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Brexit-backing Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin knighted

Brexit-backing Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin knighted

Brexit-backing Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin knighted

29 December 2023

The businessman said the news of the knighthood came as a surprise.


Teenager charged with arson after blaze at London Oratory School

Teenager charged with arson after blaze at London Oratory School

Teenager charged with arson after blaze at London Oratory School

29 December 2023

The 16-year-old boy will appear in custody at Highbury Youth Court on Friday.


University principal ‘deeply honoured’ to become Knight Grand Cross

University principal ‘deeply honoured’ to become Knight Grand Cross

University principal ‘deeply honoured’ to become Knight Grand Cross

29 December 2023

Professor Sir Jim McDonald, of the University of Strathclyde, is recognised for services to engineering, education and energy.


Government deletes report calling asylum barge ‘discriminatory’

Government deletes report calling asylum barge ‘discriminatory’

Government deletes report calling asylum barge ‘discriminatory’

29 December 2023

A similar report on the former RAF Wethersfield base was also deleted.


New petrol cars could cost owners £700 a year more to run than EVs – analysis

New petrol cars could cost owners £700 a year more to run than EVs – analysis

New petrol cars could cost owners £700 a year more to run than EVs – analysis

29 December 2023

The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit said switching to an EV will ‘see a quick return on the investment made’.


Man arrested after images show vehicle going 180mph on M4

Man arrested after images show vehicle going 180mph on M4

Man arrested after images show vehicle going 180mph on M4

29 December 2023

The man in his 30s, from Eastleaze, Swindon, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, Wiltshire Police said.


Elizabeth line station assistant made MBE after saving 29 lives

Elizabeth line station assistant made MBE after saving 29 lives

Elizabeth line station assistant made MBE after saving 29 lives

29 December 2023

Rizwan Javed, 33, has helped to save each life by being alert and approaching vulnerable individuals in difficult situations.


Flu patient numbers double in fortnight as NHS faces ‘storm’ of pressures

Flu patient numbers double in fortnight as NHS faces ‘storm’ of pressures

Flu patient numbers double in fortnight as NHS faces ‘storm’ of pressures

29 December 2023

The figures come amid another spell of industrial action by junior doctors.


Dame Shirley Bassey ‘humbled’ as honour recognises music career spanning decades

Dame Shirley Bassey ‘humbled’ as honour recognises music career spanning decades

Dame Shirley Bassey ‘humbled’ as honour recognises music career spanning decades

29 December 2023

The singer is made a Companion of Honour.


New Year’s Eve revellers urged to wrap up warm as temperatures plummet

New Year’s Eve revellers urged to wrap up warm as temperatures plummet

New Year’s Eve revellers urged to wrap up warm as temperatures plummet

29 December 2023

The weather is expected to remain unsettled with strong winds, heavy rain and ‘close to freezing’ conditions throughout the last weekend of 2023.


Butcher, 79, ‘quite emotional’ as she is made MBE

Butcher, 79, ‘quite emotional’ as she is made MBE

Butcher, 79, ‘quite emotional’ as she is made MBE

29 December 2023

Elizabeth Craig Ovens continues to work more than 50 hours a week at McCaskie’s Butchers in Wemyss Bay, Inverclyde.


Yousaf ‘nothing like as popular’ as Sturgeon and SNP support down, says expert

Yousaf ‘nothing like as popular’ as Sturgeon and SNP support down, says expert

Yousaf ‘nothing like as popular’ as Sturgeon and SNP support down, says expert

29 December 2023

Professor Sir John Curtice said the party is now ‘just ahead’ of Labour in opinion polls in Scotland.


Molly Russell’s father made MBE for services to child safety online

Molly Russell’s father made MBE for services to child safety online

Molly Russell’s father made MBE for services to child safety online

29 December 2023

Ian Russell has been made an MBE for services to child safety online.


Starmer wants to tackle civil service ‘churn’ – report

Starmer wants to tackle civil service ‘churn’ – report

Starmer wants to tackle civil service ‘churn’ – report

29 December 2023

Sir Keir Starmer will seek to bring stability among senior civil servants if Labour wins the next general election, according to reports.


Bake Off star Paul Hollywood set for royal handshake after being made MBE

Bake Off star Paul Hollywood set for royal handshake after being made MBE

Bake Off star Paul Hollywood set for royal handshake after being made MBE

29 December 2023

The star has been recognised in the New Year honours.


Stained glass artist Brian Clarke ‘surprised and grateful’ for knighthood

Stained glass artist Brian Clarke ‘surprised and grateful’ for knighthood

Stained glass artist Brian Clarke ‘surprised and grateful’ for knighthood

29 December 2023

The 70-year-old has been commissioned to create works which are on display across the world.


Broadcaster Pamela Ballantine made MBE on first anniversary of cancer diagnosis

Broadcaster Pamela Ballantine made MBE on first anniversary of cancer diagnosis

Broadcaster Pamela Ballantine made MBE on first anniversary of cancer diagnosis

29 December 2023

The UTV star has been honoured for her charity fundraising work.


Lyricist Don Black says he is being made CBE for ‘doing what I’ve always loved’

Lyricist Don Black says he is being made CBE for ‘doing what I’ve always loved’

Lyricist Don Black says he is being made CBE for ‘doing what I’ve always loved’

29 December 2023

He has been honoured for services to music.


Bereaved parents recognised in New Year Honours for ‘tireless’ charity work

Bereaved parents recognised in New Year Honours for ‘tireless’ charity work

Bereaved parents recognised in New Year Honours for ‘tireless’ charity work

29 December 2023

Neil and Angela Dickson’s daughter Samantha died from a brain tumour when she was just 16.


Emilia Clarke and her mother made MBEs for setting up brain injury charity

Emilia Clarke and her mother made MBEs for setting up brain injury charity

Emilia Clarke and her mother made MBEs for setting up brain injury charity

29 December 2023

The actress and her mother Jenny have both been recognised in the New Year Honours.


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