3 h. ago Mum 'in tears' after son's Christmas school play leads to dramatic police call

The youngster was left distraught after being forced to take part in his school's Christmas play - and things escalated when he was given a bigger role in the performance

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18 h. ago I'm A Celeb's Angry Ginge breaks down in tears during surprise family reunion on ITV

I'm A Celeb star Angry Ginge was heavily impacted by family week and can be seen breaking down in tears as he is reunited with his mum in a teaser clip released ahead of tonight's episode

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20 h. ago Ultimate Christmas car playlist: 25 expertly chosen songs 'guaranteed' to boost your mood

Music psychologist Dr Claire Renfrew has created the 'World's Happiest Christmas Car Playlist', designed to help keep everyone smiling during stressful holiday journeys

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20 h. ago Top 25 happiest Christmas songs scientifically chosen for your drive home

Music psychologist Dr Claire Renfrew has created a 25-track Christmas playlist using a scientific formula designed to boost mood and reduce stress

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22 h. ago Mum cancels Christmas so teach son, 11, him a lesson he'll never forget

A mother has sparked debate after cancelling Christmas for her 11-year-old son following allegations he took £20 from his school's fundraising collection

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23 h. ago Stefanos Tsitsipas's MUM tears apart his 'not ordinary' relationship with Paula Badosa: Brutally honest take

Julia Tsitsipas says the duo both entered their high-profile romance 'traumatised' by injuries and struggled with the long-distance nature of their union.

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25 h. ago I'm A Celeb's Roman Kemp in tears as he says sister and mum 'might have saved my life'

BBC Celebrity Race Across the World star and I'm a Celebrity contestant Roman Kemp has opened up about his mental health battles

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46 h. ago More than just Christmas everyday: Wizzard frontman Roy Wood’s 20 best songs – ranked!

He’ll be forever known for his festive hit, but Wood was virtually the face of 70s glam rock – writing and performing stomping hits with the Move, ELO and WizzardRoy Wood occasionally wrote for others – psych fans should check the Acid Gallery’s splendid 1969 single Dance Round the Maypole – and the single he made with girlfriend Ayshea Brough, an early 70s TV presenter, exemplifies his idiosyncratic pop skills and his kitchen-sink approach to arrangement: kettle drums! More oboe! Continue reading...

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66 h. ago We can’t let ignorant racist fools tell Scotland's schools what to do

The ignorance of people protesting outside a Glasgow school and the racist abuse directed at an Inverness school’s Christmas play are worrying signs about where society is heading

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3 d. ago Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson to take romance to next level at Christmas after less than a year of dating

THERE’S only one woman Louis Tomlinson wants to snog under the mistletoe this Christmas – as he has invited Zara McDermott to spend the big day with his family.  The couple, who I first revealed started dating in March, will celebrate their first Christmas together at his Hertfordshire home — alongside his son, Freddie, and...

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3 d. ago Men in balaclavas burst into home then lead police on dramatic 105mph chase

One man remains on the run following the high-speed pursuit

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4 d. ago ‘I can’t hear Mariah Carey for the 1,000th time!’ Professional Santas on their most loved – and hated – Christmas hits

A flock of Father Christmases share the seasonal songs that capture the magic, merriment and occasional heartbreak that comes with donning the red suit My father was a Santa and my wife got me into doing it. It’s the best thing I ever did. I do schools, universities, supermarkets, Christmas lights switch-ons As soon as Santa comes along, everybody melts. One little girl brought her guinea pig, who leapt off her hand and dived straight into my Santa beard. The parents were in stitches while we tried to get him out. My favourite Christmas songs are Eartha Kitt’s sultry version of Santa Baby, because it gets all the adults in the mood to get up and have a boogie with Santa, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, because the lyrics are so pure. No Christmas songs drive me mad. It’s Christmas: they’re all great. Paul Fessi Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Brain damaged child shares three words that moved mum to tears

On day two of our Mirror Christmas campaign, we meet the children whose lives have been enriched by Lifelites assistive and sensory tech, including nine-year-old Seb with cerebral palsy. His mum Hannah shares their story...

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4 d. ago Kylie Minogue talks risque Office Party as she overtakes Mariah Carey for Christmas No1

In an exclusive interview with the Daily Star Kylie Minogue admits she would love to finally land the Christmas No1 with new song XMAS, but concedes nobody comes close to Mariah Carey. She has another festive banger called Office Party which will get fans even jollier and is considering a brand new holiday themed tipple for her Kylie Minogue Wine range.

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5 d. ago Leona Lewis’s One More Sleep is most streamed 21st century Christmas song

Coldplay’s Christmas Lights came second in the list.

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6 d. ago Woke Christmas! Song about 'migrant' Paddington Bear set to battle it out with Palestinian lullaby for festive No 1

Standby for a woke Christmas! A song about 'migrant' Paddington Bear is up against a Palestinian lullaby to raise money for Gaza in the battle for the festive No 1.

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7 d. ago Victoria Beckham sends olive branch to estranged son Brooklyn with poignant Christmas pic

The fashion designer included Brooklyn in a touching post on social media

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7 d. ago Jeff Brazier seen for the first time on the red carpet since split from wife as he attends festive event with son Freddy

JEFF Brazier has been seen for the first time on the red carpet since splitting from his wife. The TV presenter, 46, attended the Tulley's Farm Christmas Light Festival on Friday night with his son Freddy. His attendance at the event came just days after it was revealed he had split from wife Kate Dwyer, 35,...

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7 d. ago Victoria Beckham's biggest olive branch to Brooklyn as she prepares for Christmas

Lady Victoria Beckham has shared a heartbreaking sign she wants her son, Brooklyn, home for Christmas amid their ongoing family feud which has been rumbling for some time

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7 d. ago JoJo Siwa shares worrying snap of herself being taken to hospital in an ambulance just hours ahead of her free performance at a US mall

The singer, 22, was due to sing her new Christmas song, a cover of Message To The World (Little Drummer Girl), before being left injured.

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