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Counter terrorism officers take over mosque arson investigation

Counter-terrorism officers have taken over the investigation into an arson attack at a mosque in Sussex.

Tommy Robinson cleared of terror offence after being stopped driving Bentley

Tommy Robinson has been cleared of a terror offence after refusing to give police his phone Pin when he was stopped at the border in a Bentley with thousands of pounds in cash.

William to announce new project to help people defending the Amazon

The Prince of Wales will announce a new initiative for those defending the Amazon in a speech at his United for Wildlife’s annual summit in Brazil.

Royal Mail reveals Christmas stamp designs for this year

Royal Mail has revealed its Christmas stamps for this year, featuring scenes of the Nativity.

Will Ferrells Elf costume could fetch up to 200000 at auction

Will Ferrell’s festive costume from the Christmas film Elf could fetch between £100,000 and £200,000 when it goes under the hammer as part of a movie memorabilia auction.

Paul McCartney didnt really know how to be in a band after The Beatles split

Sir Paul McCartney has said he “didn’t really know how to be in a band” after The Beatles split up in 1970.

Leona Lewis and Suranne Jones among stars to support Christmas Jumper Day

Singer Leona Lewis, comedian Josh Widdicombe and actress Suranne Jones are among the stars who will wear their pre-loved festive knitwear for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day.

Rare bottle of Arctic beer to be opened after 150 years to revive brew

A Scottish brewer is set to open one of the rarest beers in the world – a 150-year-old bottle once brewed for an Arctic expedition – to create a modern version of the historic ale.

Charity installs solar powered operating rooms in Ukraine as war disrupts power

A Scottish charity has completed the installation of six solar-powered children’s surgical theatres in western Ukraine, as the region faces ongoing bombing and power disruption in the war with Russia.

No watering down of Hillsborough Law says Lammy ahead of first debate

The courage of campaigners whose lives were devastated by state scandals will be honoured as the so-called Hillsborough Law comes before Parliament for its first debate, the Justice Secretary has said.

Fifth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing during Halloween week

CBBC actress Ellie Goldstein, the first celebrity with Down’s syndrome to compete on the main series of Strictly Come Dancing, is the fifth contestant eliminated from the show.

Heroic rail worker saved peoples lives trying to stop knife attack

A “heroic” member of LNER rail staff who tried to stop a train knife attacker and “undoubtedly saved people’s lives” remains in a life-threatening condition, British Transport Police (BTP) said.