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'Sir Keir's days as PM are already numbered'

JUST six in 10 voters believe Sir Keir Starmer will still be Prime Minister at the end of 2025 following a disastrous start for his Government.

House prices soaring... but not in London

IT MAY be famous for its stunning scenery, but Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast and Glens is experiencing a property boom.

Battlefield hero takes leadership prowess to frontline of politics

LINCOLN JOPP knows what it means to be at the centre of the action. His courage under fire in Leone won him the Sierra Military Cross and his leadership skills were again tested commanding troops in Afghanistan's Helmand province.

'Our support for the country and its people will not waiver'

THIS is a time of goodwill, for being with loved ones and celebrating what matters most in an often troubling world.

UK'S ₤4M PLEDGE TO FIND PUTIN'S CRUEL WAR CRIMINALS

SURVIVORS of Russian war crimes in Ukraine were one step closer in their quest for justice today with the announcement of a new financial boost from Britain.

Who's that girl?

New documentary reveals unseen footage of the iconic Queen of Pop

Fog creates travel chaos... before wild winds blow in

DOZENS of flights were cancelled and hundreds delayed as thick fog created havoc on roads, railways and at airports across the country yesterday.

Army battles new enemy...lack of water

WATER, or the lack of it, is likely to decide the outcome of future wars involving the Armed Forces, a report suggests.

Brownhill brilliant for Parker's men

SKIPPER Josh Brownhill's insatiable appetite for goals made it nine unbeaten games on the spin for Scrooge-like Burnley.

Japan favours 39 authentic flavours of UK

A TRADING breakthrough means much of Britain's best-loved food and drink could soon appear more often on menus in Japan.

Alarm over 'epidemic of loneliness'

FEELING lonely at Christmas could affect around 32 million people, research suggests.

Great War airfield can reach for skies once more

THE best preserved First World War airfield has secured its future for another year thanks to the generosity of the public.

Sir Elton won't let the sun go down on writing new songs

SIR ELTON John has revealed he is working on new songs despite having quit touring and suffering a severe infection that has left him unable to see out of his right eye.

World Cup hero George dies

TRIBUTES have flooded in for George Eastham, a member of England's winning 1966 World Cup squad whose death was announced yesterday.

Should I quit while I'm ahead, ponders Lesley as 70th looms

SOPRANO Lesley Garrett has revealed her impending 70th birthday has made her think about quitting singing.

French truckers' threat over checks for migrants

SURLY French lorry drivers have threatened to block goods from entering the UK unless checks to stop migrants arriving become more lenient.

Biden could save 40 from death row

PRESIDENT Joe Biden is considering commuting the death sentences of most - if not all of the 40 prisoners awaiting execution in US federal jails, it has been revealed.

'Time to come clean on mystery drones'

DONALD Trump has urged President Joe Biden to explain thousands of sightings of mysterious, SUV-sized drones reported across at least five US states.

Rural champ slams BBC's 'addiction to celebrities'

THE BBC is \"addicted\" to celebrity and needs presenters who understand the Britain that exists beyond the big cities, rural campaigners say.

Making hit sequel drives action man Mark up the 'Wahl'

ACTION star Mark Wahlberg appears to defy death by clinging to the side of a London hotel as he films his latest movie.

Prostate cancer test to save thousands of lives

A NEW test for prostate cancer shown to be more than 90 per cent accurate at detecting the disease could save thousands of lives.

Abattoir rap sees Packham quit the RSPCA

FRUSTRATED wildlife TV presenter Chris Packham has quit as president of the RSPCA after two probes made allegations of cruelty at its approved abattoirs.

Gareth: My next job may not be in football

FORMER England boss Gareth Southgate has revealed he will not be \"rushing\" into a new coaching role, after taking advice from people who have held high office.

Sir Keir and the Granny Harmers reach No 1 in at least one chart...

A SONG mocking Sir Keir Starmer for axing the winter fuel payment has topped iTunes downloads chart this Christmas.

Josh praises Chris ...for his dancing

COMEDIAN Josh Widdecombe says no one should patronise Strictly winner Chris McCausland because he is blind as \"he's genuinely got dancing skills\".

CUTS FORCE HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH 'OUT OF ACTION'

Aircraft carrier would need six months to be battle ready

Kate offers carols comfort to Ella

THE PRINCESS of Wales enlisted the help of Lady Gabriella Windsor in organising her Christmas carol concert - reflecting the service's themes of kindness, love, empathy and being there for each other through tough times.

Candles lit and a sea of flowers laid by a city in shock

SHOCKED mourners lit candles and laid a sea of flowers and teddy bears at the scene of the German Christmas market terror attack which left five dead - including a nine-year-old boy.

Fishing fears over Keir's Brexit 'reset'

THE fishing industry fears the UK will cave in to demands for guaranteed access to British waters, as part of Labour's \"reset\" of EU relations.

Potts shows he is Kane 'n' able

MATTHEW POTTS experienced a feeling of \"pure elation\" when he grabbed the wicket that may have changed the course of England's third Test against New Zealand.