England has recorded 32,725 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, according to the latest figures, as festive bubbles were cancelled for millions. Nationwide figures weren’t released today as the devolved nations’ tallies aren’t counted on the Government dashboard over Christmas. The infections announced today means there has been a …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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Coronavirus outbreak on submarine-hunting Royal Navy warship with 184 crew aboard forces it to return to port over Christmas HMS Northumberland, a Type 23 Frigate, was due to patrol UK waters this week The vessel, which has a crew of 185, was forced to return to Devonport Several members of …
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With coronavirus restrictions preventing us from doing certain things this Christmas, there will be plenty of time to watch our favourite festive films. But how well do you know the classics? There’s only one way to find out – with a bumper quiz. Have a go at testing your knowledge …
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Lori Loughlin ‘is keeping her head down and doing everything to avoid trouble’ in prison as she prepares for Christmas behind bars Sources familiar with the situation say that there was never any expectation that Lori Loughlin was getting out for the holiday Her release date is set for December …
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Christmas is just around the corner and, in festive fashion, a Devon postal worker has been spotted doing the rounds – dressed up as The Grinch. Mike Newton, who is the control room supervisor for Devon and Cornwall Police, managed to get a snap of the Royal Mail courier. The …
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But, before you start worrying about the etiquette of an empty-handed Christmas, fear not. Allow us to introduce our 48-hour gift guide because, if you can’t bestow friends and family with your presence, you can at least offer them presents… Click and Collect While many shops are closed in Tier …
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A gingerbread house fit for a Queen! Royal chefs share their recipe for festive treat with ornate lemon icing The Royal Family Instagram shared their chefs’ guide to gingerbread houses The Royal chefs supplied a recipe as well as a template for the house pieces Melted boiled sweets were poured …
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