First newsquiz of 2025

The top solo scorer in the last newsquiz of 2024 was George Mann with 22, ahead of Janet Boyle with 20 and Robert Rea on 15. The top team was the King’s Head drinkers of Les, Nicky, Peter, Stacey, Trev and Carole with 22, ahead of Adam Batstone and Lucy Thorpe and Joe and Sarah on 20, the Barnard Castle FOC including Our Peter, Jackie, Bill and Sue on 19.5 and the Penman family on 18. Here is the first newsquiz of 2025. Why not give it a go and let me know your score. Happy New Year to everyone and may all your news in 2025 be good news.

The first front pages of 2025

1. Fifteen people were killed when a truck ran into crowds during New Year celebrations on which famous New Orleans street?
2. Which flag was attached to the back of the Ford truck used in the New Orleans attack?
3. How old was former US president Jimmy Carter who died this week?
4. Ex-president Jimmy Carter will be buried next to his wife Rosalynn in his hometown of Plains in which US state?
5. A Tesla Cybertruck filled with fuel canisters and firework mortars exploded outside the Trump Hotel in which US city?
6. Twelve people, including two children, were killed and four others seriously injured in shootings that began in a restaurant in a small town in which country?
7. A Boeing 737 crashed into a wall, killing 179 people, at which city's airport?
8. Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting announced an independent commission on the funding of adult social care in England with its final report to be published in what year?
9. Urfan Sharif, who killed his ten-year-old daughter Sara, reportedly had his neck slashed by two inmates of Belmarsh prison who used what?
10. The NHS, in light of a severe snow warning in the UK, advised people to not do what at night or early in the morning?
11. Which TV personality was knighted in the New Years Honours for his work on mental health awareness and the environment?
12. London Mayor Sadiq Khan was said to have mocked former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak by including which song in the playlist for London’s New Year firework display?
13. According to Nationwide Building Society, the average home in the UK cost how much at the end of December - 4.7 per cent higher than at the start of the year?
a) £225,617 b) £269,426 c) £315,859 d) £331,417
14. Actress Olivia Hussey, who died aged 73, became famous at 15 for playing the lead in which 1968 film?
15. Singer Liam Payne's friend Roger Nores and the manager and receptionist of the Buenos Aires hotel where Payne died were all charged with what offence?
16. DJ Johnnie Walker, who died aged 79, presented which Radio 2 show on Sundays from 2009 to 2024?
17. Police released images of 19 people they wanted to speak to about a large-scale disturbance before a game in mid-December involving which two teams?
18. What was the name of the Swiss socialite and cosmetic surgery aficionado, sometimes known as Cat-woman, who died aged 84?
19. Former deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced he was leaving which company, where he was vice‑president for global affairs and communications, after six years?
20. An original member of which pop group died aged 73 at a hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, after a stroke?
21. Which singer was banned from driving for nine months for using a mobile phone behind the wheel of a Rolls-Royce in London?
22. Head coach Wayne Rooney left which football club by mutual agreement after 25 games?
23. Which musician initially pulled out of Glastonbury 2025, saying he believed the BBC’s involvement in the festival meant it was 'now under corporate control’?
24. Which BBC radio presenter thanked the NHS after being treated in hospital for a bleed on the brain?
25. Who has a new programme on Netflix, called With Love, which was trailed as a lifestyle show that blends 'practical how-to's and candid conversation’?

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Last newsquiz of 2024

The top solo scorer in last week’s newsquiz was Janet Boyle with 21, ahead of George Mann on 19.5, the Rev Leon and Marion Fountayne on 19, John Penman on 17.5 and Robert Rea on 16.5. The top teams were the Barnard Castle Five O’Clock Club and the Fleet family who both scored a very impressive 22.5. Maura and Phil Parsons and Adam Batstone and Lucy Thorpe scored 19.5 and Neil and Jo Benson 18.5. It has certainly been a busy news year. There were UK and US elections, including an assassination attempt, the Southport murders and subsequent riots, the regime change in Syria, the King battling cancer and not forgetting the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. Then there were those we lost including John Prescott, Alex Salmond, Maggie Smith, Donald Sutherland and, shockingly, Liam Payne. Here is this week’s newsquiz, the last of 2024. As usual there are 25 questions about the week. Give it a go and let me know your score. Have a happy New Year and may all your news in 2025 be good news. 

Today's front pages

1. In his Christmas speech, the King said: 'From a personal point of view, I offer special, heartfelt thanks to the selfless __ and __ ‘ who had supported him and other members of his family and provided strength, care and comfort? What are the two missing words?
2. Commons leader Lucy Powell said the Government was likely to bring forward Labour's manifesto pledge to reduce what so it is included in the next parliamentary session?
3. Education secretary Bridget Phillipson said all state school teachers in England should be given the right to do what, to stem a growing retention crisis?
4. At least five people died, and more than 200 others were injured, when a car ploughed into crowds in a Christmas market in which German town?
5. A Kremlin spokesman said that reports in Turkish media, that the British-born wife of deposed Syrian president Bashar al-Assad had done what, were not true?
6. Thirty-eight people were killed when an Azerbaijan Airlines flight carrying 67 people caught fire as it attempted to make an emergency landing in which country?
7. Nasa spacecraft the Parker Solar Probe made history on Christmas Eve by doing what?
8. Protests broke out over the burning of what in the main square of Suqaylabiyah in Syria, prompting calls for the new Islamist authorities to take steps to protect minorities?

9. Reform UK claimed it had overtaken 131,680 members, the number claimed by the Tories during the leadership election, with leader Nigel Farage claiming his party was ’now the real __’. What is the missing word?
10. Prime Minister Keir Starmer paid tribute to who, after he died on Boxing Day aged 60?
11. Ceremonies were held on Boxing Day in countries across Asia to remember the 20th anniversary of what?
12. How was 16-year-old actor Hudson Meek, who found fame in the 2017 film Baby Driver, killed?
13. Two women were killed and a teenage boy and a man seriously injured in a stabbing at a block of flats on Christmas Day in which English city?
14. An award given to actor Justin Baldoni for 'advocating on behalf of women' was rescinded after which actress accused him of sexual harassment?
15. Which chocolatier was dropped from the list of royal warrants for the first time in 170 years?
16. Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan citizen, was arrested for allegedly doing what on a train in Brooklyn, New York?
17. How old was Manmohan Singh, one of India's longest-serving prime ministers, who died this week?
18. Which classic American novel will no longer be studied at GCSE in Wales from September because of concerns about racism?
19. Pub landlords were using ration cards for customers and special reserves, known as security stocks, were being plundered because of a shortage of what?
20. Convicted terrorist Khalid Baqais said he was taking pubs with what name to court after he claimed to be deeply offended by the signs outside?
21. Where were singers Paloma Faith, Olivia Dean and Gregory Porter, actor Richard E Grant and Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy seen together?
22. Liverpool were top of the Premier League on Christmas Day for the seventh time. How many of the previous six times did they go on to win the title?
23. What became the UK's Christmas number one for the second consecutive year, according to the Official Charts Company?
24. Which programme attracted an average of 12.3 million TV viewers - the largest Christmas Day audience in 16 years?
25. Actress Helen Worth left Coronation Street after 50 years of playing which character?

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Last newsquiz before Christmas

The top solo scorer in last week’s newsquiz was George Mann with 23, ahead of Robert Rea on 21.5, Martin John on 20 and the Rev Leon on 15.5. The top teams were Maura and Phil Parsons, the Barnard Castle FOC featuring Carole, Trevor, David, Gillian and Bill and the Broad Oak Boozers with Thom, George, Tim and Craig who all scored 19. Adam Batstone and Lucy Thorpe scored 18.5 and Bruce and Sarah Hayward 17. Here is the last quiz before Christmas. Why not pour yourself a nice mulled wine and test your knowledge of the week's events? Thanks to all of you who take part each week and have a lovely Christmas break (though not from keeping up with the news).

Today's front pages

1. At Prime Minister’s Questions, Keir Starmer said 'the taxpayer simply can't afford the burden of tens of billions of pounds of compensation' to be paid to who?

2. Alleged Chinese spy and confidant of Prince Andrew, who was named as Yang Tengbo, had met other senior figures in the UK, including which two former Prime Ministers? Half a point for each?
3. The £3.6billion takeover of which organisation by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky was given the go-ahead by the Government?
4. At the Old Bailey Urfan Sharif, 43, was sentenced to a minimum of how many years in prison for the murder of his ten-year-old daughter Sara?
5. Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq and her family members were accused of embezzling billions as part of a deal for a nuclear power plant in which country?
6. What is the name of the former Archbishop of Canterbury who quit as a Church of England priest after it was revealed he had advocated for an alleged child abuser to return to priesthood?
7. Which Labour grandee was expected to be named as the UK's next ambassador to the US?
8. It was announced that what will rise by 36 per cent in England and Wales over the next five years and by an average of £86 next year?

9. Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged councils to 'get on' with what as the Government announced how it will allocate £1.6billion to local authorities?
10. Russian general Lt Gen Igor Kirillov was killed when a bomb, hidden in what, exploded?
11. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said he 'did talk about money' during a meeting with who at Donald Trump's Florida retreat?
12. How many men, including her husband, were found guilty at a court in Avignon, France, of rape, attempted rape and sexual assault offences against Gisele Pelicot?
13. Caroline Darian, the daughter of convicted rapist Dominique Pelicot, screamed at her father he would 'die alone like a__'. What is the missing word?
14. French President Emmanuel Macron visited which Indian Ocean archipelago after it was hit by a cyclone which is believed to have killed hundreds of people?
15. Only Fans model Victoria Thomas Bowen, 25, was given a 13-week jail sentence, suspended for 12 months, for doing what outside a JD Wetherspoon pub in Clacton?
16. The founder of which iconic Cumbrian lorry firm died aged 95?
17. Nineteen-year-old driver Thomas Johnson was jailed for more than nine years for killing his three teenage passengers in a crash in Oxfordshire after admitting doing what at the wheel?
18. Isak Andic, 71, the billionaire founder of which fashion chain, died while exploring caves near Barcelona?

19. What is the name of the mock band that sings Freezing This Christmas which has hit No 1 downloads in the charts and the BBC has refused to play?
20. Food critic Grace Dent was announced as the new host of which TV programme?
21. Which radio presenter and TV personality was rescued by the RNLI on the Thames after saving a dog struggling in the water?
22. Which two Premier League teams sacked their managers after home defeats at the weekend? Half a point for each.
23. Olympic 800m gold medallist Keely Hodgkinson was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year but who was second and third? Half a point for each name.
24. What reason did Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland give for not appearing on the forthcoming live tour?
25. Sir Paul McCartney was joined by which two special guests on stage at his concert in the O2 in London on Thursday? Half a point for each.

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It's time for the newsquiz

The top solo scorer in last week’s newsquiz was George Mann with 23, ahead of the Rev Leon on 20 and Robert Rea and Martin John on 19. The top team was Maura and Phil Parsons also with 23. Adam Batstone and Lucy Thorpe scored 21, the French Christmas market gang of Peter, Stacey, Amanda and Kevin 20.5, Our Peter and Jackie 18.5 and the Broad Oak Boozers 16.5. Here is this week's newsquiz. As usual there are 25 questions about the week. Give it a go and let me know your score. 

Wednesday's front pages

1. The leading group that overthrew the Assad regime in Syria is known by what three initials?
2. Deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family fled to which city?
3. A Chinese businessman described as a 'close confidant' of the Duke of York, who lost an appeal against a decision to bar him from the UK on national security grounds, is known only by which letter and number? 
4. Following the guilty verdicts for Sara Sharif's father and stepmother, a video of a police interview was released in which the stepmother responds with what two words when asked if she cared for Sara?
5. NHS England warned of a 'tidal wave’ as the number of hospital beds in England occupied by patients with what had increased by 70 per cent in a week?
6. Nurses and teachers are threatening industrial action after the Government recommended a pay rise of what per cent for public sector workers which was described as ‘deeply offensive’ by the Royal College of Nursing?
7. The Government demanded 'immediate, mandatory' housing targets from councils as part of its plans to build how many houses by the next General Election?
8. Which city’s council settled historical equal pay claims which left it facing a £760million bill and means around 6,000 female staff will receive a payout? 
9. A report by the Women and Equalities committee said that women and girls were enduring years of pain because their reproductive conditions were being dismissed due to '__ __’. What are the two missing words?
10. Chris Weston, the chief executive of which water company, revealed pollution incidents were up 40 per cent, that eliminating them was ‘almost impossible’ and that the company needed £3billion to keep it afloat?
11. Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after a customer of which establishment recognised him in Altoona, Pennsylvania?
12. Which Premier League footballer is expected to be out for at least a year after breaking his leg when crashing his Ferrari in Epping?
13. The body of former England rugby international Tom Voyce was found after he was swept away by Storm Darragh in which English county?
14. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared at a court in Tel Aviv charged with three offences … fraud, breach of trust and which other?
15. In an interview with The Spectator, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said that lunch was 'for wimps' and that what weren't 'real food’?
16. US President-elect Donald Trump, first lady Jill Biden, the Prince of Wales and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy all attended what event?
17. A real-life ‘Succession’ plot ended with a Nevada court commissioner rejecting whose attempt to change a family trust and give control to his eldest son? 
18. In a civil law suit rapper Jay-Z was accused of raping a girl of what age after the MTV VMA awards in 2000?
19. Marcus Fakana, 18, of north London, was jailed for a year by a court in which city for having consensual sex with a 17-year-old girl?
20. Which Hollywood actor, who was 99 this week, was among thousands evacuated from a wildfire sweeping through Malibu in California?
21. The first three matches in the 2030 World Cup will be played in South America and the rest of the tournament hosted by which three countries? One point for all three countries, half a point for two.
22. After 149 shows across five continents, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour came to a close in which Canadian city?
23. Who was named Time Magazine person of the year for 2024?
24. Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, became the youngest ever world champion of what?
25. McFly’s Danny Jones won this year’s I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here but who was second and third? Half a point for each.

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Have a crack at the newsquiz

The top solo scorer in last week’s newsquiz was Marion Fountayne with 22, just ahead of Janet Boyle on 20.5, Martin John and George Mann on 20, Nick Turner on 18.5 and Robert Rea on 18. The top teams were Maura and Phil Parsons and Sarah and Bruce Hayward with a score of 20. The Barnard Castle FOC with Our Peter, Jackie, Bill, Sue, Trevor and Carole scored 17.5, Adam Batstone and Lucy Thorpe 17, the Fleet family 16.5 and the Broad Oak Boozers 15.5. Here is this week’s newsquiz. As usual there are 25 questions about the week’s news. Give it a go and let me know your score. 

Tuesday's front pages

1. Prime Minister Keir Starmer outlined six milestones in a speech at Pinewood studios. Which one of these was not included? a) Bringing immigration down to levels seen while Britain was an EU member b) Building 1.5 million homes in England c) Ending hospital backlogs with 92 per cent of patients waiting no longer than 18 months d) Putting police back on the beat with a named officer for every neighbourhood.

2. Prime Minister Keir Starmer joked that, if he kept going back to Pinewood Studios, he could be the next what?
3. Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips said stalking victims would get 'peace of mind' by being told what under new Government proposals?
4. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner pledged that dangerous cladding on all high-rise buildings in Government-funded schemes in England would be fixed by the end of what year?
5. A Downing Street spokesman said that what was a decision to be made ‘entirely' by the British Museum?
6. Which rail operator will be the first to be taken back into public ownership under the Government's nationalisation timetable?
7. Under-fire Masterchef presenter Gregg Wallace hit back at allegations of historic misconduct, saying they came from a 'handful of middle-class women of a __ __.’ What are the two missing words?
8. Michel Barnier became the shortest-serving prime minister in modern French history, holding the position for how many months before resigning?
9. US President Joe Biden issued an official pardon for his son Hunter who was facing sentencing for tax charges and what other offence?
10. What three words were written in marker pen on the bullets used to kill Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, in New York?
11. Prince and Princess Michael of Kent’s daughter, Lady Gabriella Kingston, told an inquest in Gloucestershire that an adverse reaction to what had led her husband to take his life?
12. Ahn Gwi-ryeong, spokesperson for the opposition Democratic party, went viral after being filmed doing what during protests over martial law in South Korea?

13. What collective name is being used for the four illnesses - flu, covid, novovirus and RSV - that the NHS fears will pile pressure on A&E units this winter? 

14. British investigators uncovered two money-laundering networks from which country that were helping criminal gangs hide billions of pounds in drugs money?
15. Journalists went on a 48-hour strike in protest at the proposed sale of which newspaper? 
16. Why was three-time Olympic dressage gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin banned from the sport for one year?
17. What was unveiled in two colours - London Blue and Miami Pink - at an event in Miami?
18. What is the name of the former world snooker champion who died aged 77?
19. Elton John told the audience at a gala performance of his new musical The Devil Wears Prada that he was unable to do what?
20. Who apologised for failing to declare to the BBC at least £145,000 of earnings from engagements outside of the corporation?
21. A van that contained 2,500 what was stolen from a business park near Ripon in North Yorkshire?
22. What did Ipswich Town’s Sam Morsy decide not to wear and Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi wear after adding a hand-written message?
23. The Office for National Statistics revealed the top choice for baby names in England and Wales in 2023. What was the top boy name and girl name? Half a point for each.
24. Which country qualified for next summer’s European Championship in Switzerland, the first major women’s tournament in their history, by beating Ireland 2-1?
25. Which I'm A Celebrity contestant was the third to be voted off and then snubbed an appearance on the spin-off show and took an early flight out of Australia?

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Have a crack at the newsquiz

The top solo scorer in last week’s newsquiz was George Mann with an amazing PB of 24.5. Janet Boyle scored 21, Kirsty Lewis and the Rev Leon 20, Robert Rea and Ian McCulloch 18 and Nick Turner 17. The top team was Peter, Stacey, Kevin and Amanda with 22, ahead of Maura and Phil Parsons and Neil and Jo Benson both on 21, Adam Batstone and Lucy Thorpe on 20, Broad Oak Boozers Thom, Tim and George on 18.5 and Our Peter and Jackie on 18. Here is this week’s newsquiz. As usual there are 25 questions about the week. Give it ago and let me know your score.

Wednesday's front pages

1. Which one of these MPs declared they would not be voting for the assisted dying bill before today’s (Friday’s) vote? a) Kim Leadbeater b) Ed Miliband c) Wes Streeting d) Hilary Benn
2. Louise Haigh resigned from what Cabinet position after it was revealed she had pleaded guilty to an offence related to incorrectly telling police that a work mobile phone was stolen in 2013?
3. Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused the Tories of using Brexit to deliberately run an ‘__ __ experiment’ after revised figures showed net migration reached a record high of almost one million under the previous government's watch. What are the two missing words?
4. West Midlands publican Michael Westwood’s petition, calling for what, reached more than 2.8 million signatures?
5. Chancellor Rachel Reeves told the CBI annual conference that: 'I have heard lots of responses to the Government’s first budget but I have heard no __.’ What is the missing word?
6. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall unveiled a Get Britain Working White Paper and revealed that how many people were out of work due to long-term sickness?
7. The Government said that about 10,000 hospitality workers would be trained in what by spring next year?
8. What did US president Joe Biden describe as ‘historic', French President Emmanuel Macron say ’should turn the page’, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen hail as 'very encouraging’ and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres call 'the first ray of hope'?
9. Two Britons were among those missing after a tourist boat on a diving trip capsized off the coast of which country?
10. The owner of Vauxhall announced plans to close its van factory in which UK town, putting 1,100 jobs at risk?
11. A 57-year-old man was arrested after what was driven through floodwaters in Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire?
12. After it was announced that Gregg Wallace was stepping away from BBC’s Masterchef, pending an investigation into his behaviour, who referred to him as a 'tubby, bald-headed, ill-mannered bully?’
13. Who was elected as Oxford University’s next chancellor?
14. A 22-year-old man was arrested for attempted murder after a double shooting into a car at Ladbroke Grove in London which left a girl of what age and her father with serious injuries?
15. Six people were arrested by counter-terrorism police in London for suspected activity linked to which banned militant group?
16. Australia became the first country in the world to ban under 16s from having what?
17. What are the names of the oldest meat and fish markets in London, which date back 850 years, that are facing closure after the City of London Corporation voted to withdraw support? Half a point for each.
18. The debut novel of Barbara Taylor-Bradford, who died aged 91, was published in 1979, sold 32 million copies, was on the New York Times bestseller list for 43 weeks and was turned into a TV series starring Jenny Seagrove. What was it called?
19. Research published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health found irregular what increases the risk of strokes, heart attacks and heart failure by 26 per cent?
20. Which 120-year-old drink brand fell into administration after reporting pre-tax losses of £38million?
21. Which London private members’ clubs had its licence revoked following claims of a 'recent serious criminal offence’?
22. What did Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola say was self-inflicted after his team’s draw with Dutch team Feyenoord?
23. Which Premier League club sacked their manager after a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea?
24. According to a Waitrose Food & Drink report taking what to a dinner party is no longer regarded as etiquette?
25. Who was announced for Glastonbury Festival's Legends slot next summer?

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Time to tackle the newsquiz

The top solo scorer in last week’s newsquiz was Martin John with 21, just ahead of Janet Boyle and George Mann on 20.5, Mary Wingfield on 20 and Robert Rea on 19. The top teams were King’s Head drinkers Nicky, Les, Stacey and Heather and Chay Quinn and Eleanor Gunn who both scored 21.5, ahead of Maura and Phil Parsons on 20 and Adam Batstone and Lucy Thorpe and the Fleet family on 19.5. Broad Oak Boozers Danny, Thom, Craig and Tim and the Barnard Castle FOC with Our Peter, Jackie, Trev and Carole both scored 16.5. Here is this week's newsquiz. As usual there are 25 questions about the week. Why not give it a go and let me know your score. 

Today's front pages

1. Prime Minister Keir Starmer insisted that Britain only supplied weapons to Ukraine for 'self-defence' after missiles with what name were fired on Russia for the first time?
2. US-made missiles, known by what acronym, were fired into Russian territory by Ukraine for the first time?
3. Prime Minister Keir Starmer met the president of which country, saying: 'We want our relations to be consistent, durable, respectful, as we have agreed, avoid surprises where possible’?
4. Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, who died aged 86, was an MP representing which city for 40 years from 1970-2010?
5. Why did former deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, who died aged 86, punch a farmer at a Labour rally in Rhyl in 2001?
6. Which of these did not attend the mass farmers’ protest over inheritance tax in London on Wednesday? a) Jeremy Clarkson b) Priti Patel c) Andrew Lloyd-Webber d) Jacob-Rees Mogg
7. Following allegations of sexual misconduct, Republican Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for what role in Donald Trump’s government?
8. Government figures revealed that last year's Coronation of King Charles III cost how much?
9. British lawyer Simone White was one of six people to die in a suspected methanol poisoning in which country?
10. A murder investigation was launched by Northamptonshire police after the body of 24-year-old Harshita Brella was found inside what?
11. In which Buckinghamshire town was singer Liam Payne’s funeral held?
12. Pamphlets called If Crisis or War Comes - with instructions on how to stockpile and find shelter in the event of a war - are being sent to all households in which country?
13. How old is Ryland Headley of Ipswich who was charged with the rape and murder of a 75-year-old woman in Bristol in 1967?
14. Who called for safety improvements at London Underground stations after needing hospital treatment for injuries from a fall into a platform gap while boarding a train?
15. Which company’s rebrand, promoted as a ‘complete reset’ built around 'exuberant modernism’, received a backlash online with posts saying it was a 'bad joke’ and 'commercial suicide’ and Reform leader Nigel Farage adding the firm deserved to go bust?
16. What is the name of the storm that is threatening to bring snow, rain and strong winds to parts of the UK this weekend?
17. Jack Gilbert, former chief executive at what charity, said he was ‘shocked' and ‘gobsmacked’ by what he found while there? 
18. Artwork of what item duct-taped to a wall fetched $6.2million (£4.9m) at Sotheby's in New York?
19. Chelsea striker Sam Kerr and West Ham’s Kristie Mewis received 'unacceptable and hateful' messages on social media after sharing what?
20. Singer Ed Sheeran said he had not given permission for what and, if he had been asked, would have ‘respectfully declined’?
21. Who announced she was leaving her job, saying: 'After six years of fun times … I've decided it's time to step away from the early alarm call and start a new chapter’?
22. Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was beaten by Jake Paul, who is 31 years his junior, in Texas. How old are both boxers. Half a point for each.

23. Which sportsman retired after 23 years and 22 championship titles saying he would like to be remembered as 'a kid who followed their dreams’?
24. Who joked his daughter’s engagement to Taylor Harwood-Bellis was 'not done and dusted' after the Southampton defender scored on his England debut against Ireland?
25. What sold out in 37 minutes after organisers adopted a new booking system?

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Great opportunities at the i for young journalists

I am delighted to see that the i newspaper is running its apprenticeship scheme again. It really is a fantastic opportunity for school and college leavers who want to be journalists. I helped with the scheme in 2021 which was a great success. One of the apprentices from that scheme, Kia Elise-Green, is now a senior feature writer. She says: 'This scheme gave me a way into a career I dreamed of without the financial barrier of university. During two years as an apprentice, I worked on articles close to my heart, got experience on multiple desks in the newsroom and had support in every aspect of my training. I’m so grateful for the newsroom and my tutors for the job I get to do. I don’t think I would be where I am in my career if this scheme didn’t exist.’
You don’t need a degree or journalism experience, just A-levels and/or a BTEC Level 3. So if you fancy a career in journalism and the chance to earn while you learn, get your application in before December 20. The details are here.

Take a look at this video that will tell you all about why you should apply. Good luck.