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Keepers at London Zoo have started the annual stocktake as the Zoological Society of London marks its 200th year, counting more than 8,000 animals and logging each creature for licensing and conservation records.
Turkey's car and light commercial vehicle market reached a record 1.37 million units in 2025, and fully electric car sales rose about 90% to roughly 190,000 units, taking about 17% of the passenger car market.
Seven of Karbon Homes' 12 Deeds of Christmas Community Stars for 2025 were from County Durham, and each winner received a £100 shopping voucher and a thank you card.
Frank Dunlop, who founded the Young Vic and led the Edinburgh international festival from 1983 to 1991, has died aged 98.