The Independent 
Planning approval for site in Cookstown deemed no longer to be a public open space
A planning application for two dwellings on a site in Cookstown has been granted permission after being initially refused.
Northern Ireland World 
School to prioritise children as young as four who regularly go to church in new admissions policy
St Chad's Church of England Primary School in Uppermill, Oldham, revealed the measures for children starting school in 2027 as part of an online consultation launched last month.
Daily Mail U.K
School to prioritise children as young as four who regularly go to church in new admissions policy
St Chad's Church of England Primary School in Uppermill, Oldham, revealed the measures for children starting school in 2027 as part of an online consultation launched last month.
Daily Mail UK 
Eighties hitmaker Paul Hardcastle announces death of son, 35, after fatal motorcycle crash
The music star's son featured in his music and toured the world as a saxophonist and DJ
Evening Standard 
Tindalls' magic touch! Zara and Mike welcome Harry and Meghan's BFFs Nacho Figueras and his wife Delfina with open arms at horse festival in Australia
Zara, 44, who is 22nd in line to the British throne, was all smiles as she stood with her arm around Nacho, 48, at the Magic Millions Carnival on Australia's Gold Coaston Tuesday.
More than 600 referrals made from UK’s first drug consumption room, figures show
According to the council, 11,348 visits to The Thistle in Glasgow were made by 575 registered users in the first year.
Ceremony for new Iranian ambassador to Ireland postponed amid regime’s crackdown
The Department of Foreign Affairs said the decision was taken after hundreds of protesters were killed and injured.
Boots' luxury beauty box worth over £200 now £40 with No7 and Liz Earle
The new Boots Beauty Little Lifts Beauty Box is a limited-edition box packed with 13 skincare, haircare and wellness products from brands including No7, Liz Earle, Drunk Elephant and Laura Mercier
WalesOnline 
Several dead as strong winds hit Gaza’s tent camps
Gazans lack the necessary shelter to withstand the frequent and harsh winter storms that plague the region
Wizz Air launches 'business class' tickets for a more comfortable travel experience
Budget airline Wizz Air has launched a new 'business class'-style ticket for passengers, offering premium features for an additional fee.
Teenager took man's eye out with ball bearings fired from slingshot 'over traveller insult' after being told off for taking shots at seagulls
James Bower, 19, was seen pulling up at the fast food restaurant in Morecambe, Lancashire and winding down the window of the white van he was driving.
Teenager took man's eye out with ball bearings fired from slingshot 'over traveller insult' after being told off for taking shots at seagulls
James Bower, 19, was seen pulling up at the fast food restaurant in Morecambe, Lancashire and winding down the window of the white van he was driving.
“I Did Not Realize She Was That Tall”: People Are Shocked At Elle Fanning’s Height After Seeing New Photos Of Her Next To Her Boyfriend At The Golden Globes
“Elle Fanning found safe from relating to the ‘he didn’t like it when I wore high heels’ lyric.” View Entire Post ›
BuzzFeed News 
Best natural sleep aids: Remedies and supplements to help you drift off
Want to fall asleep in two minutes? Abha Shah on the dreamy solutions to help — including a military-approved method
‘A clear injustice’: PSG Women rail over points deduction in season of pain
Club furious after being sanctioned for paperwork error regarding Canada international Florianne Jourde Paris Saint-Germain have lost only one league game all season yet are still only fifth in the Première Ligue. How is that possible? On Monday 22 December, just after the final league game of 2025, the French Football Federation issued a bombshell statement: three of PSG’s wins this season had been turned into defeats (0-3) because of a licensing issue regarding the Canada international Florianne Jourde. Continue reading...
The Guardian