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Wednesday, 31 December 2025

Oldest Post Office scandal victim made OBE

Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

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Watch: Underwater chess champions compete for world title

Using weighted pieces and magnetic boards, players of the hybrid sport must complete each move in one breath.

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Tuesday, 30 December 2025

How South Africa conquered Test cricket in 2025

BBC Sport reflects on a stellar year for South Africa which threatens to be overshadowed by a lack of home Test cricket.

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Octopus Energy to spin off $8.65bn tech arm Kraken

The energy firm sells a $1bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger.

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Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning

The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.

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Monday, 29 December 2025

Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer

Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.

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Sunday, 28 December 2025

'Life after loss': How TikTok helped me when my newborn died

Maddie Biggs opens up about her experience of losing her newborn son and navigating grief.

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Saturday, 27 December 2025

'Families can save £200 a month at community shop'

Customers say the social supermarket in North Bransholme is taking the pressure off the weekly shop.

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Family cremates wrong body after hospital mistake

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has apologised and launched an investigation.

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Friday, 26 December 2025

Jokic breaks Curry record in historic triple-double

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic breaks nine-year Steph Curry record in the Denver Nuggets' win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Thursday, 25 December 2025

Redknapp runner among King George contenders

Fact To File, Gaelic Warrior and Harry Redknapp's The Jukebox Man head the confirmations for the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

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Wednesday, 24 December 2025

BP sells stake in motor oil arm Castrol for $6bn

BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.

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Bet365 boss pay package rises to £280m

Denise Coates, the founder and chief executive of Bet365, is consistently one of Britain's highest-paid bosses.

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Tuesday, 23 December 2025

'We didn't get it right' - Key apologises for Ashes performance

Director of England cricket Rob Key says he is "gutted, disappointed and sorry" for England's dismal performance in the Ashes series, having lost the series with two matches still to play.

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Monday, 22 December 2025

New Salford team granted Championship status

The Rugby Football League gives a new Salford team Championship membership for 2026, three weeks after the old club was wound up.

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Cricket-themed bar chain Sixes goes into administration

The chain, which is backed in part by England captain Ben Stokes, is remaining open for business except at one venue.

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Sunday, 21 December 2025

New Zealand openers break Test records against WI

New Zealand's Tom Latham and Devon Conway become the first openers in Test history to score centuries in both innings as the Kiwis set the West Indies a record 462-run chase for victory.

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Saturday, 20 December 2025

Watch: Joshua knocks out Paul in one-sided fight

Anthony Joshua defeats YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul as he secures a comfortable win via a sixth-round stoppage in Miami.

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Friday, 19 December 2025

Man City links '100% speculation', says Maresca

Reports suggesting Enzo Maresca is the potential successor to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City are "100% speculation", the Chelsea boss says.

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TikTok owner signs deal to avoid US ban

The deals would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations.

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Thursday, 18 December 2025

Ecuador defender Pineida killed in shooting

Ecuador defender Mario Pineida dies at the age of 33 after being shot outside a shop in Guayaquil.

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Heating tips to keep your home warm when budgets are squeezed

As temperatures fall across much of the UK, how should you heat your home and keep yourself safe?

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Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Antonelli goes incognito at Milton Keynes go-kart race

The driver gets two penalty points but manages to clock the fastest lap of the session.

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How would a cut in UK interest rates affect me?

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Erratic Newcastle give Howe 'horrible feeling'

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says it is a "horrible feeling" to not know what he is going to get from his side.

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My father was murdered in the line of duty - but can't get a bravery award

The family of a police sergeant who died in the line of duty are calling for a change in UK government policy on the issuing of bravery awards.

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Monday, 15 December 2025

'A nightmare' - The battle over Warner Bros is turning Hollywood upside down

Interviews with dozens of actors, producers and camera crews reveal an industry attempting to weigh the lesser of two horrible choices.

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Ofcom investigates BT and Three for failing to connect 999 calls

The companies have been fined in the past over outages leaving customers unable to call emergency services.

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Train timetable revamp takes effect with more services promised

Rail operators promise more services across the network and faster journeys on some routes.

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Sunday, 14 December 2025

Family raffles £325,000 seaside home for £5 a ticket rather than sell it

After failing to sell the traditional way, Jennie and John Bailey decide a different approach.

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UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October

The impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty.

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Saturday, 13 December 2025

Hurricanes crush Scorchers to win first WBBL title

Hobart Hurricanes win their first Women's Big Bash League title after Lizelle Lee smashes an unbeaten 77 in an eight-wicket thrashing of Perth Scorchers.

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Frustrated Messi fans throw chairs and bottles at India stadium event

The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for his 'GOAT tour', taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi.

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Friday, 12 December 2025

Google asks UK experts to find uses for its powerful quantum tech

UK researchers will get a chance to develop applications for the tech giant's quantum processor.

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Plea after girl, 13, died copying social media trend

Sonia Hopkin says her daughter had been trying to replicate videos she had seen on TikTok.

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Thursday, 11 December 2025

Messi to unveil 70ft statue of himself on 'GOAT' tour

Lionel Messi is heading to India to unveil a 70ft statue of himself as part of a three-day 'GOAT Tour'.

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Four decisions for England before third Ashes Test

England are at the point of no return in the Ashes - Stephan Shemilt looks at some of their key decisions for the crucial third Test against Australia.

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Wednesday, 10 December 2025

'Leaderless bowling is England's other Ashes issue'

England's first-innings bowling effort in Brisbane has been labelled their worst since 2008 by legend Stuart Broad, who says it is down to the absence of an attack leader.

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'Playing Kyrgios will not damage women's sport'

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios defend their controversial Battle of the Sexes-style match, saying the "fun" event will attract new fans to tennis.

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Date set for challenge over second Gatwick runway

A legal challenge over plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport will be heard over four days.

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Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

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Monday, 8 December 2025

DJ Tim Westwood pleads not guilty to rape and assault

The former BBC Radio 1 and Capital Xtra presenter denies 15 charges at a court hearing in London.

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I lost £13k after my second-hand EV turned out to be a clone car

Sevak Maljian says he carried out all recommended checks when buying a used car.

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Sunday, 7 December 2025

England soundly beaten by Australia in second Test drubbing

England capitulate to a damning eight-wicket defeat on day of the second Test to give Australia a 2-0 lead in The Ashes.

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Saturday, 6 December 2025

Brook overturns dismissal before being given out next ball

Harry Brook uses a review to overturn a caught behind dismissal before being given out by the video umpire the very next ball as England fall to 123-5 on day three of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

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'He can't believe what he's done!' - Pope caught & bowled

Ollie Pope is dismissed for 26, gifting a simple catch to Michael Neser as England fall to 90-2 on day three of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

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Friday, 5 December 2025

Green makes 'huge error' as Carse bowls him for 45 to give England hope

Cameron Green 'gifts' England a wicket, opening up and exposing the stumps to Brydon Carse as Australia sit on 291-4 on day two of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

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Taiwan bans Chinese app RedNote over fraud concerns

Authorities say alleged fraud on the app has caused millions of dollars in losses.

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Thursday, 4 December 2025

'I feared failure' - why Savage left club that 'saved' him

Four years on from film crews witnessing Macclesfield FC's rise from the ashes, a new documentary follows Robbie Savage as he takes over as manager at the club he helped to create.

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What is happening to gas and electricity prices?

Customers will pay for investment in Britain's energy networks, but should save from other changes.

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Wednesday, 3 December 2025

One start and 96 minutes - what has happened to Elliott?

Liverpool's Harvey Elliott has made just one Premier League start since moving on loan to Aston Villa in the summer - so what has gone wrong?

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England and Wales in same 2027 World Cup group

England and Wales are paired up in the pool stages at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with Scotland and Ireland also drawn together.

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Tuesday, 2 December 2025

Raducanu 'isn't hiding from anything any more' after stalking ordeal

Emma Raducanu is now comfortable travelling by public transport and does not feel she is "hiding from anything any more" after her stalking ordeal.

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OBR head resigns over Budget day publishing error

The government's official forecaster inadvertently published a crucial Budget document early.

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Monday, 1 December 2025

Ukraine talks 'productive' but more work needed, Rubio says

American and Ukrainian delegations meet in Florida to discuss the outlines of a peace deal with Russia.

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