10 h. ago Scots man hears properly for the first time in 10 years saying it’s a ‘Christmas miracle’

A DELIGHTED pensioner who feared he was going deaf reckons he got a Christmas miracle when his hearing was restored. The OAP, thought to be in his 80s, felt isolated as he battled to hear for about ten years. While visitors complained about the racket made by his TV and radio because the volume was...

Politics

11 h. ago Grinch council bans Christmas wreaths over health & safety fears – and threaten tenants with a fine

A CITY council has sparked backlash after banning a popular Christmas decoration over health and safety concerns. Tenents in the area have been threatened with fines if they do not comply with the "Grinch" ruling. Portsmouth City Council has been accused of playing Grinch over a controversial Christmas wreath rule. Housing officers wrote to tenants...

Events

12 h. ago Ben Fogle's wife Marina feared marriage 'wouldn't last' after big mistake

Ben Fogle's wife Marina admits she feared their marriage wouldn't last after their first Christmas together when she bought him practical gifts including a toilet roll holder and doormat instead of thoughtful presents

Politics

12 h. ago German police arrest a suspect amid fears of another Christmas market terror attack

Man held by German anti-terror police amid fears of another terror attack on a Christmas market

Events

13 h. ago Ben Fogle's wife admits fears 'marriage wouldn't last' after huge mistake

Ben Fogle tied the knot with wife Marina in Portugal in 2006 following a whirlwind romance, but she feared the union might not go the distance after their first Christmas together

Politics

13 h. ago 'Christmas market ISIS 'mass terror attack' plot' foiled in Poland

Mateusz W., a student at the Catholic University of Lublin, wanted to commit an attack using explosives and planned to join a terrorist organisation, officials said.

Events

15 h. ago Urgent warning over trendy Dubai chocolate ahead of Christmas over fears it could kill

The delectable treat, which found fame on social media late last year, typically contains a mix of pistachio, tahini and crispy shredded filo pastry known as 'angel hair'.

Events

26 h. ago Peter Andre fears this Christmas could be his mother's last as he gives an update on her health and reveals plans to fly to Australia

The singer, 52, gave an update on his 89-year-old mum Thea's health in a new interview.

Politics

32 h. ago Peter Andre's raw pain over 'final Christmas' with his beloved mum Thea

Peter Andre has opened up during an exclusive shoot on the heartbreaking reason this Christmas is also bittersweet for him, as he talks about fears for his beloved mum Thea in Australia

Politics

32 h. ago Peter Andre reveals his 'raw pain' over 'final Christmas' with his beloved mum Thea

Peter Andre has opened up during an exclusive shoot on the heartbreaking reason this Christmas is also bittersweet for him, as he talks about fears for his beloved mum Thea in Australia

Politics

50 h. ago Petro urges Colombians to celebrate Christmas season despite ELN rebels' forced strike

President Gustavo Petro has urged Colombians to celebrate the Christmas season without fear despite a forced strike announced by rebels

Events

59 h. ago Police bust 'Islamist terror plot' to 'attack German Christmas market' and save lives

German police foil planned terror attack on Christmas market by arresting five

Events

60 h. ago German police foil planned terror attack on Christmas market by arresting five

German police foil planned terror attack on Christmas market by arresting five

Events

4 d. ago How to 'reclaim Christmas dinner conversation' as it's 'a struggle'

There are conversation topics you should raise for deeper connection

Politics

5 d. ago Flu outbreak 'driven by children aged 5 to 14' according to new infection data

UK Health Security Agency report shows flu is spreading in the community amid fears children will pass on new strain to older relatives at Christmas

Science

5 d. ago Super flu: Where are the hotspots in London as 'tidal wave' of virus rips through the capital

Health chiefs are urging Londoners to get the flu vaccine amid fears of a virus surge ahead of Christmas

Science

5 d. ago 'If you've got the flu, stay at home or wear a mask' say Health Chiefs as they urge Britons to get vaccinated

Britons battling coughs and colds were today begged to stay at home, as health chiefs doled out Covid-era advice amid fears the raging superflu could cause Christmas carnage.

Society

6 d. ago Superflu cases rising sharply in London, warns public health chief amid fears of virus surge before Christmas

Dr Yimmy Chow stressed that Londoners have just days to get the flu vaccine to ensure maximum protection before Christmas Day

Events

6 d. ago Disaronno urgent recall as popular Christmas drink could be laced with glass

A popular Christmas drink has been urgently recalled over fears it may contain glass

Politics

6 d. ago Fears grow over Christmas supply of Guinness 0.0 with staff set to strike over pay

Employees at the drink’s Belfast packaging plant will stage an eight-day walkout starting on Friday, December 12

Events