2 w. ago Families had £90 Christmas Dinner 'ruined' when kitchen staff at 'Fawlty Towers style' pub stormed out halfway through

Staff began arguing amongst themselves so severely that some ended breaking down in tears, reported guests at The Golden Fleece pub in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk.

Economics

2 w. ago 'Insane and gripping' true crime documentary about deadly mushroom poisoning rockets up the Netflix charts as viewers tire of Christmas films

An 'insane and gripping' true crime documentary has been taking Netflix by storm now that viewers have finally grown tired of Christmas films.

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2 w. ago During a fierce storm I could hear the panicked screams of children in tents outside. This is Christmas in Gaza

This time of year is the true beginning of winter: the 40 coldest and harshest days of the season. One resident of Gaza City describes the reality for Palestinians living with little shelter and no electricity or heatingIt was about 8.30pm on a Thursday when I headed back home in Gaza City. It was windy, and I couldn’t stay out any longer, so I had to walk. At first it was only a light drizzle, but after about 200 metres the rain suddenly grew heavier. That wasn’t surprising. I stopped near a tent to take shelter, rubbing my palms together to draw some warmth. A young boy was sitting outside selling homemade cookies. We exchanged a few words while I stood there, though he didn’t seem interested in talking. I noticed the cookies were loosely wrapped in plastic, already soggy from the drizzle, and I wondered if he’d have enough to sell before the night ended. The cold seeped into everything.As I walked along al-Wehda Street in Gaza City, tents lined both sides of the road. There were ...

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3 w. ago Prince Harry 'stormed off in huff' after elderly fan approached him with Christmas wish

Prince Harry's brutal reaction to the man exposed his true colours

Politics

3 w. ago Mudslides bury cars and homes up to their windows in California town

At least three people killed across state since atmospheric river storms began earlier this weekMudslides buried cars and homes up to their windows in a California mountain town as a powerful storm system brought the wettest Christmas in decades to the southern part of the state.As much as 12in of rain fell across the area on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service, triggering flooding and washing out roads. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Photos show California homes buried in mud and debris during Christmas storms

Towns across California have been affected by storms during Christmas week, filling homes halfway with mud, cracking highways and burying cars. The National Weather Service warned of heavy rain throughout the week due to a series of atmospheric rivers.

Culture

3 w. ago California braces for flooding and avalanche risk during strong storms

Mudslides, big waves and atmospheric rivers slam state after LA’s wettest Christmas season in 54 yearsA strong storm system that has brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California was expected to ease on Friday, but there was still a risk of high surf along the coast, flash flooding near Los Angeles and avalanches in the Sierra Nevada.Waves near the San Francisco Bay Area could reach up to 25ft (7.6 meters) on Friday, parts of southern California were at risk of flooding, and avalanches could hit the Lake Tahoe area, officials warned. Residents were told to be ready to evacuate the mountain town of Wrightwood about 80 miles (130km) north-east of Los Angeles because of mudslides. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Southern California hit by deadly floods as atmospheric river storm strikes

Heavy flash flooding has hit southern California over Christmas, forcing hundreds to evacuate and leaving four dead.

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3 w. ago California facing major storm on Christmas Day threatening heavy rain, floods and landslides

AccuWeather warned that wind speeds could reach 80mph in central California

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3 w. ago Storm system threatens more rainfall Christmas Day over waterlogged Southern California

Rain from a powerful winter storm that swept across Southern California has begun to taper off

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3 w. ago Tornado warnings strike California as flash floods and hellish mudslides wreak havoc in LA on Christmas Eve

The holiday period is forecast to be a washout for the Golden State this year, with meteorologists warning that up to eight inches of rain is expected to hit several areas including Los Angeles.

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3 w. ago Tornado warnings strike Los Angeles as flash floods and hellish mudslides wreak havoc for Californians on Christmas Eve

The holiday period is forecast to be a washout for the Golden State this year, with meteorologists warning that up to eight inches of rain is expected to hit several areas including Los Angeles.

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3 w. ago Southern California drivers urged to reconsider Christmas travel as heavy rain and winds roll in

California officials are urging holiday travelers to avoid the roads on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as a powerful winter storm moves in

Transport

3 w. ago Officials warn travelers of ‘dangerous’ Christmas storm approaching California

One person has already died due to the flooding, officials said

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3 w. ago Powerful winter storm threatens California as Christmas approaches

A series of powerful winter storms is expected to douse California with relentless rain, heavy winds, and snow this Christmas week

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3 w. ago One dead in California floods as state braces for brutal week of Christmas storms

An atmospheric river is forecast to drive storms across the state this week, bringing rain, high winds and risk of floodsOne person has died in California amid heavy flooding, as residents across the state brace for a week of brutal storms that are predicted to bring extensive rainfall throughout the Christmas weekend.Authorities in Redding, a city in northern California, reported that a motorist died on Sunday after becoming stranded in their vehicle. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago California braces for brutal storms and heavy rain forecast for Christmas week

One person has died amid flooding and an atmospheric river is forecast to drive storms across the state this weekOne person has died in California amid heavy flooding, as residents across the state brace for a week of brutal storms that are predicted to bring extensive rainfall throughout the Christmas weekend.Authorities in Redding, a city in northern California, reported that a motorist died on Sunday after becoming stranded in their vehicle. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago One dead amid heavy rains in California as storms threaten flooding over Christmas

More heavy rain brought by atmospheric rivers is expected for California by midweek

Events

3 w. ago Which parts of the US can expect a white Christmas this year – and which will need to brace for storms, flooding and travel chaos

Deadly flooding is set to continue as record warmth heats up Christmas for millions of Americans

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3 w. ago Rising prices, closing early and no Christmas parties: Festive season ‘perfect storm’ leaves pubs on the brink

Pubs across the UK describe tough Christmas trading conditions after some were left without any festive party bookings for the first time - as they fear they won’t even be able to keep their doors open until the New Year

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