92 minutes ago Seafarers move global trade — and Christmas gifts. These ministries bring them holiday cheer

A network of faith-based organizations minister to seafarers in hundreds of the world’s ports

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1 hour ago The Chase's Anne Hegerty stuns in dramatic transformation away from ITV show

The Chase star Anne Hegerty, who is better known as The Governess, wowed fans as she ditched her stern grey suit in favour of a stylish look on the ITV quiz show's festive special

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2 hours ago Household support fund worth up to £300 this winter – find out what’s available in your area

Some councils are even using funds to ‘replace’ lost winter fuel payments

Economics

2 hours ago Coronation Street Gail Platt's final episode: Backstage tears, sudden rewrite and exit reason

Coronation Street legend Helen Worth will be waving goodbye to the ITV soap for good this Christmas Day as her character Gail Platt leaves Weatherfield in emotional scenes

Politics

2 hours ago Hamilton foodbank supports hundreds of families over busy Christmas period

550 Christmas gifts including toys and games have been handed out this year alongside this month's 700 food parcels

Society

3 hours ago Santa’s ‘salary’ jumps by 5% this year to $178,500 — if he got paid for delivering all those toys

Santa did will this year, but did better in 2023 when he saw a 5 percent pay increase

Economics

4 hours ago Luigi Mangione's emotional reaction to his fawning fans... and how he's 'sharing the love' in prison

Mangione, who pleaded not guilty on Monday to state murder and terror charges, has received thousands of dollars in donations and hundreds of handwritten letters in jail.

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4 hours ago Childcare benefit worth up to £2,000 not being claimed by hundreds of thousands

Close to one million famillies could get extra support but aren't claiming

Economics

4 hours ago 'Rare condition means I'm forced to eat Christmas dinner alone every year

Greyson would love to be able to enjoy a yuletide meal with his family over the festive season, but his condition means he will become enraged over any noises made

Politics

4 hours ago Blueprint for success: how Australian architects made the world take notice in 2024

Incorporating First Nations cultures and history, and embracing sustainable design have earned local builds global acclaimWhen an unassuming public primary school tucked away in an inner-city Sydney suburb took out the grand prize at the world’s largest architecture festival last month, it made international headlines. Crowned world building of the year, Darlington public school was the second major triumph for FJC Studio in 2024. Two months earlier, the Australian architecture firm had put Liverpool council’s new library, Yellamundie, on the international stage, when it was named one of the world’s four most beautiful libraries.Both buildings attracted high praise for the way the architects had seamlessly incorporated local First Nations culture and history into their design, a practice an increasing number of Australian architects are prioritising in their work that is making the rest of the world sit up and take notice. Continue reading...

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