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IrelandScotlandWalesKing praises health workers and calls for unity after riotsHis Christmas Day message follows a year that saw him and the Princess of Wales treated for cancer. 9 hrs agoUKArchbishop's Christmas sermon 'empty words', Bishop says Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley has previously called for Stephen Cottrell to resign.4 hrs agoKentDrag queen Tayce wins Strictly Come Dancing Christmas specialThe pair 'sleighed' the competition to take home the coveted trophy, with Tayce making Strictly history.5 hrs agoCultureAttempted murder arrest after car hits four peoplePolice say one of the pedestrians is in a life-threatening condition.8 hrs agoLondonCoronation Street's Gail bids farewell after 50 yearsA look back at some of Gail's highlights as the longstanding character leaves the cobbles.24 hrs agoCultureArchbishop's Christmas sermon 'empty words', Bishop says Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley has previously called for Stephen Cottrell to resign.4 hrs agoKentCancer survivor wishes King and Kate well at Sandringham serviceThe Christmas service is a big event in the royal calendar, bringing together the Royal Family for a public appearance.9 hrs agoUKMan shot dead by armed police on Christmas EveWest Mercia Police refers itself to the policing watchdog after a man was shot in Redditch.6 hrs agoHereford & WorcesterDrag queen Tayce wins Strictly Come Dancing Christmas specialThe pair 'sleighed' the competition to take home the coveted trophy, with Tayce making Strictly history.5 hrs agoCultureLiam Payne's girlfriend says Christmas a 'time of grief and sadness'She has called on people to show kindness to those who may be "carrying grief this holiday".14 hrs agoUKFancy dress swimmers take Christmas Day dipSharks, turkeys, crackers and even an oven take part in festive fancy dress swims around England.10 hrs agoEngland£90,000-a-year patient safety role remains unfilledA law creating a Patient Safety Commissioner post was passed last year - but no-one has yet been found to take it on.1 day agoScotland PoliticsParents celebrate arrival of Christmas babiesMothers and fathers across the country have received special festive presents as they welcome newborns.12 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandMet Office forecasts a 'green Christmas' in the UKA meteorologist says no snow or frost is expected in the UK and instead it will be dry.23 hrs agoUKWatch/ListenWeather forecast for a cloudy and mild Christmas DayA period of unseasonably mild weather is forecast to hit the UK over the festive period.1 day agoUKMan clipped by train pulling into railway stationGovia Thameslink Railway is urging people to be safe on trains and at stations this Christmas.2 days agoLondon'I was George's girlfriend in Last Christmas video'Debbie Killingback played the Wham star's new love interest in the famous music video.3 days agoLondonTimelapse shows winter solstice sunrise at StonehengeCrowds gathered at Stonehenge on Saturday morning to mark the annual winter solstice.5 days agoWiltshireFeatures & analysisThe Papers: 'Love and hugs' for Kate and 'Shift to Reform'Many of Boxing Day's front pages feature images of members of the Royal Family from Christmas Day.47 mins agoThe Papers'We won the lottery but I still check the price of socks'Ray and Barbara Wragg won big - but gave much of their fortune away to good causes.17 hrs agoSouth YorkshirePenguins and iceberg-watching: Marking Christmas in AntarcticaStaff working out in the wilds of Antarctica share their Christmas Day plans.17 hrs agoEngland'I grew up in a cave that my parents bought'Oliver Bowerman was five when his parents bought ancient cavern system and grew tourist attraction.13 hrs agoEnglandThe beasts of Doggerland and a town of sanctuaryWhy was Beverley a town of sanctuary and what monsters roamed ancient Holderness?17 hrs agoHull & East YorkshireLatest updates9 hrs agoRoyals attend Christmas Day service at SandringhamThe Christmas service is a big event in the royal calendar, bringing together the Royal Family for a public appearance.9 hrs agoUK9 hrs agoKing praises health workers and calls for unity after riotsHis Christmas Day message follows a year that saw him and the Princess of Wales treated for cancer. 9 hrs agoUK11 hrs agoArchbishop says Church must 'be changed' over abuseStephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, has faced calls to resign over his handling of a sexual abuse case involving a priest.11 hrs agoUK14 hrs agoLiam Payne's girlfriend says Christmas a 'time of grief and sadness'She has called on people to show kindness to those who may be "carrying grief this holiday".14 hrs agoUK17 hrs agoChristmas Day workforce 'ready to respond'While many are at home opening presents and getting merry, thousands will be clocking on.17 hrs agoUK23 hrs agoMet Office forecasts a 'green Christmas' in the UKA meteorologist says no snow or frost is expected in the UK and instead it will be dry.23 hrs agoUK1 day agoAirports open late to clear Christmas fog backlogExeter and Southampton will join Jersey and Guernsey in opening longer in case the weather improves.1 day agoUK1 day agoFirst and second place lottery prizes unclaimedThe first prize ticket of £483,795 was issued in Jersey, but it remains unclaimed.1 day agoUK1 day agoGovernment 'disappointed' by ferry challengeThe government says it will defend its decision to choose DFDS over Brittany Ferries. 1 day agoUK
