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National Headlines
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Weather in pictures: Snow blankets parts of UK
The UK's frosty start to December continues with weather warnings being issued across the weekend.
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Major Kevin McCool: British soldier shot dead in Kenya was just three days from end of tour
A British soldier shot dead on a motorcycle trip in Kenya was killed just three days before he was due to finish his deployment.
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NHS will remain free at point of use 'as long as I'm alive', new health secretary Victoria Atkins vows
The new health secretary has promised the NHS will remain free at the point of use as long as she is "alive" as the service gears up for another difficult winter.
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UK to conduct surveillance flights over Israel and Gaza to help find hostages held by Hamas
The UK will conduct surveillance flights over Israel and Gaza as part of hostage rescue efforts.
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Euro 2024: England and Scotland's groups revealed as live draw overshadowed by prank
England will face Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia in their Euro 2024 group next summer.
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Sir Keir Starmer praises Margaret Thatcher in pitch to woo Tory voters - telling them: 'Take a look at Labour again'
Sir Keir Starmer has praised former Tory prime minister Margaret Thatcher in a bid to woo Conservative voters as he urged them "to take a look at Labour again" ahead of the next general election.
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Adam Boulton: A PM in waiting? Why Sunak is getting uptight about Starmer
The Greek prime minister's party got the call that Rishi Sunak was cancelling his meeting with Kyriakos Mitsotakis when they were on the way to talks with Sir Keir Starmer in parliament.
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Britain's musicians facing existential career crisis
Musicians have told Sky News they are facing an existential career crisis due to low mental wellbeing caused by economic uncertainties within the industry.
Local Headlines
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Wolverhampton Grand unveils next year's pantomime
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has announced Beauty and the Beast as next year’s pantomime, a first for the theatre's stage at Christmas.
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First phase of Kingswinford road works almost complete
The first phase of a £1 million scheme to improve traffic flow and safety for pedestrians in Kingswinford and Wall Heath is on track to be completed a month ahead of schedule.
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Birmingham Hippodrome acquires Southside Building thanks to WMCA loan
Birmingham Hippodrome has completed the acquisition of The Southside Building with the support of a business loan from the West Midlands Combined Authority and Frontier Development Capital.
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Two arrested and weapons seized in Quinton
West Midlands Police have arrested two people and seized a cache of weapons including knives and air guns from a Birmingham address.
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Dudley Council house lit in orange to support domestic abuse campaign
People in Dudley are being encouraged to support a campaign that aims to raise awareness of domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.
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A new political map for Dudley borough
The Local Government Boundary Commission has reviewed the council wards in Dudley to make sure that ward arrangements will help the council work effectively.
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Sandwell Valley Country Park unveils new cycling routes as part of Commonwealth Games legacy
New bike trails have been opened in Sandwell Valley Country Park and the former Hill Top Golf Course in Birmingham.
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Free parking at council town centre car parks on all Saturdays in December
Shoppers will be able to park for free at Sandwell Council’s town centre car parks on all Saturdays in December.
Entertainment News
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Rock legends Kiss 'immortalised' as digital superhero-style avatars
US rock band Kiss will live on as superhero-style digital avatars after playing their final live gig in New York.
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Ryan Gosling: Barbie star reveals what 'Kenergy' really means
Barbie star Ryan Gosling has revealed the true meaning of "Kenergy".
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Game Awards: The biggest night in gaming is upon us - but who are the contenders?
The end of the year is always a time to reflect, and the gaming industry is no different.
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Britain's musicians facing existential career crisis
Musicians have told Sky News they are facing an existential career crisis due to low mental wellbeing caused by economic uncertainties within the industry.
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Shane MacGowan's wife reveals details of singer's last days and 'unexpected' love for Royal Family
The wife of The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has said he "wasn't ready to give up" when he died.
National Sport
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Erik ten Hag urges Man Utd players to stick to plan as Newcastle claim deserved victory
Erik ten Hag urged his Man Utd players to "stick to the plan" and show resilience after a "deserved" defeat at Newcastle - but felt they still could have earned a draw.
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Erik ten Hag's Man Utd still struggling against stronger opposition away from home | Premier League hits and misses
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Euro 2024 draw: England grouped with Denmark, Serbia, Slovenia; Scotland face Germany in opening game
England will face Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia in their Euro 2024 group next summer while Scotland will kick off the tournament against hosts Germany on June 14.
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England's Euro 2024 fixtures, dates and potential route for tournament in Germany
We look at England's Euro 2024 fixtures, as well as their potential route through the knockout stages.
Business News
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Abu Dhabi state-backed fund moves to take control of Daily Telegraph
An Abu Dhabi state-backed vehicle has moved closer to taking full control of The Daily Telegraph just hours after the launch of a regulatory probe that prevents it from removing key journalists from their posts.
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Struggling CBI to impose 5% fee increase on members
The CBI is urging members to swallow a further rise in fees even as the lobby group battles to regain its former standing among political and business leaders.
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Train strikes: Full list of dates in December 2023 and rail lines affected
ASLEF's train drivers are staging a number of strikes and overtime bans in December in their long-running dispute over pay.
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Frazer to prohibit removal of key Telegraph staff during probe
The government is to prohibit the removal or transfer of key Daily Telegraph journalists during a public interest probe into the newspaper's prospective takeover by a state-backed Abu Dhabi investor.
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Dubai is hosting COP28 - but is it playing its part to tackle climate change?
Green desert.
Politics News
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NHS will remain free at point of use 'as long as I'm alive', new health secretary Victoria Atkins vows
The new health secretary has promised the NHS will remain free at the point of use as long as she is "alive" as the service gears up for another difficult winter.
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Sir Keir Starmer praises Margaret Thatcher in pitch to woo Tory voters - telling them: 'Take a look at Labour again'
Sir Keir Starmer has praised former Tory prime minister Margaret Thatcher in a bid to woo Conservative voters as he urged them "to take a look at Labour again" ahead of the next general election.
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Adam Boulton: A PM in waiting? Why Sunak is getting uptight about Starmer
The Greek prime minister's party got the call that Rishi Sunak was cancelling his meeting with Kyriakos Mitsotakis when they were on the way to talks with Sir Keir Starmer in parliament.
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Boris Johnson set to back Matt Hancock and apologise for COVID complacency - report
Boris Johnson will reportedly tell the COVID inquiry that he "unquestionably made mistakes" during the pandemic, but his decisions helped save tens of thousands of lives.
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Boris Johnson: We have a sense of how the Comeback Kid plans to approach the COVID inquiry - but will it work?
You can’t write him off.
World News
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Israel-Hamas war: Israel divides Gaza into numbered blocks telling Palestinians to move before bombings begin
Israel's determination to completely dismantle Hamas means that takeover of the south is an absolute military necessity.
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UK to conduct surveillance flights over Israel and Gaza to help find hostages held by Hamas
The UK will conduct surveillance flights over Israel and Gaza as part of hostage rescue efforts.
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Paris: German tourist killed and British man among two injured in 'terror attack' near Eiffel Tower
A German man has died and a British man was among two people injured in a knife attack in central Paris.
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Major Kevin McCool: British soldier shot dead in Kenya was just three days from end of tour
A British soldier shot dead on a motorcycle trip in Kenya was killed just three days before he was due to finish his deployment.
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Los Angeles: Suspect identified in deaths of three homeless people after car matched to separate killing
A man suspected of killing three homeless people in a matter of days is already in custody over a separate fatal shooting, Los Angeles police have said.
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COP28 host UAE has climate plan downgraded to 'critically insufficient' while hosting summit
The nation hosting the COP28 climate summit has had its climate plan downgraded to the lowest category.
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Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prompts Home Alone-style response from schoolboy during surprise visit
A shocked Ukrainian schoolboy has been left starstruck by a visit from Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Russian forces raid gay clubs after branding LGBTQ movement an extremist organisation
Russian forces have raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow days after the country ruled that the LGBTQ community was an extremist organisation.
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Machu Picchu: Peru to dramatically increase number of tourists allowed to visit attraction each day
Peru has unveiled plans to dramatically increase the number of people allowed to visit Machu Picchu every day.
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Ryan Gosling: Barbie star reveals what 'Kenergy' really means
Barbie star Ryan Gosling has revealed the true meaning of "Kenergy".
Weird News
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Could a banana before bed be the key to a good night's sleep?
Eating a banana for dinner could be the key to a good night's sleep, according to a charity specialising in sleep support.
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Mansfield: Woman arrested after people fall ill from chocolate sold at market
A 63-year-old woman has been arrested after people became sick from chocolate bought at a market stall.
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Passenger uses Southwest Airlines plane's emergency exit and climbs on wing in New Orleans
A passenger on board a plane was taken to hospital after opening the emergency exit door and climbing onto the wing.
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Yemeni social media influencers dance on Galaxy Leader cargo ship hijacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea
Yemeni social media influencers have been sharing videos of themselves on the cargo ship which was seized by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea - with one clip showing a group of men dancing on the top deck.
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Spider lays eggs in man's toe during cruise holiday
A cruise ship passenger has told of his horror after discovering a spider had laid eggs inside his toe - including one that hatched.
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Why are some Dutch people putting pancakes on their heads today?
A legend of monks with cold heads, an angel holding a golden frying pan and a fictional Sint Pannekoek. Yes, today is Dutch pancake day!
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Child driving stolen forklift truck hits 10 cars during police chase in Michigan
A 12-year-old boy driving a stolen forklift truck led police in the US on an hour-long chase - and hit about 10 parked cars during the pursuit.
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Charlie's Bar Christmas advert: Northern Ireland pub's £700 tear-jerker video goes viral
A budget Christmas advert by a pub in Northern Ireland has gone viral - with the manager describing the reaction as beyond her "wildest dreams".