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King Charles’ heartfelt Christmas 2025 speech in full
King Charles III has addressed the nation this Christmas Day
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King Charles urges nation not to lose sight of WWII values in Christmas broadcast
The King has used his annual Christmas message to praise Second World War values of courage and sacrifice, whilst also highlighting acts of spontaneous bravery following the Manchester synagogue attack and Bondi Beach shootings
List of quiet green Gedling villages that could be changed forever under potential council plans
There were previous attempts to protect green spaces in 2022
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'We provide home-cooked Christmas meals for those in need - they deserve to feel loved'
Tracy's Street Kitchen has been providing festive meals for Nottingham's vulnerable for 10 years
Police officers spat at and kicked just before Christmas in Mansfield town centre
Benjamyn Marriott, 26, spat in an officer’s face and kicked another officer in the leg during the incident
'People think working Christmas is sad - I wish it was seen as something to be celebrated'
Bank holiday shifts come with the job at QMC and City Hospital
East Midlands Mayor makes statement on LGR preference - but keeps tight-lipped about her choice
'I think if you asked the public whether they'd like fewer politicians, the answer is probably yes'
List of UK stores closed on Boxing Day 2025 including Aldi, Next and M&S
Major retailers are giving staff a well-deserved break - but you can still shop online at most stores
How one of Nottingham's first Asian shopkeepers became a real trailblazer
The mum-of-eight made a huge difference in her community
Nottingham residents have one week to apply for energy support vouchers as deadline revealed
Supermarket vouchers are also currently being awarded through the government's Household Support Fund
DWP confirms PIP changes from April to 'reform welfare system that has written off millions as too sick to work'
Major PIP reforms starting April 2026 will extend award periods to a minimum of three years for new claimants aged 25 and over, while face-to-face assessments increase to 30 per cent
DVSA announces MOT rule changes kicking in from January 2026
The DVSA has announced new MOT testing rules starting January 9, 2026, affecting testers and authorised examiners during disciplinary cessation periods
East Midlands Airport passengers will be able to get to more destinations as talks under way
The site is expanding by around 100,000 extra passengers next year
Drivers warned they're 'paying too much' for fuel as authority finds high UK margins
The Competition and Markets Authority has warned that fuel margins remain high despite falling pump prices, with the RAC saying 'many drivers won't be surprised to hear they're still paying too much'
Martin Lewis issues settles debate on whether cooking Christmas dinner in an air fryer is cheaper
The Money Saving Expert has previously warned people about using an air fryer to cook their Christmas dinner
The drivers who killed on our roads and left families ruined in 2025
Judges often say cases such as these are the most difficult ones to deal with
Why is Center Parcs so popular? How Nottinghamshire holiday firm became huge success
Its Sherwood Forest resort was its first in the UK and is its biggest earner
Heartbreak at Nottingham cafe after Christmas presents stolen and 'trail of devastation' left
Police are investigating the incident
Customer throws kebab at Nottingham chippy manager in heated argument
Female members of staff were left 'shaken up and upset', one worker said
Machete and drugs found after Nottingham house raided by police
Police have arrested two men