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The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxA researcher was left with sixteen gruesome bite marks after he fended off a starving wild lion by punching it in the face.Outdoor expert Gotz Neef, 32, was asleep when he heard a noise outside his tent at the Okavango Delta retreat in Botswana, South Africa.As a shadow creeped closer to the door of the pod, Gotz instinctively struck out with his fist.Unbeknown to him, he had just punched a starving lion as hard as he could.The wild beast was now infuriated as well as hungry – and the pair scrapped for five minutes as desperate Gotz battled for his life.Not wanting to be a midnight snack, the wildlife researcher fought off the predator

Casualty star always lifts spirits at this time of year with the festive feel-good movie but sadly, the Oscar- winner will be going it alone this year, revealing that The Season To Be Jolly is instead going to be a "dark and lonely" one for her. Speaking on Ray D'Arcy's Radio 1 show, she said: "I'm doing well, I'm hanging on like everyone else."When asked how she'd be spending Christmas Brenda revealed that she'd be spending it by herself again, which can be 'very dark'".The Irish-born actress went on: "I'm 75 now, and I would be lying if I said it would be a nice and happy Christmas because I'm old and I live alone.

direct to your inboxChristmas is just around the corner - and, for some, that will mean getting used to another new set of coronavirus restrictions.People in the UK have been given the chance to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones by forming a Christmas bubble.But there are some exceptions which will prevent people from forming a bubble.We've outlined all the rules you need to know about below - from household limits and where you can go to how you can stay safe and what to do if someone falls ill. These rules apply in England only.

Much of the UK will be battered by heavy winds on Boxing Day with the Met Office issuing a yellow warning.

direct to your inboxCCTV images of three men 'thought to be from Manchester' have been released by police after a man was viciously attacked in a city centre. As reported in the Manchester Evening News, thugs shouted 'Manchester, Manchester' at horrified onlookers after kicking and punching a man to the floor.

The Trotters head to Brunton Park over the weekend to take on the Cumbrians.

B&Q have slashed the price of Christmas trees to as little as 1p in some stores in a bid to shift stock. The DIY giant has been seen discounting Normand Firs all over the country, which are usually priced at around £35.

Join the Secret Elves to discover the best shopping deals and things to do this ChristmasWith Christmas right around the corner, many of are spending quality time with our family by bringing out fun and games.

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Kerry Katon a has opened up on what her Christmases were like as a child and recalled how one year she ended up in a refuge centre. The 40-year-old spoke to OK! magazine about the tough festive periods she faced as a child and explained that this is why she goes "above and beyond" to give her five children amazing Christmases.

Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) – the country’s two most powerful gangs – are currently waging war, with tensions particularly fraught in the central Mexican state of Zacatecas. It has witnessed a wave of horrifying violence – with a local police chief beheaded and dumped on a roadside by CJNG hitmen earlier this month.

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are set to spend their first Christmas as an engaged couple apart. Victoria and David Beckham’s 21 year old son’s wife-to-be Nicola, 25, has been sharing snaps of tropical getaway with her beau not seen in sight.

KYLIE Jenner sent her daughter Stormi to volunteer for underprivileged kids - after gifting the toddler a $1,390 Prada bag. The beauty mogul, 23, proudly snapped Stormi "supporting her Daddy", rapper Travis Scott, at a toy drive-in in Houston.

A mum and dad who played a devastating Christmas prank on their children have divided opinion after sharing the video online - but plenty of people were able to see the funny side.

Cheryl Tweedy is gearing up for her most favourite time of the year, Christmas at home with baby Bear.

Cats are fascinated with Christmas trees and can't seem to hold back from climbing, clawing, and chewing them in a hilarious montage of videos on TikTok is anything to judge by.In funny clips found by Daily Star, cheeky felines help their owners get into – or perhaps out of – the Christmas spirit by doing everything in their power to bring the fir trees down.Cats sometimes seem fascinated by the dangling baubles or string-like decorations and in other clips just seem to want to use the trees as indoor climbing frames.Whatever their motives, it's definitely impossible to be bored in the holiday season with a zany cat creating havoc.In a hilarious TikTok video, playable at the top, a cat goes on a wild mission up a half-assembled Christmas

Christmas is almost upon us, and even though it will be different this year, you’ll want to stock up on essentials.Due to the change in restrictions around the country, millions of Brits have had to change their Christmas plans, and as a result may have to do some extra food shopping.But before you set out, it’s important to plan ahead, and check the supermarket opening times.Whether you want to shop at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Lidl, Aldi, M&S or Waitrose, the store opening times will be different over the Christmas period.Some stores are closed both Christmas Day and Boxing Day, while others are open on the latter.Here is everything you need to know.Tesco Superstores, Tesco Metro and Tesco Express tend to have different opening

Mumsnet after one user revealed a teacher at her child's school had asked for a pair of designer shoes as her Christmas gift.

Kerry Katona has recalled a childhood Christmas where she and her mother ate corned beef, after fleeing their home.

CHERYL has revealed her Christmas Day plans with her ex Liam Payne - and shared clips of their son Bear singing Jingle Bells. The 37-year-old singer has been getting in the festive spirit as she opened up about how she'll spend Christmas with her family.

Christie Brinkley has been scrolling through her camera roll and reliving a past Christmas holiday, which she spent with her family in the glorious Turks and Caicos Islands.MORE: Christie Brinkley looks sensational in poolside workout photos at her beautiful homeThe model, 60, shared several snaps from her 2019 getaway, and gave fans a look at her very unique choice of swimwear – a Santa costume! Christie looked great in her Santa onesie"Christmas Past I wish was Christmas Present! #turks&caicos #t&c #luckyhouse," she captioned the pictures, which sees her alongside her son Jack and her daughter Alexa's boyfriend, Ryan Gleason.The trio posed for the pictures on top of their paddleboards, with Jack wearing a reindeer onesie, Christie wearing