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The Sun – Gary Linekar: Yes, yes, yes Summary of the front page Gary Lineker laughed off the Match Of The Day “porn noise scandal” and said he took great pleasure filling his half-time analysis with “sex-filled innuendo”, The Sun claims. The paper has an exclusive interview with “notorious prankster” Dan Jarvis, who has claimed responsibility. On Tuesday, sexual noises interrupted live BBC coverage of an FA Cup match between Wolves and Liverpool. Jarvis told…

Daily Express – Charles £250m gift to nation Summary of the front page King Charles has given up a “huge windfall from an offshore wind farm deal” which he wants to be used for the “wider public good”, the Daily Express says. The paper calls it the King’s “£250m gift to the nation”. The monarch has reportedly asked the government to ensure the extra money is used for the “wider public good” and that it…

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King Charles asks for £1bn Crown Estate wind farm profits to be used for ‘public good’ The Independent says The King has asked for profits from a £1 billion-a-year Crown Estate wind farm deal to be used for the “wider public good” rather than as a funding boost for the monarchy. Under the taxpayer-funded Sovereign Grant, which is currently £86.3 million a year, the King receives 25% of the Crown Estate’s annual surplus, which includes…

King’s Crown Estate wind farm to generate £1bn for Britain The Times says The King has agreed that profits from a new Crown Estate offshore wind farm deal will go back into the UK economy, giving it a £1 billion boost. The monarch turned down the chance to bolster Palace finances so that money is “directed for wider public good” by the government. Three of the six projects are off the North Wales, Cumbria and…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Thursday’s front pages feature a variety of stories, however a picture of the Princess of Wales is featured on several of the papers – the papers conclude Princess Kate has ‘put on a brave face’ after the release of Prince Harry’s memoir. UK newspaper front pages The Telegraph leads with Sir James Dyson who heavily criticises the government’s approach to the economy, calling it “short-sighted” and “stupid.” He argues…

Other police forces have received similar complaints, a source confirmed.

Manchester Airport runways reopen after heavy snow Manchester Airport has reopened its runaways after a two-hour closure due to heavy snow. The Met Office said Manchester was under a yellow weather warning until 12:00 GMT, with wintry showers expected to bring “further disruption from ice and snow.” The airport’s two runways were both closed at 06:20 GMT and reopened at 08:43.  Travellers have been told to contact their airline for flight information.  BBC weather presenter…

Roads around Dover in Kent will be busier than usual.

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Mass strikes in France over pension age rise French unions are preparing for a day of mass strikes and protests on Thursday in response to President Macron’s plans to push back the age of retirement. A new bill, raising the official age of retirement from 62 to 64 is due to go through Parliament. The demonstrations have caused severe delays. Intercity and commuter train services are badly disrupted, many schools and public services are shut…

‘Darling Constance even though we remain estranged at the moment, I stand by, as I have always done and as the family has always done, to do whatever is necessary for your safe return to us.’

A return of wintery weather has led to treacherous road conditions.

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Ukraine’s President Zelensky addresses Davos forum after helicopter crash that killed 14 President Zelensky told the World Economic Forum in Davos that the recent helicopter crash in Kyiv resulted from the war. Zelensky said there are “no accidents at war time” but hasn’t claimed Russia was involved in the crash that killed 14. Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky was killed in the crash alongside several of his colleagues. The Ukrainian president used his video address to…

The King has asked for profits from a £1 billion-a-year Crown Estate wind farm deal to be used for the ‘wider public good’ rather than funding the monarchy.

Jacinda Arden quits as PM citing ‘burnout’ PM Jacinda Ardern has announced she will step down as New Zealand’s prime minister ahead of this year’s election, saying she no longer has “enough in the tank” to lead. Arden will step down by 7 February, once Labour Party MPs have voted for her replacement. The shock announcement comes as polling suggests the party might struggle to be re-elected on 14 October. New Zealand PM Jacinda Arden…

Greenland’s melting ice sheet will add an estimated 50cm to the global mean sea-level by 2100.

I hid the gut punch sensation that her innocent comment caused.

Deals galore for new parents and budding chefs.

Central heating and cold weather can wreak havoc on the skin.

State troopers found a firearm, a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.

Wind energy agreements have generated windfall that would normally go towards monarchy The King has asked for profits from a £1bn-a-year crown estate windfarm deal to be used for the “wider public good” rather than as a funding boost for the monarchy. Under the taxpayer-funded sovereign grant, which is currently £86.3m a year, the King receives 25% of the crown estate’s annual surplus, which includes an extra 10% for the refurbishment of Buckingham Palace. Continue…

Police respond to multiple collisions on roads in England and Wales, as more freezing weather forecast Large parts of Britain are braced for another day of travel disruption, as freezing weather brought “extremely dangerous” conditions on the roads and “thundersnow” in Wales. Police said they were responding to multiple collisions on roads across England and Wales after widespread snow and ice in the early hours of Wednesday. Continue reading… ​Police respond to multiple collisions on…