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Thousands of homes without power as Storm Goretti brings 99mph winds

Thousands of homes are without power as Storm Goretti hits the UK with a rare red warning issued for “dangerous, stormy” winds.

Rare red warning for wind issued for parts of South West as Storm Goretti nears

A rare red warning for “dangerous, stormy” winds has been issued by the Met Office for south-west England, with Storm Goretti set to bring 100mph gusts.

Ministers to U turn on pub business rates rise within days

Ministers are to U-turn on increasing business rates for pubs in the face of mounting pressure from landlords and backbench MPs, the Press Association understands.

Kate makes surprise appearance with William in show of support for NHS staff

The Princess of Wales has made a surprise appearance the day before her birthday by joining the Prince of Wales on a visit to show support for NHS staff in London.

Festive gatherings may have led to bounce back in winter viruses

Christmas and new year gatherings may have caused a “bounce back” in winter viruses, with the number of people in hospital with flu up slightly, according to NHS England.

David Coote spared jail after schoolboy video found on laptop

Former Premier League referee David Coote has been spared jail after he was found to have a sexual video of a 15-year-old boy in school uniform on his laptop.

Tate Modern attacker jailed for 16 weeks after assaulting Broadmoor staff

A man who threw a six-year-old boy off the Tate Modern’s 10th-storey balcony has been jailed for 16 weeks after attacking two nurses at Broadmoor hospital.

Leeds great Terry Yorath dies at the age of 75

Former Leeds and Wales midfielder Terry Yorath has died at the age of 75 following a short illness, his family have said in a statement.

Corridor care best worse option as hospitals adapt temporary spaces

Some NHS hospitals are adapting corridors and other spaces to provide care by installing plug sockets and emergency call bells in a bid to minimise patient safety risks, an investigation has found.

Average UK house price fell to six month low in December says Halifax

The average UK house price dipped to its lowest level in six months in December, according to an index.