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Jon Stewarts UK Christmas message shares his experience with free speech under fire in America. After his show was threatened and disappeared, a massive public outcry brought it back stronger than ever. He warns that government crackdowns on free expression can happen anywhere, including the U.S., and encourages people to fight back against the erosion of democratic values.

Thousands of UK families are trapped in their homes due to a massive mis-selling scandal by WW and J McClure, a Scottish law firm. The firm sold family protection trusts, promising to shield houses from local councils, but these trusts offered no real protection and blocked owners from selling or downsizing. The firm collapsed in 2021, leaving victims facing extra fees to remove solicitor names from deeds. Victims like Janice Brunton and Lee Jackson spent thousands to set up and unwind these trusts, only to face false fears of taxes and care fees. The scandal echoes the Post Office Horizon scandal and has led to the two thousand twenty-three Trusts and Succession Bill for easier trustee removals. Support groups on Facebook are growing, and solicitors are helping victims panic-sell or relocate. As inquiries loom and regulators probe, these families fight for justice, hoping to reclaim control before its too late.

Martin Scorsese pens a heartfelt tribute to his late friends, Rob and Michele Reiner, who were tragically murdered in their Los Angeles home. The couple, known for their love of laughter and championing of love, were found with their necks slit. Their son, Nick, has been charged with their murders. The entertainment industry mourns the loss of the dynamic and inspiring couple, with tributes pouring in from celebrities like Meg Ryan, Billy Crystal, and Barack Obama. Nick Reiner faces life in prison without parole or the death penalty if convicted.

Greater Manchester Police urgently seek help in finding missing Gavin, a 46-year-old white man with a stubbly beard, last seen on Church Street in Littleborough. He was wearing a cream sweater, green coat, and dark jeans. Authorities release a photo and ask for immediate contact if spotted or have information.

Tragic Christmas Day murder in Devizes, Wiltshire: Retired woman in her eighties found dead after assault at Keepers Road flat. Sixty-three-year-old suspect, known to the victim, arrested on suspicion of murder. Emergency services unable to save the victim, suspect hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Local community shocked, police seeking information from residents to aid investigation.

Christmas Day in Greater Manchester was sunny and windy, with temperatures dipping to one degree Celsius at night. Boxing Day brings the best weather of the year so far, with clear skies and highs around seven degrees Celsius. However, early forecasts suggest grey, gloomy skies from Saturday, December twenty-seventh, right through to New Years Eve.

Coastguard ends search for missing swimmers off Budleigh Salterton beach; stormy conditions lead to multiple rescues and one hospitalization, highlighting the importance of heeding weather warnings and safety advice.

Boxing Day in Nottinghamshire brings a cold start with clear skies and temperatures between -2°C and 0°C. Winds pick up, making it feel chilly, and frost may form. Afternoon warms to 6°C with sunshine, but winds gust to 20mph. Evening cools to near freezing with overnight frost. Dress warmly and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts.