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Alex Batty expected to fly back to the UK later on Saturday

Alex Batty expected to fly back to the UK later on Saturday

Alex Batty expected to fly back to the UK later on Saturday

16 December 2023

The 17-year-old was just 11 when he disappeared with his mother during a family holiday in Spain in 2017.


Man dies and two injured after being hit by van in Derbyshire

Man dies and two injured after being hit by van in Derbyshire

Man dies and two injured after being hit by van in Derbyshire

16 December 2023

Emergency services were called to the Market Place in Ilkeston just before 2.10am on Saturday.


Pro-Palestinian rallies continue as Gaza crisis intensifies

Pro-Palestinian rallies continue as Gaza crisis intensifies

Pro-Palestinian rallies continue as Gaza crisis intensifies

16 December 2023

Israeli troops on Friday mistakenly shot to death three hostages.


British warship shoots down suspected attack drone in Red Sea

British warship shoots down suspected attack drone in Red Sea

British warship shoots down suspected attack drone in Red Sea

16 December 2023

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said it was believed merchant shipping in the Red Sea was the intended target,


Matthew Perry’s death: What is ketamine and how can it be used for depression?

Matthew Perry’s death: What is ketamine and how can it be used for depression?

Matthew Perry’s death: What is ketamine and how can it be used for depression?

16 December 2023

The Friends star was using ‘ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety’ prior to his death, according to a post-mortem examination report.


Kate thanks those nurturing society’s youngest in carol concert video message

Kate thanks those nurturing society’s youngest in carol concert video message

Kate thanks those nurturing society’s youngest in carol concert video message

16 December 2023

Royal Carols: Together At Christmas will be screened on ITV1 on Christmas Eve.


Almost 300 migrants arrive in UK after death in English Channel

Almost 300 migrants arrive in UK after death in English Channel

Almost 300 migrants arrive in UK after death in English Channel

16 December 2023

Home Office figures showed 292 people travelled in seven boats on Friday.


Petrol prices fall to lowest level in more two years

Petrol prices fall to lowest level in more two years

Petrol prices fall to lowest level in more two years

16 December 2023

It is around 10p a litre cheaper to fill up than in the run-up to last Christmas, the RAC said.


What the papers say – December 16

What the papers say – December 16

What the papers say – December 16

16 December 2023

A range of stories feature across Saturday’s front pages.


One year to go until current session of Parliament must end

One year to go until current session of Parliament must end

One year to go until current session of Parliament must end

16 December 2023

The latest possible date for the next general election is Tuesday January 28 2025.


Queen shows ‘relief’ after coronation, new documentary reveals

Queen shows ‘relief’ after coronation, new documentary reveals

Queen shows ‘relief’ after coronation, new documentary reveals

16 December 2023

Charles III: The Coronation Year will be screened on December 26 at 6.50pm on BBC One and iPlayer.


Stabbing ruined promising football future of murdered teenager – parents

Stabbing ruined promising football future of murdered teenager – parents

Stabbing ruined promising football future of murdered teenager – parents

16 December 2023

Taylor Cox had dreams of becoming a professional footballer but on the day he was supposed to receive his new kit, he was stabbed.


Scottish Budget will protect people and public services, vows Robison

Scottish Budget will protect people and public services, vows Robison

Scottish Budget will protect people and public services, vows Robison

16 December 2023

The Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans come against the backdrop of a £1.5 billion black hole in the nation’s finances.


Sunak in Rome for illegal migration talks

Sunak in Rome for illegal migration talks

Sunak in Rome for illegal migration talks

16 December 2023

The Prime Minister will also make an appearance among at a right-wing political gathering organised by Giorgia Meloni’s party.


Scots in north-west urged to take care as weekend of weather warnings issued

Scots in north-west urged to take care as weekend of weather warnings issued

Scots in north-west urged to take care as weekend of weather warnings issued

16 December 2023

Heavy rainfall is expected to begin on Saturday at 6pm and is expected to worsen the following day.


Harry and Meghan choose Christmas card without picture of children

Harry and Meghan choose Christmas card without picture of children

Harry and Meghan choose Christmas card without picture of children

15 December 2023

It included a picture of the couple smiling and clapping from this year’s Invictus Games


Matthew Perry death ruled accident from ‘acute effects of ketamine’

Matthew Perry death ruled accident from ‘acute effects of ketamine’

Matthew Perry death ruled accident from ‘acute effects of ketamine’

15 December 2023

The actor died on October 28 at the age of 54.


Piers Morgan criticises Harry, claiming he wants to ‘destroy’ the monarchy

Piers Morgan criticises Harry, claiming he wants to ‘destroy’ the monarchy

Piers Morgan criticises Harry, claiming he wants to ‘destroy’ the monarchy

15 December 2023

The latest clash has followed Harry’s partial victory in a High Court phone hacking claim.


Man and woman charged over drugs stash with street value of £1m

Man and woman charged over drugs stash with street value of £1m

Man and woman charged over drugs stash with street value of £1m

15 December 2023

Detectives carried out an investigation over several months which led to the pair’s arrest.


Mismanagement behind Middlesbrough Council troubles, says Sunak

Mismanagement behind Middlesbrough Council troubles, says Sunak

Mismanagement behind Middlesbrough Council troubles, says Sunak

15 December 2023

Rishi Sunak accused Middlesbrough Council of ‘mismanaging’ its finances as faced questions about the pressures facing cash-trapped local authorities.


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