74 minutes ago Scots woman felt 'down and very alone' before charity's Christmas card campaign

Vintage Vibes supports lonely and isolated older people.

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98 minutes ago Good Food Guide names the 50 ultimate places for Sunday roasts in England, Scotland and Wales

Diners have spoken 🐔

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1 hour ago Mariah Carey to present her own BBC Radio 2 show on Christmas Day as she celebrates 30 year anniversary of her festive hit

To mark the 30th anniversary of her 1994 festive classic, the American pop-star will feature as part of the BBC radio's Christmas schedule.

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2 hours ago Lauren Laverne met with outpouring of support from celebrity pals after cancer update

Radio host Lauren Laverne - whose work for the BBC has included coverage of Glastonbury Festival - was met with support from celebrity pals this week after an update on her health

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3 hours ago HUNDREDS of drivers slapped with fines after delaying emergency services on motorway

'100+ drivers will be receiving a letter - and unfortunately, it won't be a Christmas card'

Transport

3 hours ago England demolish Japan in Autumn Nations farewell to end losing streak

England 59-14 JapanTwo tries each for Jamie George and Luke Cowan-Dickie A disappointing calendar year for England has at least ended with a flurry of tries and a healthier-looking outcome. A bucketload of points against a callow Japanese team on a blustery Sunday afternoon, however, does only so much to massage the overall bottom line. Five wins from 12 Tests – with four of the victories having come against Japan twice, Italy and Wales – tells the story of a side who look better when they face inferior opposition.At least there were some flickers of pre-Christmas promise from the burgundy-clad hosts. There were a brace of tries apiece for England’s hookers Jamie George and Luke Cowan-Dickie while Henry Slade had a quietly excellent game in midfield but New Zealand, Australia and South ...

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4 hours ago I visited Christmas market hailed 'better than Manchester' and this is what I thought

It's said to be "more peaceful" than Manchester, but how else does it compare? Dianne Bourne went along to find out

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4 hours ago Huge Welsh Christmas attraction closes after one day due to storm Bert

The decision comes as Storm Bert continues to batter the country

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4 hours ago Wales rugby bosses hope review into dismal run will be completed by Christmas

Warren Gatland’s future as head coach is in doubt after South Africa inflicted a 12th successive Test match defeat on Wales.

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