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Key questions Boris Johnson could face at the COVID inquiry
Boris Johnson will appear before the COVID inquiry this week to face scrutiny about the decisions he made during the pandemic.
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Primodos: New study claims to find link between the pregnancy test drug and malformations
A new study claims to reveal how the hormone pregnancy test drug Primodos damages the foetus in some pregnant women.
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Aberfan: Man arrested over attempted murder of pregnant woman was 'known to victim'
A pregnant woman stabbed in Aberfan, South Wales, was the victim of a "targeted attack" and a local man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder was "known to the victim," police have said.
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Denny Laine: Paul McCartney pays tribute after Moody Blues singer and Wings guitarist dies aged 79
Denny Laine, the lead singer of English rock band the Moody Blues and guitarist with Wings, has died aged 79.
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Sunak to find 'middle ground' in emergency Rwanda legislation as Tory splits emerge into public view
Rishi Sunak will aim for a middle ground in the emergency legislation to get the Rwanda scheme off the ground as he remains under severe pressure to stop small boat crossings.
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Woman dead and two injured in Hackney shooting
A 42-year-old woman has died and two others have been injured after a shooting in Hackney, east London, on Tuesday, the Metropolitan Police said.
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NHS to put warnings about cancer symptoms on urinal mats in pubs and football grounds
The NHS is putting warnings about cancer symptoms on urinal mats in pubs, restaurants and football grounds to help increase early detection.
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Prince William helps sell The Big Issue for second year running
For the second year running, Prince William joined a vendor of The Big Issue to help sell copies in the run-up to Christmas.
Local Headlines
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Council bosses seek permission for extra powers on eyesore sites
Council bosses will ask the government for permission to use extra powers to gain control of eyesore land in the borough and bring it back into use.
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"Save-a-Space" for a new hassle-free park and ride experience
A parking bay reservation system which allows commuters to pre-book spaces at selected Park & Ride car parks is being rolled out to three West Midlands Metro stops.
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Two School Streets trials could come to borough
Legal traffic orders could come into effect in Dudley borough early next year as part of a pilot scheme to reduce congestion and improve road safety around schools.
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Man suffers life-threatening injuries after Oldbury collision
Police are appealing for information after a man suffered life-threatening injuries after multiple vehicles were involved in a collision in Oldbury.
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Disney legend, Lea Salonga brings UK tour to Wolverhampton
Musical theatre royalty, Lea Salonga is bringing her extraordinary talent to Wolverhampton Grand with her new UK tour.
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Christmas Cheer returns to Delph Stables
Christmas cheer will return to Brierley Hill’s Nine Locks this December as the popular Christmas carols and crafting event at Delph Stables is confirmed for a second year.
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Refurbished Brierley Hill Library re-opens
Brierley Hill Library has re-opened its doors following a £670,000 refurbishment.
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Wolverhampton Grand unveils next year's pantomime
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has announced Beauty and the Beast as next year’s pantomime, a first for the theatre's stage at Christmas.
Entertainment News
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Jesse Darling awarded 2023 Turner Prize for 'delirious' art
The 2023 Turner Prize has been awarded to Jesse Darling, who was praised for how his art using unconventional materials conveyed a "familiar yet delirious world".
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Denny Laine: Paul McCartney pays tribute after Moody Blues singer and Wings guitarist dies aged 79
Denny Laine, the lead singer of English rock band the Moody Blues and guitarist with Wings, has died aged 79.
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Grand Theft Auto VI: First trailer released early by Rockstar Games after leak
The first trailer has been released for the massively anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI.
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Shane MacGowan 'pushed the boundaries of what humans can do to their bodies', says wife
Shane MacGowan's widow said she had worried about his death for 35 years because he "pushed the boundaries of what humans can do to their bodies".
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Ursula von der Leyen named the world's most powerful woman by Forbes
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been named the world's most powerful woman for the second year in a row.
National Sport
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Sky Sports to show 215 Premier League games a season from 2025/26
From 2025, Sky Sports will broadcast a record minimum of 215 Premier League matches a season after finalising a new four-year agreement.
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F1 2024: Six Sprint venues confirmed for next season as talks continue over format and schedule
Formula 1 has named the six venues that will stage Sprint weekends in the 2024 season.
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Erik ten Hag has lost elements of Man Utd dressing room as his style and treatment of Jadon Sancho questioned
Erik ten Hag has lost elements of the dressing room at Manchester United, with players questioning his playing style and treatment of Jadon Sancho, according to Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol.
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Pep Guardiola defends his players after FA charge and insists stuttering Man City will win the Premier League title
Pep Guardiola is adamant Manchester City will retain the Premier League title despite a run of three consecutive draws which has left them three points behind leaders Arsenal.
Business News
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Ten Entertainment bowled over by £300m US takeover bid
One of Britain's biggest tenpin bowling venue operators will this week disclose that it has become the latest London-listed companies to recommend a private equity-backed takeover.
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Thames Water pays £37.5m dividend amid debt pile and pollution fines, sparking Ofwat query
Thames Water has been asked to explain a £37.5m dividend payment made to a parent company.
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Thames Water reveals leap in pollution incidents
Thames Water has revealed an 18% rise in pollution incidents during the first half of its financial year along with a rise in its huge debt pile.
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Cost of Christmas dinner set to rise in 'record-breaking' festive grocery spree
The cost of a traditional Christmas dinner will rise on last year, according to a closely-watched report that is also forecasting record sales for supermarkets over the festive season.
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Tel Aviv Stock Exchange says report traders told of Hamas attack in advance is inaccurate and irresponsible
A report saying some investors may have known in advance about Hamas's plan to attack Israel on 7 October and used that knowledge to make hundreds of millions of pounds is inaccurate and its publication was irresponsible, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange has said.
Politics News
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Sunak to find 'middle ground' in emergency Rwanda legislation as Tory splits emerge into public view
Rishi Sunak will aim for a middle ground in the emergency legislation to get the Rwanda scheme off the ground as he remains under severe pressure to stop small boat crossings.
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Rwanda did not receive any funding to sign new asylum treaty, says James Cleverly
Rwanda has not received any additional funding for the new treaty it has signed to revive the UK government's asylum plan, the home secretary has said.
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Rishi Sunak stuck between rock and hard place as Tories battle over migration policy
Back in January 2023, Rishi Sunak made a promise to the British people and his party that he would stop small boat crossings.
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Boris Johnson to apologise but say he got big calls right at COVID inquiry
Boris Johnson is set to apologise for mistakes the government made during the pandemic, but insist he got the big calls right, when he gives evidence to the COVID inquiry.
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Key questions Boris Johnson could face at the COVID inquiry
Boris Johnson will appear before the COVID inquiry this week to face scrutiny about the decisions he made during the pandemic.
World News
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Mount Marapi volcano eruption in Indonesia leaves at least 23 dead, officials say
Rescuers racing to find hikers missing after a deadly volcano eruption in Indonesia have found more bodies, raising the number of confirmed and presumed dead to 23.
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The effect Israel's war in Gaza is having on civilians is 'brutal to see'
Israel said its troops have entered Gaza's second-largest city, while intensive bombardment has sent streams of ambulances and cars racing to hospitals with wounded and dead Palestinians. Here, Sky News' chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay looks at the effects of a bloody new phase of the war.
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Girls who start their periods at a younger age may have higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life
Girls who start their periods at a younger age could have a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in later life, a study suggests.
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'Charles' or 'skin rash'? - Maori MPs in New Zealand go off script while swearing oath of allegiance to King
Maori politicians in New Zealand went off script during their swearing-in ceremony while pledging their allegiance to the King - sparking a debate over whether they called the monarch "Charles" or a "skin rash".
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US paddleboarder dies after shark attack in The Bahamas
A US woman has died after being attacked by a shark while paddleboarding in The Bahamas.
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Ursula von der Leyen named the world's most powerful woman by Forbes
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been named the world's most powerful woman for the second year in a row.
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Binyamin Needham: British teenager killed in Gaza while fighting for IDF
Binyamin Needham, a 19-year-old British national, has been killed in Gaza while fighting for the IDF.
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Gaza's Palace of Justice courthouse demolished 'by IDF' as new footage leaked
A main courthouse in Gaza has been destroyed by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), according to several Israel media outlets.
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Munich Airport reopens - but flights 'heavily restricted' after freezing rain hits Germany
Munich Airport has reopened with a severely reduced flight schedule after it was forced to close following a barrage of extreme wintry weather.
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UK-Rwanda deportation deal becomes a reality but questions remain over asylum-seekers' safety
Rwanda has received three home secretaries from the UK but not a single asylum-seeker.
Weird News
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The luxurious five-bedroom 'domestic greenhouse' in Tottenham named RIBA 2023 House of the Year
A five-bedroom property in Tottenham has been named the 2023 House of the Year by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
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Suffolk: Escaped reindeer that blocked A-road after fleeing Santa's grotto attraction recaptured
Two reindeer, which caused a dual carriageway to be closed after escaping a Christmas attraction on a rural estate, have been caught.
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'Brutal on the nose': Shoppers warned about smelly Minger cheese on Asda's shelves this Christmas
A cheese that's been dubbed "brutal on the nose" by its own creator is hitting Asda shelves this Christmas.
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Learner driver failed theory test 59 times before passing
A learner who failed their driving theory test 59 times before passing has been praised for their "amazing commitment".
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Reindeer block dual carriageway in Suffolk
A major road was closed by police in both directions after reindeer wandered in front of traffic.
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Euro 2024 draw disrupted by sex noises
Sex noises disrupted the official draw for next year's Euro 2024 football tournament, prompting an investigation by organisers.
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Pembrokeshire: Unexploded bomb detonated after spending decades as couple's garden ornament
A couple who kept an unexploded missile as a garden ornament for decades were ready to "go out with our home and everything in it" after a bomb disposal unit told them it needed to be detonated.
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Could a banana before bed be the key to a good night's sleep?
Eating a banana for dinner could be the key to a good night's sleep, according to a charity specialising in sleep support.
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Mansfield: Woman arrested after people fall ill from chocolate sold at market
A 63-year-old woman has been arrested after people became sick from chocolate bought at a market stall.