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Claudia Winkleman over the moon as new BBC chat show announced

Former Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman will front her own chat show next year, the BBC has announced.

Anthony Joshuas promoters awaiting information after reports of car crash

British boxer Anthony Joshua has reportedly been involved in a car crash in Nigeria.

Remaining hotspots extinguished at scene of house fire that killed child

A house blaze that claimed the life of a child has been extinguished by firefighters, Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) said.

Mother and two children died in Boxing Day house fire police say

A mother and her two young children died in a house fire that destroyed their home in the early hours of Boxing Day despite the efforts of her husband to save his family, police said.

Wildlife hit hard by drought fires and heat as extremes become new normal

The UK’s landscapes and wildlife endured drought, heat and fires that gave way to downpours and floods in 2025 as extreme weather becomes the “new normal”.

Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for nation after metal detectorist find

The earliest known coin minted in Scotland – almost 900 years ago – has been acquired for the nation after it was found by a metal detectorist.

Majority of investors planning to boost portfolios in 2026 survey finds

Nearly two-thirds (62%) of investors with at least £100,000 in assets plan to increase the amounts they put away in 2026 despite market uncertainties, a survey indicates.

French actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91

French actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91.

Holly Ramsay arrives to her wedding with famous father by her side

Model Holly Ramsay has arrived at Bath Abbey for her wedding to Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty with her TV chef father by her side.

England defeat Australia by four wickets in the Boxing Day Ashes Test

England’s long wait for an Ashes win on Australian soil is finally over as they came out on top after two days of mayhem in Melbourne.

Twenty wickets tumble on frenzied first day at MCG as England trail by 46 runs

Chaos ruled in front of a record Ashes crowd as Australia got the better of the Boxing Day madness at the MCG.

Tracy Ann Oberman returns to EastEnders as Chrissie Watts

Actress Tracy-Ann Oberman has spoken about her emotional return to EastEnders, as her character is back on screens to “create havoc” in Albert Square.