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Newly released Epstein files suggest Prince Andrews involvement in inappropriate activities, as emails matching his address and mentioning personal events align with his timeline. Despite his denials, the evidence continues to mount, fueling public speculation.

Volunteers discover hundreds of 150-year-old leather shoes on Ogmore-By-Sea beach in south Wales, possibly from a shipwreck. The shoes, mostly for adult men and children, are in surprisingly good condition. Theories suggest erosion along the Ogmore river or a connection to Bridgends shoemaking boom. Volunteers are carefully excavating the shoes for identification.

Alfie Hallett, a 13-year-old British boy, was tragically stabbed to death by his mothers ex-boyfriend, Goncalo Carvalho, in Portugal. Carvalho, a violent offender with a history of domestic violence, had served time for aggravated homicide and had been harassing the family. Alfies mother was also attacked but managed to escape and seek help. The community is mourning the loss of a beloved basketball player, and questions are raised about how Carvalho was able to return to their lives.

Mongolian woman tracks down stolen phone, uncovers phone graveyard in London park, highlighting growing trend of phone thieves burying stolen devices to evade detection.

Police drop investigation into rapper Bobby Vylans anti-IDF chants at Glastonbury, sparking outrage from Jewish groups and concerns about handling hate speech at large events.

A man from Perth, Martin Thomas Glynn, faces charges for alleged antisemitic social media post, possessing a prohibited weapon, and improper firearm storage. Police found rifles, ammunition, bomb-making materials, and extremist flags at his home. Glynn, a doomsday prepper, claims innocence, but prosecutors present evidence of Hitler references and bomb-making lists. He was denied bail and remanded until February 2026, following Operation Dalewood investigating threats post-Bondi attack.

Tensions escalate between US and UK over free speech issues as Trump administration sanctions European activists, including Britons, for pressuring American platforms to censor US viewpoints. UKs Liberal Democrats accuse US of interference, sparking a heated Twitter exchange. The move highlights growing divides on speech, migration, and influence across the Atlantic.

Christmas Eve travel in the UK hits record highs, with 4.2 million leisure trips planned, the most since Covid. Roads and motorways are expected to be a nightmare, with 22.7 million cars on the move. Train travelers face major disruptions due to engineering works. Airports brace for the rush, with 42,046 departures scheduled. Avoid hotspots like M6 around Birmingham, M25 near Heathrow, and M8 between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Safe travels!

Vandals wreak havoc at Conway Recreation Ground in Carlton, damaging a defibrillator and trashing a tennis court gate. Needles found near childrens play area raise safety concerns. Gedling Borough Council, led by John Clarke, is investigating and working with police to identify culprits and restore park safety.