56 h. ago Snow bomb to blast UK before Christmas in 14 counties – all you need to know

Will you have a white Christmas? Starting December 10, the UK is set to be hit by a significant snowfall, with Scotland expecting accumulations of up to 34cm, here's everything you need to know

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61 h. ago Snow bomb could blast UK with 13 inches of white stuff before Christmas – see 14 counties

The UK faces a major snow bomb from December 10, with Scotland bracing for up to 34cm of snow while 14 counties across England prepare for lighter flurries starting next month

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64 h. ago Disney exec says he's sick of phones ruining visitors' magic and shares gimmick to get fans to ditch them

Disney executive Bruce Vaughn says smartphones are breaking the 'spell' of the parks and he has unveiled a plan to replace phones.

Technology

7 d. ago Christmas markets at risk as 'Arctic weather blast' will bury Brits in seven inches of snow

Revellers hoping to catch a Yuletide buzz early in December have been warned plans to visit Christmas markets may be cancelled due to a deluge of snow forecast to batter Britain

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7 d. 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

8 d. ago AI ruining Christmas for kids as ruthless 'Grinch bot' answers THAT Santa question

Christmas is one of the most joyful and happy times of the year, but artificial intelligence has other ideas and has gone out of its way to destroy many children's fun

Politics

8 d. ago Protests at Scots primary school over "toxic" claims unvetted migrants taking English lessons

Parents have gathered outside of Dalmarnock Primary School holding placards which read, "our school is for children, not adults".

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8 d. ago School replaces truancy fines with 'attendance awareness courses' for parents

Netley Primary School in Camden, North London , is asking parents at risk of getting a fixed penalty notice to attend four sessions about the risks of persistent absence.

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9 d. ago 'My kids' gifts are from a charity's Santa as I can't afford Christmas' says mum of four

Mum-of-four Alice Mugerwa, works as a healthcare assistant and is a carer for her husband. The family are grappling with the cost-of-living, which means Alice relies on a charity.

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1 week ago Parents to sue East Dunbartonshire Council over 'zombie film' carbon monoxide leak at primary school

Parents at Balmuildy primary who are suing the council said the school was ‘like a zombie film’ when the carbon monoxide leak occurred

Culture

2 w. ago Furious mum slams early release of creep who tried to abduct son from car park

Andrzej Palosz, 48, has been released after serving 40 percent of his sentence.

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2 w. ago Parents ‘vindicated’ after police admit unlawful arrest over WhatsApp row

Hertfordshire police agree to pay £20,000 to Rosalind Levine and Maxie Allen, who were held for 11 hours after complaining about daughter’s schoolTwo parents who were arrested after they complained about their daughter’s primary school on WhatsApp have said they felt “vindicated” by the police admitting the arrest was unlawful.Rosalind Levine and her partner, Maxie Allen, said they were held at a police station for 11 hours over their complaints about the school. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago How to send Santa a Christmas letter for just 87p and get a reply

Get those lists written to Santa before it's too late!

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2 w. ago Thug amputee who brutally attacked Scots OAP in robbery furious at jail mobility scooter ban

A THUG who battered an OAP in her own home was raging at being forced to leave his mobility scooter behind as he was locked up. Michael Geddes, 48, is thought to have lost a leg to a medical condition some time after he attacked Mary Shaw, 75. He turned up to court in his...

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3 w. ago Teacher on the naughty list after telling children 'Santa is not real'

The remark was allegedly made at Greenbrae Primary School in Aberdeen during a lesson on All Saints' Day.

Society

3 w. ago Furious Scots parents slam primary school after teacher 'tells kids Santa isn't real'

The school has launched an investigation after the alleged incident which sparked fury among some parents who said "the magic of Christmas had been ruined for some of the pupils".

Society

3 w. ago ‘They’ve ruined the magic of Christmas’, blast furious Scots parents after primary teacher ‘tells kids Santa isn’t real’

PARENTS have been left fuming amid claims a Scots primary school teacher told kids that Santa doesn't exist. Pupils at the school were left devastated after a teacher made the alleged remarks in class. It's claimed the incident happened at the end of October after a teacher from the Aberdeen school discussed a lesson on...

Society

3 w. ago 'It's not the 60+ days of Christmas!' Exasperated Brits blast John Lewis, Coca

Scientists say that stretching out the festive season could spark 'festive burnout', as Christmas decorations appear two months ahead of the big day.

Politics

3 w. ago What parents are sacrificing to buy everything on Santa’s wish list

Parents are forfeiting nights out and even heating to give their kids a great Christmas, yet money experts suggest practical ways you can save.

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3 w. ago ‘That was better than my wedding day!’ The 20 greatest moments from The Celebrity Traitors

Alan the assassin, Clare as Boris Johnson and of course, Celia’s fart the dynamite scenes have come thick and fast in the inaugural series. Here are the very best bitsRemember when fans feared that an all-star edition would risk ruining the hit reality game’s magic? A triumphant inaugural VIP series of The Celebrity Traitors has blown such worries out of the Highland loch water.Ratings have surpassed 13m, overtaking Strictly Come Dancing as the BBC’s biggest franchise. It has been the most talked-about TV show of the autumn, if not the year. Anticipation is now at fever pitch for Thursday night’s final. As we approach the endgame, relive the highlights so far with our cloak-clad catch-up Continue reading...

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