42 m. ago Mum, 27, 'absolutely traumatised' by Christmas Day after terrifying incident last year

Holly Dougan was rushed to hospital on Christmas morning 2024

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82 m. ago The Queen's last Christmas Day speech was also her most personal as she mourned the loss of 'my beloved Philip'

FOR more than 60 years, families gathered around their televisions to watch Queen Elizabeth II's Christmas message, which became a lodestar for the nation and a reflection of their hopes and fears.

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2 h. ago Horse racing tips: ‘He’s ready to win after running a cracker last time’ – Templegate’s Cheltenham NAP on Friday

TEMPLEGATE tackles day one of Cheltenham's Christmas meeting confident of making it one to remember. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. COURTLAND (2.25 Cheltenham, nap) Looks ready to win after running a cracker a neck behind Twig at Sandown last time. He went on to win the Becher Chase at Aintree last time...

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4 h. ago The nine places set for White Christmas as weather maps predict December 25 snow

Weather charts show nine English counties and much of Scotland are set for snow on Christmas Day as temperatures plunge to -4C, with Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Essex among areas forecast for flurries

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12 h. ago All the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year swims in Wales for 2025

Festive swims and dips are part and parcel of the period for some people

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13 h. ago Left it to the last minute? You can still buy these gifts in time for Christmas with next

Swerve the high street battlefield and shop for eleventh-hour presents online this Christmas, says Abha Shah

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13 h. ago Driver accused of Christmas Day car attacks in London’s West End says he was a ‘coward’

Anthony Gilheaney is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of using his Mercedes to run over five pedestrians during the early hours of December 25 2024

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16 h. ago The same Christmas songs have been in the charts for the last 20 years in a row

It really might end up feeling like Christmas every day - at least when it comes to hearing the same festive songs, a study suggests. Many hits appear 'on repeat'

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16 h. ago Super flu hospital cases in London jump 47% in a week as NHS faces worst

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

Science

17 h. ago Super flu hospital cases in London jump 47% in a week as health chief warns of virus surge before Christmas

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

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19 h. ago Super flu hospital cases in London jump 48% in a week as health chief warns of virus surge before Christmas

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

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20 h. ago Superflu hospital cases in London jump 48% in a week as health chief warns of virus surge before Christmas

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

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21 h. ago Presents before or after dinner? The UK's most popular Christmas day routine, revealed

Does your Christmas day start with a festive tipple or a 5k run? And do you open presents before or after dinner?

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22 h. ago Iconic Dave’s Coaches bus from Gavin and Stacey on sale for £200,000

The 33-seater was last seen onscreen during last year’s Christmas Day finale

Economics

22 h. ago Aldi's Christmas pet range has launched and it includes a £2.45 staple for Christmas Day

Aldi has launched its 2025 Christmas pet range with everything your dogs and cats need to get into the festive spirit including toys, jumpers and treats from £2.45

Economics

22 h. ago Flu vaccine shortages on eve of ‘last day to be fully protected’ for Christmas

Pharmacists insist you can still get flu vaccines but you may need to shop around after reports of some chemists running out just before the 'last day' for Christmas protection tomorrow

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23 h. ago Met Office reveals chances of snow over Christmas as London to enjoy dry spell (at last!)

The last time it snowed on Christmas Day in the capital was in 2023

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24 h. ago Bunches flower bouquets are a simple way to share Christmas joy this season

Finding festive gifts that feel thoughtful can be surprisingly difficult, especially when time is tight. That’s why flowers have become my go-to Christmas present – beautiful, personal, and guaranteed to brighten someone’s day – and Bunches has some of the best seasonal bouquets around.

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24 h. ago Christmas Day snow forecast maps reveal major flurries hitting UK on December 25

Weather modelling maps suggest a White Christmas could be on the cards, with snow potentially falling across a large swathe of the UK in the early hours of December 25

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26 h. ago Post Office shares final deadline for Christmas cards and presents

If you want cards and gifts to arrive before Christmas Day, here's when you'll need to send them by

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