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Millions go to A&E with headache or blocked nose
Millions of patients are going to Accident and Emergency departments across England with minor ailments, new figures reveal.
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January 01, 2026
The Independent
A NATURAL AFFINITY
A one-off New Year's Day special sees David Attenborough explore London's wildlife. Louis Chilton hears from some of those behind this remarkable look at the capital's ecosystems
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January 01, 2026
The Independent
How Mary's disappearance became a haunting mystery
Her family thought she was going to a New Year's Eve party but Mary Flanagan was never seen again. Harriette Boucher looks inside the UK's longest-running missing person case
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January 01, 2026
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Reeves blamed for lowest investment level in the G7
Figures showing Britain has the worst investment levels in the G7 should “ring alarm bells” in No 10, critics have said.
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January 01, 2026
The Independent
China cracks down on 'even moderate voices' in its press
Son of jailed veteran state media journalist calls on US and European governments to pressure Beijing for his release
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January 01, 2026
The Independent
New year to bring snow and 'disruption' on the roads
Britons are set to begin 2026 with snow showers as the Met Office issues new weather warnings.
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January 01, 2026
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Camilla shares 'anger' over being assaulted as teenager
Queen Camilla has spoken publicly about her experience of indecent assault for the first time, saying the incident left her “furious” and “angry”.
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January 01, 2026
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FLICKS FORWARD
Jacob Stolworthy and Adam White pick 20 must-see movies for 2026, from sandworms and superheroes to Fennells and Fockers, and about 1,000 films starring Anne Hathaway
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December 31, 2025
The Independent
'Common sense changes' to bin collections in England
Bin collection procedures for millions of households are changing next year, bringing in crucial new rules to be aware of.
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December 31, 2025
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Arsenal round out 2025 by decimating title rivals Villa
This victory may well be one they look back on in May. Faced with the Premier League's inform team, a side bouncing into north London after eight hair-raising wins on the spin, Arsenal blew away the merry men of Aston Villa in a sensational 30-minute, four-goal blitz at the Emirates.
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December 31, 2025
The Independent
New year's freeze sees ice, snow and gale-force winds
Northern parts of the UK could be battered by snow and gale-force winds as the new year begins.
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December 31, 2025
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Trump ‘not worried’ despite Chinese drills near Taiwan
US president Donald Trump has said he isn't worried about China's military drills around Taiwan, even after Beijing carried out rocket-firing exercises.
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December 31, 2025
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Will Joshua ever box again? Nothing could matter less
The heavyweight lost two close friends in Monday's car crash, escaping with minor injuries. So, what of in-ring plans for 2026 and beyond? Just forget them
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December 31, 2025
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HAPPY NEW CHEERS
Rosamund Hall picks a selection of the best wines and spirits for New Year's Eve – from champagne bargains to party reds
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December 31, 2025
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'Priced out' England fans snubbing World Cup tickets
The England Supporters Travel Club (ESTC) has revealed that its allocation for World Cup matches from the quarterfinals to the final is currently undersubscribed as fans face record costs to attend next summer’s tournament.
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December 31, 2025
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FLIGHTS OF FANCY
Travel correspondent Simon Calder reviews his best and worst airline experiences of 2025, including a surprise No 1
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December 31, 2025
The Independent
Unlikely 'drone attack' shows Putin has no desire for peace
Hardly had Donald Trump finished his press conference with the Ukrainian president in Florida, during which he repeatedly emphasised that Vladimir Putin wanted peace, than the Kremlin announced a supposed dastardly attempt to assassinate the Russian president at his official residence.
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December 31, 2025
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ON THIS DAY
1687: The first Huguenots set sail from France for South Africa to escape religious persecution.
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December 31, 2025
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No 10 allocates up to £13bn for 'zero bills' homes fund
Millions could soon be able to apply for green energy grants
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December 31, 2025
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Is spring a good time to sample Bilbao's delights?
Q There are new flights from Edinburgh to Bilbao with Vueling in 2026. Is spring a good time to go for four nights?
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December 31, 2025
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Beak practice: keeping our feathered friends well fed
Ahead of the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch, many will be setting up feeders in their garden to attract feathered visitors. But, asks Hannah Stephenson, how safe is yours?
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December 31, 2025
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Taking pride of place on a lifestyle scrapheap near you
Having a boyfriend is embarrassing, 'Vogue' declared earlier this year. Helen Coffey wades into the debate and decides who or what will be out in the cold over the next 365 days
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December 31, 2025
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'We hear your voices': Iran's regime tries to quell unrest
Mass demonstrations break out over cost of living crisis
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December 31, 2025
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Russia says it has deployed nuclear weapons to Belarus
Boast about Oreshnik missile system comes after Moscow's accusation Ukraine attacked Putin's residence with drones
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December 31, 2025
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Thousands suffer Eurostar chaos as services cancelled
The big new year getaway turned to chaos yesterday as an estimated 25,000 passengers were left stranded when Eurostar trains were cancelled without notice.
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December 31, 2025
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Au revoir, Rachel, and five more economic predictions
If my predictions for 2025 were anything to go by, precognition might not be my strongest suit. Still, given how often the forecasters who actually influence policy and the pound in your pocket get it wrong, I didn’t do terribly badly...
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December 31, 2025
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Mass graves haunt Syria a year on from fall of Assad
Large-scale search for those missing after years of autocratic rule, civil war and crippling sanctions has not yet begun
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December 31, 2025
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Voters remain unswayed by Farage school racism claims
Poll for The Independent suggests repeat of Trump's ratings
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December 31, 2025
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Amorim hails Fernandes's leadership despite his injury
Ruben Amorim joked that Bruno Fernandes might want his job, as he said that Manchester United’s captain remains a real leader even when he is sidelined by injury.
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December 30, 2025
The Independent
‘We were rowing in the dark at 6pm last night, so it was freezing, pitch black’
Behind the annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race are months of preparation, cold, dark mornings, and a nerve-wracking internal battle for selection
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