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Christmas is often regarded as a time for goodwill, but one young UK couple’s act of kindness 50 years ago changed their lives forever.

Arnold, from Sheffield, says he was “over the moon” to receive so many cards following an appeal.

Researchers studied the “thriving” species in a polluted mangrove forest in Colombia.

The site holds more than two million items, the majority of which were donated by local people.

Ridley, 11, spent eight years as a guide dog in north Devon before becoming a therapy dog.

US authorities have discovered more than a million more documents potentially related to the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein that they plan to release in the coming days and weeks, officials say.

A hedgehog rescued from a storm tank is now well enough to be released in the new year.

“Heroic” neighbours used a ladder to rescue a dad and his two daughters from the fire at their home.

Artist Ste Iredale has created new seals after one of the originals collapsed earlier this year.

The festive fundraiser has been a fixture in Leicester for decades but had fallen into disrepair.

The Most Rev Cherry Vann says she has received a backlash and some parishioners have left in protest.

A three-year-old cat is now in foster care after it was listed for £30 by the seller.

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The bull orcas called John Coe and Aquarius were spotted together during a sea life survey.

Chloe Lucas looks after her own small herd of cattle in Essex.

Prince William brings his son, aged 12, to the Passage charity, where he was once brought by his mother, Diana.

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The seal pup was underweight, dehydrated and covered in mud when it was rescued near Seatown.

Richard Brock, 101, will receive the honour due to his “extraordinary service” during World War Two.

The polar bear is staying at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park while his enclosure in Scotland is upgraded.

Sarah from Shropshire is about to celebrate her third Christmas with her adopted children - siblings.

Diane Morgan - TV’s Liz in the hit series Motherland - says she is “really touched” by the charity’s aim.

Laura Crane was launched into the towering wall of water at big wave spot Nazare in Portgual.

The animal had to be lifted to safety after becoming stuck in the village of Crux Easton.

Zookeepers say fewer than 17,000 pups survive in the wild across South American grasslands.

The piece is described as an “artistic interpretation” of a 68-million-year-old sub-adult Triceratops skull.

Kendal College is one of few facilities in England that can rehabilitate seal pups and otters.

Age UK Hull and East Yorkshire is due to host two Christmas lunch events for 250 people next week.

Veteran Liam Hannett started Them Handy Heroes after struggling to adapt to civilian life.

Grace Darling is remembered for her bravery after rescuing survivors off the Northumberland coast.

Kristin Cabot says she was bombarded with abusive and threatening messages after being filmed with her boss on the ‘kiss-cam’.

The Friday deadline was mandated by a bill that got near-unanimous support in the US Congress.

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has said there will be no more wars after Ukraine if Russia is treated with respect - and claims that Moscow is planning to attack European countries are “nonsense”.

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The RNLI says two volunteers fell into the water after its Y- boat was “engulfed” by waves.

Farmer Ben Poskitt deals with crops growing larger, smaller or a bit wonkier than expected.

Solby House in Hadleigh could be given a new lease of life after being boarded up since June.

The footprints date back some 210 million years and show traces of toes and claws.

Matthew Osborne, 39, was found in his cell on a segregation unit in November 2023.

The 120 metre wall was either a fish-trap or a dyke for protection against rising sea-levels, archeologists believe.

Ellie Johnson was shortlisted from more than 2,000 nominees across the South West.

The visit is organised by Guide Dogs to help its puppies build confidence in new environments.

Dick Scott’s watercolours were hidden away in a cupboard for ten years, but are now on display.

Dale Vince. I just knew it was going to be something insane that he said when I saw his picture.

Waverley Borough Council says £100,000 of the proceeds will be ringfenced for the repairs.

Gabriel reaches the stars via a telehandler, while Glenn the donkey is the “star of the show”.

A 10-week programme is developed to help artists in the West Midlands get their work into galleries.

The machine will once again be used at the Toy Museum at Penshurst Place and Gardens in Kent.

The artificial nest cups are more robust than the endangered birds’ own mud creations.

Lars was hand reared by his owner, as his mother could not produce enough milk to feed him.

The museum collection has more than 300,000 pieces, including some duplicates and broken items.

Mathew Browne said capturing the image of the display in Llangrannog was a “pretty special moment”.

This TV movie was funnier than it had any right to be. I don’t normally enjoy slapstick, but I laughed out loud several times. Also nice and short.

The National Museum of the Royal Navy says the statue has suffered weather damage since being unveiled.

Kaan says without the volunteers “something bad” could have happened in June.

Kalu wins for her sculptures and drawings, becoming the first learning disabled artist to scoop the award.

Dr Mya-Rose Craig marks 10 years of Black2Nature and calls for wider access to nature across the UK.

Max, from Penarth, spent four hours developing a platformer game with five unique levels.

A new campaign called The Empty Chair highlights how charity needs help to keep saving lives.

Retired doctor Jeremey Lockwood has used his medical skills to discover three new dinosaur species

The photos, which do not imply wrongdoing, are part of a trove of images the House Oversight Committee received from Epstein’s estate.

The council says repurposing an old school will “create urgently needed places locally”.

Lawh Wa Qalam is dedicated to the late Indian artist whose prolific paintings fascinated the world.

Moorclose Community Centre is given one of 49 “trees of hope” saplings from the felled tree.

Fans’ group Football Supporters Europe says it is “astonished” by Fifa’s “extortionate” pricing strategy for World Cup tickets.

The Sheffield-born Game of Thrones star has joined the fight to protect Handsworth’s green belt.

Local people have welcomed the official recognition of the historical significance of the ancient site.