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New study reveals patients’ feelings over online GP appointments

New study reveals patients’ feelings over online GP appointments

New study reveals patients’ feelings over online GP appointments

19 December 2023

Virtual consultations became common during the coronavirus pandemic, but they have proved controversial, with concerns about accessibility.


Police appeal for help to return Christmas presents stolen in car theft

Police appeal for help to return Christmas presents stolen in car theft

Police appeal for help to return Christmas presents stolen in car theft

19 December 2023

Several bags of wrapped Christmas presents were found inside the car, which was stolen from an address in the Redfield area of Bristol.


Police wrong to log ‘transphobia’ row retweet as hate incident, minister says

Police wrong to log ‘transphobia’ row retweet as hate incident, minister says

Police wrong to log ‘transphobia’ row retweet as hate incident, minister says

19 December 2023

Redditch MP Rachel Maclean is challenging the decision made by police after an investigation into her retweet of a post on X.


‘Monster’ jailed for murdering ex-partner and dumping body in lay-by

‘Monster’ jailed for murdering ex-partner and dumping body in lay-by

‘Monster’ jailed for murdering ex-partner and dumping body in lay-by

19 December 2023

Darren Hall was found guilty of murdering Sarah Henshaw after a two-week trial at Derby Crown Court.


Treasury Committee chair ‘remains concerned about self-assessment phone queues’

Treasury Committee chair ‘remains concerned about self-assessment phone queues’

Treasury Committee chair ‘remains concerned about self-assessment phone queues’

19 December 2023

The Treasury Committee raised concerns after HMRC said its self-assessment helpline will focus on priority calls in the run-up to the deadline.


EFL and Papa Johns broke rules by sending pizza ads to children – watchdog

EFL and Papa Johns broke rules by sending pizza ads to children – watchdog

EFL and Papa Johns broke rules by sending pizza ads to children – watchdog

19 December 2023

The Children’s Food Campaign complained that the ads directed products that were high in fat, salt or sugar at children.


Care leaders ‘blindsided’ by visa change which ‘could drive workers from sector’

Care leaders ‘blindsided’ by visa change which ‘could drive workers from sector’

Care leaders ‘blindsided’ by visa change which ‘could drive workers from sector’

19 December 2023

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins previously claimed the social care sector was ‘broadly relaxed’ about a new ban on dependants.


Teachers should not be ‘compelled’ to address pupils by their preferred pronouns

Teachers should not be ‘compelled’ to address pupils by their preferred pronouns

Teachers should not be ‘compelled’ to address pupils by their preferred pronouns

19 December 2023

Guidance says parents should not be excluded from decisions taken by a school or college relating to requests for a child to socially transition.


Man to face murder trial next summer after Derbyshire van incident

Man to face murder trial next summer after Derbyshire van incident

Man to face murder trial next summer after Derbyshire van incident

19 December 2023

Zac Newman is accused of murdering Samuel Wilson in Ilkeston.


Explorer completes marathon challenge after dementia cure promise to grandfather

Explorer completes marathon challenge after dementia cure promise to grandfather

Explorer completes marathon challenge after dementia cure promise to grandfather

19 December 2023

Louis Alexander began his feat in October 2022 and ended it on December 13 2023.


Recall petition for MP Peter Bone to close

Recall petition for MP Peter Bone to close

Recall petition for MP Peter Bone to close

19 December 2023

If 10% of eligible voters in the Wellingborough constituency sign the recall petition, Mr Bone will lose his seat and a by-election will be called.


Sir Grayson Perry ‘freaked out’ by EDF bill as £2,500 taken from bank account

Sir Grayson Perry ‘freaked out’ by EDF bill as £2,500 taken from bank account

Sir Grayson Perry ‘freaked out’ by EDF bill as £2,500 taken from bank account

19 December 2023

The 63-year-old wrote on social media on Monday that EDF had raised his monthly electricity bill from £300 to £39,000.


Rough sleepers have been urinated on and had bricks thrown at them, survey shows

Rough sleepers have been urinated on and had bricks thrown at them, survey shows

Rough sleepers have been urinated on and had bricks thrown at them, survey shows

19 December 2023

Charity Crisis found 90% of people it spoke to had experienced some form of violence or abuse while on the streets.


Superdry warns over profits as warm autumn chills sales of winter ranges

Superdry warns over profits as warm autumn chills sales of winter ranges

Superdry warns over profits as warm autumn chills sales of winter ranges

19 December 2023

The fashion chain has been cutting costs, clearing stock and selling off assets this year as part of efforts to boost profits.


Sculptor creates three tiny wise men in the eye of a needle for Christmas

Sculptor creates three tiny wise men in the eye of a needle for Christmas

Sculptor creates three tiny wise men in the eye of a needle for Christmas

19 December 2023

Willard Wigan previously created microscopic sculptures of a tiny crown to mark the King’s coronation.


What the papers say – December 19

What the papers say – December 19

What the papers say – December 19

19 December 2023

A wide range of stories feature across Monday’s front pages.


Funeral of Brookside actor Dean Sullivan to take place

Funeral of Brookside actor Dean Sullivan to take place

Funeral of Brookside actor Dean Sullivan to take place

19 December 2023

Friends and famous faces paid tribute to Sullivan following his death.


Scottish Government Budget to be published

Scottish Government Budget to be published

Scottish Government Budget to be published

19 December 2023

The spending plans come against a £1.5 billion black hole in the country’s finances.


Carpet fitter to be sentenced for murdering ex and dumping body near lay-by

Carpet fitter to be sentenced for murdering ex and dumping body near lay-by

Carpet fitter to be sentenced for murdering ex and dumping body near lay-by

19 December 2023

Darren Hall will be sentenced at Derby Crown Court after being found guilty of the murder of Sarah Henshaw.


What can we expect from the Scottish Budget?

What can we expect from the Scottish Budget?

What can we expect from the Scottish Budget?

19 December 2023

Shona Robison will set out the Government’s tax and spending plans in a speech at Holyrood on Tuesday.


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