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Getty ImagesPublic Health Scotland has urged those eligible to get the flu vaccineThe number of recorded flu cases in Scotland fell by nearly half over the Christmas holidays, latest figures show.Data from Public Health Scotland (PHS) shows there were 751 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza in the seven days to Sunday 28 December – a 43% drop on the previous week’s figures when 1,317 cases were reported.It is the third consecutive week that case numbers have fallen since a spike in infections in early December. Earlier this month, PHS said the country may have passed the current peak but warned there…

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal for winger Matilda Nilden to join from BK Hacken in January, subject to international clearance and a work permit.The 21-year-old Sweden youth international, whose sister Amanda also plays for Spurs, has committed to a long-term contract and will wear the number 14 shirt.Nilden said: “I’m so excited and really happy to be here. I think this is the right step for me because the club wants to develop players and I feel they have a clear plan for me.”I’m young and this feels like the next step in my career.”She said discussions with head…

A teenager has been arrested after allegedly possessing explosive material at a Lancashire property.The 16-year-old, who cannot be named due to his age, was arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act after officers attended an address in Blackpool. Officers, including specialists from Explosive Ordnance Disposal, are attending the address to assess the items and make them safe if necessary.As a precaution a number of properties have been evacuated, and a cordon is in place in St Alban’s Road and Gloucester Avenue.Support is being provided to those impacted by Lancashire Police.Chief Inspector Martin Wyatt, of Lancashire Constabulary, said: “We…

Lee Anderson has launched a scathing attack on the Labour Government’s latest plan to house asylum seekers in Britain, branding the move “disgusting”.Speaking to GB News, the Reform UK MP tore into Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to hand newly built council houses to illegal migrants in a bid to close down asylum hotels across the country.Up to 200 local authorities are said to be keen on the scheme proposed by the Government, with five councils confirming their interest – Labour-run Brighton and Hove, Hackney, Peterborough and Thanet, along with Labour-Liberal Democrat-run Powys, according to The i Paper. Last year, 1.33…

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From meteor showers to supermoons, many stunning celestial events have been captured on camera over the past year. Here are some of the moments that wowed stargazers around the world in 2025. Video produced by Serene Khalifeh and Ian Casey.Graphics by Salman Mushatat.

Experienced Oldham Athletic striker Joe Garner has signed a contract extension to stay at the League Two club until the end of the season.The 37-year-old initially signed a six-month deal in the summer which was set to expire in January but he will now remain at Boundary Park until June 2026.Garner scored in all three National League play-off games at the end of last season to help the Latics win promotion to the Football League.His start to the 2025-26 season was disrupted by injury but Garner has netted twice in 10 league appearances since returning to the side, including at…

Everton should have been awarded a penalty in their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on 20 December, according to the Premier League’s Key Match Incidents Panel.The Gunners were leading 1-0 in the 57th minute at the Hill Dickinson Stadium when William Saliba and Everton striker Thierno Barry clashed inside the area. Barry got to the ball first, but his boot was kicked by Arsenal’s French defender.The panel voted 3:2 that the on-field decision by referee Sam Barrott to not award a penalty was incorrect. It also voted 3:2 that video assistant referee (VAR) Michael Salisbury should have sent the match official…

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Sir Sadiq Khan has been put on blast for his “ludicrous” decision to close off one of London’s most popular sightseeing spots for New Year’s Eve.Speaking to GB News, leader of the Conservatives in the London Assembly Susan Hall took aim at the London Mayor for not “funding police properly” in the capital.The Metropolitan Police have announced Primrose Hill will be closed this evening for New Year’s Eve, with officers fencing off the area and preventing crowds from watching the capital’s fireworks display. The move comes amid wider changes to policing in London after the Mayor scrapped the Royal Parks…