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Leona Lewis and Suranne Jones among stars to support Christmas Jumper Day

Singer Leona Lewis, comedian Josh Widdicombe and actress Suranne Jones are among the stars who will wear their pre-loved festive knitwear for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day.

Rare bottle of Arctic beer to be opened after 150 years to revive brew

A Scottish brewer is set to open one of the rarest beers in the world – a 150-year-old bottle once brewed for an Arctic expedition – to create a modern version of the historic ale.

Charity installs solar powered operating rooms in Ukraine as war disrupts power

A Scottish charity has completed the installation of six solar-powered children’s surgical theatres in western Ukraine, as the region faces ongoing bombing and power disruption in the war with Russia.

No watering down of Hillsborough Law says Lammy ahead of first debate

The courage of campaigners whose lives were devastated by state scandals will be honoured as the so-called Hillsborough Law comes before Parliament for its first debate, the Justice Secretary has said.

Fifth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing during Halloween week

CBBC actress Ellie Goldstein, the first celebrity with Down’s syndrome to compete on the main series of Strictly Come Dancing, is the fifth contestant eliminated from the show.

Heroic rail worker saved peoples lives trying to stop knife attack

A “heroic” member of LNER rail staff who tried to stop a train knife attacker and “undoubtedly saved people’s lives” remains in a life-threatening condition, British Transport Police (BTP) said.

Pregnant teenager accused of drug smuggling in Georgia moved to special unit

A pregnant British teenager accused of drug smuggling has been moved to a mother and baby unit in a Georgian prison, her mother said.

Wolves sack Vitor Pereira after 10 match winless start to Premier League season

Wolves have sacked Vitor Pereira weeks after he signed a new long-term contract.

First look at Paddington Bear for new West End musical

First-look images have been released of the bear portraying Paddington for the new West End musical inspired by the beloved children’s books and films.

Two British nationals confirmed as suspects in Huntingdon train stabbings

Two men born in Britain are suspected of carrying out the Huntingdon train knife attack which is not believed to have been motivated by terrorism, police have said.

Media needs to retain opportunities for working class voices Lorraine Kelly

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has emphasised the need for better representation of working-class voices in the media because “if you’re only going to hear elite opinions we’re never going to get anywhere”.

Kemi Badenoch says she is rebuilding the Tories as she marks a year as leader

Kemi Badenoch has said she is “rebuilding” the Conservative Party, as she marks her first year as Tory leader.

Healey announces 9bn investment to modernise military housing

More than 40,000 homes for military families are to be modernised as part of a £9 billion overhaul of armed forces accommodation.

Nine suffer life threatening injuries as terror police probe train stabbing

It happened on a train which had just left Peterborough station

William and Kate move into forever home Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park

The Prince and Princess of Wales have moved into their “forever home”, Forest Lodge, with their children, it has been confirmed

Man killed in Doncaster helicopter crash named as Peter Smith

A 70-year-old man who died after a helicopter crashed into a field near Doncaster has been named as Peter Smith, South Yorkshire Police said.

Serbia marks anniversary of fatal train station disaster with large rally

Tens of thousands of people from all over Serbia have gathered in the town of Novi Sad to commemorate the victims of a railway station disaster a year ago.

Pressure builds on Andrew to give evidence before US committee about Epstein

Pressure is building on Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to give evidence before a powerful US Congressional committee about his links to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Swinney to raise whisky deal in talks with US ambassador

First Minister John Swinney has said he will raise tariffs on Scotch whisky in talks with the US ambassador.

Firework control zones in force in Glasgow for first time

Restrictions banning fireworks in some parts of Glasgow have come into force for the first time after being delayed last year due to a missed deadline.