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The Highgate Vampire review – stranger-than-fiction events make for biting comedy
The Highgate Vampire review – stranger-than-fiction events make for biting comedy
Sweet and funny show is based on rumoured vampire sightings in north London in the 1960s and 70s – though it could do with producing a few more goosebumps
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December 23, 2025 at 6:53 AM
People in poorest areas of England ‘more likely to need emergency care for lung conditions’
People in poorest areas of England ‘more likely to need emergency care for lung conditions’
Analysis finds those from most deprived backgrounds almost twice as likely to be admitted to hospital for respiratory conditions
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December 23, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Forecasters say 2025 ‘more likely than not’ to be UK’s hottest year on record
Forecasters say 2025 ‘more likely than not’ to be UK’s hottest year on record
Met Office says temperatures are tracking ahead of 2022 after year of heatwaves and drought, though late cold spell could yet intervene
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December 23, 2025 at 6:51 AM
What happened next: the Coldplay kiss cam couple
What happened next: the Coldplay kiss cam couple
They went mega-viral as the couple who were caught canoodling on a live screen. Cue plot twists and months of public intrigue
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December 23, 2025 at 5:16 AM
‘For the first time, she could tell people who she was’: Ireland’s gender recognition decade
‘For the first time, she could tell people who she was’: Ireland’s gender recognition decade
Ireland’s 2015 Gender Recognition Act was born in an era of optimism and consensus, but as gender-critical activism grows so does debate whether it can hold
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December 23, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Young care leavers in England to get free prescriptions, dental and eye services
Young care leavers in England to get free prescriptions, dental and eye services
Those under-25 to receive help while a pilot will trial paid internships in NHS and a guaranteed interview scheme
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December 23, 2025 at 5:14 AM
US drops plan to deport Chinese man who helped expose abuse of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, say activists
US drops plan to deport Chinese man who helped expose abuse of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, say activists
Decision comes amid growing public support for Guan Heng – who secretly filmed detention facilities in China – after he illegally entered US by boat
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December 23, 2025 at 4:39 AM
England defend mid-Ashes beach break but will look into reports claiming excessive drinking
England defend mid-Ashes beach break but will look into reports claiming excessive drinking
Rob Key has defended England’s mid-tour break in Noosa but confirmed he will look into reports of excessive drinking by players in between the second and third Ashes Tests
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December 23, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Trump complains Epstein files are damaging people who ‘innocently met’ him
Trump complains Epstein files are damaging people who ‘innocently met’ him
In his first comments since the release, the president expressed sympathy for high-profiles figures, including Bill Clinton, who have come under scrutiny
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December 23, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Ukraine war briefing: Russian forces attack Odesa twice in one day
Ukraine war briefing: Russian forces attack Odesa twice in one day
Emergency crews at work after port facilities and ship damaged, governor says, while Donald Trump says peace talks going ‘OK’. What we know on day 1,399
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December 23, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Trump news at a glance: president breaks with convention to name new battleships after himself
Trump news at a glance: president breaks with convention to name new battleships after himself
Donald Trump is on a naming spree; Schumer asks Senate to back legal action over partial Epstein files release – key US politics stories from Monday 22 December at a glance
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December 23, 2025 at 1:36 AM
‘Is this real?’: wife of detained pastor describes anguish as China cracks down on unofficial churches
‘Is this real?’: wife of detained pastor describes anguish as China cracks down on unofficial churches
Church leaders and members detained as government tightens controls on underground Christian gatherings
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December 23, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Former BlackRock executive Mark Wiseman named as Canada’s next ambassador to US
Former BlackRock executive Mark Wiseman named as Canada’s next ambassador to US
Financier will assume the role on 15 February, ahead of US free trade negotiations, says prime minister Mark Carney
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December 23, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Pink platypus spotted in Gippsland far from a monochrome monotreme
Pink platypus spotted in Gippsland far from a monochrome monotreme
Biologist says specimen filmed by a Victorian fisher is ‘unusual’, but not a rare albino as some had wondered
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December 23, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Fiji wrestles with plans to restore Indigenous rights over world-famous surf breaks
Fiji wrestles with plans to restore Indigenous rights over world-famous surf breaks
Move to bring back customary marine rights is celebrated, but concerns remain about potential effect on tourism and lack of clarity about how it might work
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December 23, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Trump administration plans to promote loyal diplomats after recall of 30 ambassadors, sources say
Trump administration plans to promote loyal diplomats after recall of 30 ambassadors, sources say
Move comes as union representing US diplomats said it was ‘deeply concerned’ by the process, which could ‘politicise’ foreign service
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December 23, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Former mineworkers celebrate ‘historic’ £100-a-week UK pensions boost
Former mineworkers celebrate ‘historic’ £100-a-week UK pensions boost
Scheme members will also receive lump sums averaging £5,500 after government hands over £2.3bn reserve
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December 23, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Prosecutions for strangulation in England and Wales increase sixfold in three years
Prosecutions for strangulation in England and Wales increase sixfold in three years
CPS says new law marked ‘significant shift in recognising serious nature’ of offence, often linked to domestic abuse and sexual assault
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December 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Stars urge UK government not to scrap Sport England brake on playing field selloff
Stars urge UK government not to scrap Sport England brake on playing field selloff
Sports playing fields and facilities are at risk of being built over en masse with devastating consequences for local communities, sports stars and governing bodies have warned
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December 22, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Keir Starmer told closer EU trade ties ‘strategic necessity’ for UK firms
Keir Starmer told closer EU trade ties ‘strategic necessity’ for UK firms
Labour urged to accelerate reset with Brussels as many exporters struggling to trade in the EU after Brexit deal
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December 22, 2025 at 10:36 PM
McCullum admitting failure of his methods was gobsmacking but England are learning | Mark Ramprakash
McCullum admitting failure of his methods was gobsmacking but England are learning | Mark Ramprakash
Coach couldn’t free up his players so they found another way of removing pressure – by losing the series in rapid time
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December 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Mohamed Salah hits late Afcon winner for Egypt to break brave Zimbabwe at the last
Mohamed Salah hits late Afcon winner for Egypt to break brave Zimbabwe at the last
Mohamed Salah scored an added-time winner for Egypt as they began their attempt to win Afcon with a 2-1 victory against Zimbabwe
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December 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Raúl Jiménez dents Nottingham Forest’s revival to lift Fulham clear of danger
Raúl Jiménez dents Nottingham Forest’s revival to lift Fulham clear of danger
Raúl Jiménez scored from the penalty spot after a foul by Douglas Luiz to earn Fulham a battling 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest at Craven Cottage
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December 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Tea With Judi Dench review – the most touching TV you’ll watch all Christmas (plus a sweary parrot)
Tea With Judi Dench review – the most touching TV you’ll watch all Christmas (plus a sweary parrot)
She’s such a great interviewer that this chat with Kenneth Branagh feels like it deserves an entire series. It’s relentlessly charming – and hugely moving when they talk about Dame Judi’s late husband
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December 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Alexander Isak set to miss several months of season after Liverpool confirm fractured leg
Alexander Isak set to miss several months of season after Liverpool confirm fractured leg
Alexander Isak is facing several months on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a leg fracture suffered in Liverpool’s win at Tottenham
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December 22, 2025 at 9:18 PM