2 h. ago Post Office warns customers to send Christmas parcels before this date

The Post Office survey has revealed a big increase in Britons planning to send gifts this year

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2 h. ago The medical tourism hotspots where Brits flock to for cheaper treatment revealed

There's been a huge jump in Brits travelling abroad for medical treatment since 2022, with more than half a million heading off last year.

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3 h. ago Revealed: 28% of Brits buying extra Christmas lights and decorations to compete with neighbours

28% of Brits admit they've snapped up more dazzling holiday decor to keep up with the Joneses, according to a survey by Compare the Market

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3 h. ago 'UK's most Christmassy home' costs less than you might think despite thousands of lights

The most Christmassy home in the UK that's covered in thousands of lights costs less than you may think over the five weeks it is up

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5 h. ago UK's most Christmassy home crowned and the cost of it might surprise you

The most Christmassy home in the UK that's covered in thousands of lights costs less than you may think over the five weeks it is up

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5 h. ago ‘I can’t hear Mariah Carey for the 1,000th time!’ Professional Santas on their most loved – and hated – Christmas hits

A flock of Father Christmases share the seasonal songs that capture the magic, merriment and occasional heartbreak that comes with donning the red suit My father was a Santa and my wife got me into doing it. It’s the best thing I ever did. I do schools, universities, supermarkets, Christmas lights switch-ons As soon as Santa comes along, everybody melts. One little girl brought her guinea pig, who leapt off her hand and dived straight into my Santa beard. The parents were in stitches while we tried to get him out. My favourite Christmas songs are Eartha Kitt’s sultry version of Santa Baby, because it gets all the adults in the mood to get up and have a boogie with Santa, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, because the lyrics are so pure. No Christmas songs drive me mad. It’s Christmas: they’re all great. Paul Fessi Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Little boys charm the internet with adorable reaction to father's beautiful Christmas lights display

A viral wholesome video showed the moment two little boys squealed in pure excitement as they took in their parents' shimmering Christmas decorations.

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15 h. ago British public’s verdict is in: Die Hard is not a Christmas movie

Survey also reveals Britons’ favourite festive film, views on tear-jerkers and family cinema tripsWhen Macaulay Culkin recently said he didn’t consider Die Hard to be a Christmas film – wading into one of pop culture’s most heated holiday debates – he was booed by a live audience.But it looks like the British people are behind the actor, with a survey revealing that Home Alone is the UK’s favourite festive film, while Die Hard has officially been voted not a Christmas movie. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago 'Forgetful' homeowners urged to do one thing before putting up Christmas lights

By taking action, homeowners can help to keep their property safe and could lower their bills

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25 h. ago New data reveals how many Brits are actually using illicit drugs

The latest survey of adult mental health and wellbeing suggests drug use is changing in England

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28 h. ago Leona Lewis’s One More Sleep is most streamed 21st century Christmas song

Coldplay’s Christmas Lights came second in the list.

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29 h. ago British Gas issues safety advice as Christmas lights are switched on across the country

An engineer has provided five top tips to help make sure you stay safe and energy-smart while firing up your Christmas lights this December.

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50 h. ago Iconic Christmas lights return to UK seaside town can you work out why they caused such a stir last year?

ICONIC Christmas lights are set to return to a UK seaside town - but can you work out why they got residents talking last year? The town of Tiverton in Devon, Cornwall, recently unveiled the festive decorations, with the unique sight now fully embraced by the council. The big switch-on happened at 6pm on Saturday,...

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54 h. ago Royal Christmas tree 2025 with 'baubles bigger than footballs' and 3,000 lights

The Christmas decorations at the royal palaces are steeped in history and sentiment, but there's also a few new additions and some very special gifts waiting to be opened

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54 h. ago Royal Christmas tree 2025 with 3,000 lights and 'baubles larger than footballs'

The Christmas decorations at the royal palaces are steeped in history and sentiment, but there's also a few new additions and one particular item King Charles doesn't want to see

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58 h. ago Margam Park's spectacular Luminate Christmas light trail is back and this is what's new in 2025

Luminate is one of the most popular festive traditions for many families in the build up to Christmas

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59 h. ago Fire claims caused by candles costing more than £25,000 on average, says insurer

Aviva has recorded cases where flames have spread to Christmas trees, decorations and wrapping paper, with candle-related claims spiking in December.

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64 h. ago Jack Fincham 'caught kissing Married At First Sight UK star' after Chloe Brockett split

Jack Fincham was spotted kissing Married At First Sight star Leisha Lightbody at Tulleys Farm's Christmas light festival on Friday night.

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65 h. ago Good Morning Britain's Richard Madeley reveals nasty injury after 'break' abroad

The presenter made his latest TV appearance with a nasty injury.

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67 h. ago 'Dinosaur' soldiers who tell filthy jokes to female colleagues face court martial

EXCLUSIVE: While soldiers fight to keep Britain safe, the Daily Star Sunday can reveal that many female soldiers are being subjected to horrific abuse disguised as "jokes"

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