Strictly Christmas 2025: First Star Announced
Scarlett Moffatt is the first celebrity confirmed for the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Christmas special. Get the full cast list and details as they are announced.
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New Orleans braces for Trump immigration crackdown
New Orleans prepares for 'Operation Swamp Sweep' as 250 federal agents descend despite falling crime rates. Community mobilises to protect immigrant rights.
Lambeth mum awarded £7k over son's missed therapy
A Lambeth mother receives £7,000 compensation after her son missed months of occupational therapy. Council apologises for failing to deliver legally binding EHCP provisions.
Critical Incident: 40ft Oxfordshire Waste Mountain
A 40ft-high mountain of illegally dumped waste in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, has prompted a critical incident. Authorities are racing to prevent River Cherwell pollution. Read the latest on Operation Nation.
Scarlett Moffatt joins Strictly 2025 Christmas Special
Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt is the first celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing's 2025 Christmas special. She'll be dancing with pro Vito Coppola on BBC One.
SEND funding crisis pushes London councils to brink
London councils warn of bankruptcy as a 134% rise in children with special educational needs outpaces government funding. The capital faces a £500m deficit.
New 50-place SEND school for North London
Brent Council reveals a new 50-place SEND primary school for Preston Park as part of a 212-place expansion to tackle rising demand and cut costly out-of-borough placements.
Charges dropped in Chicago border patrol shooting case
Federal prosecutors dismiss charges against Marimar Martinez, shot seven times by border patrol agent Charles Exum during Operation Midway Blitz. Read the full story.
Three charged over missing ashes and fraud probe
Three individuals charged in Police Scotland's Operation Koine investigation into alleged mishandling of ashes and funeral funds at A Milne Independent Funeral Directors. Support available.
Peep Show cast reunites for Bake Off Christmas special
Olivia Colman and David Mitchell lead a Peep Show reunion on The Great British Bake Off's Christmas special. Find out which co-stars are joining them in the tent.
Council rejects call to delay autism school closure
Wandsworth Council has rejected a request to delay the closure of Bradstow School, a residential school for autistic children. The school, facing a £1m deficit, will shut on December 31.
West End Businesses Fund Christmas Crime Crackdown
Over 600 West End businesses launch the largest private security investment to combat phone theft and retail crime this festive season. Discover how Operation West End aims to keep shoppers safe.
Chicago Raid Data Contradicts Trump Administration
Court data reveals nearly all immigrants detained in Trump's Chicago 'Operation Midway Blitz' had no criminal convictions, contradicting official claims. Explore the findings.
British woman killed in Chilean Patagonia snowstorm
A British woman was among five tourists killed by extreme weather in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Rescue teams battled hurricane-force winds and heavy snow.
Emmerdale Ray Exposed in Police Drugs Raid
Ray Walters faces exposure as police investigate his drug operation in Emmerdale. Will Nicola's discovery or the police bring him down first? Read the latest spoilers.
Actor warns SATs are 'devastating' for SEND children
Anna Maxwell Martin and parent groups demand SATs reform, citing devastating effects on children with special educational needs. Join the call for an inclusive education system.
Trump's 'Charlotte's Web' ICE Raids Hit North Carolina
Over 130 people detained in Charlotte as Trump expands immigration raids. Protests erupt over 'inhumane' tactics. Get the latest on Operation Charlotte's Web.
Asbestos Scare Closes Schools, NSW Domestic Violence Arrests
A major asbestos scare forces 71 public schools to close in the ACT. Meanwhile, NSW Police charge 752 in a domestic violence crackdown. Stay informed on these developing stories.
Missing RFA Sailor Search Ends Without Success
An extensive multi-agency search for a missing Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailor off Ireland's northwest coast has concluded. Defence Secretary John Healey expresses deep sadness. Read the latest updates.
No Charges for Sound of Freedom's Tim Ballard
Salt Lake City DA declines to charge anti-trafficking activist Tim Ballard with sexual assault, citing insufficient evidence. Learn the full story behind the legal decision.
SEND funding crisis pushes councils to brink
Spiralling special educational needs costs threaten to bankrupt most English councils by 2028. Experts demand urgent government action to fix the £6.6 billion deficit. Read the full report.
Taskmaster New Year's special gets two-part format
Taskmaster's festive special features Big Zuu, Jill Scott, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Sam Ryder and Susie Dent competing across two episodes. Discover the format change and Champion of Champions news.
Special needs services face 'total collapse' in England
Special educational needs services in England face total collapse with councils warning of £18bn deficits by 2030. Urgent reforms needed to prevent widespread bankruptcy.
Readers' Favourite Photo Booth Moments Revealed
Discover the heartwarming stories behind Britain's most cherished photo booth memories. From weddings to milestones, these captured moments reveal why we love this British tradition.
Pat Evans returns to EastEnders for Christmas special
Walford icon Pat Evans makes emotional Christmas return to EastEnders as Pam St Clement reprises role for Nigel Bates' dementia storyline. Don't miss this heartwarming episode.
Chicagoans Organise Against ICE Raids and Detentions
As federal ICE raids sweep Chicago under 'Operation Midway Blitz', residents are fighting back with MigraWatch trainings, whistle events, and mutual aid to protect their immigrant communities.
Probe into Starmer aide's lobbying firm stake
Calls grow for inquiry into Keir Starmer's communications director Tim Allan over his stake in a lobbying firm and contacts with a senior consultant. Read the full investigation.
Schools in England 'steering away' special needs pupils
New research reveals a stark postcode lottery for children with special educational needs, as some schools take on six times more Send pupils than others. Urgent government action is needed.
Judge orders release of Chicago immigration raid detainees
Federal judge mandates release of hundreds arrested in Trump administration's Chicago immigration raids and prohibits pressure for voluntary deportation. Read the latest developments.
UK-US rift over Caribbean airstrikes deepens
Tensions escalate as Britain suspends intelligence sharing with Washington over controversial US airstrikes on 'drug boats' that killed over 70 people. Discover the implications for the special relationship.
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