10 h. ago People only just realising real meaning behind Christmas being called 'Xmas'

Christmas is sometimes shortened to Xmas, but the medieval origins behind the festive abbreviation may surprise you. Let's take a closer look at the history of the word

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10 h. ago 'Men refuse to date me because of my towering height – I just want to settle down'

Katie Woolls, 27, has been single for two years and believes it's because of her height, as she thinks that men do not take her seriously because of how tall she is

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11 h. ago Lofty '7ft' model caught up in 'AI scandal' after fans notice one thing about photos

Marie Temara, who claims to be 7ft tall, has been accused of using AI to create her latest Instagram photos - which show her posing in a skimpy red bikini on a boat

Culture

11 h. ago Emmerdale fans left 'screaming' as Kev and Emma's unexpected real

Emmerdale's Kev Townsend and Emma Barton have an unexpected real-life connection

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11 h. ago Lifeguard nearly killed by shark shares survival story after major surgery

Chance Swanson was on his surfboard when the attack unfolded

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11 h. ago Dear Jobs Guru: ‘I don’t have kids – but I still don’t want to work over Christmas’

Reader Laura is fed up with colleagues expecting her to volunteer for shifts they can spend time with their families. Jobs Guru James Innes is here with some advice

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12 h. ago Emmerdale Sam Dingle star's life away from soap from real voice to family

Emmerdale's Sam Dingle, played by James Hooton, has been a part of the ITV soap for over 25 years

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15 h. ago 'I'm only buying second hand presents for kids this Christmas

Mum Lauren Ralph, 28, has ditched the high street and turned to Vinted and charity shops to stretch her budget further this Christmas - and she's not the only one

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15 h. ago Mum with 'biggest boobs in Britain' begs for surgery as 36M chest leaves her bedbound

Melissa Ashcroft, 30, has been desperate for a breast reduction for more than a decade and is now crowdfunding £8,000 for private surgery after being told her BMI is too high for NHS treatment

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15 h. ago Emmerdale Sam Dingle star's life away from soap from real voice to Coronation Street link

Emmerdale's Sam Dingle, played by James Hooton, has been a staple on the ITV soap since 1995

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18 h. ago 'I've died, twice, and been sent back with the same important message'

Norma has seen what is on the other side and now works with people near death to offer her perspective

Events

29 h. ago Cops launch murder probe into missing OAP after body of man, 52, found on farm in ‘tragic incident’

POLICE have launched a murder probe for a missing pensioner after linking the disappearance to the discovery of a 52-year-old man's body. The 82-year-old man, Brian Wright, was first reported missing on Thursday and his disappearance is now being treated as a murder. The 52-year-old man's body was found on Saturday morning in a farm...

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35 h. ago Psychic says it's 'unlucky' to put Christmas tree up until this date

If you're thinking about putting your Christmas tree up soon, heed this psychic's advice first. That's because it might just have an impact on your festive season

Politics

37 h. ago Catholic model told 'burn in hell' gets laugh by becoming millionaire before 30

Model Lana Madison, 29, grew up in a Catholic family in a small Texas town where "being different was a sin" - but she's now a self-made millionaire living in luxury

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38 h. ago Inside Coronation Street star Gareth Pierce's life from real accent to wife and daughter

Coronation Street's Todd Grimshaw is currently at the centre of a harrowing domestic abuse storyline, but what do we know about the actor who plays him, Gareth Pierce?

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38 h. ago Coronation Street Gareth Pierce's life away from cobbles from real voice to family

Welsh actor Gareth Pierce plays Todd Grimshaw in Coronation Street

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39 h. ago Welsh Coronation Street actor Gareth Pierce's life from real accent to wife and family

Coronation Street actor Gareth Pierce has played Todd Grimshaw on the cobbles since 2020

Politics

39 h. ago 'Most tattooed woman' looks totally unrecognisable after covering face with make

Amber Luke has been getting inked for a decade and spent £190,000 on tattoos. Back in 2020, she shocked fans when she covered herself in makeup - to reveal her 'natural' beauty

Politics

42 h. ago Woman has new nose made out of her forehead after dog bit it off

Jordan says if the dog had kept on biting she would be dead

Politics

51 h. ago BBC Prisoner 951 viewers issue same complaint as 'heartbreaking' opener airs

Prisoner 951, a new BBC drama based on the real-life story of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, made its debut on Sunday night and viewers were quick to share their thoughts

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