81 m. ago Seven teenagers shot as chaos erupts at Christmas tree switch on

It's been reported that the youngest victim, a 13-year-old girl, was shot in the leg.

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2 h. ago Santa surprises schoolgirl with early Christmas as dad has just days to live

Autumn Hardie, 10, was surprised with an early visit from Santa at home in Motherwell and will celebrate Christmas a month early at a hospice with dad Grant, 40, tomorrow.

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2 h. ago Rugby tickets, £90 chocolates, and hampers gifted to Welsh Government staff

Gifts ranged from tickets to Wales rugby games worth hundreds of pounds to two boxes of Christmas chocolates valued at £90

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2 h. ago Twelve of the best US Christmas markets to get you in the festive spirit

Across the U.S., it’s beginning to look, and smell, a lot like Christmas — artisanal stalls framed by twinkling lights are selling delightful gifts and the tempting aromas of mulled wine and bratwursts are wafting through the air

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2 h. ago Putting up your Christmas decorations this week? You’re already too late (but also too early)

‘Snowmen and reindeer have no business being out when the leaves are orange,’ says one Reddit commenter

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2 h. ago How to avoid turkey disasters this Christmas according to top chefs

Avoid dry turkey disasters this Christmas with expert tips from leading chefs

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3 h. ago Bad season of bird flu in UK hits supply of Christmas turkeys

Availability of chickens and ducks also expected to be tight, with 5% of the seasonal flock culled so farUK poultry producers are battling a “bad season” of bird flu, with cases much worse than at this point last year, putting a squeeze on supplies of Christmas birds including turkeys, chickens and ducks.Two industry insiders said they expected supplies of all poultry to be tight ahead of the festive season, especially for organic and free-range birds, which are seen as the most vulnerable to infection. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Morrisons brings back 'hit' range from £4 in time for Christmas

The supermarket has expanded the range with new sets including a cake shop, cleaning set and floor standing kitchen

Economics

4 h. ago Seven teenagers shot and police attacked as Christmas event erupts into chaos

Seven teenagers aged between 13 and 17 were shot following a riot at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, which also reportedly saw 'multiple police officers' attacked and injured

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4 h. ago Selfridges' £40 Princess Diana Christmas bauble ridiculed for resembling Clare Balding

The glass bauble, which is 12cm high by 9cm wide, shows King Charles's first wife in a red top with dogs on it - but shoppers have been quick to point out it looks like someone else

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4 h. ago Chicago Christmas event shooting as '300 riot' with 7 teens shot and police attacked

A Christmas tree lighting event turned into chaos after seven teenagers, aged between 13 and 17, were shot following an alleged riot involving 300 that were reportedly involved in a confrontation with police

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5 h. ago UK Christmas turkey shortage fears as 'super strain' bird flu sweeps farms

The UK is facing a Christmas turkey shortage as a 'super strain' of bird flu sweeps through farms, with retailers warning of empty shelves in butchers and supermarkets

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5 h. ago Couple travel 14 hours for Christmas market, and say it's STILL cheaper than Manchester

"We were sad to leave"

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5 h. ago The Christmas shopping grotto that brings a Yorkshire town to a standstill

It's a stone's throw from Greater Manchester

Economics

5 h. ago Concord Christmas lights shooting as 'gunman' opens fire on crowd leaving multiple injured

A Christmas lights switch on in the US was cancelled after a gunman opened fire on the crowd, leaving four people injured. Distressing footage shows families running in fear

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5 h. ago Morrisons bring back popular range from £4 in time for Christmas

The wooden toy collection is available in stores from today

Economics

5 h. ago Fans have mixed reactions as Gogglebox star in Strictly Christmas special line

Scarlett Moffatt is the first celeb named to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special

Sport

6 h. ago ‘Superfluous consumerism’: adult Advent calendar trend alarms green groups

Trend is adding to ‘waste crisis’ owing to individual packaging and potential for unwanted items, campaigners sayThe trend for Advent calendars aimed at adults is “superfluous consumerism” that adds to excessive and wasteful consumption, according to environmental groups.While once children excitedly opened a door each day to see what festive picture lay behind it, adults can now count down the days to Christmas with calendars containing everything from luxury beauty products to instant mashed potato. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago The best worst Christmas films we're looking forward to watching in 2025

Step aside Hot Frosty: there are some new camp Christmas masterpieces in town

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6 h. ago Young Travellers 'fearful' ahead of annual visit to Manchester Christmas markets

They will be escorted by 'elders' after an alleged lack of engagement by GMP

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