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Thousands greet dawn with cheers at Stonehenge to mark winter solstice

The neolithic monument in Wiltshire is built on the alignment of the midsummer sunrise and the midwinter sunset.

Questions about IVF pioneer after two discover they share biological father

Roz Snyder, 52, and David Gertler, 51, recently found out via DNA tests that they are half-siblings.

Kenny MacAskill says he has ‘always believed’ Masud is Lockerbie bomber

The former Scottish justice secretary spoke out ahead of the trial in the US next year of Libyan Abu Agila Masud – who denies three charges.

Death toll rises following ‘atrocious attack’ on German Christmas market

At least five people were killed when a BMW ploughed into customers at the busy festive market in Magdeburg.

Brighter days ahead celebrated at Irish Winter Solstice gatherings

Some of Ireland’s most ancient sites including Navan Fort in Co Armagh and Newgrange in Co Meath hosted gatherings.

NHS chief warns against ‘bargain basement’ butt lifts in run-up to Christmas

NHS medical director Professor Sir Stephen Powis warned of the risks of Brazilian Butt Lifts surgery ahead of Christmas.

Cabbies give Christmas lights trip to children from Great Ormond Street Hospital

Eight children and their families were collected from the central London hospital by cabs decorated with tinsel and Christmas lights.

Southern Water pledges £9.7m compensation after Hampshire outage

More than 58,000 homes went without water following issues at a water supply works.

Woman launches appeal for stem cell donors to save younger sister’s life

Natassa Adamou was diagnosed with a rare type of blood cancer earlier this year and her condition has since progressed.

Prince and Princess of Wales to launch mental health programme in Sandringham

The pilot will aim to reach across the 1,500 strong community in Northwest Norfolk, nearly half of whom live on the Sandringham Estate.