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Larry the Cat celebrates 12 years of dutiful service at No. 10 Downing St.

The Chief Mouser of No. 10, the London residence and home office of Britain's prime minister, began his lengthy term in February 2011.

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A grim year rescued by Paddington Bear

It is customary at this time of the year to take a not-too-serious look back at the events of the past 12 months. It is not that easy because it's been a pretty miserable year highlighted by the madness of the war in Ukraine.

Bangkok Post

‘Pathetic’ state of Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, gifted from Norway, sparks festive debate

The large Spruce tree is a gift from Norway in recognition of the UK’s help during World War II

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The big black door which has no keys

In recent weeks whenever I have switched on the TV news bulletins I seem to have been greeted by the sight of the imposing black door at No 10 Downing Street. It must be the most photographed door in history.

Bangkok Post

Who is Rishi Sunak's dog Nova as lovable pooch moves into 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's fun-loving pooch Nova is once again the top dog of Downing Street following Mr Sunak's Tory leadership contest win earlier this week

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak and his family to move back into Number 10 flat

It will mark a return to the flat they lived in while Mr Sunak was Chancellor

Evening Standard

A good time to 'keep calm and carry on'

There is definitely a "shifting the deckchairs on the Titanic" feel to the situation in Britain at the moment. If recent political events had been presented as a soap opera script it would have been rejected for being totally unbelievable.

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James Corden may be the ‘male Ellen’ but that means his career will likely be fine

Women are consistently held to higher ethical standards than men, so the allegations about Corden’s nasty behavior likely won’t destroy him

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Naga Munchetty left red-faced as Larry the Cat snubs her at Downing Street

The 15-year-old Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office has been the only consistent figure on Downing Street in recent years, having seen a whopping four Prime Ministers come and go during his years at the famous address

Daily Mirror

Larry the Cat outlasts fourth U.K. prime minister

The 15-year-old tabby is the Chief Mouser of No. 10 Downing Street, where Britain's prime ministers both work and reside. Larry has been in the post since David Cameron ran the government.

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Sam Allardyce's England reign, a lettuce and seven more things that lasted longer than Liz Truss as Prime Minister

The prime minister announced her resignation after serving just 44 days in office

Manchester Evening News

Larry the No. 10 cat chases fox out of Downing Street after spotting intruder prowling

Larry left the fox fleeing with its tail between its legs, while a Twitter account dedicated to the moggy had a poke at the Tories saying 'at least someone at this address is up to the job'

Daily Mirror

Downing Street's Larry the Cat gets into spat with a fox outside Number 10

The cat's Twitter account said: "Someone at this address is up to the job...."

Liverpool Echo

Who else lives in Downing Street apart from the prime minister?

Everything you need to know about the most significant street in British politics

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England Women win Euro 2022: The best fan reactions and memes

Fans have been utterly overjoyed by the Women’s Euro’s win over Germany

Daily Record

Who does Larry the Downing Street cat belong to?

A superstar of the political world in his own right, Larry the cat is a regular sight in Downing Street, whether it's sitting on the step waiting to be allowed in or sunbathing behind Donald Trump's Cadillac. But who does the friendly feline actually belong to?

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Larry the cat shares thoughts on arrival of parliament cat Attlee

Number 10 resident welcomes new recruit to his team

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