18 m. ago 'I visited Asda at 1 specific hour for Christmas food shop and it was fantastic'

Every year I used to dread the thought of stepping foot in Asda in the days before Christmas due to the chaos, but I've come across the best kept secret to a stress-free festive food shop

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20 m. ago Cruz Beckham claims his brother Brooklyn has BLOCKED him and his parents David and Victoria in biggest sign yet he has become 'completely estranged' from his family

David and Victoria Beckham have insisted they would never unfollow their beloved son Brooklyn on Instagram, say sources close to the couple.

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43 m. ago Emmerdale Christmas spoilers as Charity's secret is under threat and an unwelcome return to the village

The ITV soap has an unmissable Christmas lined up for 2025

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47 m. ago Woman left fuming after partner makes 1 bizarre Christmas dinner request

A woman was left fuming at her partner's Christmas dinner request and couldn't comprehend what he was asking her for, all because that's how his mum and grandma do it

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48 m. ago Frankie Bridge shares genius and affordable hack to elevate any Christmas Day outfit

Looking to upgrade your Christmas Day outfit? Frankie Bridge has shared a genius and affordable hack to elevate pieces you already have in your wardrobe

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48 m. ago 'Absolute adventure classic' is 'perfect date night movie' on Film 4 tonight

An eighties comedy-adventure movie that has ‘aged incredibly well’ could provide the perfect antidote to Christmas fatigue with its ‘perfect pairing’ of leading Hollywood legends

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48 m. ago From silent discos to amazing light trails, you can enjoy fab festive days out for free

As Christmas cost soar, festive days out don't have to break the bank and we've rounded up the best free activities across England, perfect for all looking to soak up the magic without spending a penny

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66 m. ago Lorraine Kelly: 'My tradition every single Christmas morning is to eat a whole chocolate orange to myself'

The daytime TV icon tells The London Standard about festive rituals, newfound joy as a grandmother and what comes next as she navigates change on and off screen

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75 m. ago The ultimate guide to finding Meghan Markle's very expensive Netflix Christmas outfits on the high street

Meghan Markle delivered a masterclass in festive style during her Netflix Christmas special, showcasing an array of impeccably curated looks.

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75 m. ago Prince Harry's controversial comment at Christmas that sparked Meghan Markle's bitter family feud

Just a month after Prince Harry had popped the question, the Suits star was invited to join her then fiancé at the annual Christmas Sandringham celebrations in 2017.

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94 m. ago Roman's 'warm and comfortable' sparkly jumper now £32 ahead of Christmas

Roman's Beige Sparkly Ombre V-Neck Knit Jumper has been praised by one shopper as 'warm and comfortable' - and it's now discounted

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97 m. ago The Lake District village that’s ‘like a Christmas fairytale’

Every year it holds a magical Christmas Fair with carols, lanterns and street performers

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1 hour ago Public urged to remain indoors as mass power outage leaves 130,000 in the dark

Social media posts show darkened streets and abandoned, unilluminated Christmas decorations across the city.

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1 hour ago Home Alone fans 'never noticed' this 1 key detail in famous scene

The countdown to Christmas Day is officially on, so if you're currently making a schedule with all the festive movies you plan to watch, Home Alone will undoubtedly be on there

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1 hour ago The Grinch fans have only just noticed glaring error in Jim Carrey film after 25 years

Fans of Jim Carrey's How the Grinch Stole Christmas have discovered a major continuity error that went unnoticed for over two decades – and once you see it, you can't unsee it

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1 hour ago 'I tried Christmas party food from M&S, Tesco and Aldi and one was a real showstopper'

'Tis the season for picky bits, but who does them best? Mirror writer Niamh Kirk put her oven to work with a huge array of party food from Aldi, M&S and Tesco, to see which festive treats deserve to be on your spread this year

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1 hour ago EastEnders Christmas spoilers as Pat Butcher returns amid major Zoe Slater 'truth' twist

The BBC soap is in for a festive season none of the Walford residents will forget

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2 h. ago Christmas gravy will be delicious and 'free of lumps' if 1 ingredient is added

Gravy is a key part of any roast dinner, but it can be tricky to get right. A recipe developer has shared a simple method to make sure your Christmas gravy is free of lumps and tastes delicious

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2 h. ago ‘I’m going to scream!’: how to survive (and maybe even enjoy) your family Christmas

From preparing safe topics to taking silly games, we ask the experts how to avoid falling out with your nearest and dearest – before, during and after the big day• I threw a potato. Mum brandished a knife – would whole-family therapy save our Christmas?Plan breaks in your schedule Spending time with difficult family members requires careful planning, says Katie Rose, a therapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the founder of TherapEast. “If you’re going to stay with somebody for three or four days, find ways to politely give yourself a break. Go for lunch with friends who live locally, or book a ticket to a museum or a National Trust place so that you have ways of getting yourself out of the house.” Tamara Hoyton, a senior practitioner for Relate at Family Action, agrees that scheduling breaks is a good strategy. “Arrange a trip out, or offer to cook so that you’re away from the living room where everyone else ...

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2 h. ago A vegetarian Christmas: Chantelle Nicholson’s French mushroom pie, caramelised pear pud and more

Blue cheese and honey gougeres, roast squash soup with melting brie, mushroom and celeriac pithivier, roast miso brussels sprouts, and a caramelised pear and rosemary puddingChristmas for me began as a summertime celebration in New Zealand, with long days and warm evenings. Twenty-plus years on, the wintry cosiness of a UK Christmas has taken hold. Now, my essentials include perfectly crisp roast potatoes with plenty of gravy, and sprouts (non-negotiable). Even my young niece and nephew love them, which is a small victory I’m quietly proud of. Continue reading...

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