Hordes of festive shoppers flock to UK high streets despite Covid warnings

Hordes of Christmas shoppers hit high streets across the country today as the festive buying spree continued with just eleven shopping days remaining till the big day.  The weekly markets in Newcastle saw hundreds braving the rain to splash their cash. Whilst the majority adhered to social distancing, the sheer number of shoppers meant it … Read more

Pippa Middleton hands out awards to deaf schoolchildren for their Christmas card designs

Pippa Middleton showed she’s very much in the festive spirit, donning a Christmas jumper to hand out awards for festive card designs. Kate Middleton’s sister, 31, who is an ambassador for Mary Hare School in Newbury, a school for deaf children, donned red knitwear to give out awards to the school’s pupils.  In a snap … Read more

Sam Faiers heads out for her early 30th birthday celebrations with sister Billie and mother Suzie

She’s been living it up with her loved ones as she kicks off her birthday celebrations two weeks early in London. And Sam Faiers kept the good times rolling on as she joined her sister Billie and their mother Suzie for dinner at Mayfair restaurant Park Chinois in the English capital on Saturday evening. The Mummy … Read more

What theme you should use to decorate your Christmas tree according to your star sign 

With Christmas fast approaching, some people may be left scratching their heads over how to decorate their tree this year. The astrology experts at US-based website PsychicWorld.com suggest decorating your tree based on the personality traits associated with your star sign.  For example, bold and ambitious Aries might want to try an ombre theme that … Read more

Boris Johnson urges families to scale back festive plans over virus fears

Boris Johnson has urged families to ‘think hard’ about seeing loved ones at Christmas after NHS bosses warned that relaxing restrictions over the festive period could lead to cases spiraling out of control yet again.  Under the Government’s plans for a more normal Christmas, families will be allowed to form a ‘bubble’ with two other households between December 23 … Read more

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Christmas card shows Kate Middleton is ‘the backbone of the family’

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge‘s family Christmas photo shows ‘tight family unity’ and that Kate Middleton is ‘the backbone’ of the family, a body language expert has claimed. Speaking to FEMAIL, Judi James suggested Kate Middleton’s arm around daughter Charlotte’s waist shows a gesture of inclusion and protection – while Prince George‘s smile shows … Read more

Germany tightens virus lockdown rules over Christmas

Germany cancels Christmas: Angel Merkel plunges country into new national lockdown over the festive season in desperate bid to drive down Covid infection rate Country will close most shops and schools and further limit social contact The measures will be in place from December 16 to January 10 to stop spread Germany recorded 20,200 new … Read more

Spanish royals release annual Christmas card with beaming Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía

Step aside, Dad! King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain put their beaming daughters Princess Leonor, 15, and Infanta Sofía, 13, centre stage on their annual Christmas card The Spanish royal family have released their official Christmas card for 2020 Snap of Princess Leonor, 15, and Infanta Sofía, 13, taken during October outing Believed … Read more

Queen delays recording her Christmas speech until after No Deal Brexit deadline today 

Queen delays recording her ‘personal and emotional’ Christmas speech until after No Deal Brexit deadline today The Queen’s speech is usually filmed in early December but has been postponed Sources suggest speech could be amended depending on Brexit talks outcome Monarch has written a ‘personal and emotional’ message but has not finished it Today has … Read more

Alcohol-soaked Christmas puddings could tip motorists over the drink-drive limit, warns expert

Alcohol-soaked Christmas puddings could tip motorists over the drink-drive limit, warns expert Research shows in some the alcohol makes up a third of the ingredients  The Christmas pudding sold by Harrods contains 30 per cent alcohol Sainsbury’s, M&S and Aldi puddings follow, containing up to 20 per cent alcohol By Aliki Kraterou For Mailonline Published: 09:40 … Read more