30 h. ago Arsenal handed major injury boost as Mikel Arteta faces new selection dilemma

Gunners’ squad continues to look a lot healthier ahead of busy festive period

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34 h. ago Lauren Goodger continues her festive thirst traps as she poses in low

The TOWIE star, 38, left little to the imagination in the snaps as she showcased her ample cleavage in plunging tops and skimpy sports bras.

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49 h. ago Emmerdale fans hail 'best episode' as a familiar face arrives in the Dales

The return left viewers overjoyed as the festive drama continues to build

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54 h. ago David Walliams dropped from Waterstones festival following allegations of inappropriate behaviour

The bookshop chain said the bestselling author will ‘no longer be appearing’ at a Dundee event after HarperCollins announced it won’t publish new titles by himDavid Walliams has been dropped from the Waterstones Children’s book festival following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. The decision comes days after his publisher, HarperCollins, cut ties with the author. Walliams has denied the allegations.Walliams was set to appear at the Dundee leg of the festival on February 7. He has now been removed from the list of speakers on the festival’s website. A spokesperson for Waterstones told the Guardian: “HarperCollins have confirmed that David Walliams will no longer be appearing at our festival in Dundee.” Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Lauren Goodger shows off very racy Christmas party look as she goes braless in sheer white dress

LAUREN Goodger looked stunning in a revealing sheer dress as she gave fans an insight into 'life lately'. Towie star Lauren rocked the chic mini dress which featured a sheer cut out across the chest and belly with shrouds of white fabric around the shoulders and thighs. Lauren, 39, left little to the imagination in the revealing...

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58 h. ago Lauren Goodger leaves little to the imagination in a sheer white minidress as she shares a gallery of selfies

Lauren Goodger leaves little to the imagination in a daring white sheer minidress as she shares a series of recent selfies on Instagram on Monday. 

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66 h. ago UK drivers to face busiest day of traffic yet as experts warn of millions taking Christmas trips

The week is expected to see over eight million journeys on roads across the country as poor weather is likely to continue to cause disruption for drivers ahead of festivities

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5 d. ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continue festive tradition with new Christmas family photo

The Sussexes as sharing the festive cheer with a rare family photo with their children.

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5 d. ago Aston Villa vs Man United Premier League preview, team news and prediction

Aston Villa will be looking to continue their impressive Premier League winning streak into the festive period when they welcome a depleted Man United squad thanks partly to the AFCON

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5 d. ago Majority say they plan to spend less on holiday gifts this year because of economic concerns

Americans plan to spend less on gifts this festive season as they continue to feel the pinch

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6 d. ago My petty gripe: office parties feel like work because that’s what they are

And don’t get me started on office Secret SantasAs we head into the so-called silly season – that sun-drenched summer of drinks and parties, barbecues and socialising – there’s a shadow looming over the festivities.The office Christmas party. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Georgina Hayden’s recipe for pear, sticky ginger and pecan pudding

This non-traditional Christmas Day dessert is a surefire winner if dried fruit-based puddings aren’t your thingWhile our Christmas Day dinner doesn’t deviate too much from tradition, I do experiment with the dessert. My family, bar one sweet-toothed aunt, avoids dried fruit-based offerings, so classic Christmas cakes and puddings are a hard no. Over the years, I have tried variations on yule logs, pavlovas and sherry trifles, but the biggest crowdpleaser is easily sticky toffee pudding (or something along those lines). This year, I’m making this warming, simple but decadent pear, sticky ginger and pecan pudding, which feels festive and fancy, and can happily make an appearance whenever. Continue reading...

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1 week ago After the Bondi attack, all Australians must support the right of Jews to live without fear

Long before the shocking killings in Sydney, the threat of antisemitic violence was often left unchallenged. That must changeLike all Australians, Bondi isn’t just a place to me, it lives in my heart as a symbol of who we are. As a child I spent many Sundays on the beach at North Bondi life-savers as a “nipper”, and as a former mayor of Waverley council and a local councillor for more than a decade, I have walked its concrete ramparts thousands of times, in all its seasons.In a few weeks, visitors from every corner of the globe will gather there to celebrate Christmas. For locals, it is a place of peace and play. For the small Jewish community, it is also a place where festivals are marked openly and proudly. Continue reading...

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1 week ago After the Bondi attack, all Australians must support the right of Jews to live without fear | George Newhouse

Long before the shocking killings in Sydney, the threat of antisemitic violence was often left unchallenged. That must changeLike all Australians, Bondi isn’t just a place to me, it lives in my heart as a symbol of who we are. As a child I spent many Sundays on the beach at North Bondi life-savers as a “nipper”, and as a former mayor of Waverley council and a local councillor for more than a decade, I have walked its concrete ramparts thousands of times, in all its seasons.In a few weeks, visitors from every corner of the globe will gather there to celebrate Christmas. For locals, it is a place of peace and play. For the small Jewish community, it is also a place where festivals are marked openly and proudly. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Bob Vylan to sue Ireland’s RTÉ for defamation over Glastonbury coverage

Legal action alleges Irish broadcaster defamed group by claiming they led antisemitic chants at festival in JuneThe British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan have launched defamation proceedings against the Irish broadcaster RTÉ over its coverage of their performance at Glastonbury.The legal action alleges Ireland’s national broadcaster defamed the group by claiming they led antisemitic chants at the festival last June. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago This month’s best paperbacks: Emmanuel Carrère, Mary Trump and more

Looking for a new reading recommendation? Here are some brilliant new paperbacks, from a festive mystery to a kaleidoscopic ode to the animal kingdom Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Hollyoaks Christmas spoilers and all you need to know about festive episodes

Hollyoaks will continue to bring the drama over the festive period with secrets unveiled and unexpected joy

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2 w. ago C of E to challenge Tommy Robinson’s ‘put Christ back into Christmas’ message

Church leaders respond to far-right appropriation of Christian symbols with ‘Outsiders welcome’ messageThe Church of England is to launch a poster campaign aimed at challenging the anti-migrant message of Tommy Robinson, whose “Unite the Kingdom” movement has urged its supporters to join a carols event next weekend to “put the Christ back into Christmas”.The posters, which will go on display at bus stops, say “Christ has always been in Christmas” and “Outsiders welcome”. They will also be available for local churches to download and display over the festive period. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago C of E to challenge Tommy Robinson ‘put Christ back into Christmas’ message

Church leaders respond to far-right appropriation of Christian symbols with ‘Outsiders welcome’ messageThe Church of England is to launch a poster campaign aimed at challenging the anti-migrant message of Tommy Robinson, whose “Unite the Kingdom” movement has urged its supporters to join a carols event next weekend to “put the Christ back into Christmas”.The posters, which will go on display at bus stops, say “Christ has always been in Christmas” and “Outsiders welcome”. They will also be available for local churches to download and display over the festive period. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘It’s not your turn,’ the board's selection committee chair said. Instantly I felt as though I was back in the school yard | Julianne Schultz

While the tension between meritocracy and ‘jobs for mates’ is always there, the best boards are more than the sum of their parts Many years ago, I was encouraged to put my name forward to chair a significant government board. It seemed like a long shot to me, I wasn’t in anyone’s club, but my supporters were insistent. I agreed to let my name go into the mix.It was a surprise then when the chair of the selection committee called a few weeks later and said with an apologetic tone: “Sorry Julianne, it’s just not your turn.”Julianne Schultz is deputy chair of the Sydney writers’ festival board Continue reading...

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