18 h. ago Dad blamed his ‘tummy troubles’ on enjoying the odd drink it was a silent killer that took him from us before Xmas

WHILE friends were busy getting in the festive spirit, decorating their trees, watching Christmas movies and celebrating at work parties, Jordan Dunn was saying goodbye to her dad. Pub landlord Jim Doyle had been pulling pints for 17 years, and was a much-loved face in North Petherton, Somerset. He and wife Nicky ran The Lamb...

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25 h. ago The most ridiculously FAKE moments in your favourite Christmas films! From Love Actually and Home Alone to Elf and The Grinch

Families across the UK are beginning to cosy up together, switching on beloved Christmas classics to spark that festive spirit.

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36 h. ago Boxing Day Test 2025: Australia v England fourth Ashes Test, day one – live updates

Over-by-over updates from the MCG, hosts lead series 3-0 The Ashes top 100 | Follow us on Bluesky | And email Tim“And merry Christmas to you!” says Gareth Wilson. “If I can gently disagree with Andrew Benton, what is most galling, and slightly puts your lovely stat on runs difference to bed, is that Australia have not been amazing. They haven’t needed to be. Sure – one Travis Head innings, one Alex Carey Test, and some good Starc, but none of those by themselves should have been enough to go 3-squat up. ”England have faced a historically poor Aussie team and STILL blown it. It’s depressing, but hey, 0-0 right?“Love your work.” Thanks! The Christmas spirit is flowing. Continue reading...

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42 h. ago Tragic 'Soviet spy' backstory of King Charles' song choice used in Christmas speech

In a moving Christmas broadcast, the King called for unity and neighbourly spirit amid global divisions, with a stirring performance of "Carol of the Bells", a song with a tragic backstory

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47 h. ago Love Island’s Molly Smith shows off sizzling figure in icy Lapland snaps

Molly Smith braved icy Lapland in sexy red lingerie, showing off her abs and festive spirit as she counted down the hours until Christmas with fiancé Tom Clare

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52 h. ago Wetherspoons opening hours for the 683 pubs serving booze TODAY

WETHERSPOONS fans can raise a glass in true Christmas spirit as 683 of its pubs are open for business today. The popular pub chain will pour pints in branches across the UK between certain hours today. All the usual beverages will be on offer, including pints, spirits, wine and fizz. Drinkers will be able to...

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2 d. ago Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza

After two years of subdued Christmas celebrations due to war, thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve

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3 d. ago Victoria Beckham shrugs off family feud as she enjoys tequila ahead of first Christmas without Brooklyn

VICTORIA Beckham looks full of Christmas spirit — while son Brooklyn gets some beef from his followers. Posh Spice, 51, had a shot of tequila with her beauty brand team as she prepared for a first Christmas without eldest child Brooklyn amid an ongoing feud. Meanwhile, the wannabe chef, 26, shared a video of himself...

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3 d. ago Air traffic control firm NATS shows true spirit of giving this Christmas

They came together during the festive period to support local charities and bring hope, kindness and practical help to those who need it most.

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3 d. ago Meet the Londoner spreading festive spirit by delivering Christmas trees to vulnerable families

This season, goodwill is merry and it comes delivered

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3 d. ago Rangers VAR conspiracy bats away Christmas spirit as the Hotline demands ref Nick Walsh writes in

Andy Newport manned the phones as the well wishes were put on hold by the punters

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3 d. ago Not in the Christmas spirit! A pair of thieves heard singing 'Santa Baby' as they pillage a family

This is the moment a pair of female thieves snuck into a family-run store in Worcestershire and stole over £100 worth of goods - whilst singing festive songs such as 'Santa Baby'.

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4 d. ago I'm A Celebrity star Aitch gets into Christmas spirit as he stocks up on bottles of booze

I'm A Celeb star, rapper Aitch has been seen getting into the festive mood in his native Manchester - as he indulged in a little Christmas shopping, complete with a santa hat

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4 d. ago The best new Christmas films of 2025 available to stream now

Get into the festive spirit with these Christmas films, from ‘My Secret Santa’ to ‘Jingle Bell Heist’

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4 d. ago Gaza's tiny Christian community tries to capture the holiday spirit during the ceasefire

Gaza’s tiny Palestinian Christian community is trying to capture some of the Christmas spirit under a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war

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4 d. ago Santa’s making a list but who’s checking it twice? | Fiona Katauskas

Not everyone understands the spirit of ChristmasSee more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Pregnant Diletta Leotta shows off blossoming baby bump in plunging dress as glam TV presenter gets into Christmas spirit

DILETTA LEOTTA got into the Christmas spirit this week as she wowed in a stunning dress while showing off her baby bump. The Italian stunner announced she was expecting a second child with former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius earlier this month. The DAZN presenter, 32, welcomed her first child Aria with Karius in 2023 before...

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5 d. ago Britain's saddest shopping centre: Mall in riverside town empty just DAYS before Christmas in damning indictment of the high street as depressed locals say it's 'pitiful'

To the unwary Evesham sounds like a good place to embrace the festive spirit - and where better to sort out last minute Christmasgifts than its Riverside Shopping Centre.

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7 d. ago They're going on the naughty list! Christmas revellers get into the festive spirit on Black Eye Friday after millions finish work before the holidays

The Friday before Christmas Eve has earned the nickname 'Black Eye Friday' due to the number of fights that break out in pubs and clubs, with A&E departments in full swing.

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7 d. ago You have 20/20 vision if you can spot all gnomes hiding in tricky Christmas brainteaser

With Christmas sneaking up on us, why not get into the festive spirit by testing your vision with this tricky brainteaser? Let's see if you can solve it within a few seconds...

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