All news for 2023-12-24

Kate Garraway appeared on Christmas Eve ITV show Britain Get Singing, which was pre-recorded, before she stepped back from her work commitments to keep vigil by husband Derek Draper's side

Manchester United's football department will soon officially be led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who already has plans in place at Old Trafford ahead of the January transfer window

Manchester United finally confirmed Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 25 percent takeover on Christmas Eve but wording in the club statement says it all regarding the situation between the Glazers and the fans

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has spent her festive break with fellow dancer Carlos Gu as he joined her family for Christmas this year, which comes after she finished her cancer treatment for this year

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment in Manchester United has been made official barely 24 hours after Erik ten Hag's side lost to West Ham, with the billionaire issuing a statement

Geordie Shore Gaz Beadle's ex-wife Emma McVey has shared a sweet video of her with their two children as she prepares for their first Christmas after she and Gaz separated in October

A huge American music star received a special invitation to meet Kate Middleton - but her hectic work schedule promoting her rock album meant she had to politely decline

An emotional tribute has been paid by the mother of Corey Mavin, 15, who died from his injuries the day after a horror three-car crash in Cramlington, Northumberland

A Christmas Eve special of the BBC's Antiques Roadshow saw a 'missing treasure' worth a whopping £10,000 then went on to sell for more than three times its worth

BBC EastEnders fans were left blown away on Sunday night as the cast took part in Christmas Eve ITV show Britain Get Singing, with many taking to social media to heap praise on the soap stars

Manchester United fans are giving their verdicts on Sir Jim Ratcliffe after the INEOS chairman agreed a £1.3billion deal to become a minority investor and take control of the club's football operations

Liverpool sit second in the table a point behind Arsenal on Christmas Day after the Gunners held them to a draw at Anfield - but Mohamed Salah was disappointed the Reds didn't emerge victorious

The Great British Bake Off welcomed former contestants back into the tent on Christmas Eve, as Channel 4 aired a very special festive edition of the much-loved show

Roman Kemp's parents Martin Kemp and Shirlie Holliman were close friends with iconic pop star George Michael, even picking the late Wham! singer to be their first-born's godfather

Grandad Brian Launder, 75, and his wife Carole were celebrating her 70th birthday with their first ever cruise on the MS Maud when 20 metre tall giant waves smashed into the ship and left them stranded

Kate Ferdinand and husband Rio appeared on the Princess of Wales' Royal Carols: Together At Christmas, which aired on Christmas Eve on ITV

How The Grinch Stole Christmas is still as much of a joy to watch today as when it was released in 2000 - and looking back, this small piece of cast trivia makes a lot of sense

The Masked Singer star Rita Ora has revealed she won't be relaxing this Christmas as she shared a sweaty post-workout selfie with fans whilst on holiday in New Zealand

Patrick O'Brien had separated from his wife and was back at the house to pick up some personal items when he grabbed a large kitchen knife and said a statement to the effect of 'if we’re done, then we’re done'

A number of players will have already confirmed their spot for The Masters in Augusta in April in what could be the smallest field in a number of years with it's chairman having a message for LIV stars

Prince Louis stole the show in an adorable moment during the Princess of Wales' Royal Carols: Together At Christmas, which aired on Christmas Eve on ITV

Chelsea succumbed to a 2-1 loss away to Wolves in the Premier League on Christmas Eve, with the pressure on manager Mauricio Pochettino ramping up ahead of 2024

Mailroom Guy actor Mark Acheson reminisced about spending 22 hours on set with Will Ferrell, and the hilarious and very wet scene they filmed which has never been seen again

Death in Paradise star Kris Marshall became a familiar face thanks to his role in sitcom My Family and by playing Adam in the long-running BT adverts, but here's what we know about his life off-screen

Jerry Evans was walking through Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, when he picked up what he thought was a clear piece of glass he had spotted from a few feet away