Meghan's Holiday Special Finds Festive Favour
Polly Hudson reviews Meghan Markle's Netflix holiday special, finding its ultra-extra festive nonsense oddly perfect for Christmas. Discover why the critics' tone has shifted.
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Guz Khan: The Comedian Who Became a Christmas TV Icon
Comedian Guz Khan discusses his new BBC Christmas special 'Stuffed', his journey from 'Man Like Mobeen' to festive favourite, and why his 'brown arse' won't return to Lapland. Read the exclusive interview.
TV fans outraged at 'awful' 2025 Christmas schedule
Viewers have expressed widespread disappointment with the 2025 festive TV line-up from major UK channels, criticising repeats and uninspiring shows. Discover the one programme getting praise.
Europe Resists US-Russia Ukraine Deal as Talks Collapse
Putin and Trump's envoy fail to agree on Ukraine peace terms. Analysis reveals Europe's crucial but unsustainable role in blocking a deal favouring Russia. Read the full breakdown.
SEND school closes as staff strike over education quality
Woodlands School in Edgware is closed due to strike action over staff wellbeing and education standards. The NEU warns of more strikes if no deal is reached.
Review: Meghan Markle's Netflix Holiday Special
A scathing review of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's Netflix holiday special, 'With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration', featuring Prince Harry and celebrity guests. Now streaming.
Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee
Republican Matt Van Epps secures Tennessee's 7th district seat, defeating Democrat Aftyn Behn in a race seen as a key test of GOP strength ahead of the midterms. Read the full analysis.
'Too Offensive' Blackadder Script Sells for Charity
An unpublished Blackadder Christmas special script, scrapped in the 1980s for fear of causing offence, is on sale for £10,000. Proceeds support children's education charity Theirworld.
Underused Sutton centre transformed into SEND hub
The Sutton Life Centre has been relaunched as a vital hub for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, offering education, skills training and community space. Discover how this transformation is supporting local families.
Inspectors praise City of London SEND services
A joint Ofsted and CQC report has praised the 'positive experiences' for children with special educational needs in the Square Mile. Read the full findings.
Best Christmas TV 2025: Stranger Things, Strictly & More
Your essential guide to the 2025 Christmas TV schedule. From the Stranger Things finale on Netflix to Strictly's last dance with Tess & Claudia, discover all the must-watch shows.
Democrats Target Tennessee Upset in House Race
Democrats pour resources into a Tennessee special election, hoping an upset win could signal a major shift ahead of the midterms and threaten the GOP's slim House majority.
UK Special Forces 'Kill Policy' in Afghanistan Inquiry
A public inquiry hears evidence of a 'deliberate policy' to kill fighting-aged males in Afghanistan and a subsequent cover-up by senior UK special forces command.
UK Special Forces 'Kill Policy' in Afghanistan Inquiry
A public inquiry hears a senior officer warned of a 'deliberate policy' to kill fighting-aged males in Afghanistan, with allegations of a cover-up reaching the highest levels of UK special forces command.
SAS Afghan War Crimes Cover-Up Alleged
A senior whistleblower alleges UK special forces commanders suppressed evidence of unlawful killings in Afghanistan, including the shooting of children. The public inquiry continues.
Labour faces £6.6bn Send crisis in education overhaul
Labour confronts a £6.6bn special educational needs crisis as Bridget Phillipson battles Treasury for proper funding. Can inclusion reforms deliver for children?
Council failed SEN boy for 8 months
A South London boy with anxiety and OCD was left without vital therapy for eight months after Kingston Council failed to secure provision. The council has apologised and paid compensation.
Jason Donovan's Emmerdale Debut as Lydia's Dream Comes True
Lydia Dingle's Christmas wish comes true when Jason Donovan appears in Emmerdale village, but Sam's dodgy scheme threatens to burst her bubble. Read the full spoilers.
Ministers face £6bn Send funding hole questions
Government faces pressure to explain how £6bn special educational needs funding gap will be covered. Education secretary insists reforms aim to help families, not save money.
South Park Turkey Trot Festival Attacked by US Government
South Park's annual Turkey Trot festival faces Saudi sponsorship controversy and a full-scale government assault in the latest episode, setting up an explosive season finale.
£20bn Send funding timebomb hits education department
Rachel Reeves transfers Send funding responsibility to DfE, facing £20bn deficit. OBR warns of 4.9% real-terms cuts to mainstream schools without reforms. Read the full analysis.
Family's Journey with Daughter's Rare Chromosome Disorder
A London family shares their emotional journey caring for their 11-year-old daughter with a rare chromosome disorder. They fundraise for vital therapy to help her progress.
Special needs services face collapse in England
England's special educational needs services are at breaking point as demand surges. Experts warn proper funding and transparency are urgently needed to protect vulnerable children's rights.
Autistic child left without school for 9 months
Croydon Council failed to provide legally required support to an autistic child, leaving them without education for nine months. The Ombudsman ordered compensation and systemic changes.
Colombia mass grave excavation brings hope to families
Families of the disappeared in Medellín's Comuna 13 find hope as forensic teams exhume bodies from La Escombrera, one of Latin America's most notorious urban mass graves.
All Saints' Melanie Blatt for Strictly Christmas
90s pop icon Melanie Blatt confirmed for the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Christmas special. Join Scarlett Moffatt in the festive line-up for Claudia and Tess's final show.
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.
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.
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.
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