13 h. ago Paramedic who lied to use sister's health for day off caught in Christmas pictures

Natalie Twomey emailed bosses to tell them her sister's health 'deteriorated again' and she needed to be with her - but her 'lie' fell apart over a Facebook post.

Events

19 h. ago Paramedic lied to get day off but was snapped putting up Christmas decorations

Natalie Twomey told bosses she could not come work because her sister's health had "deteriorated" but staff soon uncovered photos that blew her cover shortly afterwards

Politics

29 h. ago Paramedic struck off after lie about sick sister exposed by Facebook photos

Natalie Twomey fabricated a family illness to get a day off work

Culture

29 h. ago Paramedic who lied to get day off caught out in photos putting up Christmas decorations

Natalie Twomey had emailed her bosses to tell them her sister's health had 'deteriorated again' and that she needed to be with her - but her 'lie' fell apart over a Facebook post

Events

33 h. ago Paramedic who claimed sister was in hospital to get off work is fired after sibling's Facebook account showed her putting up Christmas decorations at home

Natalie Twomey emailed her bosses in the London Ambulance Service to tell them her sister, who she had previously claimed was in intensive care, had 'deteriorated', despite knowing she was not sick.

Economics

39 h. ago Zelensky’s ‘strong’ warning after Putin's 'sick' Christmas strikes before Trump talks

One person was said to have been killed with 27 people wounded including two children as the Kremlin targeted Kyiv with missiles and drones hitting residential buildings

Events

54 h. ago Trumpet player, 95, still going strong in the band he's been in for 87 years

Trumpeter Eric Davies, 95, first played music aged eight in the last Christmas before World War Two and is still going strong. He puts his long life down to never drinking or smoking.

Politics

56 h. ago Debenhams Boxing Day sale shoppers snapping up £2,800 'luxury' diamond watch for £158

Debenhams has slashed some of its most luxurious watches by as much as 94% in its Boxing Day sale

Economics

58 h. ago Cautious Middlesbrough lose ground on leaders with goalless Blackburn draw

Kim Hellberg’s determination to succeed as Middlesbrough manager runs deep. So deep that he decided it would be best if his wife and two small children spent Christmas in their native Sweden while he continued to put in 12-hour days on Teesside.Given that the Hellberg family will soon be reunited in a new home in North Yorkshire and Blackburn’s visit represented the first of four games in nine days it seemed a sensible sacrifice – even if such pragmatism failed to pay the desired Boxing Day dividends. Continue reading...

Politics

61 h. ago Dua Lipa shows off rippling abs with Callum Turner in Boxing Day beach snaps

Dua Lipa and fiancé Callum Turner enjoyed a sun-soaked Boxing Day in Mexico, flaunting abs, sharing cuddles, and soaking up the festive beach vibes together

Politics

2 d. ago Pope Leo's stark Christmas message to Putin as Russia bombs Kyiv

Pope Leo has called for an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, saying that the sides should find the 'courage' to engage in sincere, direct and respectful dialogue

Politics

3 d. ago Maya Jama and Ruben Dias share tender Christmas kiss as she prepares for new Love Island All Stars series

LOVE Island host Maya Jama shared a tender kiss with her Manchester City ace boyfriend Ruben Dias. The loved-up couple enjoyed a romantic getaway to Paris to mark the festive period and enjoyed a day out at Disneyland. Sharing a slew of snaps to mark her Christmas Day, Maya got cosy with the footballer hunk...

Politics

3 d. ago What to know as Putin sends bombers on Christmas flight to UK sparking NATO response

Moscow's defence services confirmed that two Russian Tupolev Tu-95 bombers completed a 'scheduled flight' over the 'neutral' waters of the Barents Sea and Norwegian Sea

Politics

3 d. ago Premier League WAGs share Christmas snaps as Man Utd stars celebrate before Boxing Day game

Premier League stars will share festive joy with their stunning partners this Christmas

Sport

3 d. ago Vladimir Putin sends bombers on Christmas flight to UK as NATO scrambles warplanes

NATO was forced to scramble warplanes to monitor the hulking Russian "Bears". Su-33 fighter jets.

Events

3 d. ago Poland intercepts Russian plane as foreign objects enter airspace

Comes as Putin wishes Trump a Merry Christmas

Politics

3 d. ago Shops & supermarkets that WON’T be open for Boxing Day sales tomorrow – and one’s REALLY going to annoy bargain hunters

IF you're planning on hitting the sales racks tomorrow, here are the shops that won't be open. Retail workers at these chains have been given an additional day off this festive season. While Boxing Day is a major occasion for snapping up post-Christmas savings, a lot of UK stores will remain closed. Before you plan...

Economics

3 d. ago No White Christmas but Met Office issues yellow weather warning

A cold health alert has been put in place for later on Christmas day

Events

3 d. ago 80s heartthrob looks unrecognisable in childhood Christmas photo

An 80s heartthrob looked unrecognisable as he shared an adorable childhood snap of himself on Christmas day.

Culture

3 d. ago Richard Branson's son Sam reveals how the family are putting on a brave face in first Christmas since losing their mother as Shane MacGowan's widow shares heartbreaking post

Christmas will not be a joyous occasion for everyone this year, with some mourning the loss of loved ones and other spending it alone.

Politics