8 d. ago Tess Daly and Vernon Kay's family announcement after Strictly Come Dancing exit

Tess Daly hosted Strictly Come Dancing for over two decades but chose to leave alongside her co-host Claudia Winkleman at the end of 2025's series, with their final show airing on Christmas Day

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1 week ago The busiest day for cash withdrawals in 2025 – and it wasn’t Christmas Eve

New figures from Link ATMs show that cash withdrawals are still in decline

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2 w. ago All high street shops closing in 2026 listed from Primark to River Island

Your local high street could soon be looking bleaker as top retailers pull out of long-established locations across the country - check out our list to see how your town will be hit

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2 w. ago Olivia Attwood shares emotional birthday message to husband Bradley Dack after solo Christmas Day and ‘garbage’ 2025

OLIVIA Attwood has shared an emotional birthday message for husband Bradley Dack after her solo Christmas Day. The TV star, 34, posted a picture of footballer Brad snoozing and curled up with their adorable dog Stitch. The Bad Boyfriends presenter was full of praise for her beau after their marriage came under scrutiny in recent...

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2 w. ago Iceland has hottest Christmas Eve ever with temperature of 19.8C recorded

Meteorological office reports high temperatures across country and record measured at Seyðisfjörður in eastRecord temperatures of almost 20C were reached in Iceland on Christmas Eve, the local meteorological office has confirmed.Seyðisfjörður, a small town in the east of Iceland, hit 19.8C on 24 December. Average December temperatures in Iceland are between -1C and 4C. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Festive finger food: how to use Christmas leftovers to make New Year’s Eve canapes | Kitchen aide

From ham and chicken croquetas to potato-filled fishcakes, there are plenty of interesting ways to use up the bits you have left over from the festivitiesWhat canapes can I make for New Year’s Eve with my Christmas leftovers that will still feel special?Ella, via email Finger food needn’t be fancy, so New Year is a good opportunity to clear the decks. The only real rule is to keep things to just one bite – no one wants to be manoeuvring a fork, after all. “People just want a big hug of comfort food with a decadent twist,” says Max Bergius, founder of Secret Smokehouse in east London. “If you’ve got a bit of smoked salmon left, get that on blinis and top with lumpfish caviar, which is only £2-£3 per 50g pot.” Mini fishcakes would also be just the ticket: “Whether you’ve got leftover smoked haddock or hot smoked salmon, fold it through mashed potato, mix with dill, lemon and fried leeks, then roll in panko and deep-fry.”Ella could also have a ball with croquetas, too, says Nieves Barr...

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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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2 w. ago BBC MasterChef crowns its Champion of Champions 2025 in its festive special

Thomas Frake beat an array of talent, including Natalie Coleman and Brin Pirathapan, to the title of Champion of Champions 2025 in the programme's Christmas edition

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2 w. ago The very next day, you gave it away how to get rid of an unwanted Christmas gift without getting caught| Eleanor Limprecht

When a friend found out the painting she’d given me had made its way to a charity store, I wanted to dig a hole in the earthAs the recipient of an unwanted gift, is it necessary to pretend you like it? This is what most of us are trained to do as children; for some it was our first experience of being instructed to lie.“Thank you,” I might have said to my grandmother, “for this frilly, itchy lace-trimmed dress identical to the one you gave my sister. I love it.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago BBC Mastermind viewers issue complaints over 'embarrassing' Christmas special

BBC Celebrity Mastermind's Christmas 2025 special sparked viewer complaints after featuring questions like 'what pet says woof woof' and 'who played Bridget Jones'

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2 w. ago Mastermind fans outraged over 'embarrassing' Celebrity Christmas special

BBC viewers were up in arms over the 2025 Celebrity Mastermind Christmas special which saw stars including newsreader Maryam Moshiri and singer Chesney Hawkes take to the chair

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2 w. ago Death in Paradise Christmas Special 2025: Selwyn Patterson exit explained

Death in Paradise Christmas Special airs December 28 as DI Mervin Wilson and team investigate a murder at an office Christmas party without Commissioner Selwyn Patterson

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3 w. ago Death in Paradise Christmas Special 2025 cast in full including guest stars

The hit BBC series is back for another festive installment

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3 w. ago Celebrity Christmas dinners ranked from classy to tacky: From the TOWIE star whose table was a 'showstopper' to those who missed the mark with 'drab' and 'chaotic' feasts

Speaking to the Daily Mail, two experts have revealed their definitive ranking of the best (and worst) famous festive feasts across the UK, proving that money doesn't always equal taste.

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3 w. ago Digested week: Like sex or massages, Christmas is even better when it stops | Lucy Mangan

Despite doing twice as much work daily, I still have no free time at all. How? Plus, canal breaches and multiplying octopusesA canal in Shropshire has disappeared into a sinkhole. I paraphrase, but not by much. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Harry Redknapp’s The Jukebox Man wins epic King George VI Chase: racing from Kempton – as it happened

The former football manager’s horse is now likely to be heading for the Cheltenham Gold Cup after his thrilling winFormby Hurdle (Aintree 1.05pm)Newsflash: Low sun means that the officials are omitting some hurdles. Three have been taken out so there will be just five obstacles to jump. This is never very satisfactory. Ans they’re off Starmount jumps the first in the lead with hot favourite Mydaddypaddy in second and now they have nearly a mile to run before they jump another flight annoyingly Mydaddypaddy jumped the second well and again the third he looks a class act so now just one hurdle to jump and now a very long run home Starmount leads with Mydaddypaddy challenging the new leader Idaho Sun he comes to take it up but can’t get past Idaho Sun and Mydaddypaddy is beaten in a big shock at Aintree!Formby Hurdle (Aintree 1.05pm) bettingMydaddypaddy – 4/7Idaho Sun – 7/2Storming George – 10/1Starmount – 12/1Glance At Midnight – 25/1The Last Cloud – 40/1Diamond Hunter – NRWahraan - N...

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3 w. ago BBC Christmas Day 2025 ratings confirmed as broadcaster dealt huge blow

The broadcaster didn't have the same success it had last year.

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3 w. ago BBC suffers major ratings blow as Christmas Day TV figures announced

BBC suffered a blow on Christmas Day 2025 as most shows saw viewing figures drop compared to last year.

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3 w. ago Harry Redknapp’s The Jukebox Man wins epic King George VI Chase: racing from Kempton – live

Race by race commentary on the Boxing Day fixtureRedknapp eyes King George glory | Email TonyFormby Hurdle (Aintree 1.05pm)Newsflash: Low sun means that the officials are omitting some hurdles. Three have been taken out so there will be just five obstacles to jump. This is never very satisfactory. Ans they’re off Starmount jumps the first in the lead with hot favourite Mydaddypaddy in second and now they have nearly a mile to run before they jump another flight annoyingly Mydaddypaddy jumped the second well and again the third he looks a class act so now just one hurdle to jump and now a very long run home Starmount leads with Mydaddypaddy challenging the new leader Idaho Sun he comes to take it up but can’t get past Idaho Sun and Mydaddypaddy is beaten in a big shock at Aintree!Formby Hurdle (Aintree 1.05pm) bettingMydaddypaddy – 4/7Idaho Sun – 7/2Storming George – 10/1Starmount – 12/1Glance At Midnight – 25/1The Last Cloud – 40/1Diamond Hunter – NRWahraan - NRFull betting here via...

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3 w. ago King George VI Chase and Sir Gino wins Christmas Hurdle: racing from Kempton – live

Race by race commentary on the Boxing Day fixtureRedknapp eyes King George glory | Email TonyFormby Hurdle (Aintree 1.05pm)Newsflash: Low sun means that the officials are omitting some hurdles. Three have been taken out so there will be just five obstacles to jump. This is never very satisfactory. Ans they’re off Starmount jumps the first in the lead with hot favourite Mydaddypaddy in second and now they have nearly a mile to run before they jump another flight annoyingly Mydaddypaddy jumped the second well and again the third he looks a class act so now just one hurdle to jump and now a very long run home Starmount leads with Mydaddypaddy challenging the new leader Idaho Sun he comes to take it up but can’t get past Idaho Sun and Mydaddypaddy is beaten in a big shock at Aintree!Formby Hurdle (Aintree 1.05pm) bettingMydaddypaddy – 4/7Idaho Sun – 7/2Storming George – 10/1Starmount – 12/1Glance At Midnight – 25/1The Last Cloud – 40/1Diamond Hunter – NRWahraan - NRFull betting here via...

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