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Universal exploring potential UK theme park after buying land

Universal exploring potential UK theme park after buying land

The film giant has written to residents.

UK sees warmest Christmas Eve in more than 20 years after temperatures hit 15C

UK sees warmest Christmas Eve in more than 20 years after temperatures hit 15C

It was the hottest December 24 since 1997.

Yousaf’s family in Gaza facing ‘indescribable’ festive period amid war

Yousaf’s family in Gaza facing ‘indescribable’ festive period amid war

The First Minister’s brother-in-law remains in the region alongside his family.

Yousaf serves Christmas lunch to elderly Dundonians facing festive isolation

Yousaf serves Christmas lunch to elderly Dundonians facing festive isolation

The First Minister joined the Festive Friends event organised by Dundee United’s Community Trust and the SPFL.

Cleverly’s date rape ‘joke’ the latest time he has talked his way into trouble

Cleverly’s date rape ‘joke’ the latest time he has talked his way into trouble

Home Secretary James Cleverly has been forced to apologise again for something he said.

Yousaf: We’d work with Labour on gender Bill before election

Yousaf: We’d work with Labour on gender Bill before election

Scotland’s First Minister said he is seeking ways to revive the Gender Recognition Reform Bill.

Kate meets teenager and his football coach at surprise Christmas tea party

Kate meets teenager and his football coach at surprise Christmas tea party

The video shows Kate feature as part of a surprise Christmas tea party.

Man arrested over hit-and-run in which ‘loving mother’ and two dogs died

Man arrested over hit-and-run in which ‘loving mother’ and two dogs died

Marie Theobald, 48, from Hainault, was walking with her dogs named Riley and Honey in Chigwell, when she was hit by a car.

Second arrest after Banksy street art stop sign removed from pole

Second arrest after Banksy street art stop sign removed from pole

A man in his 40s was arrested on Sunday and remains in police custody.

Last-minute shoppers hit the streets on Christmas Eve

Last-minute shoppers hit the streets on Christmas Eve

Dozens of people queued outside Selfridges on London’s Oxford Street before it opened on Sunday to secure their final gifts.

Duchess of York ‘will not be appearing’ on Celebrity Big Brother reboot

Duchess of York ‘will not be appearing’ on Celebrity Big Brother reboot

Media reports on Christmas Eve claimed ITV bosses were considering offering the duchess a large sum of money in a bid to sign her.

Christmas Day set to be ‘warmest in years’ with temperatures hitting 14C

Christmas Day set to be ‘warmest in years’ with temperatures hitting 14C

Warmer-than-average temperatures on December 25 mean a White Christmas has been ruled out for most of the country.

Arrest made after woman and teenager killed and child seriously hurt in crash

Arrest made after woman and teenager killed and child seriously hurt in crash

A 42-year-old woman and a 15-year-old travelling in one of the vehicles died at the scene, Greater Manchester Police said.

2023 celeb sightings: Paris Hilton on picket line and Samuel L Jackson at bingo

2023 celeb sightings: Paris Hilton on picket line and Samuel L Jackson at bingo

Samuel L Jackson, Ed Sheeran and Paris Hilton were all spotted in unusual places in 2023.

Boycotting Eurovision over Israel ‘not the right way to go’, says Varadkar

Boycotting Eurovision over Israel ‘not the right way to go’, says Varadkar

The Irish premier was responding to calls for a boycott over Israel’s participation.

UK will not allow Red Sea to become ‘no go’ area for shipping – Shapps

UK will not allow Red Sea to become ‘no go’ area for shipping – Shapps

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps and Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron have spoken out about the crisis.

Cleverly under fire over joke about spiking wife’s drink with date rape drug

Cleverly under fire over joke about spiking wife’s drink with date rape drug

The Home Secretary apologised for the ‘inappropriate’ joke made at a No 10 reception.

Royal Navy warship sent to Guyana as tensions rise

Royal Navy warship sent to Guyana as tensions rise

Guyana is in a bitter dispute with Venezuela over a vast border region rich in oil and minerals.

In Pictures: Dazzling displays help to spread the Christmas spirit

In Pictures: Dazzling displays help to spread the Christmas spirit

Up and down the country, people have welcomed the festive season by switching on their Christmas lights.

2023 for the BBC: From hosting major events to navigating various investigations

2023 for the BBC: From hosting major events to navigating various investigations

As 2023 comes to a close, here is a round-up of the major events and issues the corporation has navigated.

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