61 h. ago Just Eat records 145,000 Christmas Day orders amid festive panic

Orders for champagne and prosecco were up 300% on New Year’s Eve, while New Year’s Day saw sales of coconut water and sports drinks soar.

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1 week ago Girl, 2, dies after falling into pond on Christmas Day as family pays tribute

Two-year-old Isobel died after falling into a garden pond at her family's home in Doncaster on Christmas Day during the festive celebrations - her family say they are heartbroken

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1 week ago What happened to my body after I quit Mounjaro, by CLAUDIA CONNELL. I lost four stone and slimmed to size 10. But after Christmas, the consequences for my skin, looks and weight are truly astonishing

The average person is likely to have gained about 3lbs over the festive period and gorged on 6,000 calories on Christmas Day.

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2 w. ago Budleigh Salterton swim survivor left bloodied after rescue from 6ft waves

Hundreds of people had gathered at local beaches on Christmas Day for annual festive swims when a group got into significant difficulty in the water amid 6ft waves and 65mph winds

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2 w. ago Who won Celebrity Gladiators? The 2025 champions have been unveiled after tense finale

The 2025 celebrity festive special of Gladiators aired on Christmas day - with two winners crowed after a batch of stars took on the professional athletes - and the daunting travelator

Sport

2 w. ago Wayne Lineker, 63, spends Christmas Day in hospital as he poses in festive pyjamas following his second severe  pneumonia attack

Wayne Lineker isn't letting his hospital stay get him down as he shared a festive health update with his fans ahead of his release.

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2 w. ago First Christmas Day babies in Scotland as families welcome festive bundles of joy

Santa's journey across the globe included several special visits to maternity units up and down the country.

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2 w. ago Key scene from The Scarecrow's Wedding had to be rewritten for BBC

The beloved children's author had to remove a scene from her book to get approval for the festive special airing Christmas Day

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2 w. ago Bono busking and a festive royal duet: photos of the day – Christmas Day

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Culture

2 w. ago Coronation Street reveal the identity of their Christmas Day attack victim following surprise cliffhanger

Coronation Street fans are in for a Christmas Day shocker after this year's festive special ended with a shocking cliffhanger.

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2 w. ago Don't let Christmas lunch derail your entire day: Experts reveal how to banish festive indigestion and painful bloating FAST... without popping pills

Feeling uncomfortably swollen and nauseous isn't on anyone's Christmas list-but it's something millions of Britons end up with every year.

Science

2 w. ago Alone in London on Christmas Day? This free community dinner offers festive food and good company

Alone in London on Christmas Day? This free community dinner offers festive food and good company  Yahoo News Canada

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2 w. ago Scarlett Moffatt hits back at fix rumours ahead of Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special debut after her dancing background was revealed

The TV personality, 35, is set to take to the ballroom alongside professional dancer Vito Coppola for the festive episode which airs on Christmas day.

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2 w. ago Met Office Christmas Day 2025 forecast as Scots set for festive frost

Here's what Scots can expect on the big day

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2 w. ago King’s Speech 2025: What time it’s on and how the tradition started

The King’s Speech is a festive tradition watched by millions every Christmas Day. Here’s when to tune in, the history behind it, and fun facts to make your viewing even more special

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3 w. ago BBC reveals first look at Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's final ever Strictly

BBC has released first-look images of Strictly presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman in glamorous festive outfits for their last ever appearance on the Christmas Day episode

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3 w. ago What time does Coronation Street air on Christmas Day? Festive schedule and spoilers revealed

Coronation Street has been a staple on ITV's Christmas schedule for 65 years and there's no signs of the drama stopping in Weatherfield as the festive season kicks off again

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3 w. ago What time does Emmerdale air on Christmas Day? Festive schedule and spoilers revealed

Emmerdale fans have a lot to look forward to on the ITV soap this Christmas - and this is when they can tune in as all the drama unfolds over the festive period

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3 w. ago What time is EastEnders on on Christmas Day? Festive schedule and spoilers revealed

In keeping with tradition, EastEnders is gearing up for an explosive Christmas special but the schedule has had a bit of a shakeup over the course of the festive period

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3 w. ago Doctor’s top tips on how to avoid dreaded heartburn at Christmas

A doctor has shared his top tips on how to avoid festive heartburn with Christmas Day fast approaching.

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