53 m. ago Police called and sea searched as Christmas swimmers ignore weather warnings

A weather warning was in place at the time

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54 m. ago Queen of hearts! Kate dazzles in stylish brown tartan coat as she accepts flowers and compliments from well

Catherine, 43, smiled and waved at well-wishers outside the church on King Charles's Norfolk estate as she walked in-step with Prince William, and their children.

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61 m. ago BREAKING Police rush to 'incident in the water' in Christmas Day incident at UK seaside town

Devon and Cornwall Police is asking people not to enter the water at Budleigh Salterton and to avoid the area. Reports suggest emergency services responded after concern for people in the water

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65 m. ago Two arrested after man, 30, stabbed to death on Christmas Day

Victim pronounced dead at scene in Wolverhampton as detectives launch murder investigation

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67 m. ago Sam Faiers faces 'lonely Christmas' as Essex social set 'ice her out' after TV show failure

Former The Only Way Is Essex star Sam Faires is reportedly facing a 'lonely' Christmas after fans grew concerned she wasn't spending as much time with family and after her latest TV show was axed

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71 m. ago Rick Stein’s expert tips for cooking the perfect roast potatoes

The beloved chef offers his tips for cooking everything from turkey to the sprouts

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72 m. ago Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to bow out of Strictly Come Dancing in Christmas special

Popular presenting duo are hosting their final episode of ‘Strictly’ on Christmas Day

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74 m. ago Poland intercepts Russian plane as foreign objects enter airspace

Comes as Putin wishes Trump a Merry Christmas

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77 m. ago Royal fans look back on Queen Elizabeth's first Christmas at Sandringham in 1952

The Queen's Christmas Broadcast has been a staple part of the festive season for many Brits, and royal fans have been looking back on her first ever speech from Sandringham in 1952

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77 m. ago EastEnders Chrissie Watts star breaks silence on returning to BBC soap

EastEnders star Tracy-Ann Oberman opens up about Chrissie Watts' Christmas Day return to Walford and her character's stalker obsession with Zoe Slater

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77 m. ago Inside the US’s psychedelic church boom, where taking drugs is legal

Religious groups using banned drugs are increasingly testing the limits of faith and law – and winningThe Church of Gaia in Spokane, Washington, has all the makings of a traditional place of worship: regular gatherings, communal songs and member donations – except they also serve ayahuasca, a psychedelic substance that can induce nausea and, at times, projectile vomiting.“This is a purely spiritual practice,” said Connor Mize, the ceremonial leader of the Church of Gaia. “It’s not a thing you do just for fun.” Continue reading...

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78 m. ago The Christmas surnames quiz: what your family name could reveal about your past (aff)

From bakers and brewers to movie-inspired bonus points, this festive quiz explores what your surname might hint about your family history this Christmas.

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78 m. ago What Danny Dyer has said about EastEnders return after his Christmas day exit

Danny Dyer has addressed the possibility of returning to EastEnders as Mick Carter several times this year, as the soap celebrated their 40th anniversary on air

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83 m. ago Two arrested for murder after man, 30, stabbed on Christmas Day

Police were called to Burcot Avenue in Wolverhampton just after 3.30am on Thursday where the man was pronounced dead at the scene

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85 m. ago Hundreds brave Christmas Day swim at Welsh beach despite yellow weather warning

While it's a sunny affair for many the cutting winds are making for bitterly cold conditions with temperatures feeling like near freezing

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90 m. ago American who moved to the UK left 'mind blown' by what Brits do at Christmas

Kalyn has been living in the UK for around a decade now but there are still some things Brits do at Christmas that she finds bizarre

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96 m. ago Christmas Day swim cancelled as emergency services swarm British beach

Swimmers set to have a festive dip in Budleigh Salterton were told not to enter the water following concerns

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98 m. ago Cristiano Ronaldo shares Christmas celebrations with family as Erling Haaland dresses up as Father Christmas

Cristiano Ronaldo spread some Christmas cheer with his family as he sent a festive message to his fans on social media.

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1 hour ago Good Morning Britain viewers slam 'worst ITV schedule ever' on Christmas

Good Morning Britain viewers were left fuming on Christmas Day after they discovered the ITV morning programmes had been pre-recorded

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1 hour ago A third of Brits admit they would buy this VERY kinky gift for partner at Christmas

In a surprisingly kinky admission, a poll has found millions of Britons would give their other halfs a membership to an 'adult entertainment venue' as a Christmas gift.

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