2 h. ago Queen Camilla invites seriously ill children to decorate Clarence House Christmas tree

Queen Camilla has kicked off the festive season as she threw a festive party at Clarence House for children that are struggling with serious illnesses

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3 h. ago Camilla joins youngsters in Queen Victoria’s former sled at Clarence House party

The children also helped decorate a tree and received presents from Santa.

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15 h. ago The 'ultimate' Christmassy gingerbread recipe that is super 'easy' to make

With Christmas right around the corner, many are looking to get into the festive spirit with some sweet treats — including gingerbread, as a new recipe proves to be a hit

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24 h. ago 'Scumbags' steal gingerbread Christmas decorations from children's nursery in leafy Greater Manchester suburb

'Absolute scumbag taking from a kids nursery'

Events

60 h. ago Festive treats: Adriann Ramirez’s recipes for pumpkin loaf and gingerbread cookies

Two easy bakes to share or gift: soft and peppery gingerbread cookies and a ginger and pumpkin loaf with spiced lemon icingAs a self-proclaimed America’s sweetheart (Julia Roberts isn’t using that title any more, is she?) who moved to the UK nearly 10 years ago, there are a few British traditions and customs that I have adopted, especially around Christmas time. However, there are also a few American ones that I hold on to staunchly: one is the pronunciation of “aluminum”, and another is the importance and beauty of a soft cookie. In both of these easy but delicious bakes to share, I use spice and heat to balance the usual sweetness with which the season can often overload us. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Inside dream home in leafy Greater Manchester suburb on the market for £1.3m

Our Property of the Week is a desirable four-bed house in Alkrington, Middleton

Economics

3 d. ago The Christmas treat that may aid digestion and reduce cholesterol

The ingredients in gingerbread may also fight the flu and lower blood pressure

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8 d. ago Meghan shares her tips for Christmas domestic bliss as she tells fans to wrap presents 'outwardly', decorate trees 'from within' and shower children with 'little findings'

If you're fretting about how to make this Christmas the best one yet for your family, fear not - for Meghan Markle is here with all the domestic tips you could ever need.

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9 d. ago The leafy suburb named Manchester's 'happiest place to live'

Five parts of the city have been recognised for having the 'biggest sense of joy and belonging'

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1 week ago Architects Create Gingerbread Version of London for Christmas

Architects Create Gingerbread Version of London for Christmas  NTD News

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2 w. ago Welsh cafe's epic Christmas display has giant gingerbread wall plus something totally unexpected

Stopio chef Karl Jones-Hughes bakes every day for a fortnight and that's without the assembling and dressing of the house at the Narberth cafe

Politics

2 w. ago Auldhouse Primary pupils enjoy lantern walk organised by parent council

The excitement began after school, when children gathered in the school hall to design and decorate their very own lanterns.

Society

2 w. ago Cops swarm Greater Manchester suburb and raid homes as 15 arrests made

It has been two weeks since the major crackdown launched

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