11 h. ago Billionaires' playground Nantucket rocked by unseemly public brawl on its quaint high street as festive lights twinkled

The sudden violence interrupted the island's annual Christmas Stroll, allowing hundreds of witnesses to watch the brawl unfold.

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3 d. ago Rochdale Christmas lights fundraiser returns for fifth year as residential street transforms into festive haven

Every year around 70 houses on a street in Rochdale put up festive displays for charity

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3 d. ago Beautiful UK town with four Christmas markets just 40 minutes from Wales — perfect for winter weekend

Four festive markets, a covered ice rink and twinkling fairy lights are perfect for a winter day trip.

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4 d. ago I flew to an unlikely Christmas destination you wouldn't think of and was left gobsmacked

Let the record show that I am a Christmas girlie. Give me overpriced festive markets, ice skating and twinkling lights, and I'm as happy as a clam in cheap mulled wine. So when my husband suggested spending a few days during the holiday season in a typically sun-soaked European city, I was a tad sceptical but curious.

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4 d. ago 'Sparkly' Boden party dress that can be worn with flats or heels is now on sale

High-street favourite Boden is running this offer in time for the festive party season

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8 d. ago ‘A mini Battle of Cable Street’: the English neighbourhoods still grappling with the meaning of the flags

The controversy over flags has faded from the national agenda – but street by street, late at night and with ingenious equipment, their raising and removal is the subject of a roiling dispute over local identityThe Christmas lights have gone up in Stirchley. A multifaith mix of stars and swirls add a festive air to the lamp-posts along the main street of this south Birmingham suburb. Stirchley is a modest kind of place, sandwiched between better known (and better off) areas such as Bourneville and Moseley, but there is plenty of evidence here of the lively community spirit that last year resulted in the area being named the best place to live in the Midlands.Posters in shop windows along Pershore Road advertise a knitting group, a neighbourhood winter fair and the local food bank, while in the former swimming baths, now a community hub, friendly flyers for coffee mornings and choirs are stacked. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago I tried the ‘lazy’ Christmas tree trend everyone’s buying my fave transported me back to Lapland AND it’s on sale

IT’S CHRISTMAS! But who wants to spend hours decorating that festive fir with metres of tangled lights when most high street stores now sell pre-lit ones at affordable prices? A shortage of pines, caused by our hot summer and a rare, early frost in Denmark, the UK’s biggest supplier, has seen the cost of real...

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1 week ago Fashion fans race to M&S for their clothing collection & there’s a skirt which shoppers say is perfect for Christmas day

THE pressure is officially on to find the perfect celebration outfit.  Whether you’re planning a glamorous work party look or hunting for something comfortable yet chic for Christmas Day lunch with the family, the festive wardrobe struggle is real. But fear not, because the high street has stepped up. Right now, Marks & Spencer's latest...

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1 week ago The sunny Spanish city with its ‘spectacular’ Christmas markets and lights that’s a £13 flight from Manchester Airport

The Andalusian city transforms into an illuminated wonderland with dazzling displays, twinkling lights and festive shopping

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2 w. ago New waterside Christmas markets coming to Greater Manchester with street food and festive shopping

Running from 26 November to 13 December, it is transforming Salford Quays into a cosy seasonal hub for residents, workers and visitors

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2 w. ago The most unhealthy Christmas coffees on the high street revealed

Experts warn against indulging too often in these 'secret sugar bombs', as many of them contain significantly more than the NHS recommended daily sugar intake.

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2 w. ago I’ve saved over £100 on my girl’s Christmas gifts & got everything on her list including Disney dolls & Hey Dugee toys

A MUM is saving big this Christmas by snapping up second-hand toys and gifts. With festive costs soaring, Lauren Ralph has ditched the high street and turned to Vinted to stretch her budget further. “I already use Vinted regularly, so it felt like a natural step to buy Christmas presents there too,” the 28-year-old said....

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2 w. ago Twelve of the best US Christmas markets to get you in the festive spirit

Across the U.S., it’s beginning to look, and smell, a lot like Christmas — artisanal stalls framed by twinkling lights are selling delightful gifts and the tempting aromas of mulled wine and bratwursts are wafting through the air

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2 w. ago Why Oxford Street is London’s most magical mile this Christmas

From rooftop bars with 360 city views to special festive events, there’s plenty to do on this legendary London street over the coming weeks

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3 w. ago Magical lights trail returns to Cardiff park with dancing dandelions and dragons

The beautiful, twinkling lights are back in Cardiff's city centre and here's what to expect if you have a ticket

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3 w. ago Inside Christmas at Bute Park 2025 with new light displays, dragons and what to expect from Cardiff attraction

The beautiful, twinkling lights are back in Cardiff's city centre and here's what to expect if you have a ticket

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3 w. ago 'We tried on Christmas party dresses from M&S, River Island, New Look and more'

We headed out to the high street in search of festive party dresses - and there were some stunning options

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4 w. ago New owners of controversial private island once used as billionaire's playground realize it's actually 'a death trap'

Point Buckler Island was purchased by the John Muir Land Trust for $3.8million after it was seized from its previous owner, John Sweeney.

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4 w. ago Alternative Christmas market and beer hall opens in Manchester city centre

The venue has been transformed into a festive wonderland complete with street food, beer, karaoke chalets, festive movie screenings, and weekly Christmas quizzes.

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