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‘Really positive start’ for Boxing Day shopping as footfall up at retail parks

‘Really positive start’ for Boxing Day shopping as footfall...

December 26 traditionally sees people bargain hunting in the Boxing Day sales.

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At least 14 hurt in horror mass stabbing at Japanese factory

At least 14 hurt in horror mass stabbing at Japanese factory

Authorities have detained a 38-year-old man after six were seriously hurt in an...

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UK teacher referred to counter-terrorism programme after showing Trump videos to politics class

UK teacher referred to counter-terrorism programme after...

Oxfordshire lecturer accused of causing students 'emotional harm' and forced to...

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DVLA reveals banned number plates for 2026 as motorists urged to check registrations

DVLA reveals banned number plates for 2026 as motorists...

New 26 and 76 number plates will be issued next year, but hundreds of combinations...

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Egypt vs South Africa LIVE: AFCON latest score, match stream and goal updates

Egypt vs South Africa LIVE: AFCON latest score, match stream...

Seven-time winners are back in action against Bafana Bafana in a heavyweight Group...

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Man dies after fire at block of flats in east London just days before Christmas

Man dies after fire at block of flats in east London just...

Firefighters tackled the blaze on Darndale Close, Walthamstow at 7am

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Adam Peaty's mum won't attend Bath wedding after family convince her to stay away

Adam Peaty's mum won't attend Bath wedding after family...

Olympian's mum backs down from plan to watch from street as Holly Ramsay and family...

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Egypt vs South Africa LIVE: AFCON match stream, latest score and goal updates

Egypt vs South Africa LIVE: AFCON match stream, latest...

Seven-time winners are back in action against Bafana Bafana in a huge Group B showdown

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In Pictures: It’s now or never for Boxing Day dip enthusiasts

In Pictures: It’s now or never for Boxing Day dip enthusiasts

Swimmers up and down the country took to the water for an annual tradition.

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Boxing Day hunts vow to ‘fight’ trail ban as Starmer warned over rural backlash

Boxing Day hunts vow to ‘fight’ trail ban as Starmer warned...

The Countryside Alliance pressure group said the Government had ‘alienated rural...

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Tragedy as body of missing student, 19, is found on Christmas Day

Tragedy as body of missing student, 19, is found on Christmas...

Tom Dingle was last on CCTV in the village of Appley Bridge heading towards a pub

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The Traitors season 4 schedule confirmed as new contestants prepare for betrayal and intrigue

The Traitors season 4 schedule confirmed as new contestants...

Fans won’t have long to wait as The Traitors returns for a fourth season, bringing...

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Arsenal injury update: Gabriel, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli latest news and return dates

Arsenal injury update: Gabriel, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli...

Mixed news for Gunners ahead of key run in title race after Christmas

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Egypt vs South Africa LIVE: AFCON match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Egypt vs South Africa LIVE: AFCON match stream, latest...

Seven-time winners are back in action against Bafana Bafana in a huge Group B showdown

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Shocking moment young thugs brawl at Winter Wonderland before Taser-wielding cops intervene

Shocking moment young thugs brawl at Winter Wonderland...

Trouble flares at Europe’s most complained-about festive attraction

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Arsenal XI vs Brighton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

Arsenal XI vs Brighton: Confirmed team news, predicted...

Gunners could welcome key man back from injury

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London can’t fix its housing crisis without first-time buyers

London can’t fix its housing crisis without first-time...

London is the UK’s least affordable place to rent, with rents eating up over 40%...

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Arsenal: Mikel Arteta issues worrying Gabriel injury update as Kai Havertz closes in on return

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta issues worrying Gabriel injury update...

Brazilian centre-back still appears to be some way away from comeback

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Coastguard search for swimmers missing at sea called off

Coastguard search for swimmers missing at sea called off

Two men, aged in their 40s and 60s, were not located during the extensive searches...

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Man fighting for life after horror Christmas Eve crash as woman and boy rushed to hospital

Man fighting for life after horror Christmas Eve crash...

A man has been arrested following the collision in Croxteth, Merseyside

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Process under way to recatalogue artefacts held in huge archaeology storehouse

Process under way to recatalogue artefacts held in huge...

Archaeologists are repackaging thousands of items kept in climate-controlled conditions...

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OPINION - Sadiq Khan: I want to rewild London. First storks, then beavers (yes, really)

OPINION - Sadiq Khan: I want to rewild London. First storks,...

White storks are coming back to London for the first time in 600 years

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75 years of Club Med: Revisiting the original all-inclusive — this time with my own kids

75 years of Club Med: Revisiting the original all-inclusive...

The charm — and convenience — of an all-inclusive should not be under-estimated,...

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Luxury Rosewood hotel put up for sale amid renewed investor interest in London

Luxury Rosewood hotel put up for sale amid renewed investor...

The five-star Rosewood London has reportedly been put on the market as investor...

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Noah Schnapp tells fans to ‘cherish’ last moments of Stranger Things

Noah Schnapp tells fans to ‘cherish’ last moments of Stranger...

The 21-year-old plays Will Byers in the sci-fi series about a group of friends who...

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Longest-serving female prisoner could soon be released after 40 years for knifing love rival

Longest-serving female prisoner could soon be released...

Maria Pearson was jailed in 1987 for attacking Janet Newton but has refused to attend...

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Danny Welbeck injury latest as Brighton issue fresh team news update for Arsenal clash

Danny Welbeck injury latest as Brighton issue fresh team...

Arsenal’s next opponents handed four-man boost ahead of trip to Emirates Stadium

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Oldest French restaurant in London to auction off decor ahead of new look

Oldest French restaurant in London to auction off decor...

London’s oldest family-run French restaurant is auctioning off its classic interior...

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Cole Palmer vs Morgan Rogers: Key battle that will decide Chelsea-Aston Villa as England watch on

Cole Palmer vs Morgan Rogers: Key battle that will decide...

Thomas Tuchel should be keeping a keen eye on Stamford Bridge showdown between No10...

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Boxing Day opening times for UK supermarkets including Asda, Sainsbury's and more

Boxing Day opening times for UK supermarkets including...

From Asda to Sainsbury’s, Boxing Day supermarket opening hours vary across the capital,...

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US launches deadly strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria, Donald Trump says

US launches deadly strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria,...

American president warned of threat to Christians in West African country

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I’m extremely sexual but found the thought of sex after childbirth horrifying

I’m extremely sexual but found the thought of sex after...

From a diminished libido to pain and body shame, Flora Gill shares her long journey...

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Best Korean haircare buys for glassy, smooth, expensive-looking hair

Best Korean haircare buys for glassy, smooth, expensive-looking...

From scalp tonics to hair perfumes, give your hair the K-beauty experience with...

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Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts announces she is pregnant with first child

Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts announces she is pregnant...

Roberts is best know for being part of the girl group behind the hit number one...

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Nicola Roberts announces pregnancy as she expects first child with fiancé Mitch Hahn

Nicola Roberts announces pregnancy as she expects first...

Girls Aloud singer, 40, reveals she is five months pregnant and due to give birth...

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UK police to ask FBI about Epstein file ‘abuse parties’ where ‘child victim was drugged and tortured’

UK police to ask FBI about Epstein file ‘abuse parties’...

The Epstein files, released in the United States this week, contain lurid claims...

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Manchester United XI vs Newcastle: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest

Manchester United XI vs Newcastle: Predicted lineup, confirmed...

Ruben Amorim facing fresh selection dilemma after injury blow

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Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned...

Fans were heartbroken following the death of former Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy...

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Pictures of the year 2025: Powerful images that defined the past 12 months

Pictures of the year 2025: Powerful images that defined...

The Standard reveals its selection of the best photographs from a momentous year

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Betwixtmas: Things to do in London between Christmas and New Year

Betwixtmas: Things to do in London between Christmas and...

There is much to do in London this festive season. Josh Barrie shares his pick of...

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Celebrity breakups 2025: From Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban to Lily Allen and David Harbour

Celebrity breakups 2025: From Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban...

Here are the showbiz couples who split in the past 12 months

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How to watch Manchester United vs Newcastle: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today

How to watch Manchester United vs Newcastle: TV channel...

Red Devils out to close gap on top four

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Boxing Day: here’s what to watch on TV

Boxing Day: here’s what to watch on TV

From Stranger Things to Call the Midwife, here’s what’s on

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Get outside! London’s top 5 winter walks

Get outside! London’s top 5 winter walks

While the capital is quiet, take the opportunity to explore the streets and find...

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Lily Allen's property portfolio over the years: from Ladbroke Grove to Brooklyn — and back again

Lily Allen's property portfolio over the years: from Ladbroke...

Lily Allen has lived in some spectacular homes but her property journey hasn’t all...

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Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, December 26, 2025

Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, December...

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Capricorn to Gemini

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Christmas leftovers? Forget turkey curry, here are the recipes actually worth making

Christmas leftovers? Forget turkey curry, here are the...

From panettone croutons to turkey paratha, five ways to transform your Boxing Day...

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Households urged to spend Boxing Day using up Christmas leftovers

Households urged to spend Boxing Day using up Christmas...

Households are set to throw away around 85,000 tonnes of edible Christmas food this...

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Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2 review: please, won't somebody just die?

Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2 review: please, won't...

The characters’ iron-clad plot armour is starting to grate

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Cold temperatures set to continue with health alert in force

Cold temperatures set to continue with health alert in...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow cold health alert which...

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Boxing Day traffic warning as nearly 20 million cars expected on roads

Boxing Day traffic warning as nearly 20 million cars expected...

he AA estimated 19.7 million car journeys will be made across the UK on Boxing Day...

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London's back! Buyers looking to move outside the capital at lowest level since 2013

London's back! Buyers looking to move outside the capital...

Even those who are making the move out of town are staying closer with Home Counties...

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Home Counties hotspots where London buyers are snapping up properties revealed

Home Counties hotspots where London buyers are snapping...

The traditional commuter belt area is ‘back on the map’ for people moving out of...

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Scots soldiers continue wartime tradition with blanket design competition

Scots soldiers continue wartime tradition with blanket...

4th Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland, are spending the festive period deployed...

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Confrontation at Queen Vic pub turns deadly in EastEnders Christmas special

Confrontation at Queen Vic pub turns deadly in EastEnders...

The cause of the apparent death remains unclear.

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Amandaland Christmas Special review: An absolutely fabulous festive frolic

Amandaland Christmas Special review: An absolutely fabulous...

Our favourite west London posho gets rural for this Christmas’s best festive viewing,...

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Arguments, children, rampant nostalgia: As a mother, Amandaland's festive special feels very close to home

Arguments, children, rampant nostalgia: As a mother, Amandaland's...

Thank goodness Lucy Punch’s delightfully dotty Amanda is here to give us our annual...

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Peep Show star crowned winner of The Great British Bake Off’s Christmas special

Peep Show star crowned winner of The Great British Bake...

Competing on the show was Olivia Colman, David Mitchell, Isy Suttie, Matt King,...

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Arsenal: William Saliba issues audacious title prediction as Gunners eye historic quadruple

Arsenal: William Saliba issues audacious title prediction...

Mikel Arteta’s men top of Premier League and competing on four fronts ahead of new...

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Two men remain missing at sea as police urge public to avoid Boxing Day swims

Two men remain missing at sea as police urge public to...

Two men, aged in their 40s and 60s, were not located during the extensive searches...

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In Pictures: Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s final Strictly Christmas special

In Pictures: Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s final Strictly...

The duo announced their departure in October.

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Coastguard search for two men believed missing in sea called off

Coastguard search for two men believed missing in sea called...

A number of Christmas and Boxing Day swims in Devon and Cornwall were cancelled...

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Winner of Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special revealed

Winner of Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special revealed

The pre-recorded episode marked the last hosting appearance from Tess Daly and Claudia...

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Toddler drowns in bucket of water at home on Christmas Eve

Toddler drowns in bucket of water at home on Christmas...

Isabele Louise de Sousa Silva was found by her mother in the bathroom of the family...

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Aristocrat meets maid in trailer for Cinderella-inspired Bridgerton series

Aristocrat meets maid in trailer for Cinderella-inspired...

Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek’s love story is explored in series four.

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Five killed including two tourists after helicopter crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro

Five killed including two tourists after helicopter crashes...

Aircraft crashed 4,700 metres up Africa's highest mountain with no survivors, authorities...

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Man City XI vs Nottingham Forest: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Man City XI vs Nottingham Forest: Confirmed team news,...

Pep Guardiola will hope to pile more misery on struggling Sean Dyche

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Ivory Coast vs Cameroon: AFCON Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Ivory Coast vs Cameroon: AFCON Prediction, kick-off time,...

Manchester United team-mates Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo face off in Marrakesh

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Crystal Palace vs Tottenham: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham: Prediction, kick-off time,...

Ailing Spurs look to get back to winning ways after dismal run

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Winners of Gladiators: Celebrity Special revealed

Winners of Gladiators: Celebrity Special revealed

The BBC game show sees two male and two female contenders compete in a series of...

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Nigeria vs Tunisia: AFCON prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Nigeria vs Tunisia: AFCON prediction, kick-off time, TV,...

Super Eagles looking to secure round of 16 berth

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King urges families to try a ‘digital detox’ this Christmas

King urges families to try a ‘digital detox’ this Christmas

Speaking in his annual Christmas address, the King also highlighted the importance...

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Nottingham Forest vs Man City: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Nottingham Forest vs Man City: Prediction, kick-off time,...

Pep Guardiola continues to close in on first-placed Arsenal

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King praises Second World War values in Christmas message

King praises Second World War values in Christmas message

The annual Christmas broadcast is written by the King and is the rare occasion when...

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Call the Midwife Christmas Special 2025: this quietly radical show continues to surprise

Call the Midwife Christmas Special 2025: this quietly radical...

A tragedy in Hong Kong overshadows a festive episode of sidequests and subplots

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