Best tech gifts for Christmas 2020 - top presents for the whole family

A mum-of-two says her family has been made homeless at Christmas - after they were forced to flee three 'hell-hole' B&Bs.

OXO stock cubes!They’re so versatile.We spoke to two chefs to find out their top cooking tips using OXO cubes – here’s what they had to say: What's your favourite OXO cube cooking hack? Let us know in the comments... Ligia Lugo, culinary expert, recipe developer and co-founder of The Daring Kitchen and Vie De La Vegan uses her stock cubes to improve roasted chicken or turkey.Perfect for Christmas dinner!She said: “Sprinkle the cubes on roast chicken or turkey to make it even more delicious.“Pour a little olive oil over the chicken and sprinkle over the stock cube.“You can also rub in other seasonings like garlic red pepper along with the Oxo cube.“This really enhances the taste of the final dish and is the perfect secret ingredient.

Many would have thought that it’s a straight shootout between Little Mix and Liam Gallagher for the ever converted Christmas Number One slot.

Christmas present from the doorstep of a home, as shown in doorbell cam footage of the shocking crime. In the clip, uploaded on December 10, the heartless grinch brazenly walks up to the front door of the house in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland, Daily Record reports.

direct to your inboxPolice took to social media to call out the 'worst parking in 2020' after a car was found on a grass verge near the Trafford Centre.The black Vauxhall had come off the road and onto a grass area on Old Park Lane in Trafford Park.It appeared to be damaged, with the front bumper hanging off.Officers said the driver of the car had no insurance, and the vehicle was seized.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereThey also posted the hashtag #ThisisntGTA, referencing the popular video game Grand Theft Auto.On the GMP Trafford North Facebook page, officers said: "The worst parking we have seen in

Boxing Day at 9. 25am on ITVAnt, Dec and Cat are reunited for this long-awaited special, which will take a nostalgic look back at their much-loved Saturday morning kids show.

The leader of the Republican Party in Texas suggested Friday that “law-abiding states” might want to form their own "union," after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Lone Star State’s lawsuit over the 2020 presidential election, according to reports.

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

Strictly Come Dancing star Bill Bailey imagined all kinds of scenarios ahead of his stint in the BBC ballroom dancing competition, however, the comedian did not expect to be one step away from the final.The 55-year-old quickly became a fan favourite on the 2020 series and now the Glitterball trophy is within touching distance.In a new interview, the Never Mind the Buzzcocks star said he thought he might be the “joke act” of the contest.That was certainly not the case as the musician, whose natural musicality along with the expert tutorage from his dance partner Oti Mabuse, has made it to the semi final.When asked if he suspected he would be a natural on the dance floor, Bill said “Not at all”.“I fully expected not to be able to do it,” he

Real Housewives of Cheshire star Dawn Ward has announced she’s leaving the show after 12 seasons.The 47 year old, who recently opened up on her battle with coronavirus, has been on the show since its launch. But, after seven years on the ITVBe reality show, Dawn has shared her decision to leave the show and focus on projects with her family.

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’.

Gogglebox favourites Jenny and Lee had some upsetting news for fans of the Channel 4 series at the start of last night's show.

Strictly Come Dancing.The professional dancer was pictured kissing her celebrity dance partner Seann Walsh while she was married to fellow Strictly star Neil Jones, 38, who she later split from in 2018.Fans blamed the so-called Strictly “curse” for the romantic moment between the pair.The “curse” refers to contestants ending relationships and starting romances with their co-stars during or after appearing on the programme.Katya has now said the snog was more talked about than Brexit at the time, as she reflected on the “hellish” experience.The star revealed: "There aren't any regrets because that's not how I like to lead my life."Of course certain things made it hell, all the attention - and I think for two weeks Brexit was forgotten!"I'm

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

straight to your inboxJohn Stones can still play for England at Euro 2020 as he emerges from a prolonged dip in form and arrives into the best years of his career, according to Joleon Lescott.Stones lost his place in the national team after falling well down the pecking order at Manchester City last season, with questions over his future at the club. However, with Barcelona's interest in Eric Garcia offering him encouragement to stay, the 26-year-old has knuckled down, gotten over personal issues and injury problems and is now in line to start the Manchester derby ahead of Aymeric Laporte.

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.

Rochdale, in 2015.

direct to your inboxThe data for the most and the least expensive properties sold across Greater Manchester between August and October has been released.In July, following the national lockdown, Trafford dominated the upper end of Greater Manchester's property market.The trend has continued in recent months, with one home in the borough fetching £3.5m - although Bolton, and West Didsbury, where one flat went for over a £1m, also figure repeatedly in the list.At the other end of the scale homes in Bolton, Bury, Wigan, Oldham and Rochdale were among the ten least expensive.The cheapest sold for £42,000 in early August.According to the Land Registry, 48,317 home sales have been registered for August, 25,982 for September, and 622 for