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Impatient Meerkats at London Zoo open entire advent calendar full of treats

Impatient Meerkats at London Zoo open entire advent calendar full of treats

Impatient Meerkats at London Zoo open entire advent calendar full of treats

01 December 2021

The mischievous mob ignored the tradition of opening only a single door a day.


French minister calls for European measures against UK if fishing row talks fail

French minister calls for European measures against UK if fishing row talks fail

French minister calls for European measures against UK if fishing row talks fail

01 December 2021

France’s Europe minister said sanctions such as a ban on British trawlers landing their catches in French ports also remain on the table.


Johnson denies 40 hospital pledge in danger as Labour raises ‘red flag’ warnings

Johnson denies 40 hospital pledge in danger as Labour raises ‘red flag’ warnings

Johnson denies 40 hospital pledge in danger as Labour raises ‘red flag’ warnings

01 December 2021

Sir Keir Starmer accused the PM of breaking “yet another promise” on his rebuilding programme.


‘Allow older drivers to escape prosecution for running red lights’

‘Allow older drivers to escape prosecution for running red lights’

‘Allow older drivers to escape prosecution for running red lights’

01 December 2021

A task force has recommended assessments of driving skills should be offered to older people as an alternative to prosecution for careless driving.


86% of Arcadia stores still empty a year after Topshop owner’s collapse

86% of Arcadia stores still empty a year after Topshop owner’s collapse

86% of Arcadia stores still empty a year after Topshop owner’s collapse

01 December 2021

Arcadia tumbled into administration at the end of November last year, in a move which spelled the end for its 444 UK stores.


UK growth to outpace G7 rivals, but Omicron clouds global outlook – OECD

UK growth to outpace G7 rivals, but Omicron clouds global outlook – OECD

UK growth to outpace G7 rivals, but Omicron clouds global outlook – OECD

01 December 2021

The OECD warned that Britain’s recovery could be set back if supply and worker shortages do not ease.


Arsenal star Gabriel fended off baseball bat-wielding thug at his home

Arsenal star Gabriel fended off baseball bat-wielding thug at his home

Arsenal star Gabriel fended off baseball bat-wielding thug at his home

01 December 2021

The defender had just returned from a night out in August when he was approached by three men.


Johnson insists no rules broken amid claims of ‘boozy’ Downing Street party

Johnson insists no rules broken amid claims of ‘boozy’ Downing Street party

Johnson insists no rules broken amid claims of ‘boozy’ Downing Street party

01 December 2021

The Prime Minister said ‘all guidance was followed completely’ but Sir Keir Starmer said Christmas parties were banned last year.


Global renewable power installations climb to new record high in 2021 – IEA

Global renewable power installations climb to new record high in 2021 – IEA

Global renewable power installations climb to new record high in 2021 – IEA

01 December 2021

Stronger policies and targets up to and at the Cop26 summit are driving growth but more is needed to reach net zero, a report says.


Christmas shoppers warned over fake online reviews

Christmas shoppers warned over fake online reviews

Christmas shoppers warned over fake online reviews

01 December 2021

National Trading Standards said consumer trust in online reviews was fuelling a surge in criminals using them to sell poor quality goods and services.


Barry Bennell ‘stole or borrowed Manchester City kit for youth teams’

Barry Bennell ‘stole or borrowed Manchester City kit for youth teams’

Barry Bennell ‘stole or borrowed Manchester City kit for youth teams’

01 December 2021

The jailed paedophile has denied being linked to the club when eight men say he abused them between 1979 and 1985.


Jacob Rees-Mogg and Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross face standards probe

Jacob Rees-Mogg and Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross face standards probe

Jacob Rees-Mogg and Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross face standards probe

01 December 2021

The senior Tories have been added to the MPs currently under investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards.


National Trust: Irreplaceable trees among thousands lost in Storm Arwen

National Trust: Irreplaceable trees among thousands lost in Storm Arwen

National Trust: Irreplaceable trees among thousands lost in Storm Arwen

01 December 2021

Restoration work is likely to cost at least £3 million, the conservation charity warned.


Storm Arwen leaves 30,000 homes without power, five days on

Storm Arwen leaves 30,000 homes without power, five days on

Storm Arwen leaves 30,000 homes without power, five days on

01 December 2021

Some people living in remote areas have been warned their electricity will not return before the end of the week.


Fewer Covid deaths among over-80s than 60-79-year-olds for first time since July

Fewer Covid deaths among over-80s than 60-79-year-olds for first time since July

Fewer Covid deaths among over-80s than 60-79-year-olds for first time since July

01 December 2021

The trend coincides with the rollout of booster doses of Covid-19 vaccine.


Visitors can take virtual tour of Skara Brae with new 3D model

Visitors can take virtual tour of Skara Brae with new 3D model

Visitors can take virtual tour of Skara Brae with new 3D model

01 December 2021

Laser scanners were used to create the digital model.


Man charged with murder of father and daughter in north London

Man charged with murder of father and daughter in north London

Man charged with murder of father and daughter in north London

01 December 2021

Achilleas Costa, 53, is alleged to have stabbed the pair to death at an address on Mayes Road in Wood Green.


Another energy supplier collapses in gas price squeeze

Another energy supplier collapses in gas price squeeze

Another energy supplier collapses in gas price squeeze

01 December 2021

Around four million people have seen their supplier go out of business since early September.


Some 688 homeless deaths registered in 2020, official estimates show

Some 688 homeless deaths registered in 2020, official estimates show

Some 688 homeless deaths registered in 2020, official estimates show

01 December 2021

The figure was lower than the previous year but the Office for National Statistics said it could be an underestimate because of the pandemic.


Trial date set over boy charged with murder of 12-year-old Ava White

Trial date set over boy charged with murder of 12-year-old Ava White

Trial date set over boy charged with murder of 12-year-old Ava White

01 December 2021

The next hearing in the case will be held on February 18, Liverpool Crown Court heard.


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