3 h. ago Postcard from London: ‘The city is magical at Christmas — don’t leave it to us tourists’

Postcard from London: ‘The city is magical at Christmas — don’t leave it to us tourists’  Financial Times

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18 h. ago Royal Mail leaves Christmas shopper fuming after delivering 1 baffling item

A man has been left fuming after he did a little Christmas shopping online. Daniel Jordan was floored by the parcel he was handed by Royal Mail, expecting it to be a present

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31 h. ago How party season can give you Cheese Face, Sugar Face or Wine Face

My skin becomes paler and puffier, my jawline indistinct, my eyes less sparkly and my glow entirely disappears, leaving me looking dull and tired. I call it Christmas Face.

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40 h. ago Strictly Christmas special winner leaks leaving BBC viewers fuming

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left fuming after the results of the Christmas Day special were leaked on Tuesday

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42 h. ago Fire leaves heartbroken family with nothing just weeks before Christmas

'They had presents they had stored away and now they are all gone'

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46 h. ago Claudia Winkleman teases Strictly return in new role after 'emotional' exit

Claudia Winkleman Tess Daly are leaving Strictly Come Dancing as presenters after the Christmas special.

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46 h. ago Strictly's Claudia Winkleman teases future on show after 'emotional' exit

Tess and Claudia are leaving Strictly with their final show set to be the Christmas special.

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4 d. ago BREAKING: 'Gorgeous' mum dies suddenly just weeks before Christmas leaving family heartbroken

Paige Luby, 31, died on Saturday morning following a short battle with pneumonia. Paige, who was from Huyton, suffered with various health issues and her death has devastated her family

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4 d. ago Mum dies just weeks before Christmas as she leaves behind two 'heartbroken' daughters

Paige Luby, 31, died on Saturday morning following a short battle with pneumonia, leaving behind her two daughters aged eight and 12. A GoFundMe has been set up

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4 d. ago 60 magic photos as Manchester Christmas Parade brightens rainy day with city streets packed

Manchester's Christmas Parade was the biggest yet - and was full of fun and playful festive characters cheered on by thousands through the city streets

Culture

7 d. ago 'I'm a vet nurse and there's 4 signs Christmas is leaving your dog stressed'

Households transform into whirlwinds of gift wrap, booming tunes, and jubilant visitors during Christmas. However, whilst you're caught up in the celebrations, what's really going through your dog's mind amidst all the mayhem?

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7 d. ago Military families to benefit from funding for Christmas return leave – Starmer

The Prime Minister made the announcement of funding during a visit to RAF Lossiemouth in northern Scotland on Thursday.

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7 d. ago Man was found dead days after being allowed to leave hospital on Christmas Eve

Leon Michael Shaw suffered with emotionally unstable personality disorder

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7 d. ago 'Heartbreaking' Christmas film that leaves fans 'in tears every time' is streaming

A fan-favourite Christmas film that has fans "bawling" is ready to watch on Netflix.

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7 d. ago 'Best ever' Christmas movie that leaves viewers sobbing now streaming

The classic Christmas film is ranked No.1 on the American Film Institute’s list of most inspirational movies, and is adored by fans around the world for its powerful message of hope

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8 d. ago Drivers told to brace for an expensive Christmas at the pumps as petrol prices accelerate at fastest rate for 18 months

Petrol prices at the end of November reached 137.17p a litre - the highest since March - while diesel hit a 15-month peak of 146.57p, leaving drivers facing expensive Christmas getaways.

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1 week ago AD FEATURE: 7 reasons Cardiff at Christmas provides a magical festive city break

Discover all there is to know about the city during the festive season and plot your own route through the magic

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1 week ago European city just two hours from London with magical Christmas markets and £20 flights

Vienna is a city that is perfect for a long weekend away, and as the nights draw in and the temperature drops, it could be the perfect time to visit the Austrian capital

Economics

1 week ago 'I leave my Christmas tree up all year but I've got a good reason for it'

Jane Malyon has her Christmas tree up all year round, as well as lights and other festive touches - and while some cruel people have accused her of being 'lazy', there's a heartwarming reason why

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1 week ago 'My 5 tricks will leave your Christmas tree looking like it was decorated by a pro'

A woman has shared her five 'tricks' that she claims will ensure your Christmas tree looks as though it has been 'decorated by a pro' without causing you any unwanted stress

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