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BBC COMMISSIONER DANIELLE SCOTT HAUGHTON ON PEAKY BLINDERS SADLY DIES

Danielle Scott-Haughton, a highly regarded BBC drama executive who worked on major titles including Peaky Blinders and several Agatha Christie adaptations, has died unexpectedly in her 30s. Her death was announced internally this week by BBC Director of Drama Lindsay Salt and BBC content chief Kate Phillips, who confirmed that Scott-Haughton passed away in her sleep.

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MYA MILLS GETS HER NBA BOYFRIEND JEREMY SOCHAN'S INITIALS ON HIS NECK

Mya Mills has officially recently turned heads after debuting a neck tattoo while attending an NBA game to support her boyfriend, San Antonio Spurs star Jeremy Sochan, making it clear the pair are stronger than ever. Mills shared photos on Instagram attending her 22-year-old basketball player's game and showed off Sohan's initials on her neck.‍
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GOVERNMENT CONSIDERS SIX-MONTH GAP BETWEEN THEORY AND PRACTICAL TESTS TO BOOST LEARNER SKILLS

Learner drivers in England and Wales could soon face a mandatory waiting period of up to six months between passing their theory test and taking the practical driving test under new proposals from the UK government. The measure is part of the Road Safety Strategy published on 7 January 2026, the first comprehensive national road safety plan in more than a decade.
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TRUMP ANNOUNCES NEW ARRANGEMENTS FOR US IMPORTS OF 'HIGH QUALITY' VENEZUELAN OIL

US President Donald Trump has announced that Venezuela will turn over between 30 and 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the United States, a move he claims places Washington in effective control of the country’s energy resources. The oil transfer, valued at more than $2 billion (£1.48 billion), would represent one of the largest seizures of Venezuelan crude under US sanctions.
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PHOTO RELEASED OF DRIVER IN CRASH THAT INJURED ANTHONY JOSHUA AND KILLED TWO

Authorities have released the first image of Adeniyi Kayode, 47, the driver accused of causing a crash in Nigeria that left heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua injured and tragically killed two of his close friends. Kayode faces a potential life sentence over the fatal collision, which involved a stationary truck carrying soya beans.
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ARISE SIR IDRIS! ACTOR IDRIS ELBA KNIGHTED IN NEW YEAR HONOURS LIST

Idris Elba has been named in the New Year Honours list in recognition of his work supporting young people and campaigning against knife crime, alongside his iconic contributions to film and television.
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TRUMP-ORDERED STRIKE ON VENEZUELA RESULTS IN CAPTURE OF THE COUNTRY'S PRESIDENT

United States forces launched a large scale overnight strike across Venezuela, with President Donald Trump announcing that Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores had been captured and flown out of the country. The dramatic military operation, which triggered explosions across Caracas, has intensified global concern and prompted urgent questions about regional stability and Washington’s intentions.
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