1 hour ago Have a purrfect Christmas! Feline charity urges cat owners to avoid stressing their pets over festive period

Cats who have spent months rubbing against furniture to mark it with their pheromones can be upset when suddenly things smell different due to a things such as a scented candle.

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6 h. ago Man poured diesel over partner's car and kicked in front door of her home

Stuart Kimmins, 34, has now been ordered to stay away from the woman's house in Airdrie over the festive period and beyond.

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13 h. ago You’re storing Baileys all wrong – how to keep festive tipple fresh for 2 YEARS

BAILEY'S lovers have been storing their favourite festive tipple all wrong all this time. The popular Christmas drink can be kept fresh for two years after opening if stored properly. Bailey's Irish Cream is best enjoyed during the festive period, and it's equally great on its own or poured into coffee or hot chocolate. However,...

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14 h. ago This arty seaside town is one of the best day trips from London over the festive period

This arty seaside town is one of the best day trips from London over the festive period  Time Out Worldwide

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15 h. ago Chelsea XI vs Newcastle: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

West Londoners are out to start busy festive period with a win

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17 h. ago EastEnders legend Rita Simons admits 'I miss it terribly' as she reveals 2026 goal

EXCLUSIVE: Rita Simons, best known for playing Roxy Mitchell in EastEnders and Marie Fielding in Hollyoaks, has opened up on her 2026 plans ahead of the festive period

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20 h. ago Aston Villa vs Man United Premier League preview, team news and prediction

Aston Villa will be looking to continue their impressive Premier League winning streak into the festive period when they welcome a depleted Man United squad thanks partly to the AFCON

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38 h. ago Arsenal crowned Premier League champions as Man Utd below Liverpool in predicted table

With plenty of Premier League football over the festive period, Opta's database predicts whether Arsenal will finally get their hands on the silverware, the Champions League battle and relegation places

Sport

43 h. ago Thursday news quiz: AI mishaps, fan fury and a tiny baby hippo

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?Welcome to the final Thursday news quiz of the year – a small festive tradition involving the news, a handful of jokes, and the knowledge that somewhere there are 1,057 pedants limbering up to find something to nitpick. And it is a bumper 20-question edition. Thank you for quizzing throughout the year, for your comments, corrections and good-natured quibbles, and most of all for the kind messages literally hundreds of you sent the quizmaster during the Great Thursday Quiz Hiatus of 2025™, when he was off sick. It really meant a lot. Allons-y!The Thursday quiz will return in the new year and wishes you a Merry Christmas, a great festive holiday period and all the best for 2026. Sign up for First Edition to get a Thursday quiz-style quiz of the year in your inbox on Christmas Day. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Man Utd contact FIFA after player blocked from appearing in Premier League match

Manchester United are without three players for the festive period due to AFCON but failed in their negotiations with Morocco to keep Noussair Mazraoui for their clash with Bournemouth

Sport

58 h. ago Christmas travel 2025: Which trains run on Boxing Day? One route continues service into London

Transport for London and National Rail services around and through the capital will be interrupted during the festive period

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58 h. ago The traffic hotspots on UK roads and motorways drivers may want to avoid this Christmas

The AA has issued a list of 16 traffic hotspots that are expected to see some of the worst congestion over the festive period

Transport

61 h. ago Festive drinks ranked: Which of your favourite tipples are doing the most

Some popular Christmas drinks contain enough hidden calories to rival fast food - raising concerns they could contribute to weight gain and tooth decay over the festive period.

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61 h. ago ITV Emmerdale villain's murder 'sealed' in shock Christmas betrayal

An Emmerdale villain could be bidding farewell to the village over the festive period

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62 h. ago Madame Blanc Mysteries Christmas Special date, cast, and run time for 'very different' episode

Sally Lindsay's Madame Blanc Mysteries is returning with a feature length episode over the festive period, here's what you need to know

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62 h. ago Christmas travel 2025: What train services run on Boxing Day?

Transport for London and National Rail services around and through the capital will be interrupted throughout the festive period.

Politics

63 h. ago High retailer confirms it will close ALL 650 shops for three days this Christmas

A MAJOR high street retailer has confirmed it will shut all 650 of its stores for three days over the festive period this year. The budget retailer said the closures will cover key dates across the holiday season, continuing its long-standing tradition of putting employee time off ahead of trade. Poundland, which has hundreds of...

Economics

63 h. ago Met Office warns 'rare' weather phenomenon could hit UK on Christmas Day

Met Office forecasters have said that a rare weather phenomenon may descend over the country over the festive period

Events

63 h. ago Dan Burn injury update as Newcastle boss Eddie Howe left 'vulnerable'

Newcastle United defender Dan Burn will miss the busy festive period after being stretchered off in Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby defeat to Sunderland with a rib injury

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64 h. ago Chelsea injury update: Estevao, Cole Palmer, Liam Delap latest news and return dates

Blues fitness woes are easing as the festive period approaches

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