10 killed as small plane crashes in Brazilian town popular with tourists
Gramado is in the Serra Gaucha mountains and is popular with Brazilian tourists who enjoy the cool weather, hiking spots and ...
What the papers say – December 23
The economy is among the topics covered by the nation’s Monday papers. The Times reports a Labour cabinet minister has called the state of Britain’s economy “disappointing”, as the Daily Mail and ...
Blooms set to shut after five years later this month
A BRADFORD city centre shop is to close after five years later this month. Florist Blooms on Market Street creates bouquets and floral arrangements for events from weddings to christenings, birthdays ...
Santa braves sticky heat of Amazon jungle to bring gifts to children
Santa Claus braved the sticky heat of the Amazon rainforest this weekend, taking two boats to bring gifts to children in a village near the Brazilian city of Manaus. The visit was arranged by Amigos ...
Jayden Daniels inspires Washington win to end Philadelphia Eagles streak
Washington quarterback Daniels led his side down the field and threw his fifth touchdown pass of the game with just seconds remaining.
Lib Dems open to the prospect of calling a Waspi vote, deputy leader signals
The Liberal Democrats could force a Commons vote on compensation for the Waspi women, the party’s deputy leader has indicated. Daisy Cooper suggested the Lib Dems were open to using one of their ...
Alternative routes to get people home for Christmas after Holyhead port closure
People have been ferried to Ireland on alternative routes after the temporary closure of Holyhead port in an effort to get people home for Christmas, a Welsh Cabinet Secretary has said. The busy ferry ...
Pope in plea for ceasefires to end ‘cruelty’ of conflicts around the world
Francis delivered his Sunday Angelus from inside due to a cold and as a precaution ahead of a busy Christmas period.
Nature restoration in Highlands facing long-term challenges, communities warn
Funding and depopulation are putting a strain on projects that could take years if not decades to yield meaningful change.
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Four in 10 do not share William’s optimism on ending homelessness, poll suggests
The Prince of Wales’ optimism on ending homelessness is not shared by the public, according to research which suggested many believe it cannot be prevented. William has previously said that while no ...
Chris McCausland to address ableism in Channel 4’s Alternative Christmas Message
Comedian Chris McCausland is to deliver Channel 4’s 2024 Alternative Christmas Message and call for an end to discrimination against disabled people. Earlier in the month, the TV star, 47, became the ...
Shop staff ‘facing Christmas crime wave’ with more shoplifting cases unsolved
An average of 672 shoplifting offences a day went unsolved in the year to March 2024, according to analysis from the House of Commons Library.