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Here is the full text of the King’s Christmas broadcast: “Earlier this year, as we commemorated the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, the Queen and I had the enormous privilege of meeting, once again, the remarkable veterans of that very special generation who gave of themselves so courageously, on behalf of …

The Princess of Wales has hugged and spoken with a cancer patient after attending the royal family’s traditional Christmas Day church service following her own “brutal” year with the disease. Kate, alongside her husband the Prince of Wales and their children – Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince …

Transport for London (TfL) services are set to operate differently on Boxing Day 2024. Services on the Elizabeth Line, which runs to Brentwood and Shenfield in Essex, will be very different. There will also be a swathe of changes to Overground services. On the Overground, there will be no trains …

The Royal Family’s annual Christmas at Sandringham always produces a series of pictures of poise and tradition as they all walk to church together.  But behind the polished smiles, the festive season for the family has not always been merry.  Over the years, the private estate in Norfolk has been the scene of …

Santa’s elves have been tirelessly working at the North Pole for months, preparing presents for children all over the globe. Now, it’s time for Santa’s busiest day of the year. As Rudolph and his fellow reindeer – Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen – pull Santa’s sleigh …

Britain’s longest-serving Royal Mail postman from the Essex border has recalled hand-delivering turkeys, kippers and last-minute gifts for Christmas as his record 60 years comes to an end this festive season. Robert Hudson, 76, known as Rocky, from Leyton, started his Royal Mail career in December 1964 when he was …

I always thought being a postman would be quite relaxing. Walking around listening to music, talking with the local community and enjoying being out in the elements. On day one I found out I couldn’t be more wrong. From the moment I stepped in the door I was swept off …

This Christmas, youngsters Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are set for a delightful celebration in Norfolk with their family. Like many children throughout the UK, the Royal siblings share the usual Christmas excitement, but they also follow some unique Royal traditions due to their heritage. While striving to …

A Coventry mum who almost fell for a new WhatsApp scam is urging people to be careful this Christmas. Kasi Reid received a call on the messaging app from someone claiming to be part of the parents’ group at the school her son attends and said she was just moments …

Which shops are open on the day? (Picture: Akira Suemori/Shutterstock) A small number of shops will be open on Christmas Day this year for incredibly last minute shoppers. But don’t get your hopes up for big purchases, as almost all stores will be closed on December 25. Major supermarkets will …