Reform UK leader Farage says his party has made history and is now the “real opposition”.
Month: December 2024
Charities to get £15m to save surplus farm food
Cash could be used for new technology or to provide training to more staff, the government says.
Murder investigation after Boxing Day death in Newtownards
Two women, aged 58 and 33, and a 36-year-old man have been arrested over the death of a 50-year-old man.
Fishermen warn industry at risk of being ‘crushed’
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation said EU deals and offshore wind expansion could put hundreds of jobs at risk.
Queen Elizabeth II had dim view of Orange marches, state papers claim
Irish state papers reveal a private conversation between the late Queen and an ex-Irish ambassador.
More than 450 migrants make Christmas Day crossing
A total of 451 people arrived at the UK coast on 11 boats – the first arrivals for more than a week.
UK’s longest serving postman calls time on career
Robert Hudson, known as Rocky, started working for the Royal Mail in December 1964.
Two women dead and two hurt in suspected stabbing
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after the incident, police say.
Gavin and Stacey tops Christmas Day TV ratings
More than 12 million viewers tuned in to watch the finale of Gavin and Stacey on Christmas Day.
Government ‘committed’ to banning trail hunting
As Boxing Day hunts gather, campaigners have urged the government to deliver on its manifesto pledge.
