Avanti West Coast strike to hit New Year's Eve trains

Rail passengers will face a "significantly reduced" service due to a strike by train managers.

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The driver who 'jumped' his bus over the Tower Bridge gap

Albert Gunter was driving a bus over Tower Bridge when it opened - what split-second decision did he make?

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Glamorgan sack coach Bradburn after misconduct charge

Glamorgan sack head coach Grant Bradburn following a recent charge of misconduct by the independent cricket regulator.

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Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth

The prime minister writes to regulators including Ofgem and Ofwat for ideas to boost economic growth.

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Rabada heroics against Pakistan send South Africa to Test final

South Africa secure their place in June's World Test Championship final by holding their nerve to beat Pakistan by two wickets on an enthralling fourth day of the first Test in Centurion.

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Murray bringing 'fresh look' to my game - Djokovic

Novak Djokovic credits Andy Murray with "bringing a fresh look" to his game as he prepares for his first tournament since naming his former rival as his new coach.

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Man in court charged with murders on Christmas Day

Jazwell Brown makes his first appearance after a fatal attack on two women in a block of flats.

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India mourns ex-PM Manmohan Singh with full state funeral

Mourners gathered across Delhi to pay respects to a former PM many credit for India's economic reform.

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'Innovation in every sense - that's what F1 is'

Formula 1 travels the globe to create a spectacle of cars going around in circles burning fuel. But what is it doing in terms of global sustainability?

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Government 'committed' to banning trail hunting

As Boxing Day hunts gather, campaigners have urged the government to deliver on its manifesto pledge.

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NHS workers' wages wrong after pay deal - union

A union says NHS staff are missing thousands from Christmas wage packets following a pay agreement.

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Valencia appoint West Brom's Corberan as new boss

La Liga strugglers Valencia appoint West Bromwich Albion boss Carlos Corberan as their new head coach.

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Mouse droppings lead to Man Utd hygiene downgrade

The club said a "robust pest-control system" was in place and improvements were under way.

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Morrisons customers still waiting for Christmas deliveries

The supermarket says its systems are back to normal but some customers still don't have their Christmas shop.

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Hospitals trial AI to spot type 2 diabetes risk

The system checks patients' ECG heart traces for subtle early warning signs.

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Dozens not thousands killed on Mayotte by Cyclone Chido, French PM says

French Prime Minister François Bayrou believes dozens of people died after the cyclone hit the territory, rather than thousands.

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MoJ staff accused of accessing Nottingham attacks case files

Police are investigating claims MoJ staff illegally accessed Nottingham attacks files.

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Grief and anger in Magdeburg after Christmas market attack

Outside the market hit by a speeding car, Germans complain about security and their politicians.

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Usyk cements legacy with points win over Fury

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to retain his unified heavyweight world titles and prove his status as a generational great with another close points win in their rematch in Saudi Arabia.

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England recall Root for ODIs but Stokes left out

England recall Joe Root, who tops the men's Test batting rankings, to their one-day international squad for the tour of India and the 2025 Champions Trophy.

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Skiing great Vonn impresses on World Cup return

Lindsey Vonn marks her World Cup return after more than five years away from the sport with an impressive 14th place in the Super G at St Moritz.

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How a tiny village grew into a huge luxury destination

From sticky toffee pudding to three Michelin-starred dining, a Lake District hamlet turns hotspot.

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N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report

Some incidents may be linked to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, according to research firm Chainalysis.

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Friedkin Group completes Everton takeover

The Friedkin Group completes its takeover of Everton, ending the turbulent tenure of Farhad Moshiri.

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Hampshire water outage likely to last until weekend

Some 58,000 properties have been affected by an outage after a fault at a water supply works.

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Imperfect and unmissable England's year of renewal

Across 17 Tests in 2024, England have veered from exhilarating to infuriating, often in the same session, writes Stephan Shemilt.

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Chelsea winger Mudryk fails drugs test

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has failed a drugs test, with an "adverse finding" in a routine urine sample, the club confirms.

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'I've carried out more than 50 citizen's arrests'

Shopkeepers in Devon and Cornwall describe confronting criminals amid a retail crime wave.

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UK joins Asia's trade club - but what is CPTPP?

It may look like an official has leant on their keyboard - but it's an acronym we'll hear more often.

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'Our rapists should admit guilt before they get parole'

Ellie Wilson and Hannah McLaughlan are calling for changes to the parole system.

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UK 'doesn't have enough builders' for Labour's 1.5m homes

Builders and developers say reforms are needed to recruit more tradespeople to build the homes being promised.

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Avanti West Coast strike at Christmas called off

Train managers will vote on a revised offer from the company in a dispute over working arrangements.

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'Insurers won't pay for Storm Darragh damage because wind was 2mph too slow'

Homeowners contact the BBC after insurers refuse storm claims because it was "not windy enough".

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Pair arrested after fairground ride crash are bailed

Two men, aged 55 and 21, are released on bail while the investigation into the incident continues.

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West Ham academy goalkeeper, 15, dies after cancer battle

All scheduled academy fixtures over the weekend are being postponed as a mark of respect.

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Europe's economy falters as Trump presidency looms

The European economy is going to have a tough few years, if new forecasts are correct.

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I don't regret voting against Assad bombing when I led Labour, says Miliband

The former Labour leader says there had been "no clear plan" when in the Syria vote of 2013.

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Can Postecoglou rediscover old comforts in Glasgow?

Ange Postecoglou is in stormy waters at Tottenham. But might a return to Glasgow in the Europa League restore some calm?

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Car loan scandal victims told to complain

Aggrieved car buyers who feel they were mis-sold a loan should complain to their lender, MPs hear.

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Chatbot encouraged US teen to kill parents over screen time limit, lawsuit claims

Legal action filed in Texas alleges Character.ai 'poses a clear and present danger' to young people.

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Rachel Reeves signals wider reset of EU relations

Labour has ruled out rejoining the EU but may be open to alignment on areas such as farm and food exports.

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Blow to UK as equipment hire giant Ashtead heads for US

The building equipment rental firm joins others who have moved to the US from London.

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Planning reforms will end development chaos, says Rayner

Officials will be able to rubberstamp development plans without local authority permission under the changes.

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King says Elizabeth II wore her crown at bath time when he was a child

The King also spoke of feeling "slightly anxious" about wearing the heavy St Edward's Crown at his own coronation.

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'I watched my house burn down with memories of my late daughter inside'

A 64-year-old with no insurance is left homeless after fire tore through her house in East Lothian.

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Average house price hits record high of £298,083

The UK's largest mortgage lender said the average house price hit £298,083 last month.

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Australia close in on Test victory after Head hundred

Australia's bowlers back up a majestic century from Travis Head on his home ground to put themselves in a strong position to win the second Test against India.

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The house with the 24,000 light Christmas display

A couple in Scotland have turned their home into a high-tech Christmas light show which runs throughout December.

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Muslim couple in India forced to sell house after protests by Hindu residents

The incident resulted in a huge outrage in India after a video from the protest went viral.

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Stokes, Bashir, Crawley - your Wellington watchlist

England can secure their first series win in New Zealand since 2008 if they win the second Test in Wellington - Stephan Shemilt picks five things to look out for.

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Should you pay more for parking if you have a big car?

Some councils are considering charging owners of larger vehicles more for parking permits.

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Central Cee and Jorja Smith among Mobo nominees

They are among several three-time nominees for the 2025 ceremont, alongside Cleo Sol and Ghetts.

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Reactor installed at UK's newest nuclear power station

The nuclear power plant is the first to be built in the UK for 30 years.

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Van Dijk 'the best ever'? Rank great Premier League centre-backs

Where does Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk rank amongst the best Premier League centre-backs ever?

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McLaren call for inquiry into Norris penalty as FIA under scrutiny

McLaren call for an inquiry into the penalty Lando Norris was given for ignoring yellow flags during the Qatar Grand Prix.

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Shared parental leave ‘failing working families’

The government is reviewing the policy but campaigners say the current system is "broken".

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Fifa rejects own committee's call to compensate Qatar workers

Fifa publishes a long-awaited report it commissioned into the legacy of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, but fails to implement its key recommendation.

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Why would a US fugitive choose to hide in Wales?

One of America's most wanted men is arrested in rural north Wales following 21 years on the run.

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