3 hours ago Inside Sandringham's not so glamorous sleeping arrangements at Christmas: From 'fish finger beds' to 'creaky bedsprings' as Rebecca English reveals in PALACE CONFIDENTIAL

The Royal Family typically spends Christmas at Sandringham, and despite being a regal residence it may not be as luxurious as everyone thinks. 

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12 hours ago Andy Carroll spends Christmas with Lou Teasdale and show off new addition to their family

Andy Carroll and Lou Teasdale, who began dating earlier this year, looked loved up as they celebrated the festive period together, with fans calling the duo a "power couple"

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15 hours ago Zara McDermott gives relationship update after spending Christmas Day without Sam Thompson

Love Island's Zara McDermott and Made In Chelsea's Sam Thompson spent Christmas Day apart as he decided to dedicate his time to those in need - winning support from his girlfriend and fans

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15 hours ago Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley praised for 'beautiful' message as she admits feeling 'gutted' on Christmas Day

The actress shared a heartfelt message with her followers after spending Christmas with her family

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17 hours ago Zara McDermott issues relationship update after she and Sam Thompson spent Christmas Day apart

Zara McDermott has given fans a relationship update after she and boyfriend Sam Thompson spent their Christmas Day apart.

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17 hours ago ‘I have to be here. My family understands’: Christmas on the frontline with Ukraine’s drone brigade

In the forests near Kharkiv, Askold Krushelnycky speaks to soldiers spending Christmas fighting a hi-tech battle against Vladimir Putin’s forces

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18 hours ago Has Pete Wicks joined Maura Higgins on her luxury festive getaway? Smitten new couple 'spend Christmas together in the Irish countryside'

Maura shared a slew of pictures to her Instagram stories, include one of her view from the plane window, before revealing she had checked into the luxurious Glasson Lakehouse.

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19 hours ago James Corden and Ruth Jones share a sweet selfie after spending Christmas together for the Gavin & Stacey finale while cast post behind the scenes snaps after months of secrecy

The English presenter, 46, and the Welsh actress, 58, who co-wrote the episode, shared a cute snap to Instagram enjoying a cup of tea and wearing festive jumpers.

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20 hours ago Zara McDermott slams 'vile' Christmas Eve encounter as engagement rumours swirl

The former Strictly star was left shocked at what happened to her while out picking up some last minute Christmas bits

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21 hours ago Family tensions can run high over Christmas. Here’s how to make things a little easier | Becca Bland

Approaching disagreements with respect and curiosity can deepen our connections with even difficult relativesBecca Bland is a journalist and researcher with a specialism in family estrangement and social policyThe Christmas period has always tested our ability to spend time with those to whom we may be biologically related, but struggle to relate to philosophically. Divisive world events such as the US election can make matters much worse, and family relationships are increasingly becoming casualties of stark political differences. As a researcher around family estrangement, I know how challenging it can be to keep the goodwill flowing.Take Alexis, for example, who is originally from a rural town in California. He is planning to attend a large Christmas gathering with more than 20 relatives, the majority of whom voted Republican and are strong Donald Trump supporters. As an openly gay man, he struggles with some of the political talk that “the other side” brings to the table during ...

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25 hours ago What it's really like to spend Christmas behind bars: From brewing their own booze, to carol singing and the turkey dinner, ex

EXCLUSIVE: Vanessa Frake-Harris, a former governor of security and operations at Wormwood Scrubs Prison in London , said Christmas was a 'difficult time'.

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26 hours ago Next shoppers say 'well done' after major update issued on Boxing Day sale

Next always gives its staff the day off on Boxing Day, so they can spend more time with their families over Christmas - but this means you have to wait until December 27 to shop in stores

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