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It’s a struggle thinking of Christmas present ideas for our family every year – but what you get the people who appear to have everything? Well when Meghan Markle was faced with this problem back in 2017, she decided to lead with humour. Three years ago, The Queen broke tradition …

AS THE year comes to an end, here is a round up of the crimes and court cases that shocked Daily Echo readers the most. Westquay rapist “pounced” on victim leaving her with “severe psychological harm” Krystian Kwarta raped his victim after repeatedly banging her head against a metal pole …

Most of us are hoping for a peaceful and healthy Christmas. But there will be some people who in need over a coronavirus test over the festive period, even on Christmas Day. There will be more than 50 Covid-19 testing sites open in Greater Manchester over Christmas and New Year. …

Speaking at a press conference after the deal was agreed, EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said: “The British government decided not to participate in the Erasmus exchange programme.” At the press conference on the new deal, Boris Johnson “it was a tough decision” to leave the scheme.  The Prime Minister …

A STOURBRIDGE postman has been doing his bit to add sparkle to Christmas – as he does every year…but this time his festive lights are shining brighter than ever before. Although his family can’t see them as they usually do. Martin Heeks, aged 64, has always put Christmas decorations up …

It has been a very strenuous year for retail workers due to the coronavirus pandemic. Consequently, several stores across London have pledged to keep their doors closed on Boxing Day – a day when retailers often launch their January sales. Christmas Day is a time for receiving presents, not buying …

The storm comes after dozens were rescued and homes and businesses flooded by heavy rain in the run-up to Christmas. An amber national severe weather warning has been issued for parts of south Wales and across southern England, with gusts expected to reach up to 60-70mph in exposed coastal locations. …

A postman has decked out his trolley to help spread Christmas cheer on his rounds for another year. Phil Padgett, of Newark, and his Santa’s sleigh-themed Royal Mail trolley have put residents in a festive mood. PHIL delivers Christmas cheer (43621910) Charmaine Fenton, who sees Phil during his postal round, …

Whether you dress up in your Sunday best or lounge all day in a festive onesie, Christmas is a time for comfort. And comfort may not mean time shared with loved ones this year, but we’ll make up for it on the next one. Yep, it’s rubbish for most. I …

Around 8.2 million shoppers are expected to hit the high street on Boxing Day, despite extensive new Covid-19 restrictions forcing non-essential retailers to close. However, total Boxing Day spending is expected to fall by more than a quarter compared with a year ago, according to research by the Centre for …