Christmas

‘Drunk’ female passenger ‘on way home from Christmas party’ threatens shocked train commuters

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‘Drunk’ female passenger ‘on way home from Christmas party’ threatens shocked train commuters as she shouts: ‘Come on then take me!’ A ‘drunk’ woman on a train from London to Essex was filmed harassing travellers The woman appeared to straddle a man while telling another ‘come on take me’  Later in the video she appears … Read more

Jeremy Corbyn accidentally reveals he DOESN’T watch the Queen’s Speech

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Jeremy Corbyn has been caught out claiming he watches the Queen’s Speech on Christmas Day in the morning – when in fact the annual address is always broadcast in the afternoon. The Labour leader has a cringe-worthy exchange with ITV’s Julie Etchingham in an interview set to air tomorrow night, when the presenter asks if … Read more

Melania Trump meets children at a Salvation Army centre in London

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First Lady Melania Trump‘s maternal nature was clear to see as she met schoolchildren in London today.  Mrs Trump, 49, couldn’t keep the smile from her face as she spent time with local pupils during a visit to the Salvation Army Clapton Centre in Clapton, north London, this morning. The First Lady, who is in … Read more

Edinburgh is named as the best city in Britain for Christmas shopping (and Sheffield is bottom) 

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Edinburgh is the best city in the UK for Christmas shopping, according to a new study – with Sheffield ranked the worst. Researchers analysed 20 British cities taking into account factors such as the number of shops, how busy they are, the scale and rating of Christmas markets, the availability of parking, traffic and even … Read more

Britons should eat grey SQUIRRELS to keep population numbers down

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Britons should EAT grey squirrels to keep population down and stop them killing trees, says Forestry Commission boss Sir Harry Studholme said growing more trees is vital to curb climate change But Sir Harry said it was being hindered by the grey squirrel which strip bark He said if other control measures fail we should cull … Read more

Ding dong merrily on Highclere! Gingerbread

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Ding dong merrily on Highclere! Gingerbread By Weekend Magazine Reporter Published: 22:31 GMT, 22 November 2019 | Updated: 22:31 GMT, 22 November 2019 It’s Stir-up Sunday tomorrow, so get ready for Christmas with these recipes from a new book by Lady Carnarvon, chatelaine of Highclere Castle, the real Downton Abbey. Gingerbread biscuits have been part … Read more

Ding dong merrily on Highclere! Christmas pudding

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Ding dong merrily on Highclere! Christmas pudding By Weekend Magazine Reporter Published: 22:31 GMT, 22 November 2019 | Updated: 22:31 GMT, 22 November 2019 It’s Stir-up Sunday tomorrow, so get ready for Christmas with these recipes from a new book by Lady Carnarvon, chatelaine of Highclere Castle, the real Downton Abbey. At Highclere, head chef … Read more

Stage version of Bing Crosby’s classic film is so festive, says its stars

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The desire for escapism has never been stronger in these bewildering times. Actor Michael Brandon feels he can offer the British public one enticing option. ‘Get some happy,’ he grins. ‘Step out of the real world and into this one.’ The world he means is that of White Christmas, a musical based on the 1954 … Read more

Ding dong merrily on Highclere! Christmas cake

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Ding dong merrily on Highclere! Christmas cake By Weekend Magazine Reporter Published: 22:31 GMT, 22 November 2019 | Updated: 22:31 GMT, 22 November 2019 It’s Stir-up Sunday tomorrow, so get ready for Christmas with these recipes from a new book by Lady Carnarvon, chatelaine of Highclere Castle, the real Downton Abbey. Make the cake a … Read more

LITERARY FICTION – Nov 21, 2019

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CHRISTMAS IN AUSTIN by Benjamin Markovits (Faber £16.99, 432 pp) CHRISTMAS IN AUSTIN by Benjamin Markovits (Faber £16.99, 432 pp) If you haven’t read the first in this rangy, yet addictively immersive, American family saga, all you need know is that Paul Essinger, retired from his undistinguished tennis career, is having a slow-motion breakdown. Now, … Read more