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Doctor Who actor travels back in time to give 9-year-old boy Christmas gift of a lifetime
Peter Capaldi wrote this heart-warming letter to a young boy who was concerned about Doctor Who's regeneration.
'Spare a thought for us millennials': Brits are back in work and it's just too much to bear
It's the end of the Christmas period and millions of employees across Britain are already back in work.
Brexit means UK drinkers will pay 20% more for wine
A recent research paper has revealed UK residents will pay about 20% more for wine by the time Brexit is complete.
In the 20th century our IQ was increasing rapidly - now it's declining
A new study conducted by a renowned intelligence researcher has suggested that IQ gains in many western nations is reversing, particularly among the brightest children.
Big-hearted Caribbean restaurant will feed lonely Londoners for free on Christmas Day
Cummin Up, a Caribbean restaurant in south London, announced it will open on Christmas Day to provide food for poor or lonely Londoners.
Britain's leaky new aircraft carrier mocked as a '£3.1bn colander' by Twitter
Britain's only aircraft carrier, the HMS Queen Elizabeth, was undergoing sea trials when a leak was discovered by engineers.
What is a Youthquake? Nobody knows the definition of Oxford Dictionary's word of the year
The Oxford English Dictionary made an unusual choice for its 2017 word of the year - and Twitter is confused.
Nigel Farage roundly mocked on Twitter for saying he hates career politicians
Nigel Farage has taken a swipe at career politicians in Westminster - but some have pointed out that he has spent nearly two decades as a MEP.
Mystery artist draws penises on roads in protest at potholes
Residents in West Mosely, Surrey, noticed the obscene drawings on potholes earlier this week. Many now hope it will spur the council on to take action.
Britain's best boss? Entire company flown to Spain for weekend Christmas work party
Arabella Lewis-Smith paid for all 20 of her employees to go on a Christmas work outing to Spain's capital, Madrid.
Scottish newspaper asks readers to draw front page in response to Brexit shambles
Readers of a pro-Remain newspaper tweet apocalyptic vision of Britain after exit from the European Union.
Newspaper blames technical error for hilarious headline blunder
Daily newspaper Cambridge News forgot to update their front page headline when they went to press on December 6.
UK population is misinformed about these major social issues - are you?
Study by research firm Ipsos reveals British public misinformed about social issues. Do you think you know more than the average person?
Stick to milk in a bag: Canadian chef outrages Brits with ridiculous toad in the hole recipe
Toad in the hole is a baked British dish made of pastry and sausages - but Americans insist it is something else entirely.
Damian Green pornography fiasco: Former police chief says officers should stay out of politics
Police should not weigh into matters of morality, a former chief constable says in the midst of the Damian Green porn debacle.
This is the perfect temperature for humans - and it doesn't exist in the UK
No UK cities provide residents with the "perfect" temperature, but some European cities make the cut.
Missing patient's corpse found in hospital toilet three days after he went for a cigarette break
An inquest was held to discover how a patient was found in a toilet three days after left his ward to go for a cigarette break.
Give students 10am starts to improve grades and attendance, research finds
Students receive markedly improved grades if they switch early mornings for 10am starts - do you agree pupils should begin lessons later in the day?
The story of the orgasm so powerful it made a man blind in one eye
British Medical Journal reported on how a patient lost partial sight in one eye caused by a powerful orgasm.
David Cassidy: The violent death of a superfan that haunted troubled singer into his final days
In 1974 David Cassidy was the world's biggest pop star. However, the death of a teenager concert-goer changed his career - and Cassidy himself - forever.
Royal Mail advertisement banned for being 'too scary' - were watchdogs right?
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority has banned this clip from being broadcast on television and online following complaints from viewers.
Council bravely asks public to name its new gritters (and no you can't call it Gritty McGritface)
Doncaster council receives plaudits for showing the internet Wto ask the public to name something.
UK unprepared for winter as Arctic winds threaten temperatures down to -4C
Unseasonally warm and sunny October draws to a close with the arrival of freezing temperatures.
French customs seize €12m of cannabis bound for the Channel Tunnel
Sealed bags filled with 1,698kg of narcotics found hidden in industrial filters.
David Davis says the €50bn Brexit divorce bill figure is 'made up'
"I'm not going to do an actual number on air, it would be ridiculous to do that".
Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor set to be the most-searched fight in UK as fans struggle to find pubs
Only 231 pubs in the United Kingdom will be showing the big-money fight live.
League of Legends price hike blamed on Brexit
Riot Games announces decision to raise prices after monitoring value of the pound for a year.
General Election 2017: The ultimate poll of polls
Data from all the opinion polls in the fight between May and Corbyn.
Theresa May urged not to give in to Macron's move to shift passport checks from Calais to Dover
French president has suggested that the Le Touquet agreement be torn up.
Very.co.uk's Mother's Day email saying dead mum 'has got it goin' on' leaves daughter distraught
Hollie Carew whose mum died seven months ago condemns alleged insensitive email.