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Fine intimidating balaclava wearers £100, MP says
Darlington MP Lola McEvoy says “it’s not right” people are avoiding parks because of the youths. Source link
Benin coup plot leader hiding in Togo, official tells BBC
The coup was thwarted after Nigeria sent warplanes to dislodge the mutineers from the offices of state TV. Source link
PMQs: Starmer dismisses 'caretaker PM' label as Badenoch attacks government's record
Starmer dismisses ‘caretaker PM’ label from Badenoch at PMQs Source link
Bridgerton's Adjoa Andoh 'humbled' to accept MBE
Andoh, who lives in Eastbourne, says she is “honoured” to receive the award from Prince William. Source link
Leon to close stores and cut jobs in restructure
The “healthier” fast food chain confirmed there would be job losses, as it appointed administrators. Source link
Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision
Iceland joins Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in saying it will boycott the 2026 contest. Source link
King supports persecuted Christians in Advent service
King Charles attends an Advent service in Westminster Abbey, with a strong influence of Orthodox music. Source link
Joe Wicks: Protein's not just for bodybuilders
The fitness coach explains how it helps and how you can meet your protein needs. Source link
Colts sign grandfather Rivers, 44, out of retirement
Quarterback Philip Rivers has come out of retirement to rejoin the Indianapolis Colts, five years after the 44-year-old grandfather last played in the NFL. Source link
Oldest evidence of fire-lighting comes from early humans in Britain
An excavation in Suffolk, UK, has uncovered pyrite and flint that appear to have been used by ancient humans to light fires some 400,000 years ago Source link