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Most beautiful scenic drives in Britain revealed - see full list of journeys

Glorious views on the journey from Kendal to Keswick has helped the 30-mile route top the poll of around 2,000 drivers to declare it the most beautiful Britain has to offer

Daily Mirror

Mayor Joanne Anderson suggests Royal Family is racist 'by its very nature'

"I think any institution in Britain, unless it can demonstrate by its outcomes that it is not, is highly likely institutionally racist."

Liverpool Echo

Top Chinese envoy has left UK after ‘disgraceful scenes’ in which a protestor allegedly assaulted

China’s Consul General in Manchester has left Britain after “disgraceful scenes” in which a man was allegedly assaulted after a protest outside the Chinese Consulate in the city, James Cleverly said on Wednesday.

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Inside Radford Family's lavish Christmas with £5k spent on presents and sweet traditions

Britain's biggest family, the Radfords, have a number of extra special Christmas traditions, and spend £5,000 on presents alone for their 22 kids as well as treating them to three turkeys

Daily Mirror

China removes six officials after Manchester consulate incident, UK says

China has removed six officials from Britain who police wanted to question over the treatment of a man who said he was kicked and punched while protesting outside the Chinese consulate in Manchester, British foreign minister James Cleverly said.

Reuters

As a Black American, I say the UK needs new thinking on race. The royals could lead that

The monarchy’s link to slavery is glossed over in Britain. William and Harry have a chance to do better, says author and academic Keith Magee

The Guardian - UK

At Least 4 Dead after Migrant Boat Capsizes off English Coast

At least four people were killed when a small boat loaded with migrants heading for British shores from France capsized in the freezing waters of the English Channel early on Wednesday, the British government said. Lifeboats, helicopters and rescue teams working with the French and British navies respond to the…

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Albanian migration has spurred a generation of artists to reflect on issues of identity and belonging

There’s been a great deal of xenophobia directed at Albanian immigrants to the UK recently. It’s easy to argue that Albanians are being scapegoated for the current crisis in Britain’s migration system. But prejudice against Albanians across Europe is not new.

The Conversation

'Britain's most tattooed man' is allergic to ink - but it won't stop him getting more

Matthew Whelen, 42, has new plans to get 'black-out' tattoos on his arm - but he's had to take precautions after a previous allergic reaction

Daily Mirror

'I visited UK’s 'most miserable place to live' to see why people are so sad'

Colchester in Essex has been rated the most 'miserable' place to live in Britain, but locals disagree with the harsh claim as they praise the town centre and community spirit

Daily Mirror

Residents of Britain’s ‘real-life Quality Street’ swap chocolates for foodbank donations

When Kayleigh Thomas was gifted a one-tonne pile of chocolate from Quality Street, she set about exchanging the treats for charity donations

The Independent UK

Several confirmed dead after small boat sinks in English Channel

Four people have died following an incident involving a small boat carrying around 40 migrants in the English Channel between Britain and France, the British government said in a statement.

France 24

2,800 still without power in Shetland as cold blast bites UK

Britain continues to struggle in freezing conditions, with power on Scottish islands not expected to be fully restored until end of week

The Guardian - UK

UK strikes timeline: How December’s industrial action will affect you

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

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Saudi Defense Minister Visits BAE Systems in UK

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has visited the headquarters of BAE Systems in the British city of Wharton during his visit to the United Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Upon his arrival at the company's headquarters, he was received by the Chief of Air…

Evening Standard

Toxic air: MPs start battle to persuade Government to adopt ‘Ella’s Law’

MPs have launched a Commons campaign to persuade the Government to back “Ella’s Law” to tackle toxic air in London and other parts of Britain.

Evening Standard

Man who spat in PC’s eye spared a jail term as ‘prisons are too full’

A man who spat in a police officer’s face has been spared a stint in jail after a judge said Britain’s prisons are too full to take on extra inmates.

Reuters

'Harry & Meghan' documentary ranks as Netflix's biggest documentary debut

Netflix Inc's documentary series about Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan racked up more viewing time on the streaming service than any other documentary during its first week, the company said on Tuesday.

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Britain's first gay dad spends £4million on kids' Christmas gifts - including £600k flat for baby

Britain's first gay dad Barrie Drewitt-Barlow is going all-out for his four-month old baby's first Christmas. He will be spending £4million all together, and will be buying him a flat in Manchester

Daily Record

'Britain's most hated woman' gifts 17-year-old daughter photo shoot to launch OnlyFans career for Christmas

Carla Bellucci says her teen has been inspired to follow in her footsteps after seeing the mother earning £5k a month from selling X-rated content.

The Guardian - UK

Harry and Meghan are right about racist Britain in their Netflix series

Letters: Readers on the uncomfortable truths exposed by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Netflix series and media reactions to it

The Conversation

Six reasons Britain’s impending voter ID law is a bad idea

Under new government rules, voters across Great Britain will be required to show photographic identification before being given their ballot paper at many elections. (Northern Ireland already requires voters to provide photographic ID.)

The Guardian - UK

Naoya Inoue becomes first undisputed bantamweight champion in 50 years

Naoya Inoue became the first undisputed bantamweight champion in 50 years when he took the WBO title off Britain’s Paul Butler with a commanding performance in Tokyo

Nottingham Post

Mansfield named one of Britain's most miserable places to live in new poll

While personal wellbeing improved in most places compared with 12 months earlier, Mansfield actually scored worse on all four indicators

The Independent UK

Rail services hit as first wave of strikes begin

Around half of Britain’s rail lines are closed, with other trains only running between 7.30am and 6.30pm.

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