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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
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
‘I was forced to do so’ – alleged Channel small boat pilot tells court
Aman Naseri appeared at Margate Magistrates’ Court 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
Red on Red! Labour chief drops bombshell at launch of Sadiq Khan Oxford Street quango
‘We would rather this body didn’t exist and we weren’t here’ says Westminster council leader
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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
Tesco issues product recall to shoppers over popular food
A certain favourite should not be eaten because of incorrect ‘use by’ dates on the packaging
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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
What are the drink driving limits across Europe and how do they compare to the UK?
Drink driving limits are the highest in the UK, when compared to other countries.
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January 7, 2026
What are the new driving rules? All you need to know
New rules are planned to prevent deaths on the roads
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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
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
Two school buses crash on icy roads as UK prepares for Storm Goretti
A deep freeze continues to grip the UK ahead of more heavy snowfall expected from Storm Goretti.
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January 7, 2026
Nigel Farage announces Reform UK candidate for London mayor
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January 7, 2026
Dramatic moment US forces seize tanker linked to Venezuela in raid slammed by Russia
‘You can run, but you can’t hide,’ said US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after the storming of two tankers
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January 7, 2026
Starmer: Decision to send troops to Ukraine to be voted on by MPs
British and French forces will help to train Ukrainian troops and protect stocks of weaponry, aimed at deterring future Russian aggression.
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January 7, 2026
Irish president says recent lives lost in Venezuela ‘appalling’ and ‘overlooked’
Catherine Connolly made the comments as she made a speech during the open ceremony of the Young Scientist exhibition.
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January 7, 2026
School bus crashes into ditch in Kent
Kent Police were called soon after 8am after a bus left the road at Chilmington Green, Ashford, and ended up in a ditch.
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January 7, 2026
Who is Laila Cunningham, Reform UK's candidate for London mayor?
Reform UK has named former the former councillor as its London mayoral candidate - but who is she, and what does she stand for?
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January 7, 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 7, 2026
Richard Ashcroft banned from driving for six months after speeding conviction
Ashcroft did not attend the hearing, but pleaded guilty to one count of speeding.
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January 7, 2026
Two school buses crash on icy roads as UK prepares for Storm Goretti
A deep freeze continues to grip the UK ahead of more heavy snowfall expected from Storm Goretti.
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January 7, 2026
‘Pivotal moment’ for UUP as nominations officially open for next leader
Current Ulster Unionist Party leader Mike Nesbitt announced earlier this month that he intends to stand down.
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January 7, 2026
London council warns 100,000 households' details may have been taken in cyber attack
Borough home to some of Britain’s wealthiest residents said the attack was carried out ‘with criminal intent’
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January 7, 2026
Starmer: Number of troops sent to Ukraine will be voted on by MPs
British and French forces will help to train Ukrainian troops and protect stocks of weaponry, aimed at deterring future Russian aggression.
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January 7, 2026
D-Day veteran who escorted allied troops landing in Normandy dies aged 101
Francis ‘Jim’ Grant joined the Royal Marines aged 18 in 1943 and served until 1946, patrolling beaches and escorting allied troops.
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January 7, 2026
‘I was forced to do so’ – alleged Channel small boat pilot tells court
Aman Naseri appeared at Margate Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
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January 7, 2026
US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker off British waters
American forces boarded the Marinera, a Russian-flagged vessel previously known as Bella-1, on Wednesday.
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January 7, 2026
US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker off British waters
American forces boarded the Marinera, a Russian-flagged vessel previously known as Bella-1, on Wednesday.
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January 7, 2026
Man believed to be first charged with endangering others during sea crossing
Aman Naseri is due to appear at Margate Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
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January 7, 2026
Man in his 30s dies after being hit by Met Police vehicle
Pedestrian struck by a marked patrol car at just after 12.30am on Wednesday
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January 7, 2026
Swinney is a bluffer who will be ‘found out’ like Tisdale and Thelwell
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January 7, 2026
DLR extension to Thamesmead funding bombshell as link to Abbey Wood ruled out
City Hall jobs still on the line despite mayor Sadiq Khan receiving more money than expected from Chancellor Rachel Reeves
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January 7, 2026
Two school buses crash on ‘icy’ roads as UK prepares for Storm Goretti
A deep freeze continues to grip the UK ahead of more heavy snowfall expected from Storm Goretti.
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January 7, 2026
Snow-hit Aberdeenshire village experiencing ‘worst winter in 25 years’
The local Co-Op was photographed on Tuesday evening with piles of snow reaching almost to the roof.
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January 7, 2026