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January 8, 2026
UK could be dragged into war with Russia over troops in Ukraine, says ex-top soldier
Lord Stirrup stressed that the UK had to prepare for the ‘worst possible outcome’ of a peace keeping mission to support Kyiv
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January 8, 2026
Man who blew up cash machine jailed for eight years
CCTV images showed Kristopher Follos, 45, trying to blast his way into the cashpoint at Hedgeley Service Station in Northumberland.
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January 8, 2026
Gabby Logan and siblings pay tribute to father Terry Yorath after death at 75
It comes after the presenter had to make an abrupt exit midway through Match Of The Day on Wednesday night due to a ‘family emergency’.
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January 8, 2026
UK was ‘absolutely willing’ to support US in seizing Russian tanker
Douglas Alexander said the ship seized in water between Iceland and Scotland was ‘part of the shadow fleet that funds Russia’s war effort in...
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January 8, 2026
US a ‘reliable ally’, minister says, amid Trump’s Greenland threats
Pat McFadden made the claim after Sir Keir Starmer ‘set out his position on Greenland’ in a phone call with Donald Trump on Wednesday.
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January 8, 2026
Labour in pole position to win 2028 race for London Mayor, new survey reveals
EXCLUSIVE: Sir Sadiq Khan’s party is on 32%, the Conservatives 20%, Reform 19%, the Greens 13% and Liberal Democrats 11%
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January 8, 2026
Amber snow and wind warnings issued as UK braces for Storm Goretti
The Met Office has described Storm Goretti as a ‘multi-hazard event’.
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January 8, 2026
Map shows London surrounded by warnings as Storm Goretti hits UK
London is currently just outside areas subject to weather warnings as UK faces 90mph winds and heavy snow
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January 8, 2026
Rush-hour Tube chaos as Northern and Piccadilly lines hit by severe delays
Faulty trains and signal failures are causing travel chaos for commuters
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January 8, 2026
Starmer ‘sets out position on Greenland’ in call with Trump amid diplomatic row
The Prime Minister has repeatedly said the territory’s future must be a matter for Greenland and Denmark alone
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January 8, 2026
Rare twins born to mountain gorilla family in Virunga National Park
The twin boys appeared to be healthy when they were spotted, officials said.
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January 8, 2026
'Get the f*** out of Minneapolis,' mayor tells ICE after woman shot by officer
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey angrily hits out at Trump’s ‘garbage narrative’ over the shooting
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January 8, 2026
AI personal shoppers possible within next five years
AI agents could anticipate shopping needs and make purchases for customers, according to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
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January 8, 2026
Severe delays on District and Met lines and Storm Goretti hits
A faulty train at Earl's Court and a signal failure at Watford are causing travel chaos for commuters
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January 8, 2026
Amber snow and wind warnings issued as UK braces for Storm Goretti
The Met Office has described Storm Goretti as a ‘multi-hazard event’.
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January 8, 2026
Former Premier League referee David Coote to be sentenced over child abuse video
David Coote is due to attend Nottingham Crown Court after a category A video of a child was found by police officers.
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January 8, 2026
Amber snow and wind warnings issued as UK braces for Storm Goretti
The Met Office has described Storm Goretti as a ‘multi-hazard event’.
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January 8, 2026
Met Police's 'dereliction of duty to keep London safe' over checks on 22,000 recruits
More than 130 officers and staff at Scotland Yard committed crimes or misconduct after they were not properly vetted, a damning review has f...
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January 8, 2026
Many schools remain closed for fourth day as recovery efforts continue
A yellow warning of snow and ice has been issued for the whole of Scotland on Thursday morning.
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January 8, 2026
Scientists calculate true carbon footprint of premium dog foods
The researchers found dog foods with the highest carbon impact generated up to 65 times more emissions than those with the lowest.
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January 8, 2026
New mobile diagnostics car will help cut hospital waiting times, medics say
The Society of Radiographers said pilot versions of the car, which offered only an X-ray, reduced patient waiting times by an average of fou...
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January 8, 2026
Two serial rapists among police officers not properly vetted
A report found 131 Metropolitan Police officers and staff who were not fully checked went on to commit crime or misconduct.
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January 8, 2026
Queen’s urgent mission over reading rates as book club charity marks milestone
Camilla founded The Queen’s Reading Room in lockdown and its reach has spread to more than 180 countries as it celebrates its fifth annivers...
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January 8, 2026
Wicklow hillfort declared ‘largest nucleated settlement’ in prehistoric Ireland
The site in the Wicklow mountains is also Ireland’s earliest proto-town according to Queen’s University Belfast researchers.
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January 7, 2026
People on fat loss jabs ‘put weight back on faster than traditional dieters’
The vast majority of people taking Wegovy and Mounjaro pay privately owing to restrictions on who can access the medicines via the NHS.
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January 7, 2026
Swinney is a bluffer who will be ‘found out’ like Tisdale and Thelwell
The Scottish Labour leaders compared the First Minister to the unpopular Celtic and Rangers figures during a Glasgow visit.
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January 7, 2026
US thanks Britain for ‘unwavering support’ in oil tanker seizure
But no British personnel took part in the boarding of the vessel, Defence Secretary John Healey told MPs on Wednesday evening.
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January 7, 2026
Starmer ‘sets out position on Greenland’ in call with Trump
The Prime Minister has repeatedly said the territory’s future must be a matter for Greenland and Denmark alone.
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January 7, 2026
Starmer ‘sets out position on Greenland’ in call with Trump
The Prime Minister has repeatedly said the territory’s future must be a matter for Greenland and Denmark alone.
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January 7, 2026
US immigration officer shoots and kills woman in Minneapolis
US government officials have claimed the woman was trying to run over ICE officers
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January 7, 2026
Alleged small boat migrant first to be charged under new Channel crossings law
The 18-year-old is the first to be charged with the offence and will appear at Canterbury Crown Court on Friday
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January 7, 2026
First look at free wild swimming spot with sandy beach planned for east London
The wild swimming spot could be a new favourite for east Londoners when the summer rolls around
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January 7, 2026
British armed forces were involved in US seizure of oil tanker, MoD reveals
The Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera was seized by US forces on Wednesday.
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January 7, 2026
Family of woman killed by drink-driver running from police welcome road rule changes
The 22-year-old was the passenger of a drunk driver escaping police on the way back from a night out on Christmas Eve in 2021
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January 7, 2026
Recovery efforts under way as forecasters warn of further snow and ice
440 schools across a number of councils were closed on Wednesday – some 18% of the entire school estate – with further closures possible on...
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January 7, 2026
Tesco brings back nostalgic 90s feature amid supermarket price war
The supermarket giant hopes the new offer will keep shoppers coming back during an ongoing price war with competitors
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January 7, 2026
UK braces for heavy snow from Storm Goretti as amber warnings issued
It comes after two buses full of school children crashed on icy roads on Wednesday.
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January 7, 2026
Major changes to Troubles laws would need UK and Irish approval, says minister
Ireland’s Foreign Affairs minister was commenting after Sir Keir Starmer suggested new veterans’ protections may be added to draft legislat...
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January 7, 2026
Fact check: Polling company registered at an address months after Reform UK left
A widely shared online post claimed polling firm Merlin Strategy and Reform UK had the same office address.
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January 7, 2026
Lorry becomes wedged after crashing down steep bank
Nottinghamshire Police said the lorry driver was taken to hospital but his injuries are not life-altering.
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January 7, 2026
British armed forces were involved in US seizure of oil tanker, MoD reveals
The Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera was seized by US forces on Wednesday.
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January 7, 2026
UK braces for heavy snow from Storm Goretti as amber warnings issued
It comes after two buses full of school children crashed on icy roads on Wednesday.
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January 7, 2026
Man scales frozen waterfall in national park amid ‘very rare’ conditions
A volunteer mountain rescuer climbed a waterfall in a Yorkshire national park after severe wintry weather caused it to freeze.
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January 7, 2026
British armed forces were involved in US seizure of oil tanker, MoD reveals
The Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera was seized by US forces on Wednesday.
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January 7, 2026
Mahmood promises murdered MP’s family independent review into state failings
Sir David Amess’s family have made repeated calls for a public inquiry since his death in 2021.
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January 7, 2026
Snowed-in couple hail ‘good Samaritan’ farmer who cleared drive
Graeme Stewart said the farming community had saved the day for villagers in Alford, Aberdeenshire.
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January 7, 2026
Locals' fury as boss of 'most complained about London council' gets OBE
The council has been accused of being one of the worst performing local authorities in London
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January 7, 2026
What are the gritting rules in London and am I responsible for my own driveway?
We explain the rules on gritting roads, pavements and homes
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January 7, 2026
Ireland ‘monitoring’ situation with Venezuelan oil tanker
Helen McEntee also said that she was ‘extremely concerned’ about the situation in Venezuela.
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January 7, 2026