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Dame Vivienne Westwood hailed as ‘revolutionary and rebellious fashion force’

Dame Vivienne Westwood hailed as ‘revolutionary and rebellious fashion force’

Dame Vivienne Westwood hailed as ‘revolutionary and rebellious fashion force’

29 December 2022

She died peacefully surrounded by her family in Clapham, south London, aged 81.


Dame Vivienne Westwood: Fashion-designing punk pioneer and vocal activist

Dame Vivienne Westwood: Fashion-designing punk pioneer and vocal activist

Dame Vivienne Westwood: Fashion-designing punk pioneer and vocal activist

29 December 2022

The flamboyant fashion designer died at the age of 81 on December 29.


In Pictures: Dame Vivienne Westwood’s life in fashion

In Pictures: Dame Vivienne Westwood’s life in fashion

In Pictures: Dame Vivienne Westwood’s life in fashion

29 December 2022

The designer has died at the age of 81.


Cancer charities issue symptoms appeal after death of football great Pele

Cancer charities issue symptoms appeal after death of football great Pele

Cancer charities issue symptoms appeal after death of football great Pele

29 December 2022

According to charities, someone dies from bowel cancer every half an hour in the UK.


Pele was ‘a man who became a culture’, says Brazilian in UK

Pele was ‘a man who became a culture’, says Brazilian in UK

Pele was ‘a man who became a culture’, says Brazilian in UK

29 December 2022

Brazilians have celebrated the life of one of the greatest sporting heroes of all time after he died aged 82.


Fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood dies aged 81

Fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood dies aged 81

Fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood dies aged 81

29 December 2022

Dame Vivienne was known for her androgynous designs, slogan T-shirts, and anti-establishment attitude.


Union warns firefighters may ‘feel forced’ to take strike action

Union warns firefighters may ‘feel forced’ to take strike action

Union warns firefighters may ‘feel forced’ to take strike action

29 December 2022

Members of the FBU have recently voted against a 5% increase offer.


More NHS trusts declare critical incidents

More NHS trusts declare critical incidents

More NHS trusts declare critical incidents

29 December 2022

Hospitals and ambulance services across England and Wales are facing intense pressure, and are struggling to meet demand.


Brazilian football great Pele dies aged 82

Brazilian football great Pele dies aged 82

Brazilian football great Pele dies aged 82

29 December 2022

The death of the star – who had been in hospital since November – was confirmed by his daughter.


At least 30 children dead in the UK from invasive Strep A disease

At least 30 children dead in the UK from invasive Strep A disease

At least 30 children dead in the UK from invasive Strep A disease

29 December 2022

The UK Health Security Agency said infections remain rare and the majority of cases continue to be in the over-45s.


In Pictures: Centenary celebrations head 2022 events in Ireland

In Pictures: Centenary celebrations head 2022 events in Ireland

In Pictures: Centenary celebrations head 2022 events in Ireland

29 December 2022

Ireland spent the year getting back to business, as Covid restrictions were eased and events which had been cancelled were reinstated.


Tributes paid to ‘pioneering’ hairdresser Rita Rusk

Tributes paid to ‘pioneering’ hairdresser Rita Rusk

Tributes paid to ‘pioneering’ hairdresser Rita Rusk

29 December 2022

The 75-year-old enjoyed a career spanning five decades.


Channel 4 promotes Andrew musical with billboard outside Woking Pizza Express

Channel 4 promotes Andrew musical with billboard outside Woking Pizza Express

Channel 4 promotes Andrew musical with billboard outside Woking Pizza Express

29 December 2022

The hour-long ‘satirical send-up’ airs on Thursday night.


BMW factory worker wins £16,000 payout over dismissal for collecting sandwiches

BMW factory worker wins £16,000 payout over dismissal for collecting sandwiches

BMW factory worker wins £16,000 payout over dismissal for collecting sandwiches

29 December 2022

Ryan Parkinson successfully sued his employer GI Group, a recruitment company which provides temporary labour to BMW’s Oxford factory.


Grady has SNP whip restored following suspension over sexual harassment claims

Grady has SNP whip restored following suspension over sexual harassment claims

Grady has SNP whip restored following suspension over sexual harassment claims

29 December 2022

The MP was suspended from the Commons for two days after being found to have acted inappropriately towards a staff member.


Record year for Irish passports with 1,080,000 issued in 2022

Record year for Irish passports with 1,080,000 issued in 2022

Record year for Irish passports with 1,080,000 issued in 2022

29 December 2022

The number of first-time passport applications from Northern Ireland and Great Britain was 100,000 out of over 1.15 million total applications.


Consider delaying travel in amber weather warning area – police

Consider delaying travel in amber weather warning area – police

Consider delaying travel in amber weather warning area – police

29 December 2022

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for Scotland.


Russia must face long-term consequences for Ukraine, says Wallace

Russia must face long-term consequences for Ukraine, says Wallace

Russia must face long-term consequences for Ukraine, says Wallace

29 December 2022

The Defence Secretary said the UK will continue to provide support to the government in Kyiv.


Animator reflects on ‘remarkably exciting’ 2022 which includes working with Fifa

Animator reflects on ‘remarkably exciting’ 2022 which includes working with Fifa

Animator reflects on ‘remarkably exciting’ 2022 which includes working with Fifa

29 December 2022

Ben Wild left school at 16 to pursue a career in animation and has since worked on projects for Fifa.


Man sought by police investigating defecation in cricketer’s garden

Man sought by police investigating defecation in cricketer’s garden

Man sought by police investigating defecation in cricketer’s garden

29 December 2022

Azeem Rafiq says he has received a range of threats since revealing the racism he has encountered in the sport.


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