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Newspaper headlines: Messi ‘the greatest’ and strikes to ‘wreak havoc’

Mon, 19/12/2022 - 01:55
The front pages cover Argentina's World Cup win and this week's strikes involving ambulance and border staff.

Doddie Weir's life to be celebrated at Melrose memorial service

Mon, 19/12/2022 - 01:08
The former Scotland rugby international died last month, six years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

'I quit my job rather than go back to the office'

Mon, 19/12/2022 - 00:30
Is there a growing divide between employers who want staff back in the office and employees who want to work from home?

Why car dealers may face a bumpy road ahead

Mon, 19/12/2022 - 00:24
Car showrooms, mostly owned by independent businesses, are under pressure from all sides.

More than 130 bus operators to offer £2 tickets

Mon, 19/12/2022 - 00:04
The government-funded scheme will cap fares in England outside London from 1 January to 31 March.

Pregnancy: IVF clinics 'can't just tell women to lose weight'

Sun, 18/12/2022 - 21:57
Rachel says she was devastated by the lack of support after being told she was overweight for IVF.

Missing 6-year-old girl found, say police

Sun, 18/12/2022 - 21:36
The girl went missing from her home in Smethwick on Sunday afternoon.

UK weather: Last day of ice warnings before temperatures soar

Sun, 18/12/2022 - 19:31
The cold snap that caused travel disruption and power cuts is ending on Sunday, forecasters say.

Sean Fox and Mark Hall murders carried out by 'same gunmen'

Sun, 18/12/2022 - 18:39
Detectives say they believe the 'horrifically violent' murders of Sean Fox and Mark Hall were carried out by the same two gunmen.

London flood: Couple moved in week before house deluged

Sun, 18/12/2022 - 18:20
Thomas Tait says "a lifetime of personal memories" was destroyed by flooding in South Hampstead.

Who is striking? How this coming week’s walkouts will affect you

Sun, 18/12/2022 - 17:00
Useful information on strikes during the week up to Christmas, by the BBC’s Zoe Conway.

Man dies in kayaking incident in Thailand

Sun, 18/12/2022 - 16:32
Odhran O'Neill from Lurgan was last seen on Saturday after his kayak capsized.

Mountain Ash pub: Pipes burst with water pouring from ceiling

Sun, 18/12/2022 - 16:27
"It's a total mess," says manager facing big clean-up to accommodate customers over Christmas.

Bury ex-lollipop lady died on road she campaigned to make safer

Sun, 18/12/2022 - 16:03
Irene Allen was hit by a van in Walmersley Road, which she campaigned to make safer in the 1960s.

Scotland school subjects 'could be axed due to cuts'

Sun, 18/12/2022 - 14:30
Class sizes will increase as teacher vacancies go unfilled, a union warns following the budget announcement.

Channel migrant deaths: Man, 19, charged after four die at sea

Sun, 18/12/2022 - 13:54
Thirty-nine people were rescued and four people died attempting to enter the UK in a dinghy.

Handsworth garden search: Child's body found

Sun, 18/12/2022 - 13:11
A man and a woman are charged with neglect and have been remanded in custody.

Oliver Dowden firm on pay as nurses warn of more strikes

Sun, 18/12/2022 - 11:43
The union says ministers must respond within 48 hours of next week's walkout to avoid more action.

People on frozen water prompts urgent warning from police forces

Sun, 18/12/2022 - 11:34
Police implore people to keep themselves and children off icy water, as cases continue a week after four boys died.

Gareth Southgate to remain England manager until after Euro 2024

Sun, 18/12/2022 - 11:00
Gareth Southgate will remain as England manager until after the European Championships in 2024.

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