4 hours ago Inside Caprice's family Christmas with cute traditions her 10 year old sons love

EXCLUSIVE: Caprice Bourret opens up about her 2024 Christmas plans with her two boys Jett and Jax - and starring in her own festive film - in an exclusive chat with OK!

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4 hours ago ‘I tested dozens of new perfumes and these are the 7 best evening scents that last all night’

Get ready to party with OK! beauty editor Laura Mulley's tried-and-tested pick of the best fabulous fragrances for Christmas 2024 that capture the festive spirit

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6 hours ago As Band Aid marks 40th anniversary critics take aim at Africa stereotypes

Latest version of Do They Know It’s Christmas fundraiser reignites debate about ‘problematic’ lyrics and imagery Forty years ago this week, a group of pop stars gathered at a west London studio to record a single that would raise millions, inspire further starry projects, and ultimately change charity fundraising in the UK.Do They Know It’s Christmas, Bob Geldof and Midge Ure’s festive charity behemoth, would go on to raise almost £150m for famine relief and development in Ethiopia and elsewhere in Africa. To mark the anniversary, on Monday a new version of the single – its fifth – will be released under the name Band Aid 40. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago 242 best Christmas gifts for 2024: perfect present ideas chosen by the experts

From Monty Don’s top garden tool to Sali Hughes’s perfect lipstick and Yotam Ottolenghi’s favourite ever present, we asked everyone what they wanted – so you don’t have toStuck for what to buy everyone for Christmas? You won’t be for long From gifts for fitness fans and gardeners to presents for pets (and their adorable owners), teens and beauty lovers, we’ve got all bases covered.Best of all, they’re hand-picked from the experts themselves: we’ve taken out the guesswork and asked the kids, chefs, cyclists and more to tell us what they actually want this year. Merry Christmas! Continue reading...

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21 hours ago Christmas films 2024: The 10 worst movies you could possibly watch on Netflix this festive season

If you want to steer clear of the festive season’s clichés, The Standard has you covered

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22 hours ago This guide to the best gifts for her is the ultimate cheat sheet for Christmas 2024

The gifts under the tree are getting an upgrade

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27 hours ago Shoppers can bag £250 worth of makeup and skincare for £50 in beauty box deal

The Christmas Beauty Selection Box Edit 2024 is a must-have for any beauty fan and the perfect Christmas treat for yourself, a friend or family member

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30 hours ago 'I read the best cosy new Christmas release books for 2024 – one blew me away'

If you're looking to feel warm and fuzzy inside during the run-up to Christmas, these books, approved by bookworm Danielle Kate Wroe, are bound to do the trick

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30 hours ago Christmas Number 1: The 27 acts vying to top the Christmas singles chart in 2024

Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Ed Sheeran amongst the names vying for this year’s Christmas Number 1 🎄

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