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Things will get better in 2023, says upbeat Boris Johnson

Things will get better in 2023, says upbeat Boris Johnson

The former prime minister expresses his hopes for the economy and for Ukraine in new year message but makes no mention of his ejection from No 10.

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering missing Lewisham woman

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering missing Lewisham woman

Maureen Gitau, 24, was reported missing by her family on December 10.

Just Stop Oil calls for an end to arrest and imprisonment of protesters

Just Stop Oil calls for an end to arrest and imprisonment of protesters

More than 130 Just Stop Oil activists have been held behind bars either awaiting trial or while serving a sentence this year, according to the group.

Police release third person arrested in connection with Elle Edwards’ murder

Police release third person arrested in connection with Elle Edwards’ murder

The 26-year-old was killed at the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey Village, Wirral, on Christmas Eve.

Man, 29, dies after being stabbed in heart in London park

Man, 29, dies after being stabbed in heart in London park

Despite the efforts of London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police name man sought over sexual assault of elderly woman at home

Police name man sought over sexual assault of elderly woman at home

The victim, aged in her 70s, was sexually assaulted when she returned to her home in Notting Hill Gate.

Charity fundraiser completes 365th marathon of the year

Charity fundraiser completes 365th marathon of the year

Gary McKee ran 365 marathons in as many days to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and Hospice at Home West Cumbria.

Sir Grayson Perry says his knighthood is special for not being about class

Sir Grayson Perry says his knighthood is special for not being about class

The 62-year-old Essex-born artist, who calls himself a ‘tranny potter’, said he is not ‘necessarily a smooth fit’.

King expresses ‘deep sadness’ after death of former Pope Benedict

King expresses ‘deep sadness’ after death of former Pope Benedict

Charles has led tributes in the UK after Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died aged 95.

David Harewood: I accept my OBE for people whose work has gone unnoticed

David Harewood: I accept my OBE for people whose work has gone unnoticed

The Homeland actor has been honoured for his services to drama and charity.

Thor’s day: Wandering walrus delights locals after appearing in seaside town

Thor’s day: Wandering walrus delights locals after appearing in seaside town

The marine mammal arrived in Scarborough on Friday night and has drawn huge crowds to the harbour.

Scottish archbishop recalls ‘honour’ of close work with Pope Benedict

Scottish archbishop recalls ‘honour’ of close work with Pope Benedict

Leo Cushley, Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh, worked with the late pope between 2009 and 2013.

Stephen Graham says he shares OBE with ‘incredible’ late mother

Stephen Graham says he shares OBE with ‘incredible’ late mother

The Line Of Duty actor described his mother, who died a few days ago, as an ‘incredible, inspirational, warrior woman’.

Irish president praises Pope Benedict’s ‘steadfast interest’ in Northern Ireland

Irish president praises Pope Benedict’s ‘steadfast interest’ in Northern Ireland

Michael D Higgins led Irish tributes to the former pontiff after Benedict’s death on Saturday.

Archbishop calls for action to fix ‘broken’ care system

Archbishop calls for action to fix ‘broken’ care system

The Most Rev Justin Welby said carers should be properly valued by society.

Tributes paid to ‘great theologian’ Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI after his death

Tributes paid to ‘great theologian’ Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI after his death

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales led tributes on Saturday.

Railway cleaners launch first national strike over pay and conditions

Railway cleaners launch first national strike over pay and conditions

More than 1,000 contracted-out cleaners are on strike across the network.

Covid tests for arrivals from China defended by Tory health committee chairman

Covid tests for arrivals from China defended by Tory health committee chairman

Tory MP Steve Brine said the measures were only necessary because Chinese authorities would not share data with other countries.

Police launch hunt after man stabbed to death in park

Police launch hunt after man stabbed to death in park

Officers found the 29-year-old in Straker’s Road, Peckham Rye Park, south London, at about 8.30pm on Friday.

Waitrose stops selling single-use vaping products

Waitrose stops selling single-use vaping products

The supermarket chain said it cannot justify selling them, given their impact on the environment and ‘health of young people’.

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