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Author’s laptop containing draft of novel found in snow

Author’s laptop containing draft of novel found in snow

Author’s laptop containing draft of novel found in snow

16 December 2022

Crime writer Ann Cleeves appealed for help after losing the device during a blizzard in Shetland.


Papers react with anger as ‘Sussexes declare war’ on royal family

Papers react with anger as ‘Sussexes declare war’ on royal family

Papers react with anger as ‘Sussexes declare war’ on royal family

16 December 2022

Harry made various damaging claims against his brother, the Prince of Wales, in the final volume of his controversial series.


Four people critical after suspected crowd crush at Brixton O2 Academy

Four people critical after suspected crowd crush at Brixton O2 Academy

Four people critical after suspected crowd crush at Brixton O2 Academy

16 December 2022

Met Police gold commander Ade Adelekan described the incident as ‘extremely distressing’.


Voters have sent strong message to Government, Labour by-election winner says

Voters have sent strong message to Government, Labour by-election winner says

Voters have sent strong message to Government, Labour by-election winner says

16 December 2022

New MP Andrew Western claimed the result showed that labour were ready to govern


Louise Thompson hails NHS nurses as ‘champs’ amid national strike action

Louise Thompson hails NHS nurses as ‘champs’ amid national strike action

Louise Thompson hails NHS nurses as ‘champs’ amid national strike action

16 December 2022

The Made In Chelsea star, 32, said the Government needed to act to improve conditions for nursing staff.


What the papers say – December 16

What the papers say – December 16

What the papers say – December 16

16 December 2022

A display of kindness from striking nurses features among Friday’s front pages.


Labour secures comfortable win in Stretford and Urmston

Labour secures comfortable win in Stretford and Urmston

Labour secures comfortable win in Stretford and Urmston

16 December 2022

Andrew Western is Labour’s newest MP after a landslide win in the Greater Manchester seat.


Kevin Spacey to appear in court facing seven fresh sex offence charges

Kevin Spacey to appear in court facing seven fresh sex offence charges

Kevin Spacey to appear in court facing seven fresh sex offence charges

16 December 2022

It is understood the actor will appear via video link.


Young adults turn to cars as rail strikes wreck Christmas travel plans

Young adults turn to cars as rail strikes wreck Christmas travel plans

Young adults turn to cars as rail strikes wreck Christmas travel plans

16 December 2022

Some 39% of respondents to an RAC survey aged 18-24 said they have changed their festive travel itinerary due to industrial action on the railways.


Preliminary hearing in M9 crash FAI due to take place

Preliminary hearing in M9 crash FAI due to take place

Preliminary hearing in M9 crash FAI due to take place

16 December 2022

Lamara Bell, 25, and John Yuill, 38 died in 2015.


Just 25.8% of voters turn out for Stretford and Urmston by-election

Just 25.8% of voters turn out for Stretford and Urmston by-election

Just 25.8% of voters turn out for Stretford and Urmston by-election

16 December 2022

Freezing temperatures contributed to voters staying at home in the Stretford and Urmston contest, where Labour is widely expected to hold the seat.


US critics: Sussexes ‘show no signs of surrender’ in new Netflix episodes

US critics: Sussexes ‘show no signs of surrender’ in new Netflix episodes

US critics: Sussexes ‘show no signs of surrender’ in new Netflix episodes

16 December 2022

Major US media outlets described the final three episodes of the tell-all documentary, released on Thursday, as ‘more forceful’.


Ambulance service warns of scammers pretending to be striking paramedics

Ambulance service warns of scammers pretending to be striking paramedics

Ambulance service warns of scammers pretending to be striking paramedics

16 December 2022

NWAS said the fraudsters are pretending to be ambulance service staff asking people for donations to cover wages lost due to strike action.


More misery on the rail network after talks fail to resolve pay dispute

More misery on the rail network after talks fail to resolve pay dispute

More misery on the rail network after talks fail to resolve pay dispute

15 December 2022

Rail, Maritime and Transport union workers are taking action affecting 14 train companies and Network Rail.


Shetland teams making ‘significant progress’ in restoring power to homes

Shetland teams making ‘significant progress’ in restoring power to homes

Shetland teams making ‘significant progress’ in restoring power to homes

15 December 2022

Engineers have reconnected about 750 homes and businesses in parts of western mainland Shetland.


‘We’ve had enough’ – Boris Johnson’s intensive care nurse

‘We’ve had enough’ – Boris Johnson’s intensive care nurse

‘We’ve had enough’ – Boris Johnson’s intensive care nurse

15 December 2022

Jenny McGee cared for the former prime minister when he became seriously ill with Covid-19.


Search called off in Channel migrant boat tragedy

Search called off in Channel migrant boat tragedy

Search called off in Channel migrant boat tragedy

15 December 2022

The search came to an end at 5pm on Thursday.


Stretford and Urmston by-election polls close

Stretford and Urmston by-election polls close

Stretford and Urmston by-election polls close

15 December 2022

Former shadow minister Kate Green stepped down from the seat to become Greater Manchester deputy mayor.


Sunak holds talks with NI political leaders on first visit to Belfast as PM

Sunak holds talks with NI political leaders on first visit to Belfast as PM

Sunak holds talks with NI political leaders on first visit to Belfast as PM

15 December 2022

Powersharing in Northern Ireland is in cold storage due to a dispute over post-Brexit trading arrangements.


Resilience minister praises people of Shetland in ‘difficult circumstances’

Resilience minister praises people of Shetland in ‘difficult circumstances’

Resilience minister praises people of Shetland in ‘difficult circumstances’

15 December 2022

Justice Secretary Keith Brown visited the archipelago which has been badly hit by snow and ice.


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