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England’s Sam Curran sets new record price in IPL auction

England’s Sam Curran sets new record price in IPL auction

The all-rounder was bought for almost £2million by Punjab Kings.

Independent

India to get its first Muslim woman fighter pilot

India to get its first Muslim woman fighter pilot

Sania Mirza, who will train at the country’s premier defence institute, is the daughter of a television mechanic

Independent

Travel strikes could continue for at least another six months unions warn

Travel strikes could continue for at least another six months unions warn

Prime minister challenged: “Where have you been?”

Independent

Thousands of new homes, shops, schools and facilities given go-ahead for site

Thousands of new homes, shops, schools and facilities given go-ahead for site

One of the biggest planning developments of 2022 has been approved by Birmingham City Council.

Express & Star

China warns US to not ‘salami slice’ its ‘red line’ after sanctioning two Americans

China warns US to not ‘salami slice’ its ‘red line’ after sanctioning two Americans

Remarks come after it sanctioned two US citizens in retaliation to Washington’s actions over Tibet

Independent

England World Cup winner George Cohen dies aged 83

England World Cup winner George Cohen dies aged 83

Cohen played every minute of England’s victorious campaign.

Independent

Border Force strike LIVE: Rishi Sunak ‘sad and disappointed’ over Christmas strikes as thousands try to get home

Border Force strike LIVE: Rishi Sunak ‘sad and disappointed’ over Christmas strikes as thousands try to get home

‘Frantic Friday’ is set to be one of the busiest on UK roads all year

London Evening Standard

Several people are injured in Paris shooting: Police urge to stay away from the area 

Several people are injured in Paris shooting: Police urge to stay away from the area 

A gunman has shot multiple people in Paris. This is a breaking news story, more to follow.

Mail

Grieving relatives plan legal action against government over Covid care home deaths

Grieving relatives plan legal action against government over Covid care home deaths

The government and potential co-defendants have been alerted to the pending legal action

London Evening Standard

‘Completely reasonable’ for government to consider blocking Scottish gender laws, Sunak says

‘Completely reasonable’ for government to consider blocking Scottish gender laws, Sunak says

UK ministers have already hinted they may step in to block the reforms which were passed in Holyrood on Thursday

Independent

Ex Page 3 girl cleared of running over her husband in a Range Rover

Ex Page 3 girl cleared of running over her husband in a Range Rover

Deborah Corrigan, 52, was accused of hitting her husband Adrian Nickisson with her Range Rover near the family's home in Disley, Cheshire before she was cleared by magistrates in Crewe.

Mail

Darryl Grimason: Funeral service for ‘effervescent broadcaster’ to be held on Christmas Eve

Darryl Grimason: Funeral service for ‘effervescent broadcaster’ to be held on Christmas Eve

The funeral of respected Belfast Telegraph reporter and BBC NI broadcaster Darryl Grimason will take place on Christmas Eve.

Belfast Telegraph

Charlie Mackesy exhibition encourages kindness after pandemic experiences

Charlie Mackesy exhibition encourages kindness after pandemic experiences

The exhibition features about 60 original artworks in ink and paint for sale alongside the floor-to-ceiling murals at Sotheby’s cafe.

London Evening Standard

Last chance to get hold of Black Country chippy's festive battered pigs in blankets

Last chance to get hold of Black Country chippy's festive battered pigs in blankets

Chip shops are known for serving battered sausages, and in the Black Country, we have battered chips, but one owner has been serving battered pigs in blankets this festive season.

Express & Star

Ex-Disney star Orlando Brown, 35, is arrested for domestic violence

Ex-Disney star Orlando Brown, 35, is arrested for domestic violence

Lima Police were called about a fight and when cops arrived on the scene they discovered the troubled actor, Orlando Brown. He was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence.

Mail

Dominic Saliba is charged with the alleged murder of his cousin Bailey Jones in Bomaderry home

Dominic Saliba is charged with the alleged murder of his cousin Bailey Jones in Bomaderry home

Bailey Jones, 18, died on December 9 after suffering a stab wound while at a party with close friends and family in the NSW south coast town of Bomaderry.

Mail

Top five Covid symptoms after vaccination and the signs you might have it

Top five Covid symptoms after vaccination and the signs you might have it

Covid booster jabs still strongly advised for those eligible, say experts, as flu season arrives

The Independent

Dame Helen Mirren has a huge problem with accents in American Westerns

The British actress made sure to speak with an Irish accent in the series.

Metro

Sam Curran breaks IPL auction record as new England star Harry Brook gets huge deal

England will be represented at the Indian Premier League...

Metro

‘I remember feeling like an inconvenience’: What it’s like spending Christmas in care

'Many young people are left isolated and alone, without people around them to rely on.'

Metro

Southern Water shortage: Hampshire MP Caroline Nokes criticises firm

Caroline Nokes says the problem facing 20,000 customers is "of Southern Water's own making".

BBC News

Daniel Craig reveals his hands went numb wearing that ‘f***ing Stormtrooper suit’ in Star Wars film The Force Awakens

And he doesn't even remember his character's name.

Metro

Robbie Williams could rival Gary Barlow in the wine world as he ‘prepares to launch his own range’, Rude Rise

Gary brought out his own range just last year.

Metro

Gillian Anderson insists The Crown made Royal family ‘more internationally loved, celebrated and understood’

She said the writers had exercised 'kindness and restraint'.

Metro

Scotland gender reforms: PM says reasonable for UK to look at law

New reforms will simplify transitioning but UK ministers say they have concerns and may step in.

BBC News - UK