The festive season presents an opportunity to brighten your home with an array of seasonal blooms. Options include the Christmas cactus, amaryllis and jasmine. Another favourite is the poinsettia, celebrated for its eye-catching crimson foliage. Although relatively straightforward to maintain, achieving the correct placement and hydration during the colder season …
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The strike involves 400 tanker drivers at Certas Energy, a primary supplier to Sandringham, where the Royal family traditionally spends several weeks over Christmas and New Year. Unite, the union representing the drivers, said the walkout could leave the King and Queen Camilla, 78, facing a “cold Christmas.” Drivers plan …
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Delivery giant Evri has come under fire from customers and MPs who say they have been consistently let down Complaints about online delivery services have soared in the run-up to Christmas, with families forced to replace presents which have vanished “into thin air”. British shoppers are forecast to make online …
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21 December 2025, 18:00 Jessie J released a new album in 2025. Picture: Getty Is Jessie J in a relationship? And what is her net worth? Here’s everything you need to know about the Price Tag singer. Jessie J has made an epic return to music with her new album …
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Some people don’t fully understand what the TV licence covers, meaning some households may not need one and could claim a refund Ben Hurst, Sophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer and Katie Elliott 07:24, 21 Dec 2025 You may get a warning letter if you are not registered(Image: Stephen Barnes …
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She ordered a new phone for her daughter but opened package to find the handset had been replaced by cakes A Sutton Coldfield mum was left in shock when she discovered her daughter’s brand new iPhone 17 had been replaced by flapjacks(Image: Serena Whitehead) A Sutton Coldfield mum who ordered …
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With Christmas the busiest time of year for the postal service, customers have strict deadlines to meet if they want to make sure their parcels end up under the tree on time. But even with the clear instructions, senders can’t always guarantee their packages will arrive on time. And now …
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Rubbish collection days will be changing no matter where you live in Wales Here are the bin dates for councils across Wales(Image: Getty) Christmas and New Year festivities are fast approaching for people all over Wales, and everyone is eagerly anticipating a well-deserved break – refuse collectors included. Over the …
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This year’s range from M&S is vast and there’s definitely something to suit all tastes. This year’s M&S party food features a Bao Bun snowman who is almost too cute to eat…almost! Tis the season for hosting and gathering together and with all the prep that goes into the big …
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They’ve promised keep the famous music playing and the ale flowing just in time for Christmas Jamie Rutland at The Beaver (Credit : Ray Smith) The Beaver Inn in Appledore – a pub with more than four centuries of coastal history – has begun a new chapter this autumn, now …
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