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Man charged with murdering grandmother, 47, found dead inside Sunderland home

Man charged with murdering grandmother, 47, found dead inside Sunderland home

Man charged with murdering grandmother, 47, found dead inside Sunderland home

23 December 2022

Alexander Carr will appear before magistrates on Friday.


Tiny ceramic gifts bring Christmas cheer and ‘heart-warming’ response online

Tiny ceramic gifts bring Christmas cheer and ‘heart-warming’ response online

Tiny ceramic gifts bring Christmas cheer and ‘heart-warming’ response online

23 December 2022

The miniature objects were made by graphic designer Veronika McQuade.


Thousands of passengers arrive at strike airports amid threat of disruption

Thousands of passengers arrive at strike airports amid threat of disruption

Thousands of passengers arrive at strike airports amid threat of disruption

23 December 2022

The Border Force strikes will take place every day for the rest of the year, except December 27.


What the papers say – December 23

What the papers say – December 23

What the papers say – December 23

23 December 2022

The Princess of Wales dedicating a Christmas carol service to the late Queen features on many of the front pages.


Will my Christmas getaway be ruined?

Will my Christmas getaway be ruined?

Will my Christmas getaway be ruined?

23 December 2022

Millions of people embarking on festive trips face disruption from strikes and congestion.


More than 5,000 bank and building society branches closed since 2015 – Which?

More than 5,000 bank and building society branches closed since 2015 – Which?

More than 5,000 bank and building society branches closed since 2015 – Which?

23 December 2022

Cash remains vital for a significant number of people, consumer campaigners said.


Daffodil heads and ivy leaves win woman prize for weirdest items in freezer

Daffodil heads and ivy leaves win woman prize for weirdest items in freezer

Daffodil heads and ivy leaves win woman prize for weirdest items in freezer

23 December 2022

Jacqui Baker froze the items during the pandemic with the intention of using them to dye wool.


Sturgeon thanks emergency service workers in Christmas message

Sturgeon thanks emergency service workers in Christmas message

Sturgeon thanks emergency service workers in Christmas message

23 December 2022

The First Minister also noted that times will be tough this festive season for many amid the cost-of-living crisis.


Inquests to open into deaths of four migrants after boat capsizes in Channel

Inquests to open into deaths of four migrants after boat capsizes in Channel

Inquests to open into deaths of four migrants after boat capsizes in Channel

23 December 2022

The four people were pronounced death following a major rescue operation off the Kent coast in the early hours of December 14.


Motorists warned of long queues as millions embark on Christmas trips

Motorists warned of long queues as millions embark on Christmas trips

Motorists warned of long queues as millions embark on Christmas trips

23 December 2022

Congestion could be increased due to a strike by thousands of members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union.


Humza Yousaf to meet union leaders in bid to avert NHS walkouts

Humza Yousaf to meet union leaders in bid to avert NHS walkouts

Humza Yousaf to meet union leaders in bid to avert NHS walkouts

23 December 2022

Scotland’s Health Secretary is to hold talks after nurses north of the border overwhelmingly rejected the latest pay offer put to them.


Planes, trains and postal service to be affected by pre-Christmas strikes

Planes, trains and postal service to be affected by pre-Christmas strikes

Planes, trains and postal service to be affected by pre-Christmas strikes

23 December 2022

Walkouts by employees across several industries are planned on December 23 and 24.


The year in tech: Elon Musk, the metaverse and the Online Safety Bill

The year in tech: Elon Musk, the metaverse and the Online Safety Bill

The year in tech: Elon Musk, the metaverse and the Online Safety Bill

23 December 2022

2022 has been a turbulent year in the tech sector.


Killamarsh killer: Review to be held into how probation officers handled case

Killamarsh killer: Review to be held into how probation officers handled case

Killamarsh killer: Review to be held into how probation officers handled case

22 December 2022

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has asked the Chief Inspector of Probation to investigate Damien Bendall’s court files.


Energy supplier Ovo halts forced prepayment meter installations over Christmas

Energy supplier Ovo halts forced prepayment meter installations over Christmas

Energy supplier Ovo halts forced prepayment meter installations over Christmas

22 December 2022

Campaigners have been calling for an immediate ban on compulsory PPM installations, which are made under court warrants.


Consumers choose charity shop Christmas gifts amid cost-of-living crisis

Consumers choose charity shop Christmas gifts amid cost-of-living crisis

Consumers choose charity shop Christmas gifts amid cost-of-living crisis

22 December 2022

BHF’s retail director Allison Swaine-Hughes said the charity made record sales over one week this month.


Judith Kerr archive acquired by Newcastle’s National Centre for Children’s Books

Judith Kerr archive acquired by Newcastle’s National Centre for Children’s Books

Judith Kerr archive acquired by Newcastle’s National Centre for Children’s Books

22 December 2022

The author, who died in 2019, wrote children’s classics including The Tiger Who Came To Tea.


Ukrainians celebrating first Christmases in UK hope for peace in 2023

Ukrainians celebrating first Christmases in UK hope for peace in 2023

Ukrainians celebrating first Christmases in UK hope for peace in 2023

22 December 2022

A seven-year-old Ukrainian spending his first Christmas in the UK hopes his letters to Santa will be answered.


Crypto trading a “gamble” that needs regulation, Bank deputy governor says

Crypto trading a “gamble” that needs regulation, Bank deputy governor says

Crypto trading a “gamble” that needs regulation, Bank deputy governor says

22 December 2022

Sir Jon Cunliffe told Sky News that cryptocurrency trading is “too dangerous” not to be kept outside of the financial system.


White Christmas ‘most likely’ in Scottish Highlands, says Met Office

White Christmas ‘most likely’ in Scottish Highlands, says Met Office

White Christmas ‘most likely’ in Scottish Highlands, says Met Office

22 December 2022

Forecasters said any wintry showers would be confined to the far northwest of Scotland.


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