All news for 2023-12-23

Waterloo Road star Tillie Amartey is due to take part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special and has revealed the words of encouragement given to her by ex Bobby Brazier

Despite being in the business for more than forty years and having hits like 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' to his name, Simple Minds' vocalist Jim Kerr admits he doesn't know basic musical chords

The FIA have lost its second member of staff in a matter of weeks after Steve Nielsen resigned from his post as sporting director - less than one year after being appointed

Liverpool were left furious they were denied a penalty when Martin Odegaard appeared to handle the ball in the area during the top of the table clash against Arsenal

Months after the devastating rainfall, some residents of one community are having to spend Christmas stuck in hotels, which are located miles from their ruined homes

Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw against Arsenal at Anfield as Mohamed Salah scored his 151st Premier League goal to cancel out Gabriel's early opener

The office Secret Santa has a tendency to be a bit dull. A tenner goes on someone you barely know and that's that.

One of the busiest weekends of the year for travel could be further spoiled by road closures, strikes, and backlogs at Dover with yellow warnings expected to be in force until Christmas morning

Not a single migrant has been sent to east African nation under a controversial Tory scheme, but the Government's legal bill for defending it against court challenges has ballooned

Four weeks after she was freed by the Hamas militants holding hostages in Gaza, Emily Hand's father Thomas says his daughter is already making a remarkable recovery

The House of Carter's Bobbie Jean Carter died at age 41, leaving only Nick and Angel of her siblings alive. Aaron Carter died last year in a drug related case in November

Liverpool lost full-back Kostas Tsimikas to injury in the clash with Arsenal on Saturday before the Greek international was sent to hospital where his bad news was confirmed

Elijah Bell, aged 2, has finally made it home before Christmas after he endured a frightening battle with menigitis - he stunned doctors after they were unsure whether he'd walk or talk again

The late actor Selma Archerd - who had roles in films such as Die Hard (1988) and Lethal Weapon (1987) - is understood to have passed away earlier this month, aged 98

The Tories may be happy to wave goodbye to the vital public service of NHS dentistry, writes Shadow Healthy Secretary Wes Streeting, but Labour won’t let that happen.

Deadly weapons including four guns have been smuggled into Metropolitan police custody centres despite warnings that came after the shooting of officer Matt Ratana

Kostas Tsimikas suffered a broken collarbone during the first half of Liverpool's 1-1 draw against Arsenal after the Greece left-back was barged into Jurgen Klopp by Bukayo Saka

Lags get quite a selection when it comes to Christmas dinner but the Ministry of Justice have been quick to stress that the festive spread comes at no extra cost to the taxpayer

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's 2023 has been plagued with drama, accusations and public mockery - but these seven incidents have been the most memorable low points for the former working Royals

Former TOWIE star Pete Wicks has spoken about his reunion with Sam Thompson on the I'm A Celebrity bridge after he won the ITV show earlier this month

As well as decorating their homes with their own trees, the royal family also gives Christmas trees each year to Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, St. Giles' Cathedral and the Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh

The Royal Family and Christmas tradition goes hand-in-hand but this year things could look quite different with some extra guests expected to join and more of a festive feel

Love Island presenter Iain Stirling has been dealt a fresh blow after another one of his shows has been axed by bosses at ITV2, after CelebAbility was cut

Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth is wanted by Manchester United but the Magpies chief is fully committed to his role at St James' Park as he gears up for a busy January transfer window

Chelsea will listen to offers for Conor Gallagher in the January transfer window despite his growing importance at Stamford Bridge as he approaches the final 18 months of his contract