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

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

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

31 December 2022

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

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

31 December 2022

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

Archbishop calls for action to fix ‘broken’ care system

31 December 2022

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

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

31 December 2022

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

Railway cleaners launch first national strike over pay and conditions

31 December 2022

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

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

31 December 2022

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

Police launch hunt after man stabbed to death in park

31 December 2022

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

Waitrose stops selling single-use vaping products

31 December 2022

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


Frog that travelled 4,000 miles on bananas among strangest RSPCA rescues of 2022

Frog that travelled 4,000 miles on bananas among strangest RSPCA rescues of 2022

Frog that travelled 4,000 miles on bananas among strangest RSPCA rescues of 2022

31 December 2022

The RSPCA has shared some of the most ‘weird and wonderful’ incidents the charity’s officers were called to across the year.


Social media may threaten the Welsh language, study reveals

Social media may threaten the Welsh language, study reveals

Social media may threaten the Welsh language, study reveals

31 December 2022

Academics at Swansea University compared minority and majority language speakers’ social media responses.


Wet and windy weather expected to continue over new year weekend

Wet and windy weather expected to continue over new year weekend

Wet and windy weather expected to continue over new year weekend

31 December 2022

Forecasters said the deadly bomb cyclone that sent temperatures plunging in the US over Christmas is causing the unsettled weather in the UK.


What the papers say – December 31

What the papers say – December 31

What the papers say – December 31

31 December 2022

The front pages cover New Year Honours and the return of Covid travel rules.


Julian Assange to ask for prison release for friend Vivienne Westwood’s funeral

Julian Assange to ask for prison release for friend Vivienne Westwood’s funeral

Julian Assange to ask for prison release for friend Vivienne Westwood’s funeral

31 December 2022

Dame Vivienne, known as the Godmother of Punk, died aged 81 on Thursday surrounded by her family in south London.


Just Stop Oil: How has the group grown this year and what is in store for 2023?

Just Stop Oil: How has the group grown this year and what is in store for 2023?

Just Stop Oil: How has the group grown this year and what is in store for 2023?

31 December 2022

Who is behind the campaign group, what are their demands and what have they got planned for the year ahead?


Fares capped at £2 to make buses ‘affordable for everyone’

Fares capped at £2 to make buses ‘affordable for everyone’

Fares capped at £2 to make buses ‘affordable for everyone’

31 December 2022

More than 130 operators will charge no more than £2 for single tickets from Sunday until the end of March.


Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations return for first time in three years

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations return for first time in three years

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations return for first time in three years

31 December 2022

Celebrations kicked off on Friday evening with the Night Afore party.


Winter set to be worst ever for A&E waits as NHS ‘pressurised like never before’

Winter set to be worst ever for A&E waits as NHS ‘pressurised like never before’

Winter set to be worst ever for A&E waits as NHS ‘pressurised like never before’

31 December 2022

A number of NHS trusts have declared ‘critical incidents’, meaning they cannot function as usual due to extraordinary pressure.


Marathon man Gary ready to cross the finish line of year-long challenge

Marathon man Gary ready to cross the finish line of year-long challenge

Marathon man Gary ready to cross the finish line of year-long challenge

31 December 2022

Gary McKee, 53, is set to complete his 365th marathon of the year on New Year’s Eve.


Woman charged with murder after man stabbed in Yorkshire

Woman charged with murder after man stabbed in Yorkshire

Woman charged with murder after man stabbed in Yorkshire

31 December 2022

Teresa Hanson, of West Cowick, will appear at Hull Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.


What could happen in the tech world in 2023?

What could happen in the tech world in 2023?

What could happen in the tech world in 2023?

31 December 2022

The new year is likely to bring more challenges to the tech sector.


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