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Brookside cast members gather for funeral of Dean Sullivan

Brookside cast members gather for funeral of Dean Sullivan

The actor played Jimmy Corkhill in the Merseyside-set TV soap.

Junior doctor strikes will have ‘significant impact’ on patient care – No 10

Junior doctor strikes will have ‘significant impact’ on patient care – No 10

The strike is set to begin at 7am on Wednesday.

Energy firms can challenge sale of collapsed provider Bulb at Court of Appeal

Energy firms can challenge sale of collapsed provider Bulb at Court of Appeal

British Gas and E.On previously lost a High Court case over the Government’s handling of the sale.

Heaton-Harris calls for decision on Stormont return as he unveils £3.3bn offer

Heaton-Harris calls for decision on Stormont return as he unveils £3.3bn offer

The Northern Ireland Secretary said discussions with the DUP over the Windsor Framework have concluded.

Drug poisoning deaths at record high with almost half involving an opiate

Drug poisoning deaths at record high with almost half involving an opiate

Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed there were 4,907 drug-related deaths in England and Wales in 2022.

Hunt: Santa would be left with debt and fewer toys if he followed Labour’s plans

Hunt: Santa would be left with debt and fewer toys if he followed Labour’s plans

The Chancellor made the festive comparison while criticising the Opposition’s green investment pledge.

Ensuring Scotland games are on free-to-air TV is issue for broadcasters – SFA

Ensuring Scotland games are on free-to-air TV is issue for broadcasters – SFA

Chief executive Ian Maxwell was speaking as he appeared before MSPs on Tuesday.

Tributes to man who died after he was hit by vehicle being followed by police

Tributes to man who died after he was hit by vehicle being followed by police

Oshada Jayasundera died at the scene of the collision on the A60 Huntingdon Road on Wednesday morning.

NHS braces for junior doctors’ strike

NHS braces for junior doctors’ strike

Medics are set to walk out from 7am on December 20 to 7am on December 23.

SNP must give farmers deferred financial support, insists Treasury minister

SNP must give farmers deferred financial support, insists Treasury minister

Laura Trott said ring-fenced agriculture money had been used in other areas by Holyrood ministers.

Royal Navy destroyer joins allies to counter threat to Red Sea shipping

Royal Navy destroyer joins allies to counter threat to Red Sea shipping

HMS Diamond shot down a suspected attack drone over the weekend amid a deteriorating security situation in the region.

Rimmel London ad banned for implying girls need make-up at school to succeed

Rimmel London ad banned for implying girls need make-up at school to succeed

The Advertising Standards Authority found the ‘irresponsible’ advert had the effect of playing on young girls’ insecurities about their appearance.

800,000 more people to be invited to carry out home bowel cancer checks

800,000 more people to be invited to carry out home bowel cancer checks

It comes as part of an expansion to the bowel cancer screening programme.

New study reveals patients’ feelings over online GP appointments

New study reveals patients’ feelings over online GP appointments

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

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

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

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’

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

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’

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

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