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What the papers say – December 22

What the papers say – December 22

What the papers say – December 22

22 December 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to US Congress features across the front pages.


Scientists take first steps towards urine test for cancer

Scientists take first steps towards urine test for cancer

Scientists take first steps towards urine test for cancer

22 December 2022

The disease currently requires surgery, an ultrasound or blood tests for diagnosis.


Funeral of Irish soldier killed in Lebanon under way

Funeral of Irish soldier killed in Lebanon under way

Funeral of Irish soldier killed in Lebanon under way

22 December 2022

Private Sean Rooney will be buried with full military honours.


Gender reforms expected to pass at Holyrood

Gender reforms expected to pass at Holyrood

Gender reforms expected to pass at Holyrood

22 December 2022

The Bill will go to a final vote on Thursday afternoon.


Government ‘could fast-track NHS pay rise next year’ after union stalemate

Government ‘could fast-track NHS pay rise next year’ after union stalemate

Government ‘could fast-track NHS pay rise next year’ after union stalemate

22 December 2022

Thousands of nurses picketed on Tuesday while ambulance staff staged their biggest strike in 30 years on Wednesday.


Man arrested in connection with grandmother’s murder

Man arrested in connection with grandmother’s murder

Man arrested in connection with grandmother’s murder

21 December 2022

Michelle Hanson’s body was discovered at a house in Sunderland on December 3.


More households set to lose running water days before Christmas

More households set to lose running water days before Christmas

More households set to lose running water days before Christmas

21 December 2022

Water companies are working to ensure tens of thousands of homes in large parts of Sussex, Kent and Hampshire are reconnected by the weekend.


Aisling Bea praises ‘heart and patience’ of food bank volunteers

Aisling Bea praises ‘heart and patience’ of food bank volunteers

Aisling Bea praises ‘heart and patience’ of food bank volunteers

21 December 2022

The actress and comedian hosted a fundraiser for her local food bank on Wednesday.


Hancock broke rules on post-ministerial jobs by appearing on TV shows – Dowden

Hancock broke rules on post-ministerial jobs by appearing on TV shows – Dowden

Hancock broke rules on post-ministerial jobs by appearing on TV shows – Dowden

21 December 2022

But the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Oliver Dowden, agreed that any further disciplinary action would be ‘disproportionate’.


In Pictures: Lanterns light way on winter solstice

In Pictures: Lanterns light way on winter solstice

In Pictures: Lanterns light way on winter solstice

21 December 2022

Brighton has hosted a festive parade to mark the longest night of the year.


Tens of thousands could face Christmas without water after pipes burst

Tens of thousands could face Christmas without water after pipes burst

Tens of thousands could face Christmas without water after pipes burst

21 December 2022

Large parts of Sussex, Kent and Hampshire have been left without supplies.


Final Holyrood vote on gender reforms delayed

Final Holyrood vote on gender reforms delayed

Final Holyrood vote on gender reforms delayed

21 December 2022

The vote will take place on Thursday, the Presiding Officer has said.


Indyref2 result would be ‘too close to call’, poll suggests

Indyref2 result would be ‘too close to call’, poll suggests

Indyref2 result would be ‘too close to call’, poll suggests

21 December 2022

The survey conducted by Savanta put opponents slightly ahead of those in favour of Scottish independence.


Contestant says The Traitors has helped give her back her identity

Contestant says The Traitors has helped give her back her identity

Contestant says The Traitors has helped give her back her identity

21 December 2022

The show sees 22 strangers play ‘the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust’ in the hope of winning up to £120,000.


Group subjected to antisemitic attack return to scene to celebrate Hanukkah

Group subjected to antisemitic attack return to scene to celebrate Hanukkah

Group subjected to antisemitic attack return to scene to celebrate Hanukkah

21 December 2022

A group of about 40 young Jewish people were on a bus in London last year when it was attacked by men who swore and made obscene gestures.


Doctors in Wales consider striking for first time

Doctors in Wales consider striking for first time

Doctors in Wales consider striking for first time

21 December 2022

BMA Cymru’s Dr Iona Collins said the Welsh Government needed to ‘wake up to the crisis in the medical workforce and take serious action’.


150,000 young people estranged from parents – charity

150,000 young people estranged from parents – charity

150,000 young people estranged from parents – charity

21 December 2022

The number of 16 to 20-year-olds left vulnerable and poor due to severed ties with their families is growing, research suggests.


Inquest into deaths of four men in 2011 mining disaster to be reopened

Inquest into deaths of four men in 2011 mining disaster to be reopened

Inquest into deaths of four men in 2011 mining disaster to be reopened

21 December 2022

Garry Jenkins, Philip Hill, David Powell, and Charles Breslin, were killed when thousands of gallons of water flooded the Gleision drift mine.


Double tragedy as death of pregnant woman confirmed as murder

Double tragedy as death of pregnant woman confirmed as murder

Double tragedy as death of pregnant woman confirmed as murder

21 December 2022

Natalie McNally died after she was stabbed in her home in Lurgan on Sunday night, police have confirmed.


Disruption from strikes likely to continue into coming days – health leaders

Disruption from strikes likely to continue into coming days – health leaders

Disruption from strikes likely to continue into coming days – health leaders

21 December 2022

NHS Providers said there had been ‘varying levels of disruption’ across the country as nurses and ambulance workers went on strike this week.


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