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A Liberal Democrat-run council in England has hit back at the government’s warning, stating the change had been ‘transformational’ Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/councils-four-day-week-government-warning-b2889419.html Author : Dan Haygarth Publish date : 2025-12-23 11:07:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Turn those chilly nights into sleep-ready bliss with these expert tips. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/the-ultimate-guide-to-sleeping-in-the-cold-b2889380.html Author : Sam Wylie-Harris Publish date : 2025-12-23 08:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

England’s managing director of men’s cricket hopes they are given time to ‘evolve’ after the Ashes defeat. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/rob-key-england-cricket-england-english-brisbane-b2889319.html Author : Rory Dollard Publish date : 2025-12-23 04:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Singer died in hospital following a short illness, his family say Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/chris-rea-death-driving-home-for-christmas-b2889029.html Author : Roisin O'Connor,Jacob Stolworthy and Kevin E G Perry Publish date : 2025-12-23 00:31:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Wiltshire Police have asked that Ms Young’s privacy is respected at this time after the 48-year-old waived her anonymity Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/husband-charged-sexual-offences-ex-wife-b2889134.html Author : Bryony Gooch Publish date : 2025-12-23 01:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Popular grocery stores like Target and Trader Joe’s are closed on Christmas Day Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/christmas-eve-day-stores-closed-b2889205.html Author : Amber Raiken Publish date : 2025-12-22 21:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

AC Milan had been due to face Como in Perth in February Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/serie-a-ac-milan-como-australia-cancelled-b2889196.html Author : Damian Spellman Publish date : 2025-12-22 19:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The British rock singer spoke with Roisin O’Connor, just days before his death aged 74, about the story behind one of the UK’s most popular festive songs Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/chris-rea-driving-home-for-christmas-interview-b2883472.html Author : Roisin O'Connor Publish date : 2025-12-22 16:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Lt Gen Fanil Sarvarov died from his injuries after an explosive device detonated under his vehicle Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/russian-general-killed-bomb-fanil-sarvarov-b2888796.html Author : James C. Reynolds Publish date : 2025-12-22 15:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Wanting to return a faulty or unwanted Christmas present? Martin Lewis tells all as he explains your rights. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/lifestyle/christmas-gift-return-martin-lewis-consumer-rights-b2888914.html Author : Holly Bishop Publish date : 2025-12-22 12:07:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Kelly Osbourne's son walked out at as a mascot at Villa Park, the home of his late grandfather Ozzy's beloved Aston Villa. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/sport/kelly-osbourne-sid-aston-villa-video-b2888804.html Author : Luke Reevey Publish date : 2025-12-22 09:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The actor’s new role as egomaniacal ping-pong prodigy Marty Mauser has seen him emerge as this awards season’s Best Actor frontrunner. It’s a watershed moment for a star whose ascendant career has not been without its teething issues, writes Xan Brooks Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/timothee-chalamet-marty-supreme-oscar-b2887647.html Author : Xan Brooks Publish date : 2025-12-22 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Steve Witkoff has hailed latest talks in Florida as 'productive and constructive' without announcing any major breakthroughs Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-trump-putin-zelensky-peace-deal-latest-b2888716.html Author : Arpan Rai and James C. Reynolds Publish date : 2025-12-22 04:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Clare Davis-Eaton was diagnosed with metastatic base of tongue cancer in March 2016 Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/mouth-cancer-symptoms-metastatic-base-tongue-b2888551.html Author : Hannah Cottrell Publish date : 2025-12-22 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester United: Rogers scored both goals as Villa claimed a crucial three points to maintain their pressure on league leaders Arsenal Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/aston-villa-manchester-united-goals-result-premier-league-morgan-rogers-b2888601.html Author : Richard Jolly Publish date : 2025-12-21 23:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Actor was found dead from suicide at his residence on Friday, according to Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/james-ransone-death-actor-the-wire-b2888639.html Author : Carsen Holaday Publish date : 2025-12-21 21:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Anthony Albanese jeered while the opposition leader is welcomed with cheers Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/bondi-beach-shooting-albanese-police-review-b2888489.html Author : Maryam Zakir-Hussain Publish date : 2025-12-21 18:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

RAC warns when drivers can expect the worst hold-ups during the festive period Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-chaos-christmas-trains-port-of-dover-b2888557.html Author : Maryam Zakir-Hussain Publish date : 2025-12-21 16:03:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Aston Villa have won six games in a row to put pressure on table-toppers Arsenal Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/aston-villa-man-utd-live-score-result-premier-league-b2888533.html Author : Chris Wilson Publish date : 2025-12-21 13:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

‘Goodbye June’ director and star said people would search through her household bins ‘to figure out what diet I was or wasn’t on’ Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/kate-winslet-goodbye-june-netflix-media-intrusion-b2888506.html Author : Ellie Muir Publish date : 2025-12-21 11:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Home Office has advertised a £1.3 million contract for an algorithm that can ‘accurately predict someone’s age’. One former asylum seeker tells Holly Bancroft why he thinks this could go very wrong Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/ai-child-asylum-seekers-age-refugee-b2884741.html Author : Holly Bancroft Publish date : 2025-12-21 08:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Christmas stockings have been a tradition in the UK since the Victorian era. While this festive fun was originally reserved for children, Lydia Spencer-Elliott finds that adults in their thirties show no signs of giving up the extra gifts – even if it’s a total cringe Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/christmas-stocking-age-range-normal-b2880336.html Author : Lydia Spencer-Elliott Publish date : 2025-12-21 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

At lunch England were 309 for seven, with Will Jacks 38 not out from 120 balls and Brydon Carse in support. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/australia-jamie-smith-england-cameron-green-brydon-carse-b2888444.html Author : Rory Dollard Publish date : 2025-12-21 02:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Despite the hosts’ protestations, the ‘Strictly’ grand final was really all about Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s departure, writes Rachel McGrath Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/strictly-come-dancing-final-tess-daly-claudia-winkleman-b2888422.html Author : Rachel McGrath Publish date : 2025-12-20 23:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.