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• Leeds Man Jailed for 12 Years After Horrific Campaign of Domestic Abuse

  A Leeds woman has bravely spoken out in court after suffering extreme physical and psychological abuse from Nathan Russell, who has now been jailed for 12 years.

• MK’s Most Popular Library Expands with Flexible Spaces for All

  Milton Keynes Central Library is undergoing major updates: more public computers, flexible book storage, a dedicated study area and larger children’s zone make it more adaptable and inclusive.

• West Yorkshire Police Officer Charged with Sexual Assault

  A 43-year-old West Yorkshire Police officer has been charged with three counts of sexual assault relating to incidents in York city centre.

• Millions of Tenants Protected Under New Awaab’s Law Reforms

  From 27 October, new housing safety rules known as Awaab’s Law come into force — compelling social landlords to fix emergency hazards within 24 hours and protect millions of tenants from dangerous conditions like black mould.

• Bradford Expands ‘New York’ Style Housing First Approach to Tackle Homelessness

  Bradford Council is expanding its successful Housing First programme — inspired by New York and proven in Finland — to offer ten more places, helping more people with complex needs move from homelessness into stable, supported housing.

• Kensington Palace Marks 150th Birthday of Punjabi Princess and Suffragette Sophia Duleep Singh

  A major new exhibition, The Last Princesses of Punjab, will open at Kensington Palace on 26 March 2026 to celebrate the 150th birthday of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh — the trailblazing Punjabi royal and suffragette — exploring the lives of the remarkable women who shaped her story.

• SENDIVERSE Festival Unites Bradford Through Creativity and Inclusion

  A celebration of creativity and belonging, The Leap’s SENDIVERSE Festival brought together over 1,700 people across Bradford for a series of inclusive arts and cultural events designed with and for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

• Appeal After Man Seriously Injured in Burnley Collision

  Police are appealing for information after a man in his 20s was seriously injured in a crash on Crown Point Road, Burnley.

• Bradford Police Seize 93 Weapons as Knife Crime Falls

  A weapons amnesty in Bradford led to 93 knives and weapons being taken off the streets, contributing to a major drop in youth knife crime.

• Multibillion Economic Vision for Leeds to Create 100,000 Jobs

  Leeds has unveiled a £20 billion economic plan aiming to create 100,000 new jobs and boost key sectors including finance, tech, and health.

• Building at Bradford Royal Infirmary Renamed in Honour of Renowned Surgeon

  Bradford Royal Infirmary has renamed the Listening for Life Centre after pioneering ear surgeon Professor Chris Raine MBE, who has restored hearing for hundreds across the North of England.

• Airedale Nurse Shortlisted for National Neonatal Award

  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust nurse Chloe Taylor has been named a finalist for Neonatal Nurse of the Year, recognising her work supporting families through trauma-informed care.

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Showbiz & Media

• Usha & Raj Parmar Spotlight UK Digital Radio Growth at WorldDAB Summit, Highlighting Their Role in Winning SSDAB Multiplex Licences

  At the WorldDAB Summit in Antwerp on 20 November 2025, Usha Parmar and Raj Parmar delivered a high-impact presentation showcasing their leadership in DAB+ innovation and their pivotal involvement in securing Small-Scale DAB (SSDAB) multiplex licences across multiple UK regions.

• Shah Rukh Khan Says Ra.One Was Ahead of Its Time, Open to a Sequel

  Shah Rukh Khan reflected on his 2011 superhero film Ra.One, calling it ahead of its time and hinting at the possibility of a sequel if director Anubhav Sinha decides.

• Shehnaaz Gill slams Rs 600 black alkaline water trend, says she’ll just wash her hair with it

  Actress Shehnaaz Gill called out the celebrity wellness trend of expensive black alkaline water, saying drinking it did “nothing” — and joked she’d rather use it for her hair.

• Bollywood in the UK: Three Major Films to Be Made in Britain from 2026

  UK Prime Minister announces landmark Bollywood production deal — three blockbuster films will be shot in Britain as part of a new UK-India collaboration.

• Shah Rukh Khan Secures First National Film Award

  After more than three decades in Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan has received his first National Film Award — a defining moment in his illustrious career.

• Sunny Leone to Star in India’s First AI-Driven Film Kaur vs KORE

  Sunny Leone has been cast in a dual role in Kaur vs KORE, which is expected to be India’s first AI-powered feature film.

• Twinkle Khanna & Kajol Admit Cold-Calling Stars for New Show Two Much

  Twinkle Khanna and Kajol revealed they personally called Bollywood’s biggest names to secure guests for their upcoming talk show Two Much.

• Deepika Padukone Exits Kalki 2898 AD Sequel Amid Dispute

  Deepika Padukone has been dropped from the upcoming Kalki 2898 AD sequel following reports of disagreements over pay and working conditions.

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World News

• 12-year-old girl from Gaza receives vital brain operation after Israeli bombing near her home

  The 3D picture we're shown of Maryam's skull shows a gaping hole.

• 'I would not be willing to die': Young Germans fear return to conscription

  Germany's parliament has voted to reintroduce voluntary military service, but getting Gen Z recruits could prove tricky.

• White House: Europe 'unrecognisable in 20 years or less'

  President Trump's "America First" agenda has been spelt out in a new White House National Security Strategy that should make stark reading for allies and foes of the United States alike.

• Donald Trump awarded FIFA peace prize at World Cup draw

  US President Donald Trump has been awarded FIFA's new peace prize at the draw for next year's World Cup.

• Unapologetically political - a World Cup draw like no other

  This was a World Cup draw like no other. Crafted less for the teams but for one man.

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• Piers Morgan’s Uncensored nears £100m valuation after stake sale

  Piers Morgan, the broadcaster and journalist, is raising tens of millions of dollars of funding from heavyweight investors as he seeks to turn Uncensored, his YouTube-based venture, into a broad-based global media business.

• Netflix agrees blockbuster $72bn deal for Warner Bros studios

  Netflix has agreed a $72bn (£54bn) deal to secure Warner Bros Discovery's film and TV studios and supercharge its library through rights to top franchises including Harry Potter and Game Of Thrones.

• Celebrities join the Princess of Wales for a carol service to thank Britain's volunteers

  The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children have attended the Together at Christmas carol service where they were joined by Hollywood stars.

• Jamie Oliver revives high street Italian restaurant chain, six years after collapse

  Jamie Oliver is relaunching his high street chain, Jamie's Italian, six years after the business collapsed, causing hundreds of job losses.

• Multiple countries withdraw from Eurovision as Israel cleared to take part

  Israel will be allowed to compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, organisers have said - with several broadcasters saying they will now boycott the event.

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