6 h. ago The pub that changed me: ‘We celebrated Christmas in July – and suddenly every night was Saturday night’

At the start of the first festive shift, the other bartender and I silently pulled our crackers and grimly donned paper hats. Yet it worked a treat and taught me the value of making your own funI was an employee and a customer at this pub as a teenager in the early 1990s. This was one of four or five pubs clustered around the high street in the town where I grew up in Somerset. We gravitated towards the Blue Ball as teenagers, not because they served underage drinkers. They didn’t. And we could only afford to drink lime and soda anyway. No, we loved this place because it had (drumroll) two bars. So we were not only cool enough to go down the pub (never “to the pub”, strictly “down the pub” or, better still, “down the Blue”), but we even had our own bar. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Watch as Geordie Shore star breaks down over new relationship and reveals heartbreaking fears in candid confession

GEORDIE Shore's Abbie Holborn became hugely emotional as she broke down in tears in a candid chat over her new relationship. The MTV star, who moved in with her TOWIE alum boyfriend Jack Rigden last year, broke down in a short video after the pair spent their first Christmas together. Jack appeared on the ITVBe reality show...

Events

8 d. ago Two supermarkets celebrating best ever Christmas sales are cheapest for essentials as new year begins

The retailers are cheapest for a basket of key groceries

Economics

9 d. ago TOWIE star Dan Osborne wows fans as he poses alongside 'giant' lookalike son in gym snap

Dan Osborne has delighted fans with a photo of himself training in the gym with his 12-year-old son Teddy, as fans couldn't believe how much the tween looked like his dad

Politics

1 week ago Body found in search of missing Welsh man who had travelled abroad

Mark Counsell was travelling in southeast Asia when he was reported missing

Events

1 week ago Emily Atack's fans rally around star after claims she is using weight loss jabs

The Rivals actress, 36, faced questions about her weight loss after sharing pictures of her Christmas celebrations

Politics

1 week ago What is Orthodox Christmas? And why do millions of people celebrate it on January 7

The ancient church in the Roman Empire set its religious feasts based on the Julian calendar

Politics

1 week ago Millions celebrate Orthodox Christmas on Jan. 7, following ancient traditions

Millions of people worldwide celebrated Orthodox Christmas nearly two weeks after much of the world marked the holiday

Politics

1 week ago Towie star Harry Derbidge’s ex heartbroken as fiancé dies suddenly

The Only Way Is Essex star Harry Derbidge's ex-boyfriend was left devastated by the tragic and unexpected death of his fiance just a year after getting engaged

Events

1 week ago TOWIE star Harry Derbidge's ex Dean Rowland is left heartbroken as his fiancé Steven Hewitt dies suddenly

The former TOWIE star, 35, shared snaps of himself and Steven together on Facebook as he announced the heartbreaking news.

Events

1 week ago Last remnants of Manchester Christmas Markets come down after 'biggest' celebration

The clean-up operation on Christmas is underway

Politics

1 week ago Major search launched for missing Brit holidaymaker who vanished after family Facetime

Mark Counsell, 31, has been missing since Christmas Day - this is a breaking story

Events

1 week ago Tiny Scottish island where they celebrate Christmas 12 times a year

If you're suffering from the January blues, there are options open to you

Politics

1 week ago Amanda Seyfried and Alicia Silverstone lead Critics Choice Awards 2026 worst dressed list

While some stars completely wowed in their outfits, others totally missed the mark, arriving in bizarre frocks and over-the-top ensembles.

Events

2 w. ago Historian shares when to take Christmas decorations down and it is way later than you think

Many people are divided over when is the right time to take down the Christmas decorations now that the celebrations are over.

Politics

2 w. ago Vick Hope shares rare pictures of her baby son Micah and husband Calvin Harris as the family celebrate his first Christmas

Vick Hope has shared sweet rare pictures of her baby son Micah and her husband Calvin Harris in an Instagram post on Friday.

Culture

2 w. ago Were these celebrities' New Year's Eve celebrations tacky or classy? One etiquette expert gives her verdict 

And speaking to the Daily Mail, the Queen of Etiquette, Laura Windsor has delivered her verdict on the celebrities who nailed bringing in the next 12 months in style...

Politics

2 w. ago Shelby Tribble and Sam Mucklow are engaged! Former TOWIE star shows off her huge diamond ring after romantic holiday proposal

Former TOWIE stars Shelby Tribble and Sam Mucklow are engaged.

Politics

2 w. ago Travis Barker defended by daughter Alabama, 20, after ‘inappropriate’ birthday gift

TRAVIS Barker's daughter Alabama has defended her dad in a furious rant after he was accused of buying her an inappropriate gift for her birthday. The 20-year-old content creator, who celebrated her birthday on Christmas Eve, previously shared a video showing off her present haul which included sexy lingerie from drummer Travis, 50, and wife...

Politics

2 w. ago TOWIE'S Lydia Bright's holiday hell as luggage is lost and sister has cash stolen

TOWIE star Lydia Bright has detailed her 13-hour holiday journey from hell as she jetted off to Africa to ring in the New Year - and she still has no luggage

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