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Helen Flanagan in car crash as she shares 'rubbish' end to 2025
Former Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan has admitted she crashed into another vehicle, saying it was 'totally my fault' as she opened up feeling 'deflated' ahead of New Year's Eve
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Man dies after being hit by lorry in New Year's Eve crash on major A-road
Paramedics sadly pronounced the man dead at the scene shortly after arriving on the A5 Watling Street near Cannock
Ricky Gervais hits back after criticism of Netflix special
Comedian Ricky Gervais has responded to criticism over his Netflix special Mortality after being accused of moaning about cancel culture
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BBC Morning Live star issues warning to UK households over 26% pension change
Pension drawdowns allow workers to take money out of their pots without cashing in on the entire thing.
Zipcar's UK operations shut down TODAY putting 71 jobs at risk
The car giant has confirmed that subscription plans extending into next year will be refunded on a pro-rata basis
David Beckham snubs son Brooklyn in New Year post as family feud continues
David Beckham has failed to include son Brooklyn in a New Year's post looking back on 2025 which was full of 'moments I will never forget' amid ongoing family rift
HMRC set to punish UK households with £2,380 bills over three changes
Laura Suter, director of personal finance at AJ Bell, described the situation as "a triple blow for cash savers"
Nationwide 2026 bonus payment update as crucial deadline 'confirmed'
The building society has paid money out to millions of customers over recent years
Midlands police warn 'they could return' after failed 3.45am incident on street
Residents on the Staffordshire street have been urged to be on the lookout for visitors in the coming days
Countryfile's Adam Henson excited as he announces 'big deal' pregnancy on farm
The Countryfile presenter has announced his Suffolk Punch mare Lexy is pregnant and due to give birth in May 2026 at his Cotswold Farm Park
'Terrified' kitten trapped in Birmingham sewer for days saved by her cries
The tiny kitten spent 'at least' three days in the sewage system and 'would have perished' without help
Queen Camilla praises BBC's John Hunt after wife and two daughters killed
The Queen has spoken with John and Amy Hunt
Man dies following Christmas Eve house fire in Midlands
The tragic blaze took place in Staffordshire on the morning of Christmas Eve
I run a pub - I'm being forced to put up prices by 20% over new rules
It comes as a landlord slams Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves over her "war on business".
The Traitors star Charlotte Berman announces pregnancy after fertility struggles
The Traitors star Charlotte Berman has announced she's expecting her first child after a tough fertility journey
10 New Year's Eve superstitions to do at midnight for good luck in 2026
As the clock ticks down to midnight on New Year's Eve, you may be looking for ways to welcome good luck and prosperity into the new year. Here are some unique superstitions and traditions to try
Major state pension age change rules explained as 2026 arrives
Certain Brits will have to wait beyond their 66th birthday to claim
New UK passports featuring new cover design released
The first 300 passports featuring King Charles III's coat of arms are now in circulation, with the Home Office describing them as the most secure British passports ever produced
WhatsApp announces four new features to try today
WhatsApp has released a new update just in time for New Year's Eve 2025 - and it's packed with new features to help you celebrate and welcome in 2026
Popular seaside town named most violent place in the country
Towns and cities were ranked to create a national crime list