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1. Blizzard conditions possible as amber weather warning comes into force

   Sleet and snow showers battered UK coasts overnight into Thursday, with the worst-affected areas set to face travel disruption.

2. North of Scotland prepares for another day of snowy and icy conditions

   The Met Office said there could be travel delays on roads and cancellations on public transport services.

3. Parents of boy who choked on pasta reach six-figure settlement with nursery

   Zoe and Lewis Steeper settled a claim with the Jelly Beans Day Nursery in Kent.

4. Ex-Met officer David Carrick to be sentenced over fresh convictions

   Carrick, who was handed 36 life sentences in 2023, on Wednesday was found guilty of further rapes and a sexual assault.

5. Peep Show set to return for festive collab with The Great British Bake Off

   This franchise mash-up sees some of the stars of the cult hit show gearing up to compete for baking glory

6. Chancellor gives green light for DLR extension to Thamesmead in homes and jobs boost for London

   Rachel Reeves to back £1.7bn rail link - the first to the south-east London area earmarked as a new town

7. Reeves set to back £1.7bn Docklands Light Railway extension in Budget

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8. UK Covid-19 Inquiry to publish findings into decisions made by Boris Johnson

   During hearings, the inquiry heard wide-ranging criticisms of Mr Johnson and his top team of advisers.

9. South London cycle superhighway named as capital's most dangerous route for third successive year

   London Cycling Campaign’s annual league table highlights junctions that pose greatest risk to pedestrians and cyclists

10. Ian McEwan among authors as shortlist for Nero Book Awards 2025 announced

    Nominated writers include award-winning novelist Ian McEwan, art historian James Fox and best-selling authors Patrice Lawrence and Sarah Perry.