16 m. ago Chilling rise of Xmas ‘fast parcels’ racket which sees ruthless gangs forcing desperate mums to pass on drugs and GUNS

IT was supposed to be a one off - taking in a package sent from abroad in return for a quick cash payment to help cover the costs of Christmas. But for the desperate mum, one parcel turned into another, and another, and the payments dropped off as the packages kept arriving - each one believed to be stuffed...

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22 m. ago Princess Kate breaks from her beloved tailoring for silky festive dress in daring colour

The Princess of Wales attended Buckingham Palace’s pre-Christmas lunch today, and swapped her usual fitted tailoring for a flowing silk maxi dress in a very festive colour

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25 m. ago EastEnders Michelle Ryan has 'goosebumps' over Zoe Slater's Christmas as Jessie Wallace says 'I love you'

The stars play Zoe and Kat Slater on the popular BBC soap

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29 m. ago Best and Worst Supermarket Proseccos 2025: We tried 10 bottles of Christmas fizz

A cheap and cheerful alternative to Champagne, Prosecco has enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years, with many preferring it to its expensive French cousin.

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31 m. ago From Harry Potter to The Crying Game, Susie Figgis’s explosive enthusiasm made her an irreplaceable casting director

Producer Stephen Woolley pays tribute to Figgis, who has died aged 77, a brilliant professional whose ‘molotov cocktail personality’ enabled her work in British and Hollywood cinemaI first encountered Susie Figgis over 40 years ago when I interviewed her for The Company of Wolves, my debut movie production with Neil Jordan. We met at my then-cinema the Scala – it was a busy, noisy office but a sunny day, so we went up to the roof. Susie, who was already something of a legend having cast Stephen Frears’ Bloody Kids, Laura Mulvey’s avant garde films and Ben Kingsley in Gandhi, unleashed a volcanic eruption of unbridled enthusiasm for Angela Carter and Neil’s script. The collection of explosive expletives and voluble “darlings” almost blasted me to the King’s Cross streets below.So began a professional relationship that spanned more than 23 movies. The task we set her for The Company of Wolves was tricky: to find an actor to play the adolescent Rosaleen. She achieved it through painsta...

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35 m. ago We've found a £17 version of Kate Middleton's designer pearl clover earrings

The Princess of Wales looked flawless as she arrived at the Royal Family's annual Christmas lunch alongside her family.

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36 m. ago Bondi Beach shooters' 'trip to IS hotbed' as mum tells how they targeted victim, 10

The Bondi Beach massacre gunmen's trip to an IS hotbed is being investigated, as the mum of the youngest victim told how they deliberately targeted the schoolgirl, 10. Sajid Akram, 50, travelled on an Indian passport and his son, Naveed, 24, using an Australian passport

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37 m. ago ‘Run don’t walk to F&F’ shoppers cry as they snap up ‘perfect NYE’ dress for £2.75 after Tesco slash price of partywear

WITH Christmas party season in full swing, if you still haven’t got your hands on an outfit, fear not. Luckily for those without a dress, Tesco has plenty of purse-friendly options, many of which have been slashed. So if you’re on a budget, you’re sure to be overjoyed to hear that sequin dresses have now...

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40 m. ago Pouting Prince Louis joins George and Charlotte as the young Royals arrive with their parents for Buckingham Palace Christmas lunch

Young royals including Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte have been pictured arriving for a Buckingham Palace Christmas lunch hosted by the King.

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42 m. ago Travelodge’s best price finder tool could slash the cost of Christmas hotel stays

A new Travelodge tool lets travellers compare prices by date and location, revealing how a simple switch can cut hotel costs by over £60

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42 m. ago Aircraft manufacturer denies responsibility for Leicester City owner’s fatal helicopter crash

Srivaddhanaprabha's widow and four children are suing for up to £2.15 billion

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44 m. ago Festive fun as dog owners dress their cute pooches up in Nativity costumes

Over 130 Christmas-loving dog owners across the UK have dressed their pooches as characters from the Nativity.

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56 m. ago The best champagnes under £40 that experts drink at Christmas and New Year

It’s the time of year to celebrate with a glass of fizz.

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66 m. ago Where you can find the best Christmas toy sales, from Argos to B&M and more

Here’s where Santa should go for his last-minute gifts

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67 m. ago Man in court charged with 'murder' of 'cherished mum' in Dundee

Lili Stojanova was found unresponsive at a property in the city.

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67 m. ago I went to buy Cadbury Heroes tin for Christmas and couldn't believe steep price

In years gone by, you wouldn't have expected to shell out more than a fiver for a festive tin of chocolates. Yet, I was taken aback by the price of Cadbury Roses and Heroes during my recent supermarket visit

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71 m. ago Why is it so warm in the UK? Confused Brits question the strangely balmy December weather

Meteorologists have revealed the real reason that the build-up to Christmas has been unseasonably warm.

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72 m. ago Soaked Andrew rides alone while King Charles hosts Eugenie and Beatrice as they join the Waleses at Buckingham Palace Christmas lunch

The Prince and Princess of Wales today led the royals arriving at the King's Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace.

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73 m. ago Do Yorkshire puddings REALLY belong in a Christmas feast? New poll reveals what Brits actually think about the roast dinner staple 

M&S has sought to settle the age-old Christmas dinner debate once and for all by asking 2,000 customers if Yorkshire puds belong on the dining table on December 25 - or if they should be banished.

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76 m. ago Kate Middleton returns to royal Christmas bash along with Beatrice and Eugenie

King Charles has been hosting his annual pre-Christmas lunch for his extended family at Buckingham Palace today with attendees including the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children

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