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BBC Casualty Christmas special confirmed with dramatic teaser hinting at major character exit

BBC Casualty Christmas special confirmed with dramatic teaser hinting at major character exit

Casualty aired the series finale on Saturday evening and at the end of the episode, it was confirmed the medical drama would be returning at the end of the year.

Mirror

Keir Starmer accuses Tories of leaving the NHS in an ‘unforgivable’ state

Keir Starmer accuses Tories of leaving the NHS in an ‘unforgivable’ state

The prime minister said the Tories began draining money from the NHS after coming to power in 2010 and pursued a series of ‘hopelessly misconceived’ reforms

Independent

Single mother of autistic child launches High Court challenge to Labour's private schools VAT raid, claiming it violates her daughter's right to education

Single mother of autistic child launches High Court challenge to Labour's private schools VAT raid, claiming it violates her daughter's right to education

Alexis Quinn told how scores of parents like her will no longer be able to afford the fees of independent schools as they are hiked to absorb the additional VAT.

Mail

Labour must tax richest Brits instead of 'pick pocketing' pensioners, says Unite's Sharon Graham

Labour must tax richest Brits instead of 'pick pocketing' pensioners, says Unite's Sharon Graham

The Unite leader said Keir Starmer should ditch plans to cut the winter fuel allowance for 10 million pensioners and instead make millionaires pay more tax on their wealth

Mirror

Vaughan Gething to stand down at next election

Vaughan Gething to stand down at next election

The ex-first minister has told members of Cardiff and Penarth Labour party he will not stand again.

BBC

Late Queen was 'thrilled' at the dramatic resignation of then-Prince Charles' closest aide following a Mail on Sunday expose, says 'cash for access' fixer

Late Queen was 'thrilled' at the dramatic resignation of then-Prince Charles' closest aide following a Mail on Sunday expose, says 'cash for access' fixer

Queen Elizabeth was 'thrilled' at the dramatic resignation of the then Prince Charles's closest aide following a Mail on Sunday exposé, it was sensationally claimed last night.

Mail

Vicar, 78, who claimed his 20-year 'periodic' drug habit helped him relate to followers is EXPELLED by Church of England - after police raid uncovers stash of meth and ketamine

Vicar, 78, who claimed his 20-year 'periodic' drug habit helped him relate to followers is EXPELLED by Church of England - after police raid uncovers stash of meth and ketamine

Vicar Rev Geoffrey Baulcomb, 78, from Eastbourne, East Sussex, who claimed his crystal meth habit helped him relate to his parishioners, has been expelled by the Church of England.

Mail

Jenny Hastings: Body found in search for woman who went missing in Edinburgh bay

Jenny Hastings: Body found in search for woman who went missing in Edinburgh bay

The wife of former Scottish rugby international Scott Hastings has been missing since Tuesday, her family previously said.

London Evening Standard

Abandoned 19th century 'ghost mansion' in stunning sleepy town hits the market for bargain $80K: 'Someone please save this house'

Abandoned 19th century 'ghost mansion' in stunning sleepy town hits the market for bargain $80K: 'Someone please save this house'

The 4,305-square-foot six-bedroom can be found in a quiet corner of Frankfort, Maine, and was built in 1864.

Mail

Fresh hope is given to Oasis fans who missed out on reunion tour tickets - as band announces when they will send ballot invites for their Wembley show

Fresh hope is given to Oasis fans who missed out on reunion tour tickets - as band announces when they will send ballot invites for their Wembley show

Oasis have announced details of how fans who missed out on tickets in last weekend's ticketing farce can get a second chance at securing a spot at the Manchester band's reunion gigs.

Mail

The Voice's LeAnn Rimes moved to tears after being 'blown away' by contestant on ITV show

The Voice's LeAnn Rimes moved to tears after being 'blown away' by contestant on ITV show

LeAnn Rimes was left in tears during the latest instalment of The Voice as she was moved by one contestant's powerful performance on the ITV show.

Manchester Evening News

The Aussie towns promising true romance for lovelorn city slicker singles amid the greatest 'lady drought' in the nation's history

The Aussie towns promising true romance for lovelorn city slicker singles amid the greatest 'lady drought' in the nation's history

Locals reckon there are more than 5,000 rugged, cashed-up men vying for the affections of just 30 eligible young local ladies. So would you give up the city life to move there?

Mail

Glamorous au pair accused of twisted murder plot after scandalous affair with her boss speaks out from jail - as chilling details from night of horrific crime at $1M mansion are revealed

Glamorous au pair accused of twisted murder plot after scandalous affair with her boss speaks out from jail - as chilling details from night of horrific crime at $1M mansion are revealed

Juliana Peres Magalhaes, 24, is charged with the murder of Joseph Ryan, 39, at the $1 million home of her employers Christine and Brendan Banfield in February last year.

Mail

Stifling heat will not let up in the west this weekend

Stifling heat will not let up in the west this weekend

Temperatures in Southern California may drop from triple digits to slightly below normal by midweek

Independent

Legal first as TV presenter wins long-running court battle with property factor

Legal first as TV presenter wins long-running court battle with property factor

Broadcaster Angus Simpson has won a landmark legal battle against a housing factor in a move that has potentially wide-ranging implications for Scotland's tenants.

Mail

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo spotted shopping in Manchester's Northern Quarter

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo spotted shopping in Manchester's Northern Quarter

The 21 year old singer was spotted out shopping with actor boyfriend, Louis Partridge

Manchester Evening News

Major Oasis tickets update as 2025 USA tour 'agreed' but one issue remains

Major Oasis tickets update as 2025 USA tour 'agreed' but one issue remains

After the chaotic scramble last week for tickets to see the Gallagher brothers front Oasis once more on their UK and Ireland tour, the band are plotting a Stateside leg to their lucrative reunion

Mirror

Trump’s ambitions for the US to be ‘the crypto capital of the planet’ are concerning allies

Trump’s ambitions for the US to be ‘the crypto capital of the planet’ are concerning allies

The X accounts of Lara Trump and Tiffany Trump were hacked earlier this week

Independent

Miami city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Florida’s high-living city

Miami city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Florida’s high-living city

Art Deco architecture and days of sunshine make Miami the ultimate US city break destination, says Lucy Thackray

Independent

Cash-strapped NHS board spends £1m on consultants... to help them save money

Cash-strapped NHS board spends £1m on consultants... to help them save money

A cash-strapped Scottish health board is handing almost £1m to a private firm of financial 'troubleshooters' - to help save money.

Mail

Ruth Langsford ‘gobsmacked’ at Eamonn Holmes ‘taking girlfriend on luxury holiday’

It's a big step.

Metro

Wayne Rooney mocks himself after scoring stunning free-kick for Manchester United Legends

The ex-United and England captain opened the scoring with a wondergoal at Old Trafford.

Metro

Plane crashes into east London field with man in hospital

The man was taken to a major trauma unit.

Metro

Jennifer Lopez has ‘deep conversation’ with Matt Damon at event for Ben Affleck-produced film

Jennifer and Ben are divorcing after two years of marriage.

Metro

Roy Keane blasts England’s ‘awful’ and ‘arrogant’ second-half performance against Republic of Ireland

The ex-Republic of Ireland captain was less than impressed with the Three Lions' display.

Metro