12 h. ago Melania Trump slammed over 'really bizarre' faux pas while reading Christmas story to kids during hospital visit

The First Lady, 55, made an appearance at Children's National Hospital last week where she attempted to bring some festive cheer with a story session.

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15 h. ago Joyful, irreverent, endlessly quotable: why Hunt for the Wilderpeople is the perfect holiday movie

Taika Waititi’s quirky family caper has no explicit mention of Christmas – but that doesn’t stop it from being the best Christmas viewingPicking a Christmas movie is hard work. It needs to be suitable for the entire family, which rules out Die Hard, and entertaining for the whole family, which rules out It’s a Wonderful Life. It has to be good, which rules out Love Actually, and it has to suit distracted viewing, which rules out Muppet Christmas Carol, of which it’s a sin to miss a single second.There is, however, no rule that says Christmas movies must include Christmas. Which is why Taika Waititi’s Hunt for the Wilderpeople is the perfect Christmas movie. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Leaves to live by: six of 2025’s best books about the outdoors

Looking for a good read for the adventurer in your life this Christmas? Here are half a dozen recommended stocking-fillers, writes Roger Cox

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20 h. ago From kayaks to cagoules: six of this year's best books about the outdoors

Looking for a good read for the adventurer in your life this Christmas? Here are half a dozen recommended stocking-fillers, writes Roger Cox

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20 h. ago Sara Cox made final visit to her dying friend Peta in hospital weeks after Children In Need marathon challenge

Sara paid tribute to her friend on Instagram, sharing photographs of the two together, alongside the caption: ‘Sleep tight Peta, You’ll always be in my heart’

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21 h. ago A quarter of adults won’t be spending this Christmas with their preferred group

A quarter of adults won’t be spending Christmas with their preferred group this year, according to a poll.

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21 h. ago UK households bin 168m Christmas lights and ‘fast tech’ items a year

Consumers spent £1.7bn on festive lighting last year and much of it is treated as disposableUK households have thrown away an estimated 168m light-up Christmas items and other “fast-tech” gifts over the past year, a study suggests.The research by the non-profit group Material Focus found about £1.7bn was spent last year on Christmas lighting, including 39m sets of fairy lights. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Brits warned of train faux pas as millions prepare to cram stations for Christmas journeys

Millions of Brits are set to travel home by train this Christmas but they have been warned of the biggest social misdemeanours to carry out on the services, such as blaring music

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43 h. ago The best gardening books to gift – and read – this Christmas

Whether gifting or looking for inspiration, here’s the best new titles for gardeners

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52 h. ago Donald Trump and Melania arrive at Kennedy Center Honors to pay tribute to Sylvester Stallone, Kiss and Gloria Gaynor

Trump is hosting the annual Kennedy Center Honors after snubbing the event during his first term in office.

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67 h. ago Are YOU ready for Christmas dinner? Food expert reveals the exact date you should buy every single item

An expert has created a handy guide that explains when each component of Christmas dinner should be bought.

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69 h. ago Voices: ‘The tackier the better’: Readers divided on when the Christmas tree should go up

Our community is united in one thing: whether you’re an early decorator, a tradition-keeper or a lover of chaotic tinsel, Christmas trees are ultimately about joy, memories and doing the season your own way

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3 d. ago Book lovers rush to buy Kindle with up to '12 week battery life' amid 35% cut

This refurbished e-reader could be an ideal Christmas present for a loved one who is always surrounded by books.

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3 d. ago Holly Hagan shares harrowing details of sister Darci's final hospital visit

Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan spoke out about her sister Darci Rose Gibson's final hours in hospital after the 19-year-old died from an accidental overdose in October

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4 d. ago Sydney Sweeney slammed for her bizarre outfit on Celebrity Family Feud

On Thursday night, actress Sydney Sweeney appeared on a special holiday episode of Celebrity Family Feud - but it was not her answers that turned heads, but rather her elaborate outfit.

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4 d. ago Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr appears to send signal to Paloma Faith in new show

Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr gets ready for Christmas with pal Amanda Holden

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4 d. ago Melania Trump wishes strength and toys from Santa during visit with hospitalized children

Melania Trump has continued a decades-old first lady tradition of visiting with hospitalized children for the holidays

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4 d. ago Trump gifted gold FIFA ‘peace prize’ with Tiffany and Melania at his side during World Cup draw: Live updates

After placing the gold medal around his neck, Trump called the award ‘one of the greatest honors of my life’

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4 d. ago Trump joined by daughter Tiffany as FIFA awards him ‘peace prize’ ahead of World Cup draw: Live updates

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. First Lady Melania Trump were also spotted at the event

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4 d. ago 'I spotted Christmas wish on Angel Tree and wasn't ready for what it said'

A woman was shopping with her son when they decided to have a look at the Angel Tree wishes - but she was taken aback when she saw one elderly woman's request

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