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• CONGESTION WARNING AS FESTIVE TRAVEL SET TO PEAK TODAY

  Traffic in the run-up to Christmas is expected to peak today with about 24.4 million cars expected on the UK’s roads.

• Black holes to be shown in action in first 3D movies created using AI

  A multimillion-pound research project will see some of the world’s leading experts use artificial intelligence to create the first-ever 3D movies of black holes.

• Idris Elba waxwork unveiled at Madame Tussauds London

  Actor Idris Elba has said it is “surreal” to have his likeness made into a waxwork at Madame Tussauds in London.

• Two out of three ambulance workers fear being attacked over festive season

  Two out of three ambulance workers fear being attacked doing their job over the festive season, according to a new report.

• Childrens tsar urges parents to ditch their phones during festive family time

  Parents should lead by example and get off their phones this Christmas when spending time with family, England’s Children’s Commissioner has said.

• Alan Cumming excited to be announced as Bafta film awards host

  Scottish actor Alan Cumming has been announced as the host of the 2026 Bafta film awards.

• Schools to teach about healthy relationships to tackle violence against girls

  All secondary schools in England will have to teach students about healthy relationships to tackle misogyny as Sir Keir Starmer said too often toxic ideas are “going unchallenged”.

• Streeting apologises to patients as doctors begin five day walkout

  The Health Secretary has apologised to patients as doctors began a five-day walkout in England in an ongoing row over jobs and pay.

• 2025 another record breaking year for mobile data usage

  More than half of people began the year with plans to reduce the time they spent on their phone, but data indicates it was another record-breaking year for mobile data usage, new research suggests.

• Driving test backlog not expected to end until November 2027

  A target for reducing average driving test waiting times in Britain to seven weeks is not expected to be met for another two years, according to the public spending watchdog.

• Inflation drops sharply to 32 in November after food prices fall

  Inflation fell sharply last month as lower food prices helped to ease the cost of living for households across the UK, new official figures showed.

• Children in overcrowded and damp homes miss three weeks more school study

  Children who lived in overcrowded or damp homes missed three weeks more school than other pupils over the course of their education, a study has found.

• FIFA makes World Cup tickets climbdown after backlash over prices

  FIFA has introduced cheaper World Cup tickets for national teams’ most loyal fans after an outcry over pricing erupted last week.

• Morrisons faces 17m tax bill after losing legal bid over rotisserie chickens

  Morrisons faces a £17 million tax bill after losing a legal challenge over whether VAT should be charged on its rotisserie chickens.

• Leicester Square knifeman detained indefinitely for repeatedly stabbing girl 11

  A man who “furiously and repeatedly” stabbed an 11-year-old girl in a random knife attack in Leicester Square has been detained indefinitely.

• Teenage boy arrested after death of nine year old girl

  A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a nine-year-old girl.

• Liverpool parade crash driver Paul Doyle jailed for more than 21 years

  The driver who ploughed through crowds at Liverpool FC’s victory parade, injuring 134 supporters, has been jailed for 21 years and six months.

• David Jason to reunite with cast of Only Fools And Horses for documentary series

  Sir David Jason is to reunite with cast members from beloved sitcom Only Fools And Horses for a new documentary series.

• Dentists to be paid more to see urgent patients under new reforms for sector

  Dentists in England will be paid more to see patients in need of urgent treatment under new reforms published by the Government.

• More than half of teachers work at a school where a child is homeless survey

  More than half of teachers in England have worked at a school in the past year where at least one child was homeless, a survey has found.

• Sir Cliff Richard reveals he has been treated for prostate cancer

  Sir Cliff Richard has revealed he has been treated for prostate cancer for the past year.

• Liverpool parade driver told officers Ive just ruined my familys life

  A driver who used a car as a “weapon” to plough through more than 100 people celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title win told officers “I’ve just ruined my family’s life”, a court heard.

• Hollywood devastated at death of director Rob Reiner and his wife

  Hollywood actors have paid tribute after the death of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, and said they feel “devastated”.

• Doctors strike to go ahead after medics reject Government offer

  Strikes by resident doctors in England will go ahead as planned after members of the British Medical Association rejected a new offer from the Government.

• Clarke Carlisle recalls alcoholism battle as he urges those in need to seek help

  Former professional footballer Clarke Carlisle has told how he became suicidal during a struggle with alcoholism.