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Camilla describes ‘pleasure’ of donating Paddington bears to vulnerable children

Camilla describes ‘pleasure’ of donating Paddington bears to vulnerable children

The Queen Consort joined the youngsters at Barnardo’s Bow Nursery in east London on Thursday.

MMA fighter Conor McGregor case expected to conclude in January

MMA fighter Conor McGregor case expected to conclude in January

He has been charged with six driving offences relating to an incident on the N4/M50 interchange in west Dublin.

Three in 10 ambulance patients waiting at least 30 minutes for A&E handover

Three in 10 ambulance patients waiting at least 30 minutes for A&E handover

More than 10,000 patients were kept waiting for more than an hour.

Greene King brewery staff to strike as union blasts firm’s ‘greed’

Greene King brewery staff to strike as union blasts firm’s ‘greed’

The workers brew and distribute Greene King’s products including IPA, Old Speckled Hen and Abbot Ale.

GPs carry out record amount of appointments while family doctor numbers drop

GPs carry out record amount of appointments while family doctor numbers drop

NHS Digital said 32 million appointments were carried out in October.

King to use same famous red box as his mother and grandfather

King to use same famous red box as his mother and grandfather

The despatch box has been restored by luxury British leather goods company Barrow Hepburn & Gale.

Penny Mordaunt confirms Online Safety Bill will return to Parliament next month

Penny Mordaunt confirms Online Safety Bill will return to Parliament next month

More than four years in the making, the Online Safety Bill in its current form would require social media and other platforms to protect their users.

Transport delays and flooding expected as 65mph winds and heavy rain smash UK

Transport delays and flooding expected as 65mph winds and heavy rain smash UK

The Met Office has imposed a fresh yellow wind warning for Wales, saying there will be a “brief spell of heavy rain and squally winds” from 7pm.

Minister in plea to unions to return to talks as Scottish teachers stage strike

Minister in plea to unions to return to talks as Scottish teachers stage strike

Members of the EIS have walked out across the country, forcing the closure of schools.

Transport Secretary says ‘reform is vital’ amid bid to avert rail strikes

Transport Secretary says ‘reform is vital’ amid bid to avert rail strikes

Mark Harper told MPs he ‘will do everything I can to end these damaging and unnecessary strikes’ ahead of planned meetings with trade union leaders.

Relatives of dinghy victims demand politicians end ‘poisonous rhetoric’

Relatives of dinghy victims demand politicians end ‘poisonous rhetoric’

Family members made their comments in a letter to the Prime Minister on the first anniversary of the tragedy in the English Channel.

Eight glasses of water per day may be too much, scientists conclude

Eight glasses of water per day may be too much, scientists conclude

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen estimate humans only really need around 1.5-1.8 litres per day.

Increase in car production as industry returns to growth

Increase in car production as industry returns to growth

More than 69,500 cars were built in October, an increase of 7.4% on the same month a year ago.

Man causes ambulance crash after trying to hack paramedic’s ear off with cleaver

Man causes ambulance crash after trying to hack paramedic’s ear off with cleaver

Paul Searle was so abusive two paramedics called out to help him had to retreat to their ambulance, a court was told.

Former Stormont first minister takes seat in House of Lords

Former Stormont first minister takes seat in House of Lords

Dame Arlene Foster, who left Stormont politics last year after resigning as leader of the DUP, takes the title Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee.

In Pictures: Royal staff deck Windsor Castle hall with 20ft Christmas tree

In Pictures: Royal staff deck Windsor Castle hall with 20ft Christmas tree

Tourists exploring the historic Berkshire royal residence will be able to see it transformed for the festive season.

Nurses to strike next month over pay after talks offer is rejected

Nurses to strike next month over pay after talks offer is rejected

Members of the RCN will stage their first ever national walkout in worsening dispute.

Potential new South Downs woodland ‘could spearhead UK climate change fight’

Potential new South Downs woodland ‘could spearhead UK climate change fight’

Managers of the South Downs National Park, which covers Sussex and Hampshire, have identified 23,000 hectares of land suitable for planting new trees.

Bank’s deputy governor ‘conscious of great hardship’ faced by millions

Bank’s deputy governor ‘conscious of great hardship’ faced by millions

Dave Ramsden said that his ‘bias’ is toward further interest rate rises, but he would consider the case for cutting rates.

Man to face trial over murder of young mother

Man to face trial over murder of young mother

Gary Bennett pleaded not guilty to killing Madison Wright, whose body was found in Wat Tyler Country Park in Basildon, Essex, in July.

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