3 h. ago Brits facing disastrous Christmas tree shortage and price hike because of the weather

As the big day approaches, some Brits are not getting into the festive spirit as shortages of Christmas trees can leave some people paying three-figure sums for their trees

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4 h. ago Matheus Cunha sparks injury fears after missing Christmas lights event due to training ‘accident’

Cunha suffered an “accident in training” that prevented him from attending the switch-on event in Altrincham

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7 h. ago Shooting at Chicago's Christmas tree lighting event leaves one dead and eight hurt with terrified families forced to run for their lives

Holiday celebrations turned to chaos as gunfire erupted just hours after the city lit its official Christmas tree.

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8 h. ago We were first inside Manchester's newest Christmas event and left full of festive feels

The Northern Lights event has arrived at Heaton Park

Politics

9 h. ago Seven teenagers shot as chaos erupts at Christmas tree switch on

It's been reported that the youngest victim, a 13-year-old girl, was shot in the leg.

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12 h. ago Seven teenagers shot and police attacked as Christmas event erupts into chaos

Seven teenagers aged between 13 and 17 were shot following a riot at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, which also reportedly saw 'multiple police officers' attacked and injured

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12 h. ago Chicago Christmas event shooting as '300 riot' with 7 teens shot and police attacked

A Christmas tree lighting event turned into chaos after seven teenagers, aged between 13 and 17, were shot following an alleged riot involving 300 that were reportedly involved in a confrontation with police

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15 h. ago Chilling moment gunshots ring out at Christmas tree lighting as 3 people left fighting for their life in North Carolina

THIS is the chilling moment gunshots are fired at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony with three people rushed to hospital in a critical condition. Crowds ran for their lives after the horror sound of gunfire rang out in the city of Concord, North Carolina. Four people were left injured after being found by gunshot wounds...

Sport

15 h. ago Veteran BBC newsreader struggles to contain laughter over Christmas tree innuendo in live broadcast

A veteran BBC newsreader struggled to contain his laughter over a Christmas tree innuendo he made during a live broadcast.

Politics

16 h. ago How to get bargain £8 panto tickets today – and help an amazing cause

FOR most of us, the thought of waking up on Christmas morning and finding nothing under the tree is horrifying. But for many youngsters in Scotland this is a tragic reality. Charity KidsOut has worked tirelessly for the last 35 years to make sure Santa reaches as many children as possible. Whether they are living...

Economics

20 h. ago Concord shooting: Families run in terror as gunman opens fire at Christmas event

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: One witness at the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Concord, North Carolina, said it sounded like the fireworks - planned for the event - had gone off suddenly

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26 h. ago Extinction Rebellion protester climbs Christmas tree destined for Trafalgar Square

A climate activist threatened to bring a decades-long tradition to a halt - after scaling the annual Christmas tree gifted by Norway to the UK right at the moment it was being felled.

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30 h. ago People left raging after flocking to festive market at one of the UK’s most iconic spots – just to discover it’s a scam

CHRISTMAS shoppers been left baffled after going to Buckingham Palace to visit its ''first ever'' festive market - just to discover it doesn't exist. Images circulating online had promised a festive attraction with market stalls, a gorgeous Christmas tree and fairy lights in front of the iconic UK spot. But after flocking to the Palace this week, eager Christmas...

Politics

31 h. ago Extinction Rebellion protester climbs Trafalgar Square Christmas tree

Climate protester labelled ‘unwanted Christmas decoration’ as he scales tree as ceremony gifting spruce to London is held

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32 h. ago A Harry Potter themed Christmas tree has been unveiled at King’s Cross station

A Harry Potter themed Christmas tree has been unveiled at King’s Cross station  Time Out Worldwide

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34 h. ago B&M's 'timeless' £5 item makes any Christmas tree 'look expensive and luxurious'

The discount retailer could have just the thing for festive fans looking to upgrade their decor

Economics

38 h. ago Fury over seaside town's threadbare 'Temu' Christmas tree 'that looks like it's been on the fat jabs'

The 16-foot threadbare Christmas tree in Rhyl, North Wales has been labelled a 'Temu tree' in a jab relating to the cut-price online retailer.

Politics

38 h. ago Boiler explosion at Pakistan factory leaves at least 15 workers dead

Factory manager arrested but owner still on the run

Events

57 h. ago Tourists left disappointed after flocking to Buckingham Palace Christmas market only to find out the advert was created by AI

Images circulating on social media had promised a winter wonderland-style attraction with snowy market stalls, a huge Christmas tree and a canopy of fairy lights at the London landmark.

Politics

67 h. ago Holiday tree featuring thousands of origami works opens at NYC's American Museum of Natural History

A beloved Christmas tree tradition is returning to Manhattan this holiday season

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