8 h. ago Experts say 'switch off' in call for 9pm 'Christmas light curfew'

Specialists say that a simple switch-off could help protect birds, bats, bugs, and frogs

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25 h. ago Amandaland star shares heartbreaking story behind show favourite

The Amandaland star shared the heartbreaking backstory of rescue dog Cally who appeared in the BBC Christmas special

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45 h. ago Last year I had a gorgeous new lover and festive new home. Now it's turned to dust, says LIZ JONES... thanks to the mistake so many woman like me make

This year, I will be spending Christmas with my three border collies and rescued spaniel called Alice, writes LIZ JONES. There will be no company of the human variety.

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55 h. ago Greggs fans surprised to learn meaning behind numbers found on soup pots

Greggs sells much more than just bakery products, and people are only just realising their soup pots contain a hidden code on the packaging

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3 d. ago Families could be hit with 40 per cent tax bill if they don't use one form

Thousands of people don’t realise their families could face an inheritance tax charge over the life insurance policies they’ve taken out

Economics

3 d. ago The trauma after the storm: Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of emotional devastation across Jamaica

Experts are calling for the integration of mental health into climate-disaster policy in the Caribbean as studies show that PTSD risks increase after hurricanes and displacementWhen Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on 28 October with 185mph winds, destroying homes, hospitals and infrastructure, killing 32 people and affecting 1.5 million, Toni-Jan Ifill immediately realised it would leave many with long-term traumatic memories.A month and a half after the storm, which also affected eastern Cuba, the clinical psychologist says recollections of the terrifying winds also haunt some of the staff at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston. Even the sound of rain can cause trauma responses among people who lived through it. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Amanda Holden praises 'super warm and Christmassy' Karen Millen coatigan that's 20% off

Amanda Holden has shared her latest festive outfit featuring an on-sale Karen Millen coatigan that the presenter called 'super warm and very Christmassy'

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3 d. ago 7 Coronation Street spoilers for Christmas with horror attack and distressing phone call

Fans of the ITV soap will see Christmas arrive in Weatherfield

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4 d. ago Scotland's Christmas Home of the Year winner features skiing mice and Grinch bedroom

A judge praised the home’s attention to detail, especially the animal-themed displays, calling it full of family Christmas magic

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4 d. ago People are only just realising that Stuart Little isn't actually a mouse

Released in 1999, the first Stuart Little movie was loosely based on E.B. White's 1945 novel of the same name.

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4 d. ago Shoppers 'very pleased' with 'perfect' Christmas jumper dress now reduced

The Roman jumper dress, is reduced from £42 to £28 with the code WOW, and has a 4.9-star rating, with shoppers calling it 'perfect for Christmas Day'

Economics

5 d. ago Guardiola impressed with fighting spirit as City’s title push gathers momentum

Head coach praises ‘real leader’ Dias as defence holds firmWin at Selhurst Park extends Manchester City’s run to fivePep Guardiola has warned that Manchester City are growing in resilience after Erling Haaland and Phil Foden secured the side’s fifth win in succession and maintained pressure on the Premier League leaders Arsenal.City gained revenge for their FA Cup final defeat by Crystal Palace in May with a ruthless 3-0 win at Selhurst Park after they saw off Real Madrid in the Champions League in midweek. It means they have won all five matches since enduring successive defeats against Newcastle and Bayer Leverkusen at the end of November and are back to within two points of Arsenal. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago X Factor's Ant and Seb make 'iconic' return – 17 years after first audition

Iconic X Factor brothers Ant & Seb are back after 17 years with Christmas charity single 'Sprinkle It' - and fans are calling it 'better than a One Direction reunion'

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7 d. ago I put up ANOTHER 16ft Grinch after neighbour sent me letter calling my huge Xmas decorations ‘tacky’ so I got revenge

A HOMEOWNER has put up a 16.5ft grinch after a neighbour complained and called his Christmas decorations "tacky". Dave Goodings, 31, accidentally ordered a 20ft inflatable Santa last year - thinking it was actually only 4ft. Dave decided to put it up anyway and says it drew crowds of people keen to get photos. The...

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7 d. ago This Morning fans slam 'embarrassing' segment as guest causes chaos

This Morning viewers blasted the Christmas Grinch segment on ITV, calling it 'cringe' and 'utter nonsense'

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7 d. ago 'There have always been so many comments around my weight': Call The Midwife's Helen George reveals how strangers have body

It wouldn't be Christmas without a Call The Midwife special - and after 14 years of ups and downs, both HELEN GEORGE and her character Trixie have emerged stronger.

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7 d. ago The German Christmas market that's 'half the price' of Manchester's

British Christmas markets have been called overpriced, overcrowded and full of gimmicks and cheap souvenirs. A German alternative is much better, one visitor found.

Economics

7 d. ago Why more people are turning to expert financial advice as Britain’s money map shifts

As Britain undergoes a huge shift in who holds wealth, from generations to gender, more people are realising they need expert financial guidance to make confident decisions about mortgages, pensions and long term plans.

Economics

7 d. ago Senate parents shred Trump’s call to limit doll purchases for US kids: ‘What is this, the Soviet Union?’

Senators with children weren’t impressed with the billionaire president’s call for tariff-weary parents to limit Christmas toy purchases

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8 d. ago ‘What is this, the Soviet Union?’: Senate parents shred Trump’s call to limit doll purchases for US kids

Senators with children weren’t impressed with the billionaire president’s call for tariff-weary parents to limit Christmas toy purchases

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