78 minutes ago Brave Dumfries and Galloway youngster marks end of cancer treatment by turning on hospital's Christmas lights

Emma Shirley from Leswalt was given the honour of pushing the magic button on Friday afternoon

Science

82 minutes ago Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas dreads delivering deciding vote

The Queen of Latin told Radio Times magazine: "I'm sitting there every weekend, thinking, 'Dear Lord, my saviour, please let the other three make the decision so it doesn't come down to me.'"

Politics

85 minutes ago Linda Nolan gives heartbreaking cancer update as she shares Christmas wishes

The Mirror columnist has spoken in a new interview about her excitement for the festive period

Politics

87 minutes ago Ruth Langsford faces first Christmas without Eamonn Holmes amid past festive tensions

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are set to spend their first Christmas apart following their split, and the TV presenter has previously recalled a chaotic festive season with his ex

Events

97 minutes ago Bob Geldof's Band Aid plea to Ed Sheeran: Boomtown Rats singer says he's rung megastar to ask for a 'chat to either agree or disagree' after charity record row

The co-writer of Do They Know It's Christmas? told today how he had put in a call to Sheeran who has spoken out against a 40th anniversary rerecording.

Politics

1 hour ago Queen Maxima of the Netherlands is elegant in camel ensemble as she presents Oranje Fonds Growth Program certificates in Utrecht

The royal, 53, opted for a timeless camel ensemble to present certificates on behalf of the Oranje Fonds Growth Program at Centraal Museum in Utrecht.

Politics

1 hour ago Stacey Solomon’s haircare brand slashes 50% off gift sets and heatless curlers for Black Friday

Stacey Solomon’s haircare brand REHAB has just slashed 50% off its best-sellers like heatless curling kits and Christmas gift sets ahead of Black Friday

Society

1 hour ago Loose Women star calls out Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan over 'gaudy' Christmas decorations

Loose Women star Carol McGiffin has called out Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan for their 'gaudy' Christmas decorations, saying it's something 'only people with more money than sense' would do

Politics

1 hour ago Home Bargains fans 'finally' get their hands on 'perfect' £7.99 set in stores

The bargain find is the perfect Christmas gift for any art lovers in your life, or just as a little treat for yourself.

Economics

2 hours ago BBC Christmas TV schedule unveiled: Gavin and Stacey finale, EastEnders drama, and more

The BBC has unveiled its Christmas schedule for 2024 - and it looks like audiences are in for a real festive treat.

Events