48 m. ago Whitchurch canal sinkhole: Major incident declared in Shropshire as 10 people rescued from narrowboats days before Christmas

Emergency services are on scene in the Chemistry area of Whitchurch after the gaping hole, around 50 metres by 50 metres in size, started to develop at 4.22am.

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77 m. ago BBC's The Wheel halted as Strictly Come Dancing star asked to leave set

The star-studded Christmas special will air on Christmas Day

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81 m. ago This Aldi Champagne impressed the experts – and it’s just £15

The bargain bottle of bubbles was praised by our tester

Economics

85 m. ago Stacey Solomon tearful sister makes 'selfish' life decision amid 'giant mess'

Jemma Solomon has made a life-changing decision just days before Christmas following what the 37-year-old mum-of-three described as a 'struggle year', she held back tears as she told fans

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93 m. ago Upmarket baker to open 10 stores on Christmas Day with free mince pies

'A place for a coffee, a loaf or a familiar face on a quiet morning'

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1 hour ago Major incident declared in Shropshire as huge sinkhole swallows canal: 10 people rescued from damaged narrowboats just days before Christmas

Emergency services are on scene in the Chemistry area of Whitchurch after the gaping hole, around 50 metres by 50 metres in size, started to develop at 4.22am.

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1 hour ago UK temperatures to drop on Christmas Day as Met Office reveals where snow could fall

Parts of the UK could see a white Christmas this year as 'wintry flurries' could hit

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1 hour ago Call the Midwife star Jenny Agutter's husband dies after cancer battle

The Swedish property entrepreneur and hotelier died at 81-years-old

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2 h. ago Brooklyn Beckham's reason for blocking 'heartbroken' family just days before Christmas

Brooklyn Beckham blocked all of his family on social media on Sunday evening and his move is said to have been triggered by Victoria showing him some online support

Politics

2 h. ago The best last minute gifts that will arrive in time for Christmas with next day delivery

If you've left your Christmas shopping to the last minute, we've found the best gifts that don't feel rushed and still qualify for next day delivery

Politics

2 h. ago Call The Midwife star Jenny Agutter's husband dies days before Christmas

Jenny married the Swedish property entrepreneur and hotelier in August 1990

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2 h. ago Jenny Agutter's husband dies aged 81: Property entrepreneur and hotelier Johan Tham passes away after a battle with cancer

The Swedish property entrepreneur and hotelier, responsible for transforming Grade I listed Cliveden House into one of the most luxurious hotels in Britain, passed away on November 17.

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3 h. ago Alexander Schwolow makes shock Hearts title comparison as he pinpoints ‘fascinating’ Tony Bloom factor

The Jambos will sit six points clear at the top of the Premiership on Christmas Day

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3 h. ago Best last minute Christmas gifts you can still buy with next day delivery

To avoid the last minute panic, we've rounded up the best Christmas gifts for everyone on your list that will arrive on your doorstep before the 25th

Politics

3 h. ago BBC star Nina Warhurst shares heartbreaking tribute to late dad days before Christmas

BBC presenter Nina Warhurst has shared a poignant tribute to her late father Chris ahead of her first Christmas since his death

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3 h. ago Still time to catch last few days of M&D's Destination Christmas

Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a visit to meet Santa and his elves in his enchanting Grotto where you can even see his reindeer up close.

Politics

3 h. ago High street chain closing all 280 stores for 48 hours this week

The discount chain will shut its doors on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, to give its staff a well-deserved break. Its stores will then reopen as normal on December 27

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3 h. ago Christmas and New Year opening times for UK supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Lidl and more

Most major supermarkets are closed on Christmas Day

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4 h. ago Tired formats, tight budgets and lazy celeb collabs : is Christmas TV rubbish this year?

The Wheel, The Masked Singer, Mrs Brown’s Boys... these days, Christmas Day can feel a bit of a cultural wasteland

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4 h. ago What to wear on Christmas Day: Chic ideas for morning, noon and night

That’s a wrap on festive dressing

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