65 m. ago Prince William ‘gently stepping back’ to let Prince George ‘take the lead’

With the Wales family all stepping out for Princess Kate’s Together at Christmas concert, body language expert Judi James believes William is paving the way for his eldest son and heir to the throne to be the key royal figure at major events

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4 h. ago Lorraine Kelly says being a grandma is her 'second chance at being a mum' as she reflects on the difficulties of juggling motherhood with her career

The legendary TV presenter's only child Rosie welcomed her first daughter with her fiancé Steve White in August 2024 and the family are gearing up for their second Christmas together.

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5 h. ago Prince Harry’s festive ‘olive branch’ from King Charles is 'a realistic option’

EXCLUSIVE: Experts predict what's in store for the royal family this Christmas amid the ongoing trouble with Prince Harry and King Charles, and why it could be a time for them to come together

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6 h. ago Prince Louis steals the show in adorable moment with his mum at carol concert

The Princess of Wales was joined by her family, stars and charity heroes for annual Christmas concert at Westminster Abbey

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12 h. ago Kate the glittering star: How Princess dazzled in £11,195 'Tsar Star' earrings picked for her Christmas carol service that was family's first public outing together since June

Smiling, the princess - who had arrived a little earlier for last-minute checks and to meet some of her guests - walked up to their car to meet them, warmly putting arms around their shoulders.

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15 h. ago Premier League news: Mejbri banned for spitting; Rodri’s return delayed

Word from the top-tier press conferences, including Maresca singling out Adarabioyo’s gaffes and Paquetá expecting an instant West Ham return Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Premier League news: Mejbri banned for spitting; Guardiola says ‘defence has to improve’

Word from the top-tier press conferences, including Maresca singling out Tosin’s gaffes and Paquetá expecting an instant West Ham return Continue reading...

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22 h. ago The latest Greater Manchester Ofsted inspections for schools, nurseries, colleges and councils

Latest Ofsted reports for schools, nurseries, colleges and councils in Greater Manchester for the week commencing November 24, 2025.

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22 h. ago Man United icon Rio Ferdinand's wife shares festive snaps from Dubai after pair quit life in UK

Kate Ferdinand has shared photos of the former Manchester United defender's family enjoying Christmas festivities in Dubai

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25 h. ago The stunning Christmas winter light trail in Edinburgh perfect for family day out

The dazzling attraction is running throughout December.

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25 h. ago Royal Family LIVE: Princess Kate puts final touches to huge Christmas Carol service

Today is a big day for the Princess of Wales as she hosts her annual Christmas Carol Concert at Westminster Abbey later with a string of royals and famous faces set to attend

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30 h. ago The Greater Manchester schools officially named among UK's best in new guide

The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide for 2025 has been published today and Greater Manchester schools top the league tables for the North West

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38 h. ago Ruben Amorim ‘angry and frustrated’ after West Ham’s Magassa denies Manchester United

Until Soungoutou Magassa’s 83rd-minute equaliser Manchester United seemed to be flowering in the cold of winter on the way to a win that would have been their fifth in eight games.Instead Jarrod Bowen’s flick-on from Andy Irving’s corner from the right had to be cleared off the line by Noussair Mazraoui, only for the ball to go straight to Magassa, who drove home a first goal for the Hammers. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Amorim ‘angry and frustrated’ after West Ham’s Magassa denies Manchester United

Until Soungoutou Magassa’s 83rd-minute equaliser Manchester United seemed to be flowering in the cold of winter on the way to a win that would have been their fifth in eight games.Instead Jarrod Bowen’s flick-on from Andy Irving’s corner from the right had to be cleared off the line by Noussair Mazraoui, only for the ball to go straight to Magassa, who drove home a first goal for the Hammers. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Magassa earns West Ham a vital point as Manchester United waste chance to go fifth

Until Soungoutou Magassa’s 83rd-minute equaliser Manchester United seemed to be flowering in the cold of winter on the way to a win that would have been their fifth in eight games.Instead Jarrod Bowen’s flick-on from Andy Irving’s corner from the right had to be cleared off the line by Noussair Mazraoui, only for the ball to go straight to Magassa, who drove home his first goal for the Hammers. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Man charged with offences linked to Manchester synagogue attacker

Mohammad Bashir faces one count of preparing terrorist acts and three counts of sharing terrorist publicationsA man has been charged with assisting the Manchester synagogue attacker Jihad al-Shamie with earlier reconnaissance on a UK defence facility.Mohammad Bashir, 31, was charged with four terrorism offences, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago I opened Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Asda and Morrisons Christmas crackers to find which are best

These Christmas Day essentials offer something unique and intersting for every family

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47 h. ago Kids’ parties are hell on earth but may be the cure to the world’s ills | Emily Mulligan

As society becomes increasingly weird, birthdays are a chance to build connection. Even if it means 300 attempts at conversation with other tired parentsWhen my beautiful firstborn turned one, about 70 people came to the pub to celebrate. There were drinks, there were meals, there were balloons, there was singing. They were celebrating me. Since then his birthdays have become about him and his friends and the quality of the event has spiralled precipitously.These days, with two kids out in society, kids’ birthday parties dominate our family’s schedule. Barely a weekend goes by without a scramble to find a gift that’s appropriate, I’m getting increasingly desperate for some form of wrapping apparatus, and I have long given up on cards. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Free Christmas lantern parade and nativity coming to Greater Manchester town

The town-wide event brings the Nativity story to life with music, storytelling and a lantern parade

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51 h. ago ITV's Lorraine Kelly opens up about keeping family close over Christmas

The TV presenter has opened up about how she stays connected with her family over the busy Christmas period

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