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Baby born with heart failure needs a transplant or he could die before Christmas. Picture: Newcastle Hospitals / SWNS

Breaking Baby George could die before Christmas if heart donor isn't found

"He is my best friend and I thought we had the rest of our lives together": Mum desperate to find heart donor for baby son or he could die before Christmas

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  • 1Manchester canal death: woman dies after entering water in city
  • 2Teen charged with murder of 24-year-old Jack Edwards
  • 3Oscar-nominated actor dies 'peacefully' aged 82
  • 4Arrest after shots fired in situation with "potential to escalate"
  • 5Two rushed to hospital after car mounts pavement

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    Met Office: When it will stop raining? - latest UK weather forecast as Storm Elin & Storm Fergus cause chaos

    Breaking When it will stop raining? - latest UK weather forecast

    Despicable' stalker Phillip Robinson jailed after he crept into his neighbour's bedroom while she slept. Picture: Cambridgeshire Constabulary / SWNS

    Breaking Stalker who crept into neighbour's bedroom while she slept, jailed

    I'm A Celebrity 2023: Marvin Humes leaves the jungle after landing in the bottom two alongside Josie Gibson

    I'm a Celebrity viewers vote out a sixth campmate

    Brazilian dog groomer Gabriel Feitosa makes $1.3m-a-year in San Diego, California, transforming pampered pooches into foxes, giraffes, cheetahs and more. Picture: Jen Regnier/SWNS

    Dog groomer's pampered pooch designs taking social media by storm

    Health

    Winter viruses can be particularly dangerous for children and the elderly

    Health chiefs warn cases of flu and Norovirus are 'creeping up'

    Winter viruses can be particularly dangerous for children and the elderly

    Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves Dorland House in London, where he was giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. (Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA)

    How much money has been spent on the Covid Inquiry so far?

    Losing weight after Christmas doesn't have to be a slog - these exercises could make it fun instead. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

    8 fun ways to lose that Christmas weight

    Almost half of UK couples have high blood pressure, the study suggests.

    Why getting married is raising your blood pressure

    Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson giving evidence at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

    Covid Inquiry: Boris Johnson attacks ‘absurd’ Partygate representation

    Weather

    UK weather: Met Office predict more heavy showers as Environment Agency issues 64 flood warnings

    UK set for more heavy showers as flood warnings stay in place

    People are being warned to avoid flooded rivers as heavy rain batters many parts of the UK on Thursday

    People urged to avoid swollen rivers as heavy rain batters UK

    The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain across the southern parts of England.

    Met Office issues yet another yellow warning for rain for parts of UK

    Despite many Briton's feeling the chill, this November was actually the warmest since at least 1940 (Photo: Jacob King/PA Wire)

    Record-breaking November 2023 was a secret scorcher

    UK

    Rapist Stefan Hague who subjected a woman to a horrific ordeal in her own home has been sentenced to life in prison

    Rape victim's cries for help 'heard on doorbell cameras'

    The Roman Cavalry Swords found near Cirencester (SWNS)

    Lost treasure: rare and intriguing finds unearthed in 2023

    Mike Barton is one of the residents of a Bristol street where rubbish must be seperated into 13 different bags

    Life on the street where you must separate rubbish 13 times each week

    Chris Johnson, 82, who worked on the roof at Smithfield Market in London, as an apprentice in the 60s, walks across the refurbished copper clad Poultry Market roof, where the new Museum of London will be rehomed (Aaron Chown/PA Wire)

    Museum of London’s new home at historic market moves a step closer

    Dogs are set to have 27% more spent on them this Christmas than cats, research has revealed (Photo: SWNS)

    Dog owners spend 27% more on pet presents than cat owners, poll finds

    The London Underground is experiencing delays this morning due to signal failures and a shortage of trains.

    Passengers stuck on Elizabeth line train carriages for hours

    The Court of Session has ruled that the UK government's decision to use a section 35 order to block a gender reform bill in Scotland was lawful. Picture: Getty Images

    UK government's decision to block Scottish gender reforms ruled lawful

    Like Rippingale has avoided jail after he was found to be drunk while taking care of a two-year-old toddler. (Credit: EDP / SWNS)

    Man 'staggering drunk' while taking care of toddler at Hollywood Bowl

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    Politics

    Rishi Sunak's Rwanda scheme might cost £290m before a single flight has taken off. Credit: Getty

    Explainer Rwanda plan could cost taxpayers £290m before a flight takes off

    Labour accused the Tories of wasting an "astronomical" amount of taxpayers' money on a "failing s...

    Concerns over new grouse moor-owning animal welfare minister

    New animal welfare chief Robbie Douglas-Miller has previously argued in favour of relaxing rules ...

    The BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. (Picture: Lucy North/PA Wire)

    BBC licence fee to increase to £169.50 per year

    It was thought the cost could increase as much as £15.

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    Rishi Sunak takes the biggest risk of his premiership over Rwanda

    Politics Editor Ralph Blackburn watched on as Rishi Sunak took the biggest gamble of his time in ...

    UK to increase ‘blacklist’ of countries that allow trans self-ID

    Kemi Badenoch has warned more trans foreign nationals applying for a Gender Recognition Certifica...

    Sport

    American football coach used disturbing 9/11 metaphor to inspire team

    Alessia Russo and Mary Earps look dejected after failing to top their Nations League group at the weekend. Cr. Getty Images.

    Lionesses heartbreak, questions for Scotland boss and the WSL returns

    Jon Rahm career earnings and worth of LIV contract as he makes switch

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Fans enjoy the action during Day Sixteen of The William Hill World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 03, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)

    Explainer PDC World Darts Championship: how much do tickets cost per round?

    US

    Hozier at The Piece Hall.

    Hozier tour: can you get tickets, setlist, start time?

    Hozier's Unreal Unearth tour's next stop will be in Las Vegas

    Olivia Rodrigo is on the bill for Jingle Ball Tour. Picture: Getty Images for MTV

    Jingle Ball Tour 2023: what is full lineup for next show?

    Olivia Rodrigo will perform on the Jingle Ball tour. Picture: Getty Images for MTV

    Jingle Ball tour: door times and when concerts start and end

    Morgan Wallen. Picture: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for iHeartRadio

    Morgan Wallen tour: what was the setlist for London The O2 show?

    Henry Kissinger, former US Secretary of State who had huge influence over policy during the Cold War has died aged 100. (Credit: Getty Images)

    Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies aged 100

    World

    Smoke rises from an explosion in Gaza on October 28, 2023 (Image: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

    Gaza is at breaking point, UN chief warns

    Photo illustration of a cantaloupe sliced open (Image: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

    Eight die after a salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melon

    Panama Canal delays: Christmas risks being ruined as trade route suffers worst drought on record

    Are UK Christmas supplies at risk amid Panama Canal drought?

    Christmas in Sydney, Australia looks very different to what we Brits experience (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

    How is Christmas celebrated in other countries around the world?

    Environment

    Winter can be a tough time, event for iconic winter birds like the robin (Photo: Stefan Witt/Pexels/Supplied)

    How you can help save robins from freezing temperatures this Christmas

    South East Water, under investigation by Ofwat for "failing" customers, unveiled it has paid out £2.3m in dividends to its shareholders. (Photo: Getty Images)

    Water firm pays £2.3m to shareholders - despite 'failing' customers

    Just Stop Oil marchers frequently take part in slow marches on busy London streets (Photo: Just Stop Oil/Supplied)

    Just Stop Oil protests have now cost police nearly £20m

    As many as fifteen beaver families may be released along the River Spey in the years to come (Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire)

    Beavers to be welcomed back to UK's biggest national park

    Crime

    Photo issued by British Transport Police of Ryan Johnston, 37, who has been sentenced to nine years imprisonment with a further five on licence at Inner London Crown Court (Image: British Transport Police/PA Wire)

    Man who raped woman on busy London underground jailed for 9 years

    Police Scotland officers standing in a line in the Niddrie area of Edinburgh where around 100 young people clashed with riot police (Image: Handout/PA Wire)

    Police charge 26 people with 51 offences amid riots in Edinburgh

    The collision happened at 8:30pm in Sale, Greater Manchester

    IPOC launches investigation after woman dies following police pursuit

    Court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook of Mohamed Rahman during his sentencing at Kingston Crown Court, London (Image: Elizabeth Cook/PA Wire)

    Robber given life sentence after stabbing police officers in London

    Do you know this man? Police want to speak to him in connection with a sexual assault on a child

    Wanted: Police release CCTV image after child sexual assaulted on bus

    The case was dealt with at Newcastle Crown Court as the grandma was found to have used a text alert system to deal Class A drugs

    Crack-dealing grandma sent daily 'flare' messages and delivered drugs

    Science

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    When is the shortest day of the year: winter solstice - when does it start getting lighter again in the UK?
    Artist's impression showing the HH 1177 system (Image: PA)

    Astronomers find first planet-forming disk beyond the Milky Way

    A computer rendering based on scans of an actual patient who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident. The electrode stimulated neurons with branches reaching far across the brain. (Image: Andrew Janson/Butson Lab)

    Brain implants may help people with severe brain injuries

    Undated handout photo of UK Biobank, which has unveiled new data that provides "the most detailed picture of human health that exists," scientists have said (Image: PA)

    UK Biobank reveals the world's largest picture of human health

    The Orbex Prime rocket. Aerospace firm Orbex has secured a 50 year lease for the spaceport being built in Sutherland

    UK Spaceport proposes changes to be more environmentally friendly

    Education

    Childcare grant: UK parents can get free support for 2 year olds - how to apply

    UK parents can get free childcare for toddlers - how to apply

    The dad says he is not satisfied with how his daughter was dealt with and how the school has reacted following the row over unisex toilets

    Furious dad removes child from school over unisex toilet row

    A golf fan during crazy sock day in the third round of the Shell Houston Open in 2013 (Photo: Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

    Anti-Bullying Week 2023 - celebrating diversity with Odd Socks Day

    Assistant head teacher facing jail over indecent child images

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    Dutch royal journalist appeared on Good Morning Britain to discuss the Dutch version of Omid Scobie's Endgame being withdrawn from sale in the Netherlands

    Omid Scobie appears to admit early draft of book named senior royals

    Mourners lined the street of Dublin to say goodbye to The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan after his death at the age of 65. (credit: Getty Images)

    Mourners say final goodbye to The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan

    Johnny Depp gave a reading at Shane MacGowan's funeral. DUBLIN, IRELAND - DECEMBER 8: The funeral procession of the late music singer Shane MacGowan takes place on December 8, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. Photograph by Getty

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    Hero mum 'acted on impulse' after saving family of seven from fire

    It's been a great week for I'm A Celeb's Sam Thompson, Taylor Swift and her cat, but a bad week for Boris Johnson. Photographs by Getty

    Taylor Swift's cat and I'm A Celeb's Sam Thompson have had a good week

    Johnny Depp is thought to be among the guests at Shane MacGowan's funeral.

    Johnny Depp expected at Shane MacGowan's funeral, a look at friendship

    Suella Braverman's letter showed that at least one key member of the cabinet believed the legislation was a critical part of dealing with the Irish Sea border and should not be jettisoned. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

    The top 10 mispronounced words of 2023 in the UK have been revealed

    Anna Elisabet Eberstein, Hugh Grant, Tilda Swinton and Lucy Boynton attend the CHANEL Metiers D'Art Show

    Celebrities at Chanel show including Hugh Grant and Kristen Stewart

    Prince Harry's libel trial against Mail On Sunday publishers Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) will go ahead after an attempt to get ANL's defence thrown out failed. Picture: Getty Images

    Prince Harry libel trial against Mail On Sunday to go ahead

    Liam Gallagher's sons Gene and Lennon Gallagher attended the Chanel fashion show in Manchester along with Hugh Grant and his wife Anna. Photograph by Getty

    Move over Dad: Lennon and Gene Gallgaher at Chanel fashion show

    Charlotte Dawson spoke from the heart about how difficult it is for new mums to balance work, babies and toddlers

    Oh my god, help: Charlotte Dawson on struggle of balancing family life

    Kate Middleton looked stunning in a promo clip for the Christmas Carol Concert but where is her cream knit from? (Getty)

    Where is Kate Middleton’s Christmas Carol cream cardigan from?

    Following news the TV licence is set to increase next year, an expert from Broadband Genie explains how you can avoid the charge. Picture: PA

    How to legally avoid paying £159 BBC TV licence

    Police have arrested a teenage boy after Lianne Gordon, 42, was shot dead in Hackney. (Credit: Metropolitan Police)

    Boy, 16, arrested after 42-year-old mum shot dead

    The B4376 near Much Wenlock where the tragic accident happened. Photo: Google

    Girl, 17, killed in horror country lane crash