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IrelandScotlandWales'I won't rest until Mum's killers are found,' daughter saysKelly Hill, 40, appeals for information on the 30th anniversary of her mum Tracey Mertens' murder.4 hrs agoEnglandWomen's groups praise 'brave' Southport instructorLeanne Lucas is praised for speaking at a vigil which remembered female victims of male violence.9 hrs agoLiverpoolThe customer joining the fight against shopliftingJames Morris steps in to help keep boutique clothing shop Metro Fashion, in Nottingham city centre, secure.4 hrs agoNottingham'Extraordinary' Tudor ceiling found hidden in towerThe painted ceiling is a "rare survival" due to how well it is preserved.3 hrs agoCumbria'I was George's girlfriend in Last Christmas video'Debbie Killingback played the Wham star's new love interest in the famous music video.4 hrs agoLondonWomen's groups praise 'brave' Southport instructorLeanne Lucas is praised for speaking at a vigil which remembered female victims of male violence.9 hrs agoLiverpoolWoman charged with murder of five-year-old boyA woman is charged with murdering five-year-old Lincoln Button.19 hrs agoEssex'My Christmas will be surrounded by penguins'Aoife McKenna is living on an Antarctic island, which is about the size of a football pitch.4 hrs agoDerbyThe customer joining the fight against shopliftingJames Morris steps in to help keep boutique clothing shop Metro Fashion, in Nottingham city centre, secure.4 hrs agoNottinghamCrews tackle major fire as people told avoid areaWest Midlands Fire Service said a mix of commercial and residential buildings are affected in Sparkhill.1 hr agoBirmingham & Black Country'Lungs in a box' could increase vital transplantsThe number of lung of transplants could rise as a new machine keeps organs alive outside the body.4 hrs agoEnglandFalse name train fine cancelled after 'fiasco'A woman describes the process of getting her name cleared over an incorrect train fine as a "shambles".4 hrs agoBeds, Herts & BucksTrain services affected as work starts on mega stationWhen it's finished a quarter of a million passengers a day will use the station.4 hrs agoLondonVillagers get keys to pub after raising £440,000Donors buy a closed pub from a brewing giant and set about making it a hub for the community.4 hrs agoEnglandChristmas cheerLondon's Christmas lights seen from the skyPhotographer Jason Hawkes has had a unique view of the festivities happening around the city.4 hrs agoLondonTiny bible features in Christmas book displayThe display showcases the many different ways the Christmas story has been told throughout history.4 hrs agoWest YorkshireThe nostalgic display using retro Christmas lightsJonny Doda has been collecting Christmas decorations since he was five years old.1 day agoLeicesterFeatures & Analysis'Very chill': The changing face of working men's clubsOne of the oldest in the UK has dropped "working men" from its name in a bid to attract new members.9 hrs agoLincolnshire'We wore elf slippers for mum's hospice Christmas'Laura says Willen Hospice in Milton Keynes gave them a final Christmas with her mum.4 hrs agoBeds, Herts & BucksBreweries benefit from Guinness stout droughtSome brewers say the supply issues are giving their own beers a chance. 4 hrs agoUKThe Somali team making football waves in BirminghamSomali community team Kawala FC only started in Birmingham in 2023 but have already tasted success.4 hrs agoEngland'I'll be a care home elf on Christmas Day'Farrah Amjad says she will be dishing out Christmas meals to those who might otherwise go without.4 hrs agoManchesterWatch/ListenEvie's first Christmas at home with new heartThe five-year-old is celebrating with her family after living in hospital for more than 18 months.3 hrs agoTeesHomeless student reunites with 'lifesavers'Mark and Elisabeth from Whitley Bay housed Yasmina for a night when she found herself homeless.2 hrs agoTyneDramatic lightning strike near Everton's stadiumA photographer captures spectacular footage of lightning near Everton FC's new stadium.23 hrs agoLiverpoolWatch: Barn owl perched on moving carThe "troubling" footage shows the bird balancing on an open window frame on a dual carriageway.23 hrs agoEnglandSportDo the team top at Christmas usually win title?BBC Sport looks at what leaders Liverpool and bottom side Southampton can learn from previous Christmas Day tables.13 hrs agoPremier League'Everything is so hard' - Amorim searches for answers at Man UtdAfter a 3-0 humbling by Bournemouth, Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim already has difficult questions to answer.15 hrs agoMan Utd'Dropped on Christmas Day and redemption in Durban'Steven Finn looks back on a career of touring with England, including the low of being dropped on Christmas Day and the high of taking down South Africa.2 hrs agoEnglandSlot's Liverpool confirm title pedigree as Salah shows valueArne Slot's remarkable transition at Liverpool makes them the team to beat in the title race - and the stats prove it, writes Phil McNulty.13 hrs agoLiverpoolLatest updatesJust nowClarkson's pub setback and "depressing" Christmas marketA look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 23 December 2024.Just nowEngland10 mins agoMental health services flag up Christmas supportA number of mental health services in the region say they have seen an increase in demand.10 mins agoEngland21 mins agoOn board for one of the toughest jobs in BritainThe Humber pilots guide ships into port on one of the world's most treacherous stretches of water.21 mins agoEngland1 hr agoChoir sings to raise awareness of mental health helpThe Bournemouth choir resonate are singing on a song about mental health crisis.1 hr agoEngland1 hr agoBoy, 9, to take on triathlon in Brianna's memoryHarvey Goodman says he has been inspired after hearing Brianna's mother talk about mindfulness.1 hr agoEngland2 hrs ago'Party responsibly' plea from ambulance serviceThe service says excessive drinking could pile the pressure on ambulance crews over Christmas2 hrs agoEngland2 hrs ago'Dropped on Christmas Day and redemption in Durban'Steven Finn looks back on a career of touring with England, including the low of being dropped on Christmas Day and the high of taking down South Africa.2 hrs agoEngland3 hrs agoWarning over Christmas disruption to trainsServices around Crewe station will be affected from Christmas Eve until 2 January, Network Rail says.3 hrs agoEngland4 hrs agoRNLI 'will always respond', even at ChristmasThe lifesaving crews around the country work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 4 hrs agoEngland