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Dame Barbara Windsor found love with third husband after heartache

Dame Barbara Windsor found love with third husband after heartache

They married just over 20 years ago in London’s Dorchester Hotel.

Restored D-Day tank landing craft opens to public

Restored D-Day tank landing craft opens to public

Landing Craft Tank 7074 was used to deliver troops and tanks to the Normandy beaches on June 6, 1944.

Hopes life will return to normal in six months ‘at highest level since July’

Hopes life will return to normal in six months ‘at highest level since July’

More than a quarter of adults in Britain believe life will return to normal within half a year, the ONS found.

UK and EU remain apart on fundamental issues as deadline looms, Brussels says

UK and EU remain apart on fundamental issues as deadline looms, Brussels says

Ursula von der Leyen said: ‘One way or the other, in less than three weeks it will be new beginnings for old friends.’

Two children killed and mother suffers life-changing injuries in house fire

Two children killed and mother suffers life-changing injuries in house fire

The tragedy occurred early on Thursday in Eynesbury, Cambridgeshire.

Geminid meteor shower set to illuminate night skies

Geminid meteor shower set to illuminate night skies

There may be as many as 70 shooting stars an hour during peak time.

Harry praises ‘inspirational’ former WellChild award winners

Harry praises ‘inspirational’ former WellChild award winners

The Duke of Sussex has been patron of WellChild, the national charity for seriously ill children and their families, since 2007.

Notorious rapists have minimum jail terms increased by Court of Appeal

Notorious rapists have minimum jail terms increased by Court of Appeal

Joseph McCann and Reynard Sinaga will now serve at least 40 years behind bars.

Tributes pour in for ‘larger than life’ Dame Barbara Windsor

Tributes pour in for ‘larger than life’ Dame Barbara Windsor

The Carry On and EastEnders star has been hailed as a ‘national treasure’.

Holidaymakers hit out at ‘crazy’ Canary Islands quarantine decision

Holidaymakers hit out at ‘crazy’ Canary Islands quarantine decision

People arriving in the UK from the popular Spanish islands from 4am on Saturday must self-isolate.

Two children die in house fire

Two children die in house fire

The incident occurred in Eynesbury, Cambridgeshire, early on Thursday morning.

Heathrow Terminal 4 will not reopen next year

Heathrow Terminal 4 will not reopen next year

The airport made the announcement as it said passenger numbers for November were down 88% compared with the same month last year.

GSK and Sanofi announce delay in vaccine rollout

GSK and Sanofi announce delay in vaccine rollout

The two pharmaceutical companies will begin a new second-phase study with an improved candidate in February.

Can I visit the EU when the transition period ends?

Can I visit the EU when the transition period ends?

The PA news agency looks at key questions on travel to the EU in 2021.

Fears 60% of Kent businesses not prepared for no-deal Brexit

Fears 60% of Kent businesses not prepared for no-deal Brexit

Later on Friday, a live test of plans to keep traffic moving in the county in the event of cross-Channel disruption will be carried out.

Virgin O2 £31bn merger under in-depth investigation by watchdog

Virgin O2 £31bn merger under in-depth investigation by watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a Phase 2 investigation into the tie-up aimed at taking on BT.

Sturgeon starting to worry Johnson ‘almost planning for no-deal’

Sturgeon starting to worry Johnson ‘almost planning for no-deal’

The PM warned there is a ‘strong possibility’ the UK will fail to broker a trade agreement with the EU and told the nation to prepare for no-deal.

Nissan source warns there is no Plan B in case of no-deal

Nissan source warns there is no Plan B in case of no-deal

Bosses have repeatedly said the Sunderland plant and its European business model were unviable without a deal.

What the papers say – December 11

What the papers say – December 11

Friday’s papers are dominated by the increasingly likely prospect of a no-deal Brexit.

Former Australian leaders split on trade relationship with EU

Former Australian leaders split on trade relationship with EU

Boris Johnson has warned it is a ‘strong possibility’ the UK will leave the EU without a trade pact.

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