87 m. ago SHANE WATSON: Buying a real tree, wearing a green velvet wrap dress, poring over the Christmas Day TV listings... our style columnist reveals the 11 tell

Christmas never changes. There's always a flap about the turkey timing. There's always a present nobody wants. There's always a last-minute scramble because you forgot the crackers.

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1 hour ago Aussie man arrested alongside Bonnie Blue in Bali is identified

Julian Woods, who describes himself as 'Australia's number one biological male' in his Instagram bio, remains on the Indonesian island as officials investigate their activities.

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1 hour ago Murder probe launched after police make grim discovery outside pub

A man has died in an alleyway near a pub in Ewell, Surrey after he was found with serious injuries - police have cordoned off the area and released an update on their investigation

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2 h. ago Celebrity models, retro hairdos and every fashion at your fingertips... Freemans catalogue was once the cornerstone of Christmas. So, what was on YOUR wish list?

For more than two million households across the UK, browsing the hefty tome to find the latest designs was a festive ritual, making the special time even more exciting.

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2 h. ago Morrisons warns shoppers to use £30million worth of loyalty points for Christmas NOW – or miss out forever

MORRISONS has urged shoppers to grab their share of £30m in unspent vouchers before Christmas. The supermarket giant has issued an urgent reminder to its loyal shoppers to redeem their unused More Card Fivers. But there’s a catch — points expire after 12 months if not converted. With Christmas around the corner, Morrisons is warning...

Economics

2 h. ago Don’t talk loudly on your phone, eat stinky food or seat hog – new Christmas train rules reveal what Brits hate to hear

WITH millions of Brits set to travel home by train this Christmas, a new survey has uncovered to top DOS and DONT’S when it comes to travelling on the rails. The poll revealed that talking loudly on the phone (59 per cent) was voted as the nation’s biggest bugbear.   Blaring music or videos out loud...

Politics

2 h. ago The WORST mistakes people make when hosting holiday parties... and how to fix them

An expert has revealed his top do's and don't of hosting festive gatherings this holiday season - and one of them may catch you by surprise.

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2 h. ago The Most Festive Spots To Eat And Drink In London For Christmas 2025

The Most Festive Spots To Eat And Drink In London For Christmas 2025  Forbes

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2 h. ago 'Evil' Donald Trump effigies set ablaze by protestors in 'Burning of the Devil' Christmas event

The annual incineration of devil-like figures is the traditional start to Christmas festivities, and is meant to symbolise 'putting bad things in the past' and 'the triumph of good over evil'

Events

2 h. ago The Latest: Federal judge grants request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell case records

A federal judge says the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidante of Jeffrey Epstein

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3 h. ago GCHQ sets fiendish festive quiz for all budding Bonds... but can YOU crack the cryptic code in their Christmas card?

For James Bond, it would be child's play. But do you have what it takes to crack the code in GCHQ's fiendish Christmas card puzzle?

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3 h. ago People considering investments opportunities urged to use new firm checker tool

Around 800,000 people reported losing money to investments or pensions‑related scams in the 12 months to May 2024, the FCA said.

Economics

3 h. ago B&M bucks Christmas trend saying 'we're open' while Aldi and Home Bargains close

Many of the big shopping chains are reducing their hours over the festive period with some closing completely for up to three days

Politics

3 h. ago K virus: Expert lists top tips to avoid being ill to mutant flu during Christmas

It is thought the UK could face its worst flu season to date — with some hospitals, such as Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, already declaring critical incidents just weeks before Christmas

Science

3 h. ago Ancestry DNA test never arrived because the delivery firm had me on a terrorist blacklist! SALLY SORTS IT

I am 67 and was adopted as a child. Last year I found my birth father after using a DNA test kit from Ancestry.co.uk, which was wonderful.

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4 h. ago Maya Jama wows in tartan jacket and black mini dress as she returns to The Masked Singer for Christmas special

TV star Maya Jama brings plaid tidings as she returns to The Masked Singer. The 31-year-old wore a black and orange tartan jacket over a black dress for the Christmas special. Maya returned to the panel alongside Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan and Jonathan Ross — with children’s TV puppet Basil Brush appearing as a special...

Politics

4 h. ago Stephen Miller’s wife claimed they were targeted by ‘terroristic’ threats outside their home. The reality may be more mundane

Investigations have been opened after Miller claimed neighborhood protesters threatened her and her family with messages written in chalk

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4 h. ago Christmas deals on electric cars from under £100 a month as end of year targets loom large

Forget Black Friday, some of the year’s best leasing deals come in December with a Dacia Spring for £97 a month and a Vauxhall Frontera for £120 a month

Economics

4 h. ago Children left in tears and 'thousands' of revellers turned away after tech giant 'hijacked' festive event for private party

Arm Holdings, a software design company worth more than £100billion, reportedly paid hundreds of thousands of pounds to hire out Cambridge Christmas market for its staff on Saturday.

Society

4 h. ago Inside the bizarre disappearance of Texas student Jason Landry: The drive home for Christmas turned tragic cold case examined in the FREE The Crime Desk newsletter

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