3 h. ago Wales' most unusual village has Christmas event for one weekend only

Named one of the UK’s ‘most beautiful’ places this unusual village is hosting a Christmas market – but only for the briefest of periods

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10 h. ago Royal Mail steals Christmas: Uproar in village renowned worldwide for its yarn bombing as new solar

Knitted postbox toppers created by the Titchfield Yarnbombers have been seen across the world, but now they fear their festive tradition will come to an end.

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53 h. ago Las Vegas Grand Prix F1 weather forecast amid flash floods and more rain coming

The Las Vegas Grand Prix is due to take place this weekend, though the build-up to the Formula 1 event has been disrupted by heavy rain which led to flash flooding in some parts of the city

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3 d. ago A trooper’s shove showed stardom doesn’t protect Black athletes from police

When I was a college basketball player, some believed we were treated differently from other Black and Brown people. An event last weekend suggests otherwiseIt was 1996, my first day stepping foot on Syracuse University’s campus. I saw a big student protest was taking place so, with my freshman’s inquisitive mind, I ventured over to see what was going on. I listened to a passionate sista named Kathy Ade, the president of Syracuse’s student African-American Society. She stood there with her Bantu knots and a megaphone addressing the crowd, discussing the fact that campus security was now going to be able to carry pepper spray. In the 90s – which my daughter Baby Sierra calls “the 1900s,” just to keep me humble – campus security carrying pepper spray was a big deal. Now, they all carry guns. The fear was that they’d use the spray on Black and Brown students without hesitation, at the slightest perceived sign of trouble.Syracuse’s campus newspaper, the Daily Orange, printed a photo of ...

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3 d. ago A trooper’s shove showed stardom doesn’t protect Black athletes from police | Etan Thomas

When I was a college basketball player, some believed we were treated differently from other Black and Brown people. An event last weekend suggests otherwiseIt was 1996, my first day stepping foot on Syracuse University’s campus. I saw a big student protest was taking place so, with my freshman’s inquisitive mind, I ventured over to see what was going on.I listened to a passionate sista named Kathy Ade, the president of Syracuse’s student African-American Society. She stood there with her Bantu knots and a megaphone addressing the crowd, discussing the fact that campus security was now going to be able to carry pepper spray. In the 90s – which my daughter Baby Sierra calls “the 1900s,” just to keep me humble – campus security carrying pepper spray was a big deal. Now, they all carry guns. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Coronation Street stars battle Storm Claudia to switch on Christmas in the Gay Village in big annual tradition

Rain and wind didn't stop the razzle dazzle from Corrie stars who sang an ABBA medley before flicking the switch on the Christmas lights at a Manc insitution

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7 d. ago Adam Peaty 'hunkers down' at Gordon Ramsay's home after skipping sports event in Florida

Peaty made a late night dash to the south London home shared by Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana after the Olympic athlete's younger brother was arrested over a series of alleged threats.

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7 d. ago Adam Peaty 'bunkers down' at Gordon Ramsay's home after skipping sports event in Florida

Peaty made a late night dash to the south London home shared by Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana after the Olympic athlete's younger brother was arrested over a series of alleged threats.

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8 d. ago Austrian home village of Arnold Schwarzenegger begs star to save Christmas market

Villagers in the Austrian village of Thal are begging home-grown Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger to pay for their Christmas market after the council's coffers ran dry

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9 d. ago Unusual Wales campsite with its very own ‘UFO’ and Doctor Who relic next to golden sands

This fun and quirky Welsh campsite could be your next adventure

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1 week ago 'Magical' village with Christmas markets and cute streets is perfect for winter getaway

If you're longing to experience a magical Christmas time this year, this idyllic village might be the perfect destination for you, as it embraces the festivities every year

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1 week ago Idyllic village two hours from UK turns into fairytale location at Christmas

If you're looking to go on a festive getaway before Christmas, this pretty village near has turned into a 'magical' fairytale-like scene with several markets to explore

Society

1 week ago Jamie Laing to switch on the Marylebone Village Christmas Lights

Jamie Laing to switch on the Marylebone Village Christmas Lights  London Post

Science

2 w. ago Natural History Museum creates giant Christmas jumper for its iconic T. Rex

The Natural History Museum's iconic T. Rex has received a festive makeover, featuring a supersized red Christmas jumper and Santa hat, alongside a backdrop depicting a snowy village and starry night sky.

Culture

2 w. ago Hollyoaks Christmas bombshell as Nancy star hints at 'interesting' festive period

It's not going to be a very merry Christmas in Hollyoaks village once again this year as actress Jessica Fox teases more drama for Nancy Osborne and her family

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2 w. ago Village told it cannot have Christmas lights unless England flags taken down

Harrietsham Parish Council said it may not be able to put up its Christmas lights due to the ‘financial implications’ of removing the flags

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2 w. ago Emmerdale sign up 80s pop icon as Lydia Dingle set for huge bombshell

Emmerdale's Lydia Dingle is set for a huge surprise in a special episode which will air in the build up to Christmas as Jason Donovan makes an appearance in the village

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2 w. ago Emmerdale confirms Christmas surprise as 90s pop legend's role announced

A very special geust is set to stop by the Yorkshire village this Christmas, the ITV soap has revealed

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2 w. ago Secretive artist snuck unusual painting into national museum and displayed it

The artwork, which appears to be AI-generated, was snuck into the National Museum of Wales by an artist who has carried out similar stunts

Culture

2 w. ago Village could go without Christmas lights because of St George flags on lampposts

A village has had the decorations every year – but the area's parish council says it cannot put them up this year until St George's flags flying from lampposts are taken down

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