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In a shocking case of animal cruelty, a Staffordshire bull terrier puppy named Rex was brutally abused by his owner, Leon Kramolis, in Birmingham. The eight-to-ten-week-old puppy suffered mutilated toes, a broken skull, jaw, and ribs, leading to septicaemia and eventual euthanasia. Kramolis was caught on CCTV abusing Rex, and later admitted to causing unnecessary suffering and welfare offences. Despite the severity of the crime, Kramolis received a two-year community order with rehabilitation activities and a lifetime ban from keeping animals.

UK State Pensioners to Receive Significant Boost: Triple Lock Policy Promises £1,900 Increase by End of Parliament

Brace for a Major Snow Storm: UK Faces Up to 5.5 Inches of Snow from New Years Day, with Coldest Start to the Year in a Decade

Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, 27, tragically passed away in Italy. Despite heart issues, he made a remarkable comeback, securing a World Cup win and ranking 13th this season. The biathlon community mourns, with tributes pouring in. Authorities are investigating the cause of death.

VA Halts Abortion Services, Excluding Rape & Incest Cases, Amidst Criticism

White Christmas Dreams: UKs Festive Forecast - The UKs Met Office predicts a frosty, dry, and sunny Christmas Day with brisk winds, keeping temperatures slightly below average. Scotland will feel even colder, with temperatures dropping below freezing. A true white Christmas is unlikely, with slim chances in Dartmoor and a ten percent shot of winter flurries on Englands south coast. Boxing Day and New Years Eve will also be dry and sunny, making for picturesque festive views.

Misophonia: Navigating Holiday Gatherings with Sensitivity - Lottie and Jenna, both misophonia sufferers, share their struggles during Christmas, triggered by everyday sounds like chewing and slurping. A study shows nearly one in five UK residents deal with misophonia, often triggered by breathing, tapping, or rustling wrappers. Clinical psychologist Doctor Jane Gregory offers coping strategies, such as reimagining sounds and turning them into games, to help misophonia sufferers enjoy the holidays without overwhelm.

Richard Curtis, creator of Love Actually, and his partner Emma Freud, oppose a new campsite in their upscale Suffolk village, Walberswick, fearing it will disrupt the areas natural charm, increase traffic, and disturb the peace. Despite objections from over a hundred villagers, the council approved the plan. The area, known for its celebrity residents, has faced other challenges, including a fight against a green energy substation and a house fire. The landowners plan for a modest campsite has sparked controversy, raising questions about the villages future.

Thatcher Disregards Assassination Threats, Escapes Paris Summit Unscathed In this episode, we delve into the revelation of declassified documents showing Margaret Thatchers dismissal of urgent MI5 warnings about a high-risk assassination threat during her Paris trip in 1982. Despite the volatile terror landscape in Paris, with recent attacks from Middle Eastern groups and far-left radicals, Thatcher proceeded with her meeting with French leader Francois Mitterrand. The summit, focused on Europes budget, Soviet defenses, and the Channel Tunnel project, went smoothly, foreshadowing future close calls like the Brighton hotel bombing and the Mozambique missile scare. Thatchers unwavering resolve in the face of danger is highlighted, as she later downplayed these incidents in her autobiography.