a website listing UK warm spaces – to help people battling the cost-of-living crisis.

Queen, Meat Loaf and Dame Deborah James among those mourned in 2022

Queen, Meat Loaf and Dame Deborah James among those mourned in 2022

Elizabeth II died at the age of 96, just months after she celebrated her Platinum Jubilee.

Drivers warned over Christmas getaway traffic hotspots

Drivers warned over Christmas getaway traffic hotspots

The busiest days for getaway travel will be Friday December 23 and Christmas Eve.

The year of three prime ministers: Westminster’s wild 2022

The year of three prime ministers: Westminster’s wild 2022

Boris Johnson was dragged reluctantly from No 10, Liz Truss barely had time to unpack and Rishi Sunak finally got the job he wanted all along.

What the papers say – December 11

What the papers say – December 11

The agony of England’s World Cup defeat is seen across the front pages.

Adventurer to undertake Antarctic row months after open heart surgery

Adventurer to undertake Antarctic row months after open heart surgery

The expedition is raising money for the British Heart Foundation.

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