BBC DJ calls for BAN on The Pogues' Fairytale of New York. DJ Alex Dyke, 57, ranted to listeners of his afternoon show on BBC Radio Solent that he was 'no longer comfortable' with having the 'nasty' Pogues' festive hit on his playlist. Labor Unions Team Up With Drug Makers to Defeat Drug-Price Proposals. A low-profile group, financed by the pharmaceutical industry, has hired former union officials to oppose drug-price proposals around the country. $4.75 Million Homes in California. A 1936 English Cotswolds-style cottage in Los Angeles, an updated 1924 house in San Francisco and a custom home in Rancho Santa Fe. Terminally ill man, 69, devastated after being told he must reapply for disability benefits. Ron Stevenson, 69, from West Sussex, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease ten years ago, said the letter was 'devastating', and anyone with a 'grain of sense' would see he is eligible. Expert claims that PMS is result of Western culture. Speaking on the Clue Hormonal podcast, Jane Usher, professor of women's health psychology at Western Sydney University, said that PMS is a Western construct. PGE says its distribution lines caused no deadly fires in 2019. California utility PGE Corp has determined there were no lives or structures lost in 2019 wildfires that may have been caused by its distribution lines, according to a Friday court filing. SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE Lucian Freud's 40,000 gift to his favourite nun from beyond the grave. The stunning artwork, which Lucian Freud donated to London's Wormwood Scrubs that he used to visit, has sold at auction for as much as 40,000. Pictured is one of the sketches. Npower's owner axing up to 4,500 jobs and scrapping brand in shake-up of Britain's energy market. Eon said it could cut nearly 80 per cent of the energy supplier's workforce and close a number of call centres in a radical and 'painful' 500m overhaul. Star Wars Star Billy Dee Williams Uses Gender-Fluid Pronouns. I say himself and herself, because I also see myself as feminine as well as masculine, the actor told Esquire magazine. Tiffany Haddish is a vision in black as she attends the premiere of her new Netflix comedy special. The trailer for her new stand-up act on Netflix begins, 'She's black… She's Jewish' and is titled Black Mitzvah. Parking Lots, Once Asphalt Wasteland, Become Golden Opportunities. As more suburbanites move downtown, developers are seeking new land for housing and offices, creating opportunities for owners of empty parking lots. John Simon, Wide-Ranging Critic With a Cutting Pen, Dies at 94. Prolific, erudite and caustic in his wit, he surveyed the entire cultural landscape films, plays, books, art and saw little that he liked. A Newcomer to Christmas Creates a Very Old Eggnog. Aged nog? Its just part of a drinks writers deep dive into an acquired taste. A year in showbiz court drama, box office records and a young billionaire. From the world's youngest self-made billionaire to celebrities in court, the world of entertainment produced a wide array of headlines this year. Below are some of the biggest showbiz stories of 2019. At Least 14 People Killed in Burkina Faso Church Attack. The country was once a pocket of calm in West Africa, but the past years violence has killed hundreds and forced nearly a million people from their homes. More Prince, More Pleasure The Joys of the Expanded 1999. Princes fifth album, rereleased on its 37th anniversary with a wealth of material from his vault, captures the moment he broke down barriers and became a rock star. British Candidate Clarifies Just Which Immigrants Disturb Him. In a contentious radio interview, a British nationalist politician from an anti-immigrant party denied being racist. Man told wife to swallow wedding ring then 'beated her to death'. Shaun Dyson, 28, is accused of the murder of Lucy-Anne Rushton, 30, in the early hours of June 23 by repeatedly jumping or stamping on her at their home in Andover, Hampshire. Trending Inspired by TV, Trips an Anglophile Would Love. The popularity of recent television series and movies like Downton Abbey and Paddington has inspired Anglophile-focused travel. Parents' horror after watching their 'miracle' boy suffer THREE cardiac arrests. Riley Dibble, form Staffordshire, suffered an almost fatal cardiac arrest just moments after he was delivered last year. He had another three months later, and a third during an emergency procedure. From Children In Need to Zizi Strallen as Mary Poppins on stage and a Cinderella ballet, 7 Events. The annual charity telethon is back with segments from Star Wars, Doctor Who and Strictly Come Dancing just some of the entertainments on offer. Article of the Day 124; I, Too, Sing America. What NFL QB has the most rushing yards How can you tell a peregrine falcon objects and experiences will be part of the new National Museum of African American History and Culture?

Editor's Choice Pictures. Our top photos from the last 24 hours. Ignore the Confusion, Embrace the Romance. If you think there are a lot of meaningless international games in soccer, youre right. If you think thats terrible, youre wrong. Australia's James Bond, George Lazenby, 80, boasts about bedding 1000 women in 007 heyday. George Lazenby, now 80, was the youngest person to play James Bond in 1969. And 50 years on from the Australian actor's role as 007, George claims it made him an instant hit with the ladies. JEFF PRESTRIDGE Those involved in the Woodford debacle MUST be held to account. With the City regulator sitting on the sidelines and letting the Woodford carcass be picked over, it seems the best hope for investors of getting compensation lies in a group legal action. G.M. and U.A.W. Reach Deal That Could End Strike. The accord reportedly includes wage increases and lump-sum payments, along with a formula for temporary workers to become full-time employees. Thinner U.S. crowds but Black Friday goes global. The frenzy associated with in-store Black Friday shopping was missing in the U.S. this year as more consumers shopped online, but discounting to lure shoppers that began in America has now spread to Europe and Africa.

Chris Hughton on the verge of taking over as Watford manager with Sanchez Flores' job in jeopardy. EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL Sportsmail understands contact between the Hornets and the former Brighton boss has taken place and will accelerate once Flores is formally sacked. Nearly 5,000 have died this year in the 'world's worst measles outbreak'. Nearly a quarter of a million people have been infected in the African nation this year alone after the disease plagued every corner of the country. Most of the deaths have been infants, authorities said.

What is the best quarterback rating Where is the Juventus stadium located to Consider Before Trading Your Health Data for Cash. Dont trade away your health data without considering the potential issues first. Open Court's 'unforced errors'. CNN's Open Court host Pat Cash admits he's no «one-take wonder.» We've compiled some of our favorite show flubs. Queensland predator who repeatedly sexually assaulted a girl, five, set to walk free. Queenslander Graham Robert Hamilton forced a girl, 5,to perform sexual acts on him while her mother was in the home, He could be out of jail on December 21 after serving a year behind bars. May and Corbyn hold second meeting in search for soft Brexit compromise. The surprise talks came hours after the PM swerved a No Deal tomorrow by securing a new six month delay to Brexit after a high stakes EU summit last night. The Who's album review It will make a decent Christmas present for the grumpy old man in your life. For a creative band, The Who haven't created much lately. This is their first new album since 2006, and only the second since 1982. Amazon deforestation rate hits highest level in over a decade. The rate of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest has risen to its highest level in 11 years, according to Brazilian government data released Monday. Spanish police are searching for a missing British holidaymaker, 62. Kenneth McPherson, 62, went missing a week ago while kayaking off the Costa Blanca. His wife and stepchildren have now flown over to help search for the Scots-born offshore survey engineer. Black Friday kicks off around the world. The shopping frenzy, which originates in the US where it marks the day after Thanksgiving, has taken off in Europe where customers searched for bargains in Britain, France and Germany today. A Big Screen to Sift Through Recruits. Many people joining the newsroom are digitally savvy and helping media with a digital transition, says Theodore Kim, who runs fellowships and internships. Inside heavily pregnant Sylvia Jeffreys' glamorous baby shower. Pregnant Sylvia Jeffreys, 33, is expecting her first child with husbandPeter Stefanovic, 37, in the coming months. Mine firm waits for watershed ruling over the future of the coal industry in the UK. Banks Group, which operates mines in north-east England and Scotland, wants to launch a site at Highthorn near Druridge Bay to extract almost three million tonnes of coal over five years. London Bridge terrorist was a 'personal friend' of hate preacher Anjem Choudary. Usman Khan, 28, was jailed in 2012 for his role in an al Qaeda-inspired terror group that plotted to bomb the London Stock Exchange and the US Embassy and kill Boris Johnson. Scotland Yard Quiz answers. The answers to the Maldark Mysteries and Forgery. Dogs Cant Help Falling in Love. One researcher argues that a dogs ability to bond has more to do with forming emotional attachments than being smart about what humans want.