8 minutes ago King to hail healthcare workers and communities in Christmas address – reports

The speech was reportedly recorded at the Fitzrovia Chapel, a former chapel of the Middlesex Hospital in central London.

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16 minutes ago King Charles chooses former hospital for Christmas message in poignant break from tradition

For the first time in 14 years, the annual address has not been filmed in a royal estate

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18 minutes ago Mikel Arteta offers Bukayo Saka injury update amid fears of lengthy absence

Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka was forced off injured during the Gunners' Premier League win at Crystal Palace and manager Mikel Arteta has provided an update

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20 minutes ago West Dunbartonshire councillor admits 'systematic failure' in council after festive bin collections chaos

Labour's David McBride says the council "can no longer rely on voluntary overtime for service provision" after refuse staff refused overtime shifts between Christmas and new year following a union ballot.

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20 minutes ago Majorca left in 'frantic panic' after Brits declare 'boycott' on restaurants

Brits are turning their back on bars and restaurants in Majorca while fewer people overall are heading to the Spanish holiday island from the UK, according to new data

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23 minutes ago King Charles' Christmas speech first look as monarch makes major change

King Charles has broken with tradition in a major way after he recorded his 2024 Christmas message to the nation at a chapel in central London

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29 minutes ago Woman shares clever way to use less wrapping paper on your gifts – not everyone's impressed

If you're wrapping your Christmas presents last-minute and running low on wrapping paper, one woman's clever hack could save you forking out for more by using less paper to wrap certain gifts

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32 minutes ago Anna Sawai on Shōgun: ‘Our show taught women it was OK to stand up and say no’

Sawai’s astonishing performance as the fierce Lady Mariko won her an Emmy – and inspired women worldwide. She talks J-pop, kimonos and epic sword-fightsAnna Sawai is having a moment. In September, the erstwhile child actor and J-pop singer’s performance in the epic historical drama Shōgun netted her an Emmy for best female lead, making her the first actor of Asian descent to win in her category, and the first Japanese woman to win an Emmy at all.When Time magazine subsequently listed her in the Time100 Next 2024, her co-star Hiroyuki Sanada, who starred as future titular shōgun Yoshii Toranaga, penned an uncharacteristically glowing tribute: “Anna Sawai could play any role on this Earth, or in space,” he said. “Period pieces or far-future films – she is so talented that she can do anything.” Continue reading...

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36 minutes ago Save £100 on Louise Thompson's luxe smokeless firepit makes 'perfect Christmas gift'

Louise Thompson has been making the most of her garden this winter with a firepit that's now on sale for £100 less - but you'll need to hurry, there's not telling when this offer will end

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37 minutes ago Kieffer Moore 'loved' Cardiff City stay but was left 'disappointed' with how it all ended

The Wales striker returned to haunt his old team with a brace in Sheffield United's win over the Bluebirds

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