4 h. ago Nikki Sanderson and Anthony Quinlan share baby joy as they're expecting their first child

Soap star power couple Nikki Sanderson and Anthony Quinlan are welcoming the festive season with the best Christmas present ever, they tell us exclusively

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8 h. ago Michael Mosley's poignant final Christmas warning before tragic death

Dr Michael Mosley issued a warning about the festive season ahead of his final Christmas. The TV star died in June 2024 after going missing while on holiday with his wife

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8 h. ago Where Christmas classics are streaming in the UK from Muppet Christmas Carol to Die Hard

The festive season is a busy time for streaming services, each of which have a huge variety of classics and modern holiday films available

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8 h. ago Baileys and mulled wine warning for everyone who drinks them at Christmas

A plumber has issued an urgent warning to anyone enjoying Baileys, mulled wine or coffee during the festive season

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9 h. ago The hidden dangers lurking in YOUR Christmas buffet – putting you at risk of horror bugs and deadly sepsis

WHETHER you're hosting or going to your friends' or family's this festive season, there's an important food risk to remember. While a Christmas buffet spread is a sight to behold - and the highlight of many people's years - overindulging can be deadly. Festive feasters could be at risk of food-borne illnesses due to potential...

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10 h. ago Avoid piling on the pounds this Christmas with 10 simple tips

With Christmas comes a load of tasty treats, but there are simple things you can do to help stay on track with your health goals. From staying hydrated to getting proper sleep, these tips can help you enjoy the festive season without derailing your progress.

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14 h. ago John Swinney sends hope for ‘warmth, kindness and connection’ in Christmas message

Scotland's political leaders have shared messages for people across the country this festive season.

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14 h. ago Dentist names 'worst offenders' for your teeth this Christmas

A dentist has warned that there are certain foods and drinks that we should avoid during the festive season

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16 h. ago Red cabbage tastes 'sweet' yet 'tangy' when 3 ingredients are added to the mix

A recipe developer shared a tasty Christmas side dish that is perfect for the festive season - and it's the perfect way to jazz up your red cabbage

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17 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Pope Leo expresses ‘great sadness’ at Russian rejection of truce calls

Pontiff calls for ‘day of peace’ on Christmas Day after huge Russian attack in Ukraine kills three and cuts power to several regions. What we know on day 1,400Pope Leo XIV has called for a global truce on Christmas Day, expressing “great sadness” that “apparently Russia rejected a request” for one. “I am renewing my request to all people of good will to respect a day of peace – at least on the feast of the birth of our saviour,” Leo told reporters at his residence near Rome on Tuesday. Russia has repeatedly rejected calls for a ceasefire in its war on Ukraine, saying that would only give a military advantage to Kyiv. The pope said: “Among the things that cause me great sadness is the fact that Russia has apparently rejected a request for a truce.” Referring to conflicts in general, Leo said: “I hope they will listen and there will be 24 hours of peace in the whole world.”A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine has killed three people and cut power to several Ukrainian ...

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18 h. ago Fergie and Andrew's farewell party: Couple were set to throw a last Christmas bash at Royal Lodge for friends

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson were reportedly intending to do 'all sorts of entertaining' this festive season - as they spend their last Christmas at Royal Lodge.

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23 h. ago The Guardian view on the festive season: a suffering world needs messages of peace, hope and goodwill | Editorial

The fracturing multilateral order has led to a new age of insecurity. But acts of courage and solidarity can point the way to a better futureIn one of his last sermons, the great Christian theologian and philosopher Paul Tillich asked: “Do we have a right to hope?” As an army chaplain to German forces during the first world war and a refugee from Nazi Germany, Tillich had witnessed first-hand some of the horrors of the 20th century. But his answer to the question he posed in 1965 was yes. Nobody could live without hope, Tillich told his Harvard audience, even if it led “through the narrows of a painful and courageous ‘in-spite-of’”.Sixty years on, a similar spirit of defiant optimism is needed to navigate our own era of conflict and anxiety. The fourth anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is approaching, and dark political forces menace the social fabric of western liberal democracies. More widely, a fracturing multilateral order is delivering a more unstabl...

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26 h. ago Oldham bin collection changes over Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year

There will be some changes over the festive season.

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28 h. ago 1.5 million people issued festive food warning over 4 'problem' items

Over one million people are affected, with experts urging people to avoid drinking and eating certain items during the festive season

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28 h. ago My family has never believed in Father Christmas – I don't want to hurt my kids if the money ever runs out | Matt Taylor

I would never want them to feel that they had been naughty if I couldn’t afford their gifts one yearIn my house, Christmas Day looks very normal. My boys will wake me up at the crack of dawn then tumble downstairs, falling over each other, to find presents under the tree. As the tearing of wrapping paper cross-fades into screams of excitement, for a moment, everything feels exactly as it should. Except for one subtle difference: my children have never believed in Santa.This isn’t the result of an “I don’t want to lie to my children” ideology or some Scroogist attempt to be different. It’s a deliberate choice I have made, one that is rooted in fear. Behind the fairy lights and goodwill of Christmas lurk financial demands that many families cannot meet. According to a YouGov poll for debt charity Step Change earlier this month, about one in three adults with children will struggle to afford Christmas this year. For many, the festive season brings anxiety, overdrafts and guilt rather t...

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29 h. ago Helen Flanagan bends over in saucy Santa suspenders as curves spill over fur bra

Blonde bombshell Helen Flanagan has slipped into a sexy Mrs Claus outfit complete with lace bodysuit, plunging neckline and cheeky suspenders to ring in the festive season

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30 h. ago Strictly's Vicky Pattison opens up about 'complicated feelings' in 'heartbreaking' Christmas message

The former I'm A Celebrity winner spoke about the importance of one aspect of the festive season

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30 h. ago ScotRail Christmas and New Year timetable REVEALED as services axed on key dates

WITH the festive season well and truly upon us Scots across the country are making travel plans for Christmas and New Year. Over the next fortnight thousands will be travelling all over Scotland to get together with loved ones. But will the train services be running as usual around Christmas Day and New Year’s Day?...

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30 h. ago Truth about Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz’ romance revealed and why Christmas time could be make

IT may have looked like nothing more than a summer fling to outsiders, but as Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz gear up for their first Christmas together we can reveal they are stronger than ever. Indeed, things are going so well this festive season insiders tell us all the signs suggest this romance is heading...

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30 h. ago AA warns drivers common Christmas mistakes could ruin the holidays

The motoring experts have shared essential tips to help drivers avoid car crime this festive season

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