A Christmas Carol: How Dickens classic is being retold in 2022
Since Charles Dickens 'A Christmas Carol' was first published in 1843 it has been reimagined thousands of times.
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Wallasey shooting: 26-year-old woman dead and four injured
A 26-year-old woman has died after she was shot in the head as she was out celebrating Christmas with family and friends.
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King Charles delivers first Christmas message
King Charles has delivered his first Christmas message as monarch.
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Boxing Day sales face disruption from strikes and cost of living crisis
Seven in 10 of us bought fewer and cheaper presents this festive period.
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Man stabbed to death at Birmingham nightclub
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death on a nightclub dancefloor.
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Worst possible time for industrial action, NHS Confederation CEO warns
The NHS remains under severe pressure with the North East Ambulance Service today declaring a "critical incident," while the situation could get worse with more strikes planned by ambulance workers, paramedics and nurses in January.
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UK turns to warm banks amid cold weather and cost of living crisis
Between the cold weather, a cost of living crisis and soaring energy bills - families have been forced to make tough choices and sacrifices this Christmas.
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Climate Crisis: extreme weather ‘new normal’ say experts
2022 has been the UK's warmest year on record, according to the Met Office.
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Winter of discontent: more workers take strike action in UK
Border Force staff, some railway workers and driving test examiners have been taking industrial action today, with few signs of unions and employers making much progress on pay deals.
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TUC boss calls on government to ‘seriously negotiate’ with unions on pay
In a month of continued strikes, with Border Force staff the latest on picket lines, we spoke to the new Trades Union Congress chief executive Paul Novak, and began by asking him about his new position and how he views success in this role.
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