Tuesday's headlines focus on the UK economy's growth struggles and the King's Christmas speech.

Reeves needs 'Christmas miracle' and King's 'message of unity'

David Glyn Jones started hiking after the death of his mum as a way to help cope with the loss.

A group of hikers pictured infront of a mountain in Eryri National Park, people at the front are crouched down with dogs. 

Christmas Day trek planned to help mental health

The promising goalkeeper - badly injured in a car crash - is now "thankful" to be home for good.

Teenage boy with ginger hair and black T-shirt smiling at camera, a decorated Christmas tree behind him in the corner.

Teenager who lost legs walking again for Christmas

Dee Montague-Coast left her job after colleagues questioned whether her symptoms were fabricated.

Dee Montague-Coast is looking at the camera smiling. She has short black hair, and is wearing a green cardigan with a sheep pattern on. There is a Christmas tree in the background, in her Newport flat.

Colleagues thought I was faking endometriosis pain

Adam Golebiewski says he aims to live life as he did before his legs were amputated.

Teenage boy smiling at camera, sitting on grey sofa, with two prosthetic legs below his knee, pair of crutches resting next to him, decorated Christmas tree in the corner.

Teenager adapting to life with prosthetic legs

Dee Montague-Coast's former colleagues raised questions over whether her symptoms were fabricated.

Endometriosis cost me my job

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.

Daily Post and South Wales Echo front pages

Wales' papers: Port to stay shut until March and attacker gets life

Watch highlights as Mark Randall scores the only goal of the game to help Larne beat Dungannon Swifts 1-0 at Stangmore Park.

Watch: Randall strike sinks Swifts at Stangmore

India is fast becoming a major live industry market but poor facilities at concerts have left fans unhappy.

Canadian musician Bryan Adams performing at a concert in India

Indian fans fed up with paying top prices for stinking toilets and traffic jams at concerts

Ismail Haniyeh was Hamas's most prominent leader until his death in July.

Ismail Haniyeh speaking into a microphone with the Palestinian flag in the background.

Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran

The funeral of Craig Rich took place at St Stephens Church in Saltash, Cornwall, on Monday.

Craig Rich smiling towards the camera with the sea in the background

Former BBC weather forecaster remembered at funeral

One of the world's most active volcanoes, situated on Hawaii's Big Island, has erupted again.

Lava erupts from a volcano seen from above at night

Watch: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano sends jets of lava into the air

Larne edge Dungannon Swifts 1-0 in Gary Haveron's first league game in charge at Stangmore Park.

It was announced during the day that goalscorer Mark Randall has scored a one year contract extension 

Randall goal helps Larne edge Swifts at Stangmore

The boy required open-heart surgery after he was hit in the chest by the drone in Orlando, Florida.

Watch: Falling drone injures boy during holiday show

Boy, 7, injured by falling drone during holiday show

The report gives fresh details about the former Florida congressman's alleged payments for sex and drugs.

Matt Gaetz in grey suit with dark tie, before white marble buildings, with reporters around him

Four revelations from the House ethics report on Matt Gaetz

The agent of Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku has offered the Frenchman to Barcelona, Ruben Amorim is under no pressure to pick Marcus Rashford for Manchester United, plus more.

Chelsea's Nkunku offered to Barca - Tuesday's gossip

Mayor Kim McGuinness says the region cannot wait for government funding to fix a transport crisis.

Aerial view of the empty Gateshead flyover road, with high rise buildings in the distance

Mayor pledges funds to speed up flyover safety work

A man and a woman are held on suspicion of money laundering and drug offences in York.

A police officer wearing a hi-vis jacket walks around what appears to be a housing estate.

Two arrested as police carry out drug searches

The 18-year-old has been charged with grievous bodily harm and possessing a knife after the attack.

Close-up of 'POLICE' marking written on the back of a hi-visibility stab proof vest worn by a trio of police officers at the scene of an incident. 

Teenager charged after weekend stabbing in Horsham

Rangers manager Philippe Clement does not think the busy festive period is conducive to good football, but says he will not accept any excuses regarding the schedule from his players

Clement will not accept excuses over busy schedule

Police warn of people posing as carol singers in an attempt to carry out distraction thefts.

An open music book containing the musical score of Away In A Manger. A person's thumb is placed at the bottom of the book as they hold it up. 

Fake carol singer with kids steals cash and tech

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Estrela vs Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga

Estrela v Rio Ave

Police say the body matches the description of a woman called Mariann who had been missing from Bolton.

Marianne, wearing a beige coat with hood, smiles in a cafe

Murder arrest after woman's body found

The sculptures will celebrate the history of Spalding's livestock markets.

Image of a light-coloured sheep sculpture carved in stone, with a reference to the weight of a "carved sheep" at the top right of the photograph.

Plans for sheep and cow sculptures approved

Ashley Dale, 28, was killed when a gunman forced his way into her home amid a gangland a feud.

Blonde-haired Ashley Dale smiles for the camera at a restaurant

Shooting victim's boyfriend admits drug conspiracy

Birmingham City move top of League One as Jay Stansfield's headed goal finally breaks through Crawley's resolute defence.

Birmingham beat Crawley to go top at Christmas

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Inter Milan vs Como in the Serie A

Inter Milan v Como

About 70 trees came down during Storm Darragh and a further 40 had to be felled for safety reasons

A large tractor and trailer with a telehandler attachment work on a pile of fallen trees next to the road. There are a number of very tall evergreen trees in the background and the road is partially covered with sawdust. 

Storm-hit road reopens after 110 trees felled 

The volcano, located on Hawaii's Big Island, is one of the most active in the world.

Lava erupts from vents on the west part of the caldera wall, feeding lava flows that cover the area of Halemaʻumaʻu crater

Watch: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano sends lava gushing to the surface in latest eruption

Police are urging drivers to take extra caution when getting behind the wheel over Christmas.

A bouquet of flowers attached to a lamppost next to a busy road

Warning after more lives lost on NI's roads

Bristol Rovers and Wrexham have both been charged by the FA following a post-game melee in their League One fixture on 21 December.

Wrexham's James McClean, Bristol Rovers' James Wilson and Wrexham's Steven Fletcher

Bristol Rovers and Wrexham charged for post-game melee

It is hoped the free on-the-spot checks will prevent thousands of heart attacks and strokes.

A rear view of a male medical practitioner holding a stethoscope to the inside of person's elbow with his right hand. Above the elbow is a Velcro-covered armband. The medic is holding a hand pump with a pressure meter on top.

Blood pressure checks at dentists and opticians

The move by Brittany Ferries comes after Danish company DFDS was awarded a contract.

A white ferry with blue tipped chimneys with the words Brittany Ferries on the side arriving in St Peter Port Harbour.

Minister faces legal action over ferry decision

England Test captain Ben Stokes requires surgery on a torn left hamstring and is ruled out of all cricket for at least three months.

England captain Ben Stokes grimaces as he limps off the field injured

Stokes out for three months with torn hamstring

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

Southampton's new boss Ivan Juric says his side are capable of "something exceptional" in their fight against relegation from the Premier League. 

Saints capable of 'something exceptional' in relegation fight

Tributes are paid to Ozzy Savage, 55, who died two days after he was hurt in the collision.

A man with short blonde hair in the middle of his head, smiles and reaches up with his right hand. He is wearing a blue coat and a wall is visible behind him.

Cyclist who died after crash was 'loving father'

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Ajax II vs Roda JC in the Eerste Divisie

Ajax II v Roda JC

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim questions the "choices" of people close to forward Marcus Rashford after he said he was ready for a "new challenge".

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford claps fans

Amorim questions 'choices' of Rashford's advisors

Brian Spencer, 40, featured in a viral video of him being hit in the crotch and head by "wayward" bricks during a riot.

Bearded Brian Spencer looks ahead, unsmiling, in his police mugshot. He is wearing a grey top.

Rioter who featured in viral bricking video jailed

James Madden, 38, has been remanded into custody, charged with killing teacher Gemma Devonish, 42.

Gemma Devonish, a woman with long, dark hair, smiling and wearing a black dress 

Man in court accused of killing 'devoted' teacher

Managers say it is sometimes "not possible" to cover incidents in areas like Bentham and Settle.

On-call firefighters outside a fire station at night, next to an engine and hose.

Rural firefighters plea as crews under strain

Rob Cross, Dave Chisnall and Gian van Veen all suffer second-round exits at the World Darts Championship.

Cross, Chisnall & Van Veen out of World Darts Championship - as it happened

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Vitória Guimarães vs Nacional in the Primeira Liga

Vitória Guimarães v Nacional

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Benfica vs Estoril in the Primeira Liga

Benfica v Estoril

The Friedkin Group's takeover of Everton from Farhad Moshiri has created "more of a positive energy" around the club, says Toffees boss Sean Dyche.

Takeover has created 'positive energy', says Dyche

The family are telling the story of Tiny, a Yorkshire Terrier, to raise awareness about purchasing a puppy.

A Yorkshire terrier puppy which has brown and tan shaggy hair. It is sitting inside a brown slipper with a yellow tennis ball beside it.

Family shares horror story of buying a puppy online

Laura worked her way through her bucket list before she died of brain cancer in May 2023.

Laura Nuttall's parents and sister - all in Santa hats - hold up the number 100 on top of Pendle Hill. They are all smiling. The rocks beside them and the sky are both grey.

Laura Nuttall family climb hill 100 times for her

The force said three men and a woman were arrested in central Scotland last Wednesday.

Close-up of police officer's back. He is wearing a hi-vis jacket with the word Police in white letters on blue.

Officer charged in police anti-corruption probe

"Yana" is the latest pre-historic discovery in a crater in a remote region of Russia.

Carcass of a baby mammoth lying on circular table while scientist wearing protective apron and blue protective gloves points towards its head

Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth remains

Mohamed Salah broke three more records in Liverpool's demolition of Tottenham - but how good are his figures compared to the great Premier League forwards?

How Salah's stats rank among Premier League greats

Smithfield and Billingsgate businesses will be compensated by the City for moving to new locations.

A meat trader in a white work jacket holds two joints of meat wrapped in white plastic. He is surrounded by customer, some of whom are holding up bank notes. The market clock is visible in the background of the image. 

Meat traders agree plan for 'New Smithfield'

More than £10,000 has been raised for Hallie-Mae, who has acute myeloid leukaemia 

A girl with blonde hair and a white top with the word Barbie on it in pink lettering sitting in a blue chair and drinking something out of a pink cup with a straw

Appeal to raise money for 'unbelievable' girl

The collision happened on Mill Street, in Congleton at about 11:38 GMT on Wednesday 20 November. 

A road junction that bends to the right. Red brick buildings in the background, with a low wall in front of a car park. There is a lamp-post to the left and a sign that reads "give way". 

Police plea as man, 78, dies after being hit by car

Maureen Davidson, 83, was knocked down while walking on Whinhill Road on Friday 6 December.

Woman with short light brown hair, round, black earrings and green sweater, head and shoulders shot. She is smiling at the camera

Family tribute to 'kindest gran' after crash death

The A646 between Hebden Bridge and Todmorden has been closed since 16 December due to sewer repairs.

The junction of Stony Lane and the A646 Halifax Road.

Road closure to continue into 2025, drivers warned

Children spending Christmas in hospital receive gifts thanks to the campaign. 

Firefighters standing alongside a fire engine, with Santa standing in the middle, wearing his traditional red costume. There are toys inside the engine behind them.

Toy-filled fire engines' festive joy for hospitals 

Lincoln City centre-back Lewis Montsma signs a new contract to keep him at the club until 2027 after recovering from a serious knee injury.

Montsma agrees new Lincoln deal until 2027

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Fiorentina vs Udinese in the Serie A

Fiorentina v Udinese

The Wolves Foundation got funding to deliver sporting activities for SEND youngsters. 

Wolves women players Anna Morphet and Tammi George with children and volunteers at the Wolves Foundation, standing in front of a display that features a picture of Wolves players during a match.

Sports project for disabled launched by charity

Former champion Rob Cross is knocked out of the 2025 World Darts Championships as a record number of seeds fall in the second round at Alexandra Palace.

Cross loses as record number of seeds out of Worlds

A 56-year-old man died at the scene of the crash in the Worsbrough area of Barnsley, police say.

A close-up view of a police vehicle with blue lights patrolling near a public park with the windows and doors closed.

Man dead and toddler critical after crash

Cardiff Rugby have signed Bath Rugby's Louie Hennessey on a short-term loan.

Cardiff sign Hennessey on short-term loan deal

A cargo ship rolls over as it is being loaded at a port in Istanbul in the early hours of Monday morning.

A ship tipping on its side under the weight of unbalanced shipping containers

Watch: Cargo ship tips on its side in Turkey

Ann Hillman spent her final years in a care home in Carryduff after living on the streets.

Ann Hillman, a 72 year old woman wearing a rain coat. she has grey hair, and is sitting on a yellow coloured seat. 

Dozens attend funeral of formerly homeless woman

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says he is "very proud" of his sons Ben and Jack as they prepare to potentially face each other on Saturday. 

Ben Murphy, Richie Murphy and Jack Murphy

'A sideshow for my wife' - Murphy on sons facing each other 

A lack of clarity over the Holyhead reopening date has exacerbated issues for haulage companies.

Three green signs above different lanes directing freight traffic on to Irish Ferries service to Dublin are seen at the Port of Holyhead in Holyhead. To the left of these is a large blue and white 'Welcome' sign with the various transport companies listed. There are no vehicles driving towards the barriers.

Clarity needed over Holyhead reopening, say hauliers

The feud between Lively and Baldoni is alleged to have started during filming of It Ends With Us. 

Blake Lively, wearing a silver dress, attends the gala premiere of the movie "It Ends With Us" - with the words of the movie in the background along with flowers

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni: What you need to know

The two men from Scotland helped land the 524kg of drugs in a dinghy on the East Yorkshire coast.

Custody photographs of Mark Moran with red short hair and Daniel Livingstone with curly brown hair and beard and glasses both wear grey t-shirts

Two jailed for role in £42m cocaine smuggling plot

It comes after the US president-elect repeated comments he made in 2019 that he would like to purchase the territory.

The Pituffik Space Base (formerly Thule Air Base) is pictured in northern Greenland

Greenland again tells Trump it is not for sale

South Yorkshire Police describe the series of incidents as "mindless violence".

A photo of a short residential street, from the main road. A large white house with black window-frames and door is on the corner of the road, nearest the camera. Around four semi-detached brick homes are visible on the right hand side of the road. They look as though they are on a new-build estate, as they are quite uniform and appear to have been recently built. At the end of the road is hedgerow, and it looks like there is a field beyond. Each house has a car on the driveway.

Arson and firearms offences lead to nine arrests

Another man is arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Fegen Road on a sunny day in Plymouth with a white BMW parked on the road and a dry looking patch of grass outside a set of houses. A large tree is on the right of the road.

Man suffers broken collar bone in assault

A T-shirt Habeeb Khan had on in a clip was found on a washing line during his arrest, a court heard.

Habeeb Khan wearing a black top. He is looking straight at the camera and part of the West Midlands Police logo is visible.

Man on X video with decommissioned rifle jailed

The local authority says it needs to make budget savings. 

A brick community centre on the corner of a road with trees in the distance. It is an overcast day. 

23 December 2024