Adorable police puppies in desperate need of volunteer this Christmas

Hillsong Church remains under fire — and it’s not just former pastor Carl Lentz‘s incredible fall from grace that has people talking this time.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A talented critical care nurse has joined a virtual choir that is aiming to score a Christmas number one.Royal Alexandra HospitaI ICU staff nurse Alison Sharp has lent her voice to the nationwide ICU Liberty Singers in their charity cover of Police track Every Breath You Take.The group is releasing the track today and is in the race to top the charts and raise funds to support NHS staff who may have been impacted by the Covid-19 crisis.The choir started life as an attempt to bring some fun and respite to critical care workers after an incredibly tough few months.Members include nurses, doctors and allied health professionals who have been working on the

Jason Leitch has urged Scots to wear a face covering when they are sitting down to their Christmas dinner. The Senior Clinical Advisor says the Scottish public should do so in accordance with guidance set out by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

A former Rochester police chief who was fired in connection with the department’s response to the death of Daniel Prude revealed the city’s mayor pushed him to lie about her handling of the investigation – and claimed he was ousted when he refused to do so, recently filed court papers show.

Gigi Hadid is already all about the mommy-and-me photo op. Yesterday, the supermodel shared a photo of her and her stroller-bound daughter striking a pose in the New York City snow.

Daily Record reports. Oscar also has a separate liver condition which doctors are still trying to identify as well as a bowel problem.He was ventilated until he was four-and-a-half years old and is unable to eat.The brave lad's mum, Megan, 23, has lost count of the number of times she thought she was going to lose his battle for life.Miraculously, Oscar is now well enough to breathe on his own and has stunned doctors by learning to walk and will can now finally go home with Megan and his 18-month-old brother Theo.Megan said: "He is a wee fighter.

9:39pm – The Star Sports English Puppy Derby Final – Open Race, 500m Trap One: Ballydoyle Razor One of the leading contenders in the final. He won his heat in fine style and was then not disgraced in the semi-final, making up good ground round the final bend to finish second.

Plans to recruit volunteers to test millions of secondary pupils for Covid-19 in January have been branded “inoperable”.

For all the latest news from in and around Bolton, sign up for the free MyBolton newsletterA man who propositioned a 13-year-old girl in an online chatroom for sex was caught when she turned out to be an undercover police officer.Ryan Griffiths, from Bolton, began speaking to 'Lucy' on a website called Chat Avenue in January 2019.Their conversation quickly became sexual, with him asking her to meet up and proposing extremely explicit acts.A hearing at Bolton Crown Court on Thursday heard the 24-year-old suffers from 'significant learning difficulties' and psychological problems, with an IQ of 64.Kathryn Johnson, prosecuting, described the messages that Griffiths sent to 'Lucy' after they met on the online.

accusing ministers of not treating the north and the south equally.Speaking to BBC Radio Manchester about yesterday's decision, he said:  “It isn’t equal treatment.

straight to your inboxManchester City have given a Christmas present to every primary school kid in East Manchester and every child in in care across the whole city.Staff, players and coaches have paid for, wrapped and delivered more than 5,500 gifts.And with the coronavirus pandemic meaning the traditional Christmas visits to hospitals are off the cards, stars including Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne have been video calling patients on children's wards at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, The Christie, Francis House Children’s Hospice and Wythenshawe Starlight Ward.The men's team also made a donation to the RMCH to purchase new equipment for the fifth consecutive year, bringing their total donations to the hospital to nearly £80,000.

Bury Market traders are keen to spread the Christmas cheer and welcome locals back to their beloved stalls. Following the second national lockdown, the entire market is now back in full swing as all non-essential stalls have now reopened to the public.Whether you're looking to buy presents for loved ones or are in charge of sourcing the ingredients for your Christmas dinner this year, Bury Market is full of quality local produce and unique seasonal gifts at prices you won't find elsewhere.By shopping local and supporting small businesses, you'll not only make their Christmas but you'll make some great savings too.

, in which she claimed that, “I’m working ... my ass off on the Christmas stuff, that you know, who gives a f*** about the Christmas stuff and decorations? But I need to do it, right?” may come to mind.  Or perhaps it’s the First Lady’s penchant for icy, winter horrorland Christmas decorations which resonates, her themes over the past few years having reminded more of desolate Arctic landscapes than cosy festive idylls.

Kerry Katona was upset to learn she had tested positive for coronavirus this week, meaning her Christmas will be spent in quarantine.

direct to your inboxThe UK Government has issued a warning for people planning to travel over the festive period. Following the announcement on nationwide tier announcements on Thursday, a warning has now been issued about moving between locations during the Christmascoronavirus rules relaxation period.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has said that Kevin De Bruyne is too important to rest over the Christmas period. The Manchester City midfielder, who picked up another gong on Thursday to recognise his outstanding level over the past 18 months, started the West Brom game just days after the derby with United.

direct to your inboxUniversal Credit, PIP and other benefits could be paid early over Christmas.Benefits are usually paid on a regular basis straight into the claimant's bank account - but early payments are often made if that date falls on a weekend or bank holiday.Christmas Day falls on a Friday this year, with a bank holiday on the following Monday, which could alter when you get your money.

Kevin de Bruyne will not get a rest over the hectic Christmas period, according to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) before the end of December. The money is a one-off, tax-free £10 payment which is made to people who are in receipt of certain benefits during the qualifying period, which was last week.

Can you feel it in your fingers? Feel it in your toes?

Craig David, Tinie Tempah and KSI as the trio joined our volunteers to prepare food for hungry children in celebration of he successful end of our Help the Hungry appeal. The three stars arrived at London Scottish House, a historic venue in Westminster that has been loaned to our appeal in partnership with charity With Compassion, to lend a hand to volunteers  including The Independent’s largest shareholder Evgeny Lebedev.