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US woman Anne Sacoolas avoids jail over Harry Dunn death crash

The mother of motorcyclist Harry Dunn broke down in court as her teenage son’s killer avoided jail after a three-year fight for justice.

Pubs and restaurants face surge in Christmas party cancellations over strikes

Pubs and restaurants are expecting up to 40% of bookings on strike days next week to be cancelled as Christmas party celebrations are disrupted by the UK rail strikes.

Director of Sussexes Netflix series hopes viewers are open to couples story

The director of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Netflix docuseries has said she hopes viewers will be “open” to the couple’s story no matter their prior preconceptions.

Purplebricks cuts jobs and ups cost savings target in turnaround plan

Digital estate agency Purplebricks has revealed it is making redundancies across the business as it announced plans to further slash costs in an effort to return it to profit.

Celine Dion reveals rare syndrome diagnosis as she reschedules tour dates

Celine Dion said she has been diagnosed with rare neurological condition stiff person syndrome after having muscle spasms.

Tobacco giant says exciting new products bringing in millions more consumers

Lucky Strike and Camel cigarette maker British American Tobacco (BAT) has reported an influx of new consumers after rolling out new smoking products like vape pens, nicotine pouches and heated tobacco.

Harry says wearing Nazi uniform was one of the biggest mistakes of his life

The Duke of Sussex said he felt “so ashamed” after wearing a Nazi uniform to a private party, calling it “one of the biggest mistakes” of his life.

Beatles fans were flushed with excitement as John Lennons toilet went on display in a museum

Beatles fans were flushed with excitement as John Lennon’s toilet went on display in a museum.

Ofwat names six worst performing water firms

Ofwat has named the six worst performing water firms as it said the industry is “falling short” in “too many areas”.

Supermarket cuts fuel prices

A supermarket has cut fuel prices but the move should have happened “much sooner”, a motoring services company said.

Fear of more train chaos in North when timetables change

There are fears that disruption to rail services in northern England will continue when new timetables are introduced on Sunday.

Pop star Becky Hill surprises children with performance of charity single

Singer Becky Hill has surprised youngsters at a Children in Need-funded youth club with a performance of her new charity single.

Raheem Sterling returning to Qatar to rejoin England squad ahead of France tie

The forward returned to the UK after a break-in at his home

Harry says he has internally blocked out early memories of Diana

The Duke of Sussex has said he does not have many early memories of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, believing he has internally “blocked them out”.

The first coins bearing the official effigy of the King will appear in circulation in post offices around the UK from Thursday

The first coins bearing the official effigy of the King will appear in circulation in post offices around the UK from Thursday.

Harry and Meghans tell all series hits Netflix

The first three episodes of the much-anticipated documentary are now available on the streaming site

Unions call for meaningful Government talks amid wave of strikes

Border Force staff are the latest workers to announce walkouts over the Christmas period

Rare edition of Harry Potter And The Philosophers Stone to go under hammer

A Harry Potter fan who received an exclusive edition of the first JK Rowling book after entering a publishing company competition is putting it up for auction having kept it safe in her attic in Cumbria for a decade.

Doctor Who exhibition set to open at National Museum of Scotland

A suit worn by actor David Tennant in his role as Doctor Who is one of the star attractions in a new exhibition dedicated to the popular TV show.

Kyle Walker England will not roll out red carpet for Kylian Mbappe and France

Kyle Walker insists England will not be rolling out the red carpet for France’s great entertainers in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final clash.