Backlash as Celebrations advent calendar accused of 'wrecking Christmas' two days in

recently showcased a chic glittery festive outfit and sister Kate rarely puts a foot wrong when it comes to modern regal style. Pippa can usually be relied upon to follow suit - on the rare occasions that she’s photographed in public, the Duchess of Cambridge’s younger sister tends to opt for classic pieces by designers like Erdem or Anna Mason. But for a virtual appearance on Friday, Pippa sacrificed her usual tasteful approach in favour of the most garish Christmas jumper she could find. Pippa was presenting prizes in the Christmas card competition for pupils at Mary Hare School in Berkshire, for which she is an ambassador. The school, for deaf children, tweeted a photo of students dressed up in their jolliest festive sweaters on

While we're now accustomed with Christmas classics making a triumphant return to the chart every December, this trend is relatively recent. It all started in 2007, when downloading had fully established itself as the favourite way to purchase singles, thus making it easier for old singles to re-enter the Top 40.  

Kate Middleton, Prince William and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis addressed to NHS staff has emerged online.The charming photo features the happy royals sitting on a bench with a pile of wood behind them. In the snap, Princess Charlotte sits on her mum’s knee while Prince George is smiling next to his dad.

Sign up to the M.E.N.'s Manchester Family newsletter for all the latest from school closures to ways to entertain the kidsDecember 25 is officially two weeks away.And as Manchester remains in the strictest tier of the government's latest Covid alert systems, many fans of the festive season are spending their extra time in doors binge watching their favourite Christmas films.From guilty pleasures you enjoyed as child and old classics to some of the new releases you might have spotted on Netflix, there's nothing better than cosying up under a blanket to get lost in a heart-warming Christmas plot.But when it comes to our favourite festive films, just how well do you know them?Do you know the last names of your favourite characters, the year

Blossoms have unveiled a new, animated short film, Christmas Eve (Soul Purpose). You can watch it below.Released yesterday (December 11), the short film was created by Edwin Burdis and animated by Astrid Goldsmith of Mock Duck Studios.As well as vocal appearances from Blossoms, the film also includes appearances from Manchester musician Rowetta and comedian Lloyd Griffith. Writing on Twitter, Rowetta said: “Really enjoyed being a part of the gorgeous Blossoms’ short film.”Back in November, Blossoms released a double A-side, ‘Christmas Eve (Soul Purpose)’/’It’s Going To Be A Cold Winter’.

Safe to say that 2020 hasn’t been a great year, and the festive period will also have to be different with limits on who we can see

direct to your inboxA devoted couple who had been married for more than half a century tragically died of coronavirus just 14 days apart.David, 76, and Maria Emmott, 74, celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary together on September 28 with a trip down to their local pub for a quiet drink.But sadly, just a few weeks later on October 18, David, a great-granddad and retired toolmaker, lost his life to COVID-19 after spending three days in intensive care.David had tested positive for coronavirus after his doctors discovered he had a high temperature during a chest clinic for his COPD, nine days before his passing.His family said he had the flu jab a week earlier and showed no obvious symptoms.But after two weeks in self-isolation, on October

Adam King melted the hearts of the nation when he appeared on the Late Late Toy Show with his virtual hugs and now everyone can get a ‘Virtual Hug’ from him.

The Mirror said.Bourgeois said: “I ask God to forgive all those who plotted and schemed against me, and planted false evidence."I did not commit this crime."Bourgeois is the 10th person to be executed since Attorney General William Barr announced in July 2019 the revival of capital punishment for federal death row inmates.A report by the Federal Bureau of Prisons said Bourgeois "physically and emotionally tortured, and then beat to death his two-and-a-half-year-old daughter".His execution also comes nearly 24 hours after the federal execution of Brandon Bernard, whose execution drew anger from celebrities and politicians who fought until the end to halt the execution.The 40-year-old dad who was on death row for the killing of two Christian

Katie Price’s boyfriend Carl Woods has unveiled the horrific abuse he has received from trolls since be began dating the model earlier this year. Former Love Island star Carl, 31, said he was even once told by a troll he should be shot for dating her.

James Martin is best known for his Saturday Morning cooking show which airs each weekend, as well as his regular appearances in the This Morning kitchen.Today James will be joined by fellow chefs Daniel Clifford and Sabrina Gidda as well as comedians Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont and singer Katherine Jenkins as they celebrate Saturday Morning at Christmas.

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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British musician FKA twigs on Friday filed a lawsuit against actor Shia LaBeouf, accusing him of physical and emotional abuse during their year-long relationship. The civil lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, seeks unspecified damages for alleged sexual battery, assault and emotional distress.

A royal fan has shared a glimpse of Kate Middleton and Prince William's Christmas card.

Coco & Wolf, the Liberty-print stockings she made for her children – like the one her mother made for her – bring a wave of nostalgia every time she takes them out of the attic. ‘I remember that feeling when your stocking gets hung up: there’s this incredible sense of excitement for what’s to come,’ she says.A stocking is an easy project: first choose your fabric, then draw out the shape.

Duchess of Cambridge’s diligent showcasing of not one, but three British bag labels on the royal train tour last week will bolster the UK accessories industry.We’re good at bags in this country. Melissa Morris, the American founder of the sensationally well crafted Métier label (the Duchess carried one of its suede bags last week) says that when she decided to launch her artisanal leather goods company, she knew “without a doubt that its home had to be London.

@rockettstgeorge.co.uk is devoted to glamour, glitz and kitsch, and St George’s north London house at Christmas is the undisputed apex of this style. She likes her home, she explains, as she likes her shoes, ‘with bling and studs’.

from the Arctic is forecast to travel over northern regions of England and Scotland over the next week. Last week, snow settled in Central Scotland and it could linger until December 25, according to WXCHARTS models.

Lottery some day.Right now I’m stepping off my private jet on a deserted island right now, someone passes me a cocktail as I get ready for my three hour massage by some beautiful god. The sound of waves are crashing in the background then I’m picked up by a floating cloud back to my room which is a similar size to Scotland.In reality, if I won, I’d still want to work.

Taylor Momsen had her breakout role as Cindy Lou Who in 2000's-- How The Grinch Stole Christmas -- when she was just seven-years-old.And now, as the Christmas fantasy film celebrates its 20th anniversary, Momsen shared about the lasting impact the project has had on her life going forward.One of the many standout moments for the actress and singer was getting to work alongside Jim Carrey, who played the iconic title role of the Grinch.

Ana de Armas has taken her relationship to the next level with boyfriend Ben Affleck.And the Cuban-Spanish actress is preparing for her first Christmas with her famous beau and his kids.She kept it simple and chic Friday in a navy blue sweater as she went Christmas shopping with a friend in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.