All news for 2023-12-24

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Bobby Brazier's grandmother Jackiey 'frozen out' of family Christmas over 'feud'
Jade Goody's mum Jackiey Budden is said to have been 'very upset' and 'would do anything' to see her grandsons Bobby and Freddie Brazier, but has been unable to due to the 'rift'
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Walcott urges Arsenal to be cautious over target who reminds him of ex-teammate
Arsenal have been relentlessly linked with Brentford striker Ivan Toney in recent months but former Gunners forward Ivan Toney isn't sold on the idea as he remains cautious
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Surprising Christmas decoration that royals would never pop on their tree
The Royal Family are well known for their extravagant decorations over the Christmas season, but there is one decoration that may fill households up and down the country, but they would never be caught dead using
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'I'm a sleep expert - putting your kids to bed early on Xmas Eve is a bad idea'
It can be really difficult to get your kids to sleep when there's something as exciting as Christmas coming up - but a sleep expert has shared her great top tips
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Rasmus Hojlund sees worst Man Utd fears realised after 'massive issue' warning
Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund is still waiting for his first Premier League goal and drew another blank as Erik ten Hag's team lost to West Ham on Saturday
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UK weather warnings as Brits to be battered by wind over Christmas
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for Scotland, parts of eastern England and areas of Wales with delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport expected
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Dad shot wife in head before killing self leaving 5 kids orphaned for Christmas
Blase Raia, 39, and his wife Brooke, 34, got into an argument at around 7pm on Tuesday night in the basement of their home in Greenwood, Pennsylvania
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Jamie Lomas hasn't seen his son in six years and wants to be 'reunited again'
Hollyoaks actor Jamie Lomas didn't hold back when revealing he hasn't been able to see his teenage son for six years as he wished his eldest child a happy 18th birthday
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Seven Christmas laws you didn't know existed including a law about Xmas crackers
There are many Christmas laws that you probably have no idea about, so, therefore, could be unknowingly breaking - including a Xmas cracker rule, and driving laws
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NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal's surprising love for Football League team
NBA icon Shaquille O'Neal has a surprising love for an English soccer team and even sent them a video message during a crucial part of their season back in 2016
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Nigella Lawson's love life from husband's tragic death to Saatchi restaurant row
TV chef and author Nigella Lawson returns to screens this Christmastime with Nigella's Amsterdam Christmas. We take a look at the domestic goddess' rocky home life
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Christmas-mad shopkeeper vows to never close store despite Grinch complaints
Simon Perks, 42, sells all things festive year-round from his shop Christmas Perks in Shrewsbury, Shropshire - most people love it although some "grinches" complain
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Jess Impiazzi dumps Jermaine Pennant as he denies cheating with dominatrix
Jermaine Pennant, who previously admitted being unfaithful to the 'majority' of his girlfriends, has reportedly been told it's over by furious Jess Impiazzi over stag do claims
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Good Samaritans help man spending Christmas in car park after fire wrecked home
A man made homeless by a fire then stranded in a car park has found Christmas cheer in a small Scottish village with locals rallying round to help him and his three dogs
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Selfless Christmas tradition King Charles set to carry on from late Queen
The late Queen would always gift around 1,500 members of staff, from those in the Palaces, to those in the Palace police and Court Post Office – a Christmas pudding each year
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Inside the traditional royal Christmas Day church service and how you can attend
There could be a few extra guests joining the Royal Family for Christmas this year, and they're all expected to observe tradition at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham
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Paris Hilton wears black wig while shopping for first Christmas as mum of two
Paris Hilton disguised herself in a long black wig as she went shopping ahead of her first Christmas as a mum of two, having welcomed her son and daughter earlier this year
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Two lads, 15 and 18, killed in horror three-car crash days before Christmas
Two teenage boys - aged 18 and 15 - were killed in a three-car crash in Cramlington, Northumbria, on Friday evening, with two other males and a female are currently in hospital
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Mrs Brown's Boys star's blunt message to haters of show after Christmas backlash
Popular BBC sitcom Mrs Brown's Boys will be back this Christmas with two specials, but Brendan O'Carroll - who plays Mammy - insists he's not bothered by the criticism
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Where will be open on Christmas Day - fun things to do if you don't celebrate
For those who don’t celebrate Christmas can be just another winte day with everything closed - but we have gathered some ideas for fun ways to spend the December 25
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William Saliba caught up in awkward Liverpool mix-up after Arsenal VAR howler
Arsenal claimed a draw against Liverpool in their top-of-the-table Premier League clash but Jurgen Klopp's team felt they deserved a penalty following a handball shout
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James Cleverly faces first calls to resign over 'sick' date-rape drug joke
The Fawcett Society said Home Secretary James Cleverly could not be trusted to address violence against women after the Mirror revealed he joked about giving his wife Rohypnol
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Daughter makes missing dad's favourite Christmas dinner starter every year
Damien Vernon disappeared in December 2014 leaving his daughter, Courtney without a dad - every year she still wraps him a gift and makes his favourite food
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'set to return to management' and reunite with Man Utd star
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been out of management since the Norwegian was sacked by Manchester United in November 2021 following a poor run of Premier League results
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All we can expect in King’s Speech this Christmas as monarch delivers message
Ever since the first festive address of this kind was delivered in 1932, the annual tradition has become a key event. Families across the country gather together to remind themselves of what has come and what to look forward to in the next year