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Care home centenarians enjoy festive birthdays and advise fresh air and laughter

Care home centenarians enjoy festive birthdays and advise fresh air and laughter

Care home centenarians enjoy festive birthdays and advise fresh air and laughter

04 January 2023

Audrey White, 102, and Phyllis Long, 106, recently celebrated their birthdays with a joint surprise party.


What the papers say – January 4

What the papers say – January 4

What the papers say – January 4

04 January 2023

Doctors have accused the PM of being ‘delusional’ after he denied there was a crisis in the health sector, the papers report.


Family ‘heartbroken’ after British couple killed in Gold Coast helicopter crash

Family ‘heartbroken’ after British couple killed in Gold Coast helicopter crash

Family ‘heartbroken’ after British couple killed in Gold Coast helicopter crash

04 January 2023

Ron and Diane Hughes from Neston, Cheshire, had reportedly been visiting his daughter and her family in Australia when the tragedy occurred.


Past and present hosts of The View celebrate the life of Barbara Walters

Past and present hosts of The View celebrate the life of Barbara Walters

Past and present hosts of The View celebrate the life of Barbara Walters

04 January 2023

The presenter, who created the ABC programme in 1977, was hailed as a ‘one of a kind’ journalist who ‘defied sexism and ageism’ by her colleagues.


Elgin Marbles could ‘soon be returned to Greece’ as part of ‘cultural exchange’

Elgin Marbles could ‘soon be returned to Greece’ as part of ‘cultural exchange’

Elgin Marbles could ‘soon be returned to Greece’ as part of ‘cultural exchange’

04 January 2023

Current laws prevent British museums from legally giving away items considered national treasures.


Second day of new year strike action on railways as Scots return to work

Second day of new year strike action on railways as Scots return to work

Second day of new year strike action on railways as Scots return to work

04 January 2023

ScotRail will run a skeleton service of 12 routes across the network on strike days.


‘War effort’ needed to insulate UK’s draughty homes and reach net zero

‘War effort’ needed to insulate UK’s draughty homes and reach net zero

‘War effort’ needed to insulate UK’s draughty homes and reach net zero

04 January 2023

Ministers should set an end date on oil and gas extraction from the North Sea, a committee of MPs has said


British man, 33, shot and killed at guest house in St James, Jamaica

British man, 33, shot and killed at guest house in St James, Jamaica

British man, 33, shot and killed at guest house in St James, Jamaica

04 January 2023

The man was identified as Sean Patterson, a personal trainer from West London.


New TUC boss calls for urgent meeting with Prime Minister

New TUC boss calls for urgent meeting with Prime Minister

New TUC boss calls for urgent meeting with Prime Minister

04 January 2023

Paul Nowak demands a change in government direction, saying ministers should open pay negotiations with unions.


Queen ‘touched’ by book on corgi dynasty after author’s daughter wrote to palace

Queen ‘touched’ by book on corgi dynasty after author’s daughter wrote to palace

Queen ‘touched’ by book on corgi dynasty after author’s daughter wrote to palace

04 January 2023

Caroline L. Perry, author of children’s book The Corgi and the Queen, said her six-year-old Eloise was ‘so excited’ to hear from the late monarch.


The Associates co-founder Alan Rankine dies aged 64

The Associates co-founder Alan Rankine dies aged 64

The Associates co-founder Alan Rankine dies aged 64

03 January 2023

The musician was behind hits including Party Fears Two and 18 Carat Love Affair.


Hancock says farewell to his app and says ‘latest updates’ will be on TikTok

Hancock says farewell to his app and says ‘latest updates’ will be on TikTok

Hancock says farewell to his app and says ‘latest updates’ will be on TikTok

03 January 2023

The former health secretary and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2022 contestant launched the ‘Matt Hancock MP’ app in 2018.


Eleanor Williams’ case put Barrow ‘through the wringer’, says local MP

Eleanor Williams’ case put Barrow ‘through the wringer’, says local MP

Eleanor Williams’ case put Barrow ‘through the wringer’, says local MP

03 January 2023

Barrow & Furness MP Simon Fell said he hoped that the local community could ‘heal and learn lessons that will better protect genuine victims’.


PM to set out ‘maths to 18’ plan in first speech of the year

PM to set out ‘maths to 18’ plan in first speech of the year

PM to set out ‘maths to 18’ plan in first speech of the year

03 January 2023

Rishi Sunak will lay out his priorities and ambitions for the year ahead, which will include a new mission to combat high rates of innumeracy.


Man and woman charged with illegally aborting baby and concealing the body

Man and woman charged with illegally aborting baby and concealing the body

Man and woman charged with illegally aborting baby and concealing the body

03 January 2023

Elliot Benham, 23, and Sophie Harvey, 23, will appear at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.


Toothbrushes for children have become ‘luxury’ item for some families

Toothbrushes for children have become ‘luxury’ item for some families

Toothbrushes for children have become ‘luxury’ item for some families

03 January 2023

The state of children’s teeth is a ‘national disgrace’, one expert has warned.


Health Secretary blames flu, Covid and Strep A fears for NHS pressures

Health Secretary blames flu, Covid and Strep A fears for NHS pressures

Health Secretary blames flu, Covid and Strep A fears for NHS pressures

03 January 2023

Steve Barclay’s comments come as senior doctors say the NHS is on a knife edge.


Lovers hurting in time of rising prices – survey

Lovers hurting in time of rising prices – survey

Lovers hurting in time of rising prices – survey

03 January 2023

Six in 10 people surveyed say the cost-of-living crisis has ‘negatively impacted’ upon their romantic relationship, according to Stowe Family Law.


Tom Karen: Designer behind famous British products dead at 96

Tom Karen: Designer behind famous British products dead at 96

Tom Karen: Designer behind famous British products dead at 96

03 January 2023

Mr Karen designed several iconic British products, including the Raleigh Chopper bicycle, the three wheeled Bond Bug vehicle, and Marble Run.


Michael Caine: It was a privilege to film with ‘outstanding talent’ Pele

Michael Caine: It was a privilege to film with ‘outstanding talent’ Pele

Michael Caine: It was a privilege to film with ‘outstanding talent’ Pele

03 January 2023

The Brazilian football star is to be buried on Tuesday after lying in state at the home of his former club Santos in Sao Paulo.


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