Arrest after two teenagers die in car crash with tree
A third teenage man is in a "life-threatening" condition in hospital after the crash in Surrey.
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In pictures: Druids descend on Stonehenge to mark winter solstice
Thousands take to the Neolithic circle to welcome the sunrise on the shortest day of the year.
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More than 800 migrants cross Channel in December record
The 803 arrivals - a record for a December day - brings the total number this year to 41,455.
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Police name 55-year-old man shot dead in London
A man shot dead in northwest London has been named as 55-year-old Simon Whyte.
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No evidence Reform broke electoral law, watchdog says
The Electoral Commission says it has not identified evidence of rule-breaking in Farage's campaign for his Clacton constituency.
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Man fatally shot in London street named by police
Simon Whyte, 55, died at the scene on West End Close, Stonebridge, at 21:35 GMT on Friday.
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HGVs and trailers destroyed after fire breaks out at harbour
Emergency services said the blaze spread to a number of vehicles but there were no reported injuries.
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Starmer will 'absolutely' still be PM next Christmas, insists Labour chair
The chair of the Labour Party has insisted that Sir Keir Starmer will "absolutely" still be prime minister next Christmas, despite the party's dire position in the polls.
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Passenger dies in hospital two days after driver killed in crash
Police say a 64-year-old man died from injuries sustained during the crash, which also claimed the life of a 48-year-old woman.
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Son of British woman detained in Iran with partner reveals 'dire' conditions of jail
The son of a British woman detained alongside her husband in Iran has urged the UK government to do more to help them escape the "dire" conditions they are being held in.
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Man, 93, dies after being hit by car
Patsy Brady, who was 93, died at the scene of the collision on the Newry Road outside the town.
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Cricket-themed bar chain Sixes goes into administration
The chain, which is backed in part by England captain Ben Stokes, is remaining open for business except at one venue.
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Children unharmed after shots fired through window
It is the second shooting in as many days to take place in the area, as police link attacks.
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Man in critical condition after assault
Police gave the victim CPR after his condition rapidly deteriorated while they were talking to him.
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'You're on standby for Lockerbie' - radio volunteers recall atrocity
Amateur radio enthusiasts found themselves acting as a link between emergency crews.
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Police continue missing person search after boat found on shore
The vessel ran aground near Inverbervie Beach on Saturday but its sole occupant has yet to be traced.
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Watch: Timelapse shows winter solstice sunrise at Stonehenge
Thousands of people gathered at the historical site in Wiltshire on the shortest day of the year.
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Search called off after unoccupied fishing boat found on shore
The vessel ran aground near Inverbervie Beach on Saturday but, almost 24 hours later, HM Coastguard confirmed it had been terminated.
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Trail hunting to be banned as part of new animal welfare strategy
The government says the practice is being used as a "smokescreen" for the hunting of wild animals.
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Boy, 11, who lost legs after abuse takes families to Lapland
Tony Hudgell was joined by 26 families, including 61 children, on the "trip of a lifetime".
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