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3,000 rubber ducks take to river in Cotswolds village for annual race

3,000 rubber ducks take to river in Cotswolds village for annual race

3,000 rubber ducks take to river in Cotswolds village for annual race

26 December 2023

The Bibury Duck Race returned for its 35th year.


Three arrests after man dies in Christmas Day street assault

Three arrests after man dies in Christmas Day street assault

Three arrests after man dies in Christmas Day street assault

26 December 2023

A 29-year-old man was assaulted in Nottingham and died in hospital a short time later, police said.


In Pictures: Swimmers take a dip and shoppers eye sales on Boxing Day

In Pictures: Swimmers take a dip and shoppers eye sales on Boxing Day

In Pictures: Swimmers take a dip and shoppers eye sales on Boxing Day

26 December 2023

There were also Boxing Day hunts held across the country.


Antiques Roadshow porcelain expert Henry Sandon dies aged 95

Antiques Roadshow porcelain expert Henry Sandon dies aged 95

Antiques Roadshow porcelain expert Henry Sandon dies aged 95

26 December 2023

Sandon was a resident expert on porcelain and pottery on the BBC series, first joining the show in 1979.


Man arrested on suspicion of murder after incident in North Yorkshire town

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after incident in North Yorkshire town

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after incident in North Yorkshire town

26 December 2023

Police were called to Rosemary Court, Tadcaster, at 7.20am after reports of a man with serious injuries.


Wind, rain and snow warnings in place as UK braces for Storm Gerrit

Wind, rain and snow warnings in place as UK braces for Storm Gerrit

Wind, rain and snow warnings in place as UK braces for Storm Gerrit

26 December 2023

The storm will bring strong winds and heavy rain to many parts of the UK on Wednesday, with wintry hazards also likely.


Chatbot users should not share private information with software, expert warns

Chatbot users should not share private information with software, expert warns

Chatbot users should not share private information with software, expert warns

26 December 2023

Prof Michael Wooldridge said complaining about personal relationships or expressing political views to artificial intelligence was ‘extremely unwise’.


Jings, crivens! First Broons annual acquired by National Library of Scotland

Jings, crivens! First Broons annual acquired by National Library of Scotland

Jings, crivens! First Broons annual acquired by National Library of Scotland

26 December 2023

The annual will go on display in Edinburgh next year.


UK welcomes claims Ukraine has destroyed Russian warship in Black Sea

UK welcomes claims Ukraine has destroyed Russian warship in Black Sea

UK welcomes claims Ukraine has destroyed Russian warship in Black Sea

26 December 2023

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps used the attack to argue the war has not reached a ‘stalemate’.


Four held in murder probe after man stabbed on Boxing Day

Four held in murder probe after man stabbed on Boxing Day

Four held in murder probe after man stabbed on Boxing Day

26 December 2023

Two men aged 49 and 42 and two women aged 35 and 44 have been arrested on suspicion of murder in Hackney.


A Sinn Fein-led Irish government would deliver ‘step change’ in Irish unity push

A Sinn Fein-led Irish government would deliver ‘step change’ in Irish unity push

A Sinn Fein-led Irish government would deliver ‘step change’ in Irish unity push

26 December 2023

Party president Mary Lou McDonald insisted a border poll was a possibility within the lifetime of the next Dail.


Ahmadiyya Muslim community donates 750 gift baskets to the vulnerable

Ahmadiyya Muslim community donates 750 gift baskets to the vulnerable

Ahmadiyya Muslim community donates 750 gift baskets to the vulnerable

26 December 2023

Baskets were distributed in 40 UK towns and cities.


Alex Batty ‘loved cold weather and rain’ on first Christmas back in England

Alex Batty ‘loved cold weather and rain’ on first Christmas back in England

Alex Batty ‘loved cold weather and rain’ on first Christmas back in England

26 December 2023

The teenager went missing aged 11 in 2017 after his mother, who was not his legal guardian, took him to Spain with his grandfather.


‘Absurd’ rail ticketing system needs overhauled, charity says

‘Absurd’ rail ticketing system needs overhauled, charity says

‘Absurd’ rail ticketing system needs overhauled, charity says

26 December 2023

The Campaign for Better Transport said a fairer model is ‘long overdue’.


Shoppers hit the high street for Boxing Day sales

Shoppers hit the high street for Boxing Day sales

Shoppers hit the high street for Boxing Day sales

26 December 2023

Queues formed outside stores on Oxford Street in London in the early hours of Tuesday.


Police appeal after 17-year-old girl seriously injured in car crash

Police appeal after 17-year-old girl seriously injured in car crash

Police appeal after 17-year-old girl seriously injured in car crash

26 December 2023

The collision between a black Mercedes and a grey BMW happened in Poole on Boxing Day morning.


AI to make ‘seismic change’ in all industries within four years, expert predicts

AI to make ‘seismic change’ in all industries within four years, expert predicts

AI to make ‘seismic change’ in all industries within four years, expert predicts

26 December 2023

An AI-powered robot called Ai-Da will help to deliver the Royal Institution’s annual Christmas lectures on Boxing Day.


Clinton and Adams had ‘circular’ decommissioning row in White House

Clinton and Adams had ‘circular’ decommissioning row in White House

Clinton and Adams had ‘circular’ decommissioning row in White House

26 December 2023

Despite the encounter being painted as a positive for Sinn Fein at the time, a disagreement ensued about disabling arsenal in Northern Ireland.


Diana showed ‘ignorance of, or disregard for’ NI constitutional state

Diana showed ‘ignorance of, or disregard for’ NI constitutional state

Diana showed ‘ignorance of, or disregard for’ NI constitutional state

26 December 2023

A briefing note from the Irish ambassador stated that the late princess had referred to Northern Ireland as part of Ireland.


Finucane family ‘appalled by Blair’s ignorance’ of case details in 2000 meeting

Finucane family ‘appalled by Blair’s ignorance’ of case details in 2000 meeting

Finucane family ‘appalled by Blair’s ignorance’ of case details in 2000 meeting

26 December 2023

The meeting was set up after a pledge from taoiseach Bertie Ahern.


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