All news on the topic: Christmas

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Woolwich Stabbing: Schoolboy, 14, knifed to death on bus ’named as online rapper Grippa’
A teenager who was stabbed in front of horrified passengers on a Woolwich bus has been named as online rapper ’Grippa’ - who released a track on Christmas titled ’Bangers & Mash’
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Russia’s hybrid war in the Baltic Sea is currently limited to cutting underwater cables
On December 25, when the Christian world celebrated Christmas, in another world, missiles and drones...
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Buyer found for iconic ’Home Alone’ house just in time for Christmas
House was put up for sale for $5.25m earlier this year.
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Man dies from injuries after car crashed into crowd in central London on Christmas Day
A 25-year-old man has died after a car crashed into a crowd of pedestrians on Christmas morning.
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Police to dig up man’s body after wife’s ‘poisoned’ Christmas cake kills three
This is the woman who baked a ‘poisoned’ Christmas cake that is believed to have killed her two sisters and a niece.
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An investigation has revealed the aggressive and threatening methods used by predatory loan sharks in the UK
Exclusive figures released by the debt charity StepChange to the Mirror showed that around 14.5million people in the UK will struggle to afford Christmas this year.
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Brighton rape: Two arrested in manhunt over attack on teen in Harry Ramsden’s encounter
Sussex Police said they have arrested two men in connection with the alleged rape of 19-year-old male in Brighton in the days running up to Christmas
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Man charged with murder after missing woman’s body found in Bolton
Police say extensive searches and appeals were launched to find Mariann Borocz after she vanished on 14 December.
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‘Beloved’ mum-of-three, 27, dies under mysterious circumstances
The ‘heartbroken’ family of a mum-of-three has paid tribute to her ‘beautiful soul’ after she died in unexplained circumstances.
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King Charles shares heartfelt Christmas message, praising ’selfless’ cancer doctors and nurses
King Charles has used his Christmas Day address to pay tribute to hospital staff who provided ‘strength, care and comfort’ during his cancer treatment.
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Princess of Wales beams and hugs royal fans as William and George get into the festive spirit
The Royal Family, led by King Charles and Queen Camilla, arrived at the Sandringham Christmas church service – but there was no sign of Prince Andrew.
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A man was shot dead by armed police following a five-hour stand-off on Christmas Eve
A man with a knife was shot dead by armed police last night after a five-hour stand-off in Redditch.
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’110 years young’ - UK’s oldest man celebrates birthday with celebrity party
Donald Rose received a royal birthday card from the King and Queen and some celebrity entertainment for his party in Derbyshire. Afterwards, the supercentenarian said: "Today is the best day I’ve ever had."
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Britain’s oldest meat market holds Christmas Eve auction ahead of potential closure after 800 years
London’s oldest meat market has held what could be one of its last Christmas Eve auctions ahead of its potential closure after more than 800 years.
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American Airlines grounds all US flights due to ‘technical issue’
American Airlines was forced to ground all of its flights in the US on one of the busiest Christmas travel days.
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Horror as Brits, from a teenager to a seriously ill pensioner, are stranded in Dubai jails over Christmas
As most families look forward to spending a few days together this Christmas, some are dealing with the glaring absence of their loved-ones - who are detained in Dubai
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Elderly activist to spend Christmas in prison because tag does not fit
Woman jailed for M25 protest not allowed to continue home detention because electronic tags are too big
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Warning to Brits about ’fake Ozempic’ as criminals sell dangerous counterfeit drugs to those looking to lose Christmas weight
A stark warning has been issued to Brits attempting to get their hands on weight loss drugs to counteract the extra pounds piled on over the Christmas period.
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Major update on King’s cancer treatment just before Christmas
The King’s cancer treatment will continue into the New Year, it has been reported.
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Prince Andrew will not attend royal pre-Christmas lunch
The Duke of York will not be attending the traditional Royal Family pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace on Thursday, according to royal sources.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle release new holiday card featuring rare photos of Archie and Lilibet
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released a “Happy Holidays” card featuring a rare picture of their children, Archie and Lilibet.
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Prince Andrew ’will skip royal Christmas dinner’ amid Chinese ’spy’ scandal
Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson won’t be joining the rest of the Royal Family for Christmas dinner, it is understood.
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Woman arrested following Buckingham Palace staff Christmas party
Police officers were called to a bar in central London following reports a customer had smashed glasses and tried to assault a member of staff.
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Man arrested after pensioner carrying Christmas presents dies in crash
Police have made an arrest after a 72-year-old woman was hit by a car and killed last night.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla unveil royal Christmas card
The King and Queen have unveiled this year’s royal Christmas card, unveiling a photograph taken in the garden at Buckingham Palace.