3 h. ago Wishaw opticians spread Christmas cheer with gift donation to children’s ward

The team at Specsavers Wishaw, which is located on the town’s Main Street, invited customers to donate new, unwrapped gifts suitable for children aged 10 weeks to 15 years via a gift bank in store throughout December.

Events

9 h. ago The hidden dangers lurking in YOUR Christmas buffet – putting you at risk of horror bugs and deadly sepsis

WHETHER you're hosting or going to your friends' or family's this festive season, there's an important food risk to remember. While a Christmas buffet spread is a sight to behold - and the highlight of many people's years - overindulging can be deadly. Festive feasters could be at risk of food-borne illnesses due to potential...

Events

28 h. ago Airdrie & Coatbridge 41 Club donate over 150 selection boxes for children's Christmas party

Craigneuk and Petersburn tenants’ and residents’ association grateful for kind festive gesture.

Society

31 h. ago Billionaire Telegram founder with 100 children offers to pay IVF costs for any women under 38 who want to use his sperm

The Russian-born tech entrepreneur, 41, claims to have already fathered more than 100 children through sperm donation, in addition to six from three partners.

Economics

52 h. ago Classy Lewis Hamilton gives sweet Christmas present to more than 1,000 Ferrari employees with four

LEWIS HAMILTON turned into Ferrari's very own Father Christmas as he gave out presents to more than 1,000 employees. The seven-time world champion visited the Maranello factory last week to spread some Christmas cheer to the struggling Italian team. Hamilton personally presented each member of the Scuderia Ferrari team a typically British present of a...

Politics

69 h. ago West Lothian health club help spread festive cheer thanks to Christmas appeal

Throughout the last month, members and local residents dropped off toys and gifts at Bannatyne Health Club helping support families across Livingston and West Lothian who are struggling with the rising cost of living.

Society

4 d. ago Jarrod Bowen and Nuno Espírito Santo spread Christmas cheer across east London

Jarrod Bowen and Nuno Espírito Santo spread Christmas cheer across east London  Guardian Series

Politics

6 d. ago How to eat, drink and be merry – while pregnant – at Christmas

Some traditional treats may be off the menu, but there are plenty of alternatives for a festive feastFor a festival with childbirth at its religious heart, it is perverse how much of our traditional Christmas spread isn’t recommended for pregnant women. Pre-pregnancy, this was not something I’d clocked. I was the soft cheese supremo, canape queen – at my happiest with a smoked trout blini in one hand and a champagne flute in the other. Then one day in October, two blue lines appeared on a test result and everything started to change: my body, my future and most pressingly my Christmas.Don’t get me wrong: no present under the tree can match the gift I’ve got in store. But as a food writer who loves this season, I can’t think of a worse time to be nauseated, exhausted and forbidden by the NHS to eat, drink or do my favourite things to eat, drink or do in winter. I have no alternatives for saunas, skiing and hot baths. I do, however, know enough chefs, bartenders, retailers and produce...

Politics

8 d. ago Taylor Swift proves she's the most generous person in showbusiness: Star donates millions to charity, visits children's hospitals and even gave to UK food banks

Perhaps the most memorable scene from Taylor Swift's new Disney+ documentary is when she gives out the tour bonuses to her team of dedicated dancers.

Economics

8 d. ago Bondi beach shooting live: Australians set new record for blood donation; 25 still in hospital from terror attack including children

Dozens of mourners gather at Bondi Pavilion on Tuesday morning to pay respects. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDreyfus says Australians rising to support community in wake of terror attacksThe former attorney general and special envoy for international human rights, Mark Dreyfus, just been on Radio National. He said this type of hatred will not divide Australia.People are going to unite to reject this hatred. It’s much worse than anyone’s worst nightmares.It’s the event that we in the Jewish community feared, the murder of 15 of our community members celebrating Hanukah ... Continue reading...

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1 week ago Kilmarnock estate agents' toy drive produces TEN sacks of toys for local charity

“At Allen & Harris in Kilmarnock, we are delighted to spread a little extra joy this Christmas."

Politics

1 week ago UK snow: Maps turn purple as flurries spread for White Christmas

New weather maps show snow showers from Scotland down to the Home Counties on Christmas Day, with heavier snow over higher ground in Scotland and possible flurries in London

Events

1 week ago Super flu hospital cases in London jump 47% in a week as NHS faces worst

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

Science

1 week ago Super flu hospital cases in London jump 47% in a week as health chief warns of virus surge before Christmas

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

Events

1 week ago Super flu hospital cases in London jump 48% in a week as health chief warns of virus surge before Christmas

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

Events

1 week ago Superflu hospital cases in London jump 48% in a week as health chief warns of virus surge before Christmas

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

Events

1 week ago Top 10 acts of kindness Brits perform to spread joy during the Christmas season

Over a third of Brits are more inclined to perform random acts of kindness in December, with many volunteering and donating to charity

Politics

1 week ago Superflu cases rising sharply in London, warns public health chief amid fears of virus surge before Christmas

Dr Yimmy Chow stressed that Londoners have just days to get the flu vaccine to ensure maximum protection before Christmas Day

Events

2 w. ago Defiant antiques dealer refuses to tear down giant naked Gladiator statue outside shop after Labour

Grant Adamson, 60, was told to remove the 30ft statue from outside his shop in Wigan in 2022 but reinstated it two weeks ago to spread ' Christmas cheer'.

Economics

2 w. ago Andy Murray surprises shoppers with unexpected Christmas window appearance

Sporting a Walker's Shortbread Christmas jumper, the tennis legend spread some festive cheer to passing shoppers.

Politics