2 h. ago 'I ate TGI Friday's Triple Stacked Jingle Bell Burger – it's a Christmas cracker'

REVIEW: The Daily Star's Neil Docking took his family to try TGI Friday's new Christmas menu complete with festive cocktails. His daughter's verdict said it all...

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4 h. ago 'I bought £150 Christmas crackers from Fortnum and Mason to see if they're worth it'

A man named Carmie Sellitto got his hands on some £150 Christmas crackers from Fortnum and Mason to see if they were truly worth their price and was left gobsmacked by the contents

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16 h. ago Former Prince Andrew is butt of the year’s best Christmas cracker joke

Two Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor gags make top 10 of public vote, along with jokes about Oasis and Nigel FarageIt’s safe to say it’s been a very bad year for the former Prince Andrew. Already stripped of his title and privileges, he is rounding off the year by becoming the punchline of the year’s most popular Christmas cracker joke.The annual competition is commissioned by the comedy channel U&Gold (formerly Comedy Gold) and decided by the British public. It usually produces a topical winner that sends up one of the biggest stories of the year. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Shoppers elevate their Christmas table with The White Company crackers now £8 each

This Christmas, shoppers are giving a luxury finish to their festive tablescapes, securing The White Company crackers in the 20% off sale

Economics

3 d. ago Premier League Christmas crackers: Ticket and hotel deals for Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea games from £149pp

FOOTBALL fans all know that going to a game over the festive period is one of the highlights of Christmas. So we've found some of the best packages to get you to the grounds during the holidays. With games on most days over the period, there’s plenty of chances to sample the unique atmosphere of...

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3 d. ago 'We tried luxury Christmas mince pies and one was a let down'

A mother and daughter duo sampled expensive mince pies from upmarket department stores Harrods, Selfridges and Fortnum & Mason to find which festive treat is most worth the money

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3 d. ago Brits flying over Christmas should take note of airline rules on presents and crackers

Plane passengers travelling over the Christmas period should take note that there are some airline rules that could mean you have to ditch presents

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3 d. ago Clever deal gets you a John Lewis Christmas cracker with Medik8 and Elemis products for £6

The After Party Cracker worth £75 has been reduced to £21 in the John Lewis sale, but you can get it for under £6 with this hack

Economics

5 d. ago Amazon shoppers snap up £14.99 Baileys Christmas crackers that make 'a great gift'

More than 1,000 shoppers have bought the Amazon Exclusive pack of four crackers over the last month

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5 d. ago 'I bought lost Amazon parcels for Christmas and couldn't believe what I got'

Becky swapped out traditional Christmas crackers for something completely different at her family's dinner table - and it went down a treat with her excited guests

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5 d. ago Kelly Osbourne showcases her slender frame in a chic grey jumpsuit as she attends Fortnum & Mason event

Kelly Osbourne showcased her slender frame in a chic grey jumpsuit as she attended the launch of Juliet Sear's new signature bakeware collection at Fortnum & Mason on Tuesday. 

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6 d. ago Brit left stunned after going to a Christmas market in China for the first time

Beijing's British Christmas Market features pop-up stalls of well-known British brands, ranging from Fortnum and Mason to the low-cost supermarket, Iceland.

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1 week ago Some people risk £5k fines and prison over Christmas crackers law

There's a 'little-known' legal reason why Christmas crackers could cause major issues

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1 week ago Home Bargains selling giant 2kg Christmas cracker packed with treats for less than £20

The huge Christmas cracker has been hugely popular with shoppers

Economics

1 week ago I opened Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Asda and Morrisons Christmas crackers to find which are best

These Christmas Day essentials offer something unique and intersting for every family

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1 week ago Hamilton College pupil Kasim is a Christmas cracker with Scottish Ballet

He will perform in a production of The Snow Queen at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow and Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre.

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1 week ago Home Bargains 'gigantic' 2kg Christmas cracker for £20 is 'selling out fast'

It is no longer available to order online, meaning shoppers have to check in stores

Economics

1 week ago Meghan reveals her Christmas cracker love letter to Harry and toys for Archie and Lilibet as holiday special lands on Netflix

Meghan Markle released the festive special of her much-derided Netflix show today as she taught her American celebrity friends about Christmas crackers.

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1 week ago Meghan’s Christmas cracker love letter to Harry as holiday special hits Netflix

With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration premiered on the streaming giant on Wednesday.

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1 week ago Meghan fawns over UK Xmas traditions, reveals new detail about kids & shares cringe banter with Harry in Netflix special

MEGHAN Markle hosts an all-girl pyjama party on her Netflix holiday special before serving up hubby Harry's most hated meal. The latest episode of the much derided cookery show 'With Love, Meghan' was released today. In the holiday special Meg, 44, tries to introduce the humble Christmas cracker to the American public. And Meg makes...

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