The face says it all - Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson holds a press conference in response to the publication of the Sue Gray report Into "Partygate" at Downing Street. The report found that Downing Street parties at the height of Covid were of a 'serious failure' while members of the public had adhered to the 'Stat at Home' rule. 12 events were to be investigated including a gathering in the Downing Street flat and an event to mark Mr Johnson's birthday in June 2020The face says it all - Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson holds a press conference in response to the publication of the Sue Gray report Into "Partygate" at Downing Street. The report found that Downing Street parties at the height of Covid were of a 'serious failure' while members of the public had adhered to the 'Stat at Home' rule. 12 events were to be investigated including a gathering in the Downing Street flat and an event to mark Mr Johnson's birthday in June 2020
The face says it all - Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson holds a press conference in response to the publication of the Sue Gray report Into "Partygate" at Downing Street. The report found that Downing Street parties at the height of Covid were of a 'serious failure' while members of the public had adhered to the 'Stat at Home' rule. 12 events were to be investigated including a gathering in the Downing Street flat and an event to mark Mr Johnson's birthday in June 2020

2022: The top stories to make the headlines over the past year

By Emma Downey
Published 30th Dec 2022, 15:45 BST
As we get ready to wave goodbye to 2022 armed with our New Year's Resolution List for 2023, the Post takes a look at the most memorable stories to hit the headlines over the past 12 months.

From Boris Johnson being forced to resign as PM, Liz Truss then stepping down after only 44 days in Number 10, a nation in mourning after learning of Her Majesty The Queen's death, Matt Hancock venturing into the I'm a Celebrity Jungle, to NHS staff and postal workers taking to the picket lines for better pay - it was a memorable year.

Here are some pictures of the most memorable news stories from the past 12 months.

Wishing all our readers a Happy New Year!

Wishing all our readers a Happy New Year!

It was the end of an era for many after a huge blaze ravaged former nightclub Tokyo Jo's. Demolition work was then carried out leaving only memories of what once was Tokyo Jo's, Evoque and Odeon site in Preston

5. MAY

It was the end of an era for many after a huge blaze ravaged former nightclub Tokyo Jo's. Demolition work was then carried out leaving only memories of what once was Tokyo Jo's, Evoque and Odeon site in Preston Photo: David Wright

Photo Sales
To mark the Queen's Jubilee Preston designer Frances Burscough, of Barton, used needle-felting to create 12-inch poseable action figures - or "felties" – beloved by celebrities, including DJ Carl Cox, ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Olympic champion Usain Bolt to recreate mini 'felties' of Queen Elizabeth II, Bob Dylan and The Pet Shop Boys

6. JUNE

To mark the Queen's Jubilee Preston designer Frances Burscough, of Barton, used needle-felting to create 12-inch poseable action figures - or "felties" – beloved by celebrities, including DJ Carl Cox, ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Olympic champion Usain Bolt to recreate mini 'felties' of Queen Elizabeth II, Bob Dylan and The Pet Shop Boys Photo: UGC

Photo Sales
See ya! Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson departs Number 10 Downing Street after resigning through a vote of no confidence

7. JULY

See ya! Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson departs Number 10 Downing Street after resigning through a vote of no confidence Photo: Stefan Rousseau

Photo Sales
UCLan graduate and former Preston resident Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti won the recent series of Love Island. The pair went home with an impressive £50,000.

8. AUGUST

UCLan graduate and former Preston resident Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti won the recent series of Love Island. The pair went home with an impressive £50,000. Photo: Submit

Photo Sales
Previous
2 / 3
Next Page
Related topics:Boris JohnsonLiz TrussMatt HancockNHS

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.