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The TelegraphCouncil spends £4k on ‘eyesore’ metal Christmas tree filled with bin bags
A council has been criticised for spending £4,000 on a metal Christmas tree filled with bin bags.
- The Telegraph
Christmas traditions that are cancelled – and what to do instead
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Well, a little bit. Perhaps not even a bit if you live in Windermere in the Lake District, where there will be no Christmas lights this year due to health and safety concerns.
- South Wales Argus
Full BBC Christmas Day TV schedule including Gavin & Stacey, Doctor Who and more
The BBC has revealed it's Christmas Day TV schedule (with times) which includes Call the Midwife, the King's Christmas broadcast and Gavin & Stacey.
- People
Princess Diana 'Hated' Christmas at Sandringham with Royal Family, Calling It ‘Terrifying and So Disappointing’
In Andrew Morton’s landmark biography of Diana, he writes her disdain for royal family Christmases began as early as 1981, the year she married Prince Charles
- Evening Standard
Wham! star Andrew Ridgeley reveals why he's missing from Last Christmas music video scene as song turns 40
Musician says making the video was ‘great fun’ but production team made a serious error of judgement
- Manchester Evening News
Emmerdale's Amy Walsh 'beyond gutted' as Christmas TV appearance pulled from schedule
The ITV soap actress was due to appear on rival channel BBC One over the festive period
- KameraOne
Cat falls asleep inside Christmas stocking
On November 29 in Georgia, an orange cat was captured sleeping peacefully in a gray Christmas stocking hanging over the fireplace.
- Manchester Evening News
Netflix fans are 'tearing up' over new 'Christmas classic'
The new movie has hit number one on Netflix
- Yahoo News UK
What we know about the Christmas weather forecast
Spoiler: it looks pretty grim for most of the UK.
- Hello!
Prince William and Princess Kate's elegant Christmas tree inside £635m London apartment revealed
Prince William and Princess Kate showed off their stunning Christmas tree inside their £635m London apartment, Kensington Palace. Take a look here...
- Red
The best Christmas TV we can't wait to watch this year
Mince pies and comfy PJs at the ready....here's the best Christmas TV coming to screens this festive season from Gavin and Stacey to Doctor Who.
- Wales Online
Welsh woman shows how many tins of Quality Street you'd need to fill tub from the 80s
People are always talking about so-called "shrinkflation", whereby our favourite foods deminish in size over the years. Christmas selection tubs are often a hot topic at this time of year
- BANG Showbiz
Amy Walsh 'beyond gutted' as festive MasterChef episode is pulled amid Gregg Wallace claims
'Emmerdale' actress Amy Walsh has been left "beyond gutted" after 'Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook Off', which was due to air later this month, was pulled from the TV schedule amid claims made against co-host Gregg Wallace.
- Yahoo Life UK
John Lewis Christmas gifts to snap up, including Barbour, Lulu Guinness, Molton Brown and more
Christmas has arrived at John Lewis, and there's gifts for everyone this year, including gifts for her, gifts for him and gifts that under £20.
- Wales Online
You can now get a full Christmas dinner on a train through Wales
Transport for Wales has confirmed that the Christmas menu is available until Friday, December 20
- Reuters
German Christmas markets get creative as prices hit new highs
For Eva Henschke, Germany's Christmas markets are a chance to temporarily forget about the colder, darker days with a hot mug of mulled wine or eggnog and a bratwurst off the grill. As costs for festive treats at traditional Christmas markets hit record highs in Germany, traders are unwrapping new strategies, such as all-inclusive tickets and special themes, to keep attracting locals and tourists alike. For those who want unlimited mulled wine and as many German specialities as possible without worrying about costs, the Christmas Market at the Spree offers all-inclusive tickets starting from 29.90 euros ($31.48) - for those willing to go after 8 p.m. and during the week.
- Hello!
Duchess Sophie's unexpected Christmas fashion rule for 'new beginnings'
The Duchess of Edinburgh has ditched sequins and embellishments for one simple festive fashion hack at the Princess of Wales' Christmas carol concert - look back at photos for proof.
- Daily Echo
Care home invites community to its Christmas fete
A care home is inviting the community to its Christmas fete.
- Yahoo Movies UK
The 15 best Christmas films and where to stream them
With the festive season in full swing, we've gathered together the 15 best Christmas films along with details on where to stream them.
- SWNS
Family's anger after residents moan Christmas display is causing 'light pollution'
A family has slammed 'Scrooge' housing bosses after being ordered to turn off their Christmas display at night following complaints they cause LIGHT POLLUTION. Each year the Stoniers, in Blythe Bridge, Staffs, turn their home into a festive winter wonderland featuring 7,000 lights and numerous inflatables in a tradition dating back 23 years.