Pub deletes Facebook rant telling drunk festive drinkers ‘how not to be quite so awful’ after customers complained it was ‘disrespectful’ and threaten to boycott the bar The William Jessop, Cheshire, said customers are ‘t****’ and urged them to think The non-regulars are ‘awful human beings’ who ‘buy beer from supermarkets’ Anyone ordering Guinness at … Read more
Christmas shoppers are injured and one is taken to hospital after elderly driver reverses through window of Tesco cafe A man in his 80s reversed through a plate glass window at at a Tesco cafe The Volkswagen Golf smashed through the window sending glass flying The incident happened at a Tesco store in Sutton Coldfield, … Read more
Prince Andrew has been spotted riding in Windsor after photographs emerged of him surrounded by ‘a bevy of topless beauties’ on a yacht off Thailand in 2001. The Duke of York was said to be visiting the island of Phuket on a Christmas trip organised by Johan Eliasch, a Monaco-based tycoon behind the top sports brand … Read more
In the doghouse! 14-year-old terrier has to be rushed to vet for life-saving treatment after scoffing chocolate Christmas decorations Jenny Pomroy discovered her 14-year-old Parsons Russell Terrier ate chocolate Rushed her to Gillingham PDSA Pet Hospital where she was given treatment Vets have now issued a warning to keep chocolate ‘safe from curious paws’ By Isabella … Read more
Christmas revellers let their hair down last night despite the bad weather as office party season got into full swing. Storm Atiyah began to show its teeth as it brought strong winds and rain but this did not dampen the spirits of merrymakers in Leeds, Birmingham and Blackpool as they began their festivities. Party goers donned their … Read more
Ultimate millennial homeowner must-have? A drinks trolley! The 1970s furniture is popular once more and can be snapped up for as little as £30 Drink trolleys are back in fashion with staying in becoming the new going out We pick three versions for different budgets, ranging in price from £30 to £1,320 Top with a … Read more
A heartwarming Call The Midwife… sparkling new versions of A Christmas Carol and Dracula… enchanting animations The Snail And The Whale and The Tiger Who Came To Tea… Yes, this promises to be a vintage year for Christmas TV. And here, we’re highlighting the very best 100 shows to make sure you don’t miss a … Read more
Winners Dilyn The adorable rescue puppy adopted by the PM and who starred on the campaign trail with his girlfriend Carrie Symonds is now top dog in No 10. There are Christmas cards featuring the Jack Russell cross wearing a Santa hat (packs of 10, £5) with proceeds going to the animal shelter in Rhondda, … Read more
Alexa, you’re banned from the bedroom! Privacy expert reveals why she only keeps smart microphones downstairs Dr Hannah Fry revealed she keeps Amazon’s Alexa in downstairs rooms only Follows revelations that Amazon has eavesdropped on homes across Britain Whistleblowers said people working for Amazon had tapped into conversations By Victoria Allen Science Correspondent For The Daily … Read more
Do you remember Christmas in the good old days when it always seemed to snow? There were roaring fires, tipsy aunties and not much on TV beyond It’s A Wonderful Life or Miracle On 34th Street. Festive life revolved around Nativity plays, a tin of Quality Street, and sharp words exchanged over the Monopoly or … Read more
Neighbours have clubbed together to transform their entire village into a twinkling winter wonderland to raise thousands of pounds for charity this Christmas. Homeowners in Haughton, Staffordshire, have been decorating their properties with festive lights after the tradition was started by village stalwart Bert Moore in 1984. Mr Moore began adorning his home with Yuletide … Read more
A Curious if somewhat unedifying chapter in royal history was written in 2001, when Prince Andrew was photographed on a yacht off Thailand surrounded by what red-top newspapers dubbed ‘a bevy of topless beauties’. He was said to be visiting the island of Phuket on a Christmas trip organised by Johan Eliasch, a Monaco-based tycoon … Read more
Brothers pen heartwarming letter to Santa which goes viral after asking the big man to finally visit them at their remote home in Brazil Zaquel da Silva Costa, 9, wrote a letter asking Santa Claus to finally visit their home in the eastern Brazilian state of Acre The boy said he and his brother have been … Read more