67 m. ago Soap spoilers for next week: Neighbours ends, Emmerdale 'death' and Hollyoaks JJ fallout

The soaps air huge moments next week in the lead-up to Christmas, with Hollyoaks, Emmerdale, Coronation Street, EastEnders and Neighbours offering twists and turns

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67 m. ago Jason Donovan's Emmerdale stint 'took him back' to Neighbours days

Emmerdale welcomed Jason Donovan onto the ITV soap in upcoming scenes, and now the actor and singer has explained why his cameo 'felt right' in the lead-up to Christmas

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67 m. ago Gen Z ditch Christmas food traditions opting for curry sauce and mayo over gravy

A survey of 2,000 Brits found that Gen Z are breaking with tradition by adding an array of unconventional condiments to their festive plates

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67 m. ago Gen Z's wacky Christmas condiments as they 'break traditional rules'

Gen Z are breaking with tradition and opting for something a little more saucy

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77 m. ago Sienna Miller and Ellie Goulding reveal pregnancies on red carpet

Ellie Goulding and Sienna Miller gave fans a Christmas surprise as both stars announced their pregnancies at the 2025 Fashion Awards on Monday (1 December).

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97 m. ago Where people are going as UK airports to see busiest Christmas ever

The CAA said the number of passengers for 2025 as a whole could exceed 300 million for the first time

Transport

1 hour ago 1.5m pensioners to be alone on Christmas Day in 'crisis in plain sight'

It has been described as “a tragedy we don’t talk about enough”

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2 h. ago The Yorkshire town with a Christmassy trail perfect for a festive day out

Visitors can explore the trail and complete a special quiz for the chance to win exciting prizes

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2 h. ago Mother of 'miracle baby' calls for gift of donated blood this Christmas

Giving blood was the ultimate gift for little Alexandria Allyson.

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2 h. ago Christmas main course made easy: Max Rocha’s braised turkey legs with colcannon – recipes

Roast turkey breast is often dry and overcooked, so why not give everyone a leg instead and serve it with a traditional Irish potato-and-cabbage side?We often braise chicken and rabbit legs at Cafe Cecilia, because all the preparation and cooking can be done ahead of time, and it’s then just about heating them gently to serve. For Christmas, I often employ much the same process for turkey legs – it’s a lovely way to eat them. Serve with colcannon, although basmati rice, boiled new potatoes or roast carrots would also go great. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Saunas, skating and celebratory toilet seats: 25 ways to get into the Christmas spirit

Are you feeling festive? If not, here are some great and unexpected shortcuts, from fish pie to ‘intermittent wrapping’ to watching a seasonal film every day of DecemberIf I haven’t wrapped up warm and wobbled around in circles, it isn’t Christmas. I can measure out my life in London’s ice rinks. Broadgate Circus in the early 00s, because it was cheapest and I was skint. Several seasons of Skate at Somerset House with my ex, because it was our “romantic” Christmas tradition (actually, he hated skating). This year, I’ll be mixing old and new: Hampton Court Palace, where people have been skating since the 1800s, and the inaugural Skate Leicester Square. As long as there’s a mug of something mulled afterwards, I’m happy. Rachel Dixon, travel writerYears ago, a regrettable ex-boyfriend bought me a merman Christmas tree ornament so bizarre that it short-circuited my brain, unleashing something primal within me. Ever since, I have scoured department stores, gift shops and the darkest reac...

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6 h. ago Christmas markets flogging 'Temu tat' for seven times the price: How festive fairs are ramping up the prices of cheap knick

Christmas markets in the UK were once a great destination to find unique gifts from independent sellers - but now, they are more likely to sell 'overpriced tat' that can easily be found online.

Economics

6 h. ago The Christmas humiliation that meant I quit booze for good, by MILLIE MACKINTOSH. She was a destructive drunk who hit rock bottom. Now she reveals how she got sober

Millie Mackintosh just about remembers her last non-sober Christmas - just about, because, like most special occasions, it passed in a gin-and-tonic-soaked blur.

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7 h. ago Aldi could cover your Christmas food shop if you do one simple thing

People will want to hang onto something after shopping at the budget supermarket

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7 h. ago See inside Christmas at the White House as decorations go up

Melania Trump unveiled the holiday decorations for her family's first Christmas back at the White House and her theme is "Home Is Where the Heart Is."

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7 h. ago Lego portrait of Donald Trump takes pride of place among Christmas decorations in the White House

A LEGO portrait of US President Donald Trump takes pride of place among Christmas decorations in the White House. First Lady Melania unveiled the festive facelift with the theme “Home is Where the Heart Is”. The Lego presidential portrait sits beside a Christmas tree in the Green Room, symbolising “family fun”. Volunteers helped put up...

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7 h. ago Revealed: Half of women will avoid work Christmas parties this year due to safety concerns

Some 49 per cent of women and 31 per cent of men plan to stay in due to worries about their welfare when travelling home from work parties.

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8 h. ago Good news for shoppers as price increases ease just in time for Christmas

Last month, shop price increases slowed, as did food inflation

Economics

8 h. ago The UK’s airports brace for busiest Christmas period in history

The Civil Aviation Authority said passenger numbers for December are forecast to exceed records

Transport

8 h. ago The ‘crisis hidden in plain sight’ facing 1.5 million Brits this Christmas

New polling suggests 11 per cent will eat dinner alone on December 25

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