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• No forensics used to ID teens in Rotherham crash death mix-up - BBC8 January 2026, 12:01 pm
  No forensics used to ID teens in Rotherham crash death mix-up  BBCFamily of teenager misidentified in fatal car crash describe ‘unimaginable’ ordeal  The GuardianParents spent three weeks by wrong boy’s bedside after police mix-up  The TelegraphTribute paid to teenager who died in crash - after police told family he survived  Sky NewsFamily's 'unimaginable' ordeal after crash ID error  BBC
  
• Cristian Romero takes apparent swipe at Spurs board for staying silent as team struggle - The Guardian8 January 2026, 11:56 am
  Cristian Romero takes apparent swipe at Spurs board for staying silent as team struggle  The GuardianCristian Romero appears to take aim at senior figures at Tottenham  BBCCristian Romero: Tottenham captain appears to blast Spurs hierarchy in now-edited social media post  Sky SportsTottenham captain Cristian Romero in fiery 'lies' post after Bournemouth loss  ESPNCristian Romero appears to criticise Spurs board in Instagram post  The Times
  
• With Venezuela, Trump has achieved his dream of making his own 80s action movie - The Guardian8 January 2026, 11:50 am
  With Venezuela, Trump has achieved his dream of making his own 80s action movie  The Guardian
  
• Man admits attempted murder of soldier near Chatham army barracks - BBC8 January 2026, 11:39 am
  Man admits attempted murder of soldier near Chatham army barracks  BBCView Full coverage on Google News
  
• Flu bouncing back after Christmas mixing, says NHS - BBC8 January 2026, 11:14 am
  Flu bouncing back after Christmas mixing, says NHS  BBCView Full coverage on Google News
  
• Minneapolis shooting latest: Protests after woman shot dead by ICE agent - BBC8 January 2026, 10:59 am
  Minneapolis shooting latest: Protests after woman shot dead by ICE agent  BBCHow the ICE shooting in Minneapolis unfolded second-by-second  BBC‘She was an amazing human being’: Mother identifies woman shot, killed by ICE agent  Star TribuneICE officer fatally shoots Minnesota woman in her car  Financial Times‘This is not normal’: Minneapolis on edge and angry after Ice killing of woman amid federal surge  The Guardian
  
• FTSE 100 latest: BAE Systems stock surges after Trump military pledge - The Telegraph8 January 2026, 9:46 am
  FTSE 100 latest: BAE Systems stock surges after Trump military pledge  The TelegraphDefence stocks in Europe hit all-time high after Trump calls for higher US defence budget  ReutersDefense names take off as Trump social media posts indicate a future full of conflict  FXStreetA £10,000 stake invested in BAE Systems shares 1 week ago is now worth…  Yahoo Finance UKStock Movers: BAE Systems, Adecco, AB Foods  Bloomberg.com
  
• Over a million homes entitled to £25 cold weather payment – full list of postcodes - Yahoo News UK8 January 2026, 9:39 am
  Over a million homes entitled to £25 cold weather payment – full list of postcodes  Yahoo News UKHouse prices unexpectedly fall - and it's particularly bad in one part of UK | Money blog  Sky NewsCold weather payments: What are they and could you be entitled to them?  ITVXFull list of postcodes set to receive DWP Cold Weather Payments in Wales this week  Wales OnlineCold weather payments for benefit recipients in hundreds of postcodes - is yours on the list?  This is Money
  
• Greggs warns of flatlining profits as short sellers circle - Financial Times8 January 2026, 9:00 am
  Greggs warns of flatlining profits as short sellers circle  Financial TimesGreggs serves up Christmas sales boost despite ‘challenging’ market  The IndependentGreggs (Trading Update): full year guidance unchanged  Hargreaves LansdownGreggs plans 120 net new shops in 2026 after £2.2bn turnover year  British BakerGreggs opened four sites a week in 2025 - and many more are coming this year  restaurantonline.co.uk
  
• Leeds and Wales legend Yorath dies aged 75 - BBC8 January 2026, 8:16 am
  Leeds and Wales legend Yorath dies aged 75  BBCTerry Yorath, father of Gabby Logan, dies aged 75  The TelegraphTerry Yorath, former Wales and Leeds midfielder, dies aged 75  The GuardianTerry Yorath, former Leeds footballer and father of Gabby Logan, dies aged 75  Sky NewsSwansea City saddened by passing of former manager and player Terry Yorath  Swansea City
  
• His & Hers review – this glossy thriller is ideal new year TV - The Guardian8 January 2026, 8:01 am
  His & Hers review – this glossy thriller is ideal new year TV  The Guardian‘His & Hers’ Review: Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal Generate Minimal Heat in Netflix’s Disappointing Mystery  The Hollywood ReporterTessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal’s Shocking Netflix Murder Thriller ‘His & Hers’ Is Deliciously Bonkers: TV Review  VarietyNetflix's riveting and bingeable thriller His and Hers has the most diabolical twist seen in years  Digital SpyNetflix's His & Hers Review  IGN
  
• Large fire at carpet storage unit in Tyseley, Birmingham - BBC8 January 2026, 7:34 am
  Large fire at carpet storage unit in Tyseley, Birmingham  BBCDozens of fire crews at the scene of large Birmingham factory fire | ITV News  ITVXSmoke cloud seen for miles and residents told to keep windows closed as fire crews battle huge blaze at Birmingham carpet storage unit  Express & StarOver 70 firefighters tackle major blaze in Birmingham  RayoCoventry fire crews among 14 engines scrambled to huge blaze in Birmingham  Yahoo News UK
  
• Anker unveils a new lineup of chargers, docks and accessories at CES 2026 - Engadget8 January 2026, 7:00 am
  Anker unveils a new lineup of chargers, docks and accessories at CES 2026  EngadgetAnker's New Smart Charger Includes A Display & Won't Break The Bank  SlashGearAnker reveals new 3-in-1 foldable charging accessory  NotebookcheckAnker Teases a New Whole Home Hybrid Battery Backup System  GizmodoThe best phone chargers and portable power solutions at CES 2026  The Verge
  
• 'I've heard': Liverpool hijack Man City's Semenyo deal after medical booked - London Evening Standard8 January 2026, 6:54 am
  'I've heard': Liverpool hijack Man City's Semenyo deal after medical booked  London Evening StandardAntoine Semenyo: Bournemouth winger closes in on £65m move to Manchester City  BBCManchester City finalise Antoine Semenyo agreement without release clause activation - The Athletic  The New York TimesAntoine Semenyo transfer to Man City: Bournemouth winger to have medical on Thursday ahead of £65m move  Sky SportsTransfer news live: Arsenal in tug of war for wonderkid, Semenyo saga nearly over, Liverpool Guehi blow  The Independent
  
• Gaza children return to school after years without formal education - BBC8 January 2026, 6:11 am
  Gaza children return to school after years without formal education  BBCGaza children risk snipers to attend tent schools  Al Jazeera‘All we want is to learn’: Gaza’s children growing up without schools  The IndependentUNICEF State of Palestine Humanitarian Situation Report No. 45 - 30 November 2025  ReliefWebThere will be a lost generation in Gaza due to Israel’s educide  thecanary.co