29 m. ago Greater Manchester weather as last weekend before Christmas arrives

The weather is looking alright for this time of year

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29 m. ago Amazon slashes price of Kindle Colorsoft to Black Friday levels just in time for Christmas

Amazon has the Kindle Colorsoft on sale for its lowest ever price - and it's the same as Black Friday's price - making it the perfect gift for book lovers in your family

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32 m. ago Jim Carrey nearly quit The Grinch for 'torturous' reason fans always forget

Jim Carrey is known for his iconic adaptation of the role of The Grinch; however, he nearly quit his part in the Christmas classic after experiencing unexpected "torture"

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33 m. ago Pigs in blankets are 'much tastier' if you coat them with 1 ingredient

Pigs in blankets are a staple on the Christmas dinner table, and it turns out there's a simple method you can use to make them taste even better, and it's all down to a simple ingredient

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35 m. ago Most explosive soap Christmas episodes ever from affairs to sudden deaths

From EastEnders' Max and Stacey affair to Coronation Street's devastating tram crash - relive the most dramatic Christmas episodes that rocked UK soap fans over the years

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38 m. ago Shopping writer's top picks of Christmas gifts with speedy delivery up to 64% off

With same-day delivery in selected cities and next-day options, Joybuy offers Christmas beauty deals including Chanel, Paco Rabanne and Hugo Boss with savings up to 64%

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40 m. ago Win Cluedo every time this Christmas with 'genius' detective trick

Cluedo is a popular game for families to break out at Christmas, and one simple method could guarantee that you always secure the win and impress your loved ones

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42 m. ago Stacey Solomon's Kindle Scribe that organises busy homes and arrives by Christmas is £110 off

Stacey Solomon has been sharing her latest purchase - the Amazon Kindle Scribe she's been using to keep her busy home organised - and it's now £110 off

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44 m. ago Sarah Hadland: ‘The worst thing anyone’s said to me: you’ll never, ever work’

The actor on impersonating Elvis, her stint as a magician’s assistant on a cruise ship, and having eyes like currantsBorn in Hertfordshire, Sarah Hadland, 54, attended Laine Theatre Arts college in Surrey. From 2009 to 2015, she played Stevie in the Bafta-nominated sitcom Miranda, and her other television work includes Horrible Histories, Waterloo Road, W1A, The Job Lot and Daddy Issues. This Christmas, she appears on The Festive Pottery Throwdown and The Celebrity Apprentice, and stars as the Wicked Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Marlowe theatre in Canterbury. She lives with her child in London.What is your earliest memory? I remember putting on my sister’s dungarees – they were purple and flared – to do an Elvis impression and my family laughing, and thinking: “Oh, this is good.” Continue reading...

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45 m. ago Christmas 2025: Help a loved one save money with these gifts

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry shares a roundup of the best gifts you can give this Christmas that help the recipient save money in the long run

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45 m. ago Most explosive soap Christmas storylines from exposed affair to sudden death

As Christmas edges ever closer, we're taking a look back at some of the most explosive soap Christmas specials from over the years

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45 m. ago Mikel Arteta handed Arsenal warning ahead of Everton trip after avoiding 'disaster'

EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal travel to Everton looking to make it back-to-back wins and secure their Premier League top spot at Christmas, but Mikel Arteta has a tough few weeks to come

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50 m. ago Australia’s hidden gem with exhilarating wildlife experiences and exquisite seafood

It’s one of Australia’s lesser-known tourist destinations, but Michael Owens finds the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia has much to offer, from eating oysters taken freshly out of pristine bays to swimming with sea lions and dolphins

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59 m. ago Stacey Solomon's Kindle Scribe now has £110 off and can be delivered before Christmas

Stacey Solomon has shared one of her favourite recent purchases for organising a busy home, and her Kindle Scribe has just been slashed by £110 with delivery before Christmas

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74 m. ago Funeral director shares Christmas toys she never lets her own children play with

Mortician Lauren Taylor has seen way "too much" throughout her career as she shared the Christmas toys she would never allow her children to play with as a result

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90 m. ago Coronation Street Christmas spoilers as secret exposed and character attacked

Coronation Street is lining up a dramatic Christmas period and Christmas Day for fans of the ITV soap, as one family clash big time and one character is attacked

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94 m. ago M&S' 'gorgeous' £20 birthstone necklace ideal for layering now £4.50 in deal

Marks & Spencer's gold-plated birthstone necklace with cubic zirconia is still shoppable in time for Christmas

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99 m. ago Pigs in blankets will be 'more delicious' if you add 1 ingredient

Pigs in blankets are a staple at Christmas, and there's a simple way to take them to the next level. An expert said they can taste even more delicious by adding one ingredient

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100 m. ago Little boy from Love Actually has wild connection to Elon Musk in real life

The little boy from Love Actually is one of the most cherished Christmas characters of all time, but you may not realise, in real life, he has a wild connection to Elon Musk

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1 hour ago Christmas getaway families are held up in massive queues at Dover as IT meltdown strikes French border control

Hundreds of cars were stuck in gridlock traffic and many passengers missed their ferry.

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