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The Playboy of the Western World: A strong turn from Nicola Coughlan
The Bridgerton star plays a feisty barmaid in this revival of JM Synge’s 1907 comedy that once caused riots
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The Red Shoes review: Matthew Bourne is in his storytelling pomp
This adaptation of Powell and Pressburger’s famous classic is a tragedy told with shattering brilliance
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Streeting: Christmas strikes could be the ‘Jenga piece’ that collapses NHS
The Health Secretary called on resident doctors to call off their industrial action amid a sharp rise in flu cases across the country. -
Charles set to give recovery update in cancer campaign video message
The King stepped up his workload at the start of the year following positive progress with his cancer care and that has continued. -
Irish economy at risk from ‘global shocks’, ESRI report warns
The think tank also said the presence of multinational corporations ‘remains a tremendous positive for the Irish economy’. -
Shoppers turning to alternative payments such as buy now pay later – BRC report
The report suggested that interest rates charged on credit cards could be pushing some consumers towards other payment methods. -
Long summer, Oasis and cost of living dominated 2025 sales trends – John Lewis
Four heatwaves led to record sales of swimwear as the traditional summer months waned, up 18% in September and 28% in October, the retailers said. -
Crystal Palace vs Man City: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds
Selhurst Park hosts rematch of last season’s FA Cup final as high-flying sides go head to head
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Man City XI vs Crystal Palace: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League
Rodri still unlikely to return as Pep Guardiola ponders changes after busy week
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Village Christmas tree cut down hours after lights switch on
The tree in Shotton Colliery, Co Durham, was chopped down between 10pm and 11pm on Wednesday, according to police.