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What is freezing rain and what makes it so dangerous?
An amber warning for snow and ice, with the risk of freezing rain, covers most of Wales and central England until midday on Sunday.
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Death of New Orleans attack victim has impacted Royal Family in a devastatingly personal way
Members of the Royal Family are often among the first to extend condolences to families of those who have been impacted by incidents of serious crime.
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NHS app upgrade to give patients 'more choice' in bid to cut waiting lists
The NHS app is set to receive a major upgrade which will let all patients receive test results, book follow-up appointments and even choose where to be treated.
Showbiz
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The Golden Globes kicks off the awards party tonight - and there could be a few surprises
While the Oscars bestows the film industry's highest honours, the Golden Globes is the ceremony that gets the awards season party started.
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Filmmaker Jeff Baena, husband of actress Aubrey Plaza, dies aged 47
Filmmaker Jeff Baena, the husband of actress Aubrey Plaza, has been found dead aged 47.
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Waiter charged with supplying drugs to Liam Payne arrested - local media
A waiter accused of supplying drugs to Liam Payne prior to his death has been arrested, according to Argentinian media.
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Creatives having to be even more creative as National Theatre overhauls how it stages productions
The National Theatre is overhauling how it stages productions - as its ambitious climate targets mean creatives are having to be even more creative.
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Neil Young confirmed as Glastonbury headliner - days after saying he was pulling out
Neil Young has been confirmed as a headliner at this year's Glastonbury - despite saying he was dropping out due to the BBC's involvement in the festival.
UK News
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What is freezing rain and what makes it so dangerous?
An amber warning for snow and ice, with the risk of freezing rain, covers most of Wales and central England until midday on Sunday.
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'Complete buzz': Headset allows visually impaired football fan to watch Premier League games
Crystal Palace football club has become the first in the world to offer permanent technology for fans who are visually impaired, to improve their match experience.
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William and Kate release statement after death of his ex-nanny's stepson in New Orleans attack
William and Kate have paid tribute after it was confirmed a British man, the stepson of an ex-royal nanny, was killed in the New Orleans terror attack on New Year's Day.
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Death of New Orleans attack victim has impacted Royal Family in a devastatingly personal way
Members of the Royal Family are often among the first to extend condolences to families of those who have been impacted by incidents of serious crime.
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Could this be the future of farming? Inside Europe's biggest vertical farm
Outside it is the bleak midwinter. We are smack bang in the middle of some of the country's best agricultural land.
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NHS app upgrade to give patients 'more choice' in bid to cut waiting lists
The NHS app is set to receive a major upgrade which will let all patients receive test results, book follow-up appointments and even choose where to be treated.
World News
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Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer to resign after talks on forming new government fail
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has announced he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a new government failed for a second time.
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Myanmar frees more than 6,000 prisoners as country marks anniversary of independence from Britain
More than 6,000 prisoners have been released in Myanmar as part of an amnesty to mark the 77th anniversary of the country's independence from Britain.
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Pyramids, relics, warrior queens: Sudan's history took centuries to be recognised and faces erasure once again
Every nation has its heroes, history and myths.
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Elon Musk could act as middleman between China and Trump in possible global trade war
Drive an hour outside China's commercial capital Shanghai, and you'll reach Elon Musk's Tesla gigafactory.
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World's oldest person Tomiko Itooka dies at 116
The world's oldest person has died at the age of 116, Guinness World Records has said.
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British woman and fiancé found dead at Vietnam villa
A British woman and her South African fiancé have been found dead at a holiday villa in Vietnam.
Politics
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James McMurdock: Reform MP previously jailed for repeatedly kicking girlfriend challenged at party conference
Reform UK is a party that's vying for attention and is not ashamed of how it gets it.
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NHS app upgrade to give patients 'more choice' in bid to cut waiting lists
The NHS app is set to receive a major upgrade which will let all patients receive test results, book follow-up appointments and even choose where to be treated.
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Parliament urged to begin mandatory DBS criminal record checks on new MPs and peers
MPs and peers could be forced to submit to criminal record checks under proposals submitted by a new Labour MP.
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Nigel Farage rejects Tommy Robinson after support from Elon Musk
Nigel Farage has said Tommy Robinson "won't be" joining Reform UK after Elon Musk showed support for the jailed far-right activist on social media.
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'Radical' NHS reforms will be hard for a struggling workforce to achieve
The prime minister will be setting out "radical" NHS reforms next week as he tries to grip the political agenda in the New Year.
Weird News
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World chess number one Magnus Carlsen quits tournament after refusing to change jeans
World chess number one Magnus Carlsen has quit a major tournament after being told he couldn't wear jeans.
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Scottie Scheffler: Freak Christmas dinner injury forces world's best golfer to undergo surgery
The world’s best golfer has suffered a freak injury while cooking Christmas dinner, forcing him to undergo surgery.
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Stranded NASA astronauts send Christmas message from space
Astronauts stranded on the International Space Station over Christmas have sent a festive message back to Earth.
Tech News
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Could this be the future of farming? Inside Europe's biggest vertical farm
Outside it is the bleak midwinter. We are smack bang in the middle of some of the country's best agricultural land.
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Stargazers treated to rare sight as Venus appears beside crescent Moon
Stargazers spied an unusual sight on Friday night, as Venus appeared beside a crescent moon.
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'Littered e-bikes are not just annoying. For people with mobility issues, they're a serious problem'
Electric bikes that riders can hire and park at their convenience are an increasingly common sight on UK roads - with an estimated 30,000 Lime bikes available in London alone.
Videos
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Myanmar frees more than 6,000 prisoners as country marks anniversary of independence from Britain
More than 6,000 prisoners have been released in Myanmar as part of an amnesty to mark the 77th anniversary of the country's independence from Britain.
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William and Kate release statement after death of his ex-nanny's stepson in New Orleans attack
William and Kate have paid tribute after it was confirmed a British man, the stepson of an ex-royal nanny, was killed in the New Orleans terror attack on New Year's Day.
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Elon Musk could act as middleman between China and Trump in possible global trade war
Drive an hour outside China's commercial capital Shanghai, and you'll reach Elon Musk's Tesla gigafactory.
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Did New Orleans authorities fail the victims of the New Year terror attack?
Did the authorities fail the victims of the New Orleans terror attack? It's barely in question, surely.
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Santa Tracker: The slip-up that started a 70-year-old festive tradition
In early December 1955, the phone rang at an air base in Colorado Springs. The officers on the watch floor of the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) - who were defending the skies above the US and Canada - stiffened.
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'Littered e-bikes are not just annoying. For people with mobility issues, they're a serious problem'
Electric bikes that riders can hire and park at their convenience are an increasingly common sight on UK roads - with an estimated 30,000 Lime bikes available in London alone.