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Millions around the UK have attended firework displays and street parties to usher in 2026.
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The PM acknowledges "things have been tough" but says 2026 will see "positive change".
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Dame Sarah Mullally, a former NHS nurse, said in a New Year address that community can help deal with the "root causes" of many hospital admissions.
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BBC Radio 4's Today will follow six parents for five years, chronicling the ups and downs of looking after a young child in modern Britain.
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Colin Salmon was shown leniency by the court because he cares for his seriously ill wife and daughter.
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The ECHR questions whether it was considered if Shamima Begum was a victim of grooming and trafficking.
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The centuries-old verdict has been scrapped after decades of controversy about its use in Scottish criminal trials.
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A barrister, nursery school teacher and cyber security expert will also enter the TV show's castle.
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Maternity hospitals across the country have been reporting the first new arrivals of the new year.
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The 2025 total is the highest since 2022, when nearly 46,000 migrants made the crossing.
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Two of the former world champion's closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.
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Millions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year.
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The scheme is being tested in some areas of England as part of a government plan to prioritise children's health.
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The recording of the first episode didn't survive, so the current cast have recreated the opening scene.
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Watch: London rings in 2026 with spectacular fireworks
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Queen Camilla has praised the courage of John and Amy Hunt, whose family were killed last year.
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From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.
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The ice-skating duo are best known for their winning performance at the 1984 winter Olympics.
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The King's Christmas message calls for unity in a divided world.
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With the January transfer window opening in the Women's Super League, which players could be on the move and who is out of contract?
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From Strictly sequins to presenting dreams, Ellie Goldstein speaks about her future ambitions.
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The building was used as a base by Shackleton while he orchestrated the famous rescue of his stranded crew
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There is growing evidence that the women were part of an early female religious community.
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Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell says the Irish actor "stood out a mile" long before break out Normal People role.
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Tom Shearman pays tribute to his wife and two children after a fire engulfed their home.
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The figures have been released as Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins urged the public to focus on road safety in 2026.
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The new year begins with snowy weather in most parts of Scotland north of Dundee with an amber alert taking effect on Friday.
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Kenner Jones's lies about being a journalist, a priest and a surgeon are unveiled in a documentary.
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