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IrelandScotlandWalesSara Sharif's 'sadistic' killers jailed for murderThe judge said Sara endured "despicable" abuse as he jailed her father and stepmother for life.6 hrs agoSurreyWatchdog says police unprepared for scale of riotsPast incidents involving "extreme nationalist sentiment" were underestimated, a review finds.4 hrs agoMinister tested Ask for Angela scheme undercoverThe Labour MP says she conducted her own undercover tests before she became "too well known".2 hrs agoLondonHodgkinson wins Sports Personality of the Year 2024Olympic 800m gold medallist Keely Hodgkinson is voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024.6 hrs agoSports PersonalityMan charged over crash which killed two-year-oldSharjeel Shahzad, 30, is charged with causing death by dangerous driving.7 hrs agoBirmingham & Black CountryWatchdog says police unprepared for scale of riotsPast incidents involving "extreme nationalist sentiment" were underestimated, a review finds.4 hrs agoFury as women hit by pension age rise denied payoutsCampaigners say they were not properly informed of a pension age rise to bring them in line with men.2 hrs agoBusinessTens of thousands of pensioners might not get Winter Fuel Payment by ChristmasTens of thousands of pensioners might not get their Winter Fuel Payments this year because of a backlog in processing claims. 3 hrs agoMinister tested Ask for Angela scheme undercoverThe Labour MP says she conducted her own undercover tests before she became "too well known".2 hrs agoLondonDeath of student in Amsterdam unlawful, coroner saysDanny Castledine, 22, from Nottinghamshire, sustained 44 wounds near the Singel canal in Amsterdam.6 hrs agoNottinghamFormer Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey quits ministryIt follows a BBC investigation into the Church of England's handling of a sexual abuse case.5 hrs agoUKKing's former school ends deal with spy row firmThe deal with would have led to five new schools opening in China, all with close links to Gordonstoun. 11 hrs agoNE, Orkney & ShetlandCouncil tax to rise to fund up to £330m for policeThe Home Office says funding for forces in England and Wales will rise by 3.5% in 2025-26. 12 hrs agoPoliticsMoD to buy back military homes in £6bn deal Officials say the agreement will save £230 million in annual rental costs.11 hrs agoUKWatch/ListenMishal Husain bids farewell in final Today episodeAfter 11 years as a host, the presenter was joined by special guests on her final Today programme. 18 hrs agoCultureWatch the trailer for 'Gavin & Stacey: The Finale'The final episode of Gavin and Stacey will air on Christmas day after viewers were left on a cliffhanger since 2019. 3 days agoWatch: 'What's occurring?' - 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