A man evading police hid in a town’s Nativity display, posing as one of the figures. The mayor noticed him while passing by and alerted officers. He was detained without incident.

A darts champion is reportedly kept grounded with just £50 a week in pocket money, a leading promoter says. Despite recent title success and earnings, the player’s family insists on normality and discipline.

Propagandists from a hostile state alleged Larry, the No10 cat, is a spy after he ignored a visiting allied leader during talks with the PM. Downing Street dismissed it as nonsense, noting cats do their own thing and urging focus on the visit’s diplomatic aims.

Sir Keir has launched an official TikTok account, making him the first PM to join the platform. No 10 says it will help reach younger people, while critics raise privacy and security concerns over the China‑owned app.