6 h. ago Snowflake school bosses rename Christmas jumper day to be more ‘inclusive’ in yet more woke madness

WOKE schools have renamed Christmas Jumper Day as Winter Jumper Day to be more “inclusive”. Others promise ­“festive” celebrations without explicitly using the word Christmas. Critics have blasted it as “utterly ridiculous”. It comes ahead of charity Save the Children’s annual Christmas Jumper Day this week, with schools asked to raise funds. Devonshire Hill Nursery...

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13 h. ago Horses and carts and Christmas lights ceremonies: photos of the weekend

A selection of the best images from around the world this weekend Continue reading...

Culture

13 h. ago Horses and carts and Christmas light ceremonies: photos of the weekend

A selection of the best images from around the world this weekend Continue reading...

Culture

17 h. ago C of E to challenge Tommy Robinson’s ‘put Christ back into Christmas’ message

Church leaders respond to far-right appropriation of Christian symbols with ‘Outsiders welcome’ messageThe Church of England is to launch a poster campaign aimed at challenging the anti-migrant message of Tommy Robinson, whose “Unite the Kingdom” movement has urged its supporters to join a carols event next weekend to “put the Christ back into Christmas”.The posters, which will go on display at bus stops, say “Christ has always been in Christmas” and “Outsiders welcome”. They will also be available for local churches to download and display over the festive period. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago C of E to challenge Tommy Robinson ‘put Christ back into Christmas’ message

Church leaders respond to far-right appropriation of Christian symbols with ‘Outsiders welcome’ messageThe Church of England is to launch a poster campaign aimed at challenging the anti-migrant message of Tommy Robinson, whose “Unite the Kingdom” movement has urged its supporters to join a carols event next weekend to “put the Christ back into Christmas”.The posters, which will go on display at bus stops, say “Christ has always been in Christmas” and “Outsiders welcome”. They will also be available for local churches to download and display over the festive period. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Dog owners urged to follow simple Christmas rule or risk pet's life

It is really important, especially with Christmas just weeks away

Events

56 h. ago Snow is forecast for Christmas week as mega polar freeze due to hit

Temperatures are set for a dramatic plunge

Events

56 h. ago Full list of road closures for Manchester Christmas Parade this weekend

The city's free festive parade returns this weekend

Politics

65 h. ago Major UK supermarket offering free deliveries this weekend ahead of Christmas

Beat the busy Christmas queues with this supermarket offer.

Politics

68 h. ago The most stylish knitwear for Christmas Jumper Day, according to a royal expert

With Christmas Jumper Day just a week away, there's still time to treat yourself to the perfect festive knit.

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2 d. ago Met Office forecasts SNOW for Christmas week as temperatures to tumble

The Met Office has published its long-range forecast which covers the period including Christmas Day, and forecasters believe temperatures are going to plunge again

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3 d. ago Christmas shoppers warned of chaotic delivery deadlines as first cut

Christmas shoppers are being urged to check post and courier deadlines now, with the first cut-off for overseas parcels landing this week and UK dates following fast.

Events

3 d. ago Risk of £2.5k fine alert issued to anyone putting up Christmas lights

Millions of UK homeowners are decorating their homes for Christmas this week

Events

3 d. ago Two Scottish Tesco stores to give away free Christmas trees this weekend

Scots can find out how and where to bag a Christmas tree for free just below.

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3 d. ago Five huge movies on Film 4 this weekend from Christmas magic to revenge epic

Christmas is now fully upon us but if you’re struggling to rediscover your festive spirit, Film 4 is airing some seasonal classics to help get you in the mood plus some alternatives for the Grinches among us

Culture

3 d. ago Free Christmas trees are being given away at a Welsh Tesco this weekend

The supermarket is using the offer as a way of raising money for food charity partners

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3 d. ago Woman and her dog die weeks before Christmas as driver goes wrong way on A48

A four-car collision left two people dead after a 90-year-old driver travelled more than 450m in the wrong direction on a busy dual carriageway, an inquest heard

Events

3 d. ago Anyone hanging Christmas lights this week could risk £2.5k fine

People need to be aware that a simple decoration could lead to a major issue

Economics

4 d. ago Tesco is handing out hundreds of FREE Christmas trees this week – but you’ll have to be quick

TESCO is giving away hundreds of real Christmas trees entirely for free at participating stores this weekend. But there's one catch, which isn't a catch if you don't mind your tree's shape - they're all a little wonky. Many supermarkets sell "wonky" fruit and vegetables at a reduced price, but Tesco is taking this a...

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4 d. ago Major UK supermarket giving away free Christmas trees on one day this week

Shoppers can get a free 'wonky' Christmas tree on Saturday, December 6

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