6 h. ago Champagne Problems review – Netflix’s latest Christmas romcom lacks fizz

The streamer continues its annual onslaught of forgettable festive films with a mostly charmless romance set in FranceAt the risk of sounding like the Grinch, I must once again bemoan the release of Christmas movies before Thanksgiving; the temperatures may be dropping at long last, but it’s still too close to the gloominess of daylight savings and too far from the belt-loosening of the actual holidays to fully indulge in Netflix’s now-annual buffet of cheap Christmas confections. Nevertheless, their content conveyor belt rolls on, offering treats about as substantial and enduring as cotton candy beginning in mid-November.Like American chocolates that no longer, in fact, contain real chocolate but sell like gangbusters on Halloween anyway, the Netflix Christmas movie, like rival holiday movie master Hallmark, is relied upon, even beloved, for its brand of badness, for its rote familiarity (nostalgic casting, basement-bargain budgets, styrofoam snow, knowingly absurd premise) and unc...

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7 h. ago Annual Christmas memorial service to be held at South Lanarkshire Crematorium

The service creates an opportunity to come together as the season of Christmas approaches, to remember deceased loved ones.

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45 h. ago Kate Middleton facing 'increasingly difficult' Christmas dilemma after moving to Forest Lodge

The date has been set for the Princess of Wales' annual Christmas carol concert, marking the official start of the festive season – but an expert says it could pose a dilemma

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49 h. ago Wishaw church launches annual toy appeal and various Christmas activities

Since 2021, Pathway Church in Wishaw have partnered with MADE4U IN ML2 on their annual community Christmas Toy Drive to help children in the ML2 area.

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3 d. ago Coronation Street stars battle Storm Claudia to switch on Christmas in the Gay Village in big annual tradition

Rain and wind didn't stop the razzle dazzle from Corrie stars who sang an ABBA medley before flicking the switch on the Christmas lights at a Manc insitution

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4 d. ago Kate Middleton facing 'increasingly difficult' problem after Forest Lodge move

The date has been set for the annual Christmas carol concert organised by the Princess of Wales marking the official start of the festive season - and an expert says it could pose a dilemma

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4 d. ago Burglars steal First World War medals from veteran's home on Armistice Day while he's at memorial service

Kevan Ball, had his collection of his grandfather's medals from his home in the Oxfordshire village of Broadwell on Tuesday.

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4 d. ago South Africa to investigate ‘mysterious’ arrival of 153 Palestinians on plane

Passengers held on runway for 12 hours after landing in Johannesburg without travel documentsSouth Africa will investigate the “mysterious” arrival of scores of Palestinians who were kept on a charter plane at Johannesburg for 12 hours by border police because they did not have travel papers, the president has said.A group of 153 Palestinians arrived at OR Tambo international iarport in Johannesburg on a chartered Global Airways flight from Kenya on Thursday without departure stamps, return tickets or details of accommodation, according to the border authorities. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Anger in South Africa after Palestinians held on plane for 12 hours

Authorities held 153 passengers, including children and a heavily pregnant woman, over travel documentsSouth African authorities are facing heavy criticism after they held more than 150 Palestinians, including a woman who was nine months pregnant, on a plane for about 12 hours because of problems with their travel documents.A pastor who was allowed to meet the passengers while they were stuck on the plane said it was extremely hot and that children were screaming and crying. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago More than 150 Palestinians held on plane in South Africa for 12 Hours

Passengers included a woman who was nine months pregnant

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5 d. ago More than 150 Palestinians were held on a plane for around 12 hours in South Africa

South African authorities face heavy criticism for holding over 150 Palestinians on a plane for about 12 hours due to travel document issues

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5 d. ago Princess of Wales' annual Christmas carol concert will feature star

Catherine, Princess of Wales will host her fifth annual Together at Christmas carol service in Westminster Abbey

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6 d. ago Theme unveiled for Princess Kate’s annual Together at Christmas event

A-list actors will give readings at the service

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6 d. ago I’ve found the best artificial Christmas trees that look anything but fake

As Mariah Carey begins her annual thaw, I’ve been busy finding the best artificial Christmas trees

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7 d. ago Livingston MP announces return of annual Christmas Card competition

This year’s theme, “Christmas on Your Street,” invites young people to showcase how their families, neighbours, and communities celebrate the festive season where they live.

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8 d. ago Princess Kate fans left fuming as BBC make major blunder during Remembrance appearance

The Princess of Wales made a poignant appearance at the annual Armistice Day Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum this morning but it was not without controversy

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8 d. ago 'We will remember them': Princess of Wales's touching tribute to the fallen at moving Armistice Day service

The Princess of Wales, 43, arrived at the Royal British Legion Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire this morning.

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8 d. ago Kate Middleton leads nation in emotional silence on moving Armistice Day

The Princess of Wales is at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire where she is taking part in a Service of Remembrance to mark Armistice Day today

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8 d. ago Invitation from West Lothian Crematorium Christmas memorial service

During the service, visitors will be able to see an image of their loved one displayed as part of a memorial slideshow.

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8 d. ago William to tell young people about importance of wearing red poppy

The Prince of Wales will send a message to young people across the UK while Kate attends a service at the National Memorial Arboretum.

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