Big-hearted Dumfriesshire residents paying for free Christmas lunches at The Usual Place

direct to your inboxA warning has been issued after elderly residents were targeted in a vaccine-related scam.Trafford council said staff had received 'several reports' of patients receiving phone calls stating they will be having their Covid vaccination at home and that they must pay on the phone.A tweet by the council on Tuesday afternoon stated that nobody will be asked to have a vaccine at home.When callers ring up about the vaccine, they will identify themselves and say they are calling on behalf of a GP.Callers will never ask for money.The council tweet stated: "Sadly, we have been alerted to a possible Covid scam aimed at older residents."There have been several reports of patients receiving phone calls stating they'll be having

puppies dumped on a verge just days before Christmas. The RSPCA has now launched an investigation after being called by someone who discovered the pups dumped on the side of the road in Berwick Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, on Friday, December 18.

BBC sitcom Bread.Her family confirmed that she died peacefully at home in London on Sunday.They led tributes to the screen star, saying they'd remember her as a "dear sister, loved aunt and great aunt" and an "actor, writer and storyteller".The family added: "Your beauty, laughter and loving eyes gave joy to all."Bread aired on BBC One between May 1986 and November 1991, with millions tuning in to watch the antics of the Liverpudlian working-class family.Eileen also had roles in television shows such as Taggart and The Bill, but Bread was the work she was most recognised for.She told The Northern Echo in 2004 that she loved being recognised from it, saying: "I like it when someone says in a supermarket, 'You know who you remind me of, don't

Christmas homework answer. The mum says she was shocked to discover her child's answer to the school work question.In the Christmas-themed activity, it had the word "snowman" written in block letters down the page.The children were asked to use each letter of the word as the start of a sentence.While some kids included festive references, the young boy decided to take a different approach to the letter M.Instead of following in his classmates' footsteps, the kid wrote "Mum is drunk" in his hilarious response.Mum Kelly Martin shared the homework blunder online when she noticed the cheeky answer.Luckily she was amused by the response which looks like it was from last year.She wrote: "M is for...

Regulators could approve the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine shortly after Christmas, a medical scientist has said.

direct to your inboxMajor supermarkets like Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Lidl, Morrisons and Sainsbury's have announced their opening hours for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.Most stores will be operating on reduced hours over the Christmas period, with some not opening on Boxing Day, so check ahead before visiting. Here are all the opening times for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day according to the ECHO.

As one of the world’s highest paid supermodels, trying out different hair and make-up looks is all part of the job for Lily Aldridge. But the mum-of-two isn’t afraid to dress up at home too – and she here reveals a few simple ways to elevate your look this Christmas.

THE "extraordinary" star of Bread, Eileen Pollock, has died aged 73. She was best known for her role as Lilo Lill in the BBC comedy series.

KATIE Price will be single by the new year as her divorce from ex Kieran Hayler has finally come through - leaving her free to marry Carl Woods. The pair officially split in March 2018 after five years of marriage, and 33-year-old Kieran has also moved on with fiancée Michelle Penticost.

Eileen Pollock has died at the age of 73.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Cheryl and her son Bear are feeling festive! The singer was joined by her little boy for a special episode of the Table Manners with Jessie Ware podcast this week – and they teamed up for an impromptu duet. MORE: Cheryl shares rare insight into how she's bringing up son BearHaving decided to gatecrash his mum's interview, three-year-old Bear was asked if he knew any Christmas songs.

Mindy Kaling and her “The Office” co-star B.J. Novak had a very special Christmas surprise planned for the actress’ three-year-old daughter Katherine.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.University Hospital Wishaw will feature in the BBC Scotland Christmas Celebration programme this year.Sally Magnusson, will, as ever, be presenting the show which will be aired on Christmas Eve.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.NHS Lanarkshire’s staff choir is bringing Christmas cheer with its latest musical offering.It’s the choir’s third performance during the pandemic, and this time they have recorded the song Carol of the Bells.Made up by 19 members of NHS Lanarkshire staff, the choir hopes that the song will demonstrate that you can remotely come together and have a special time this festive season.Choir member Elizabeth Currie, quality programme manager at NHS Lanarkshire, said: “As one of the newest members of the choir, it has been brilliant to meet everyone on screen and sing along to the music.“It has definitely got us all in the Christmas spirit.“The choir has been

Dominic West and his wife Catherine Fitzgerald have put on a united front for Christmas albeit at a  distance.

WITH Christmas just days away, fans of the holiday season will already be firing up Netflix to stream their favourite festive films. But they might not be aware of some of the surprising behind the scenes secrets from Christmas films – including one seriously x-rated Xmas mistake.

A Christmas advert from German pharmaceutical company DocMorris is leaving viewers in floods of tears as it follows an elderly man's heartwarming reason to regain his strength.

A Boohoo supplier is accused of paying sweatshop workers making clothes for the brand just 29p an hour.

white Christmas after a weather warning for snow and ice was announced. Wintry showers are expected in the north of the country after the Met Office issued the yellow warning for snow and ice overnight and into Christmas Eve.

direct to your inboxA new coronavirus vaccine could be approved just after Christmas, scientist claims.Regulators could approve the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine "shortly after" Christmas by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), said Professor Sir John Bell. Approval of the Oxford vaccine would be a major boost to efforts to control Covid-19 due to it being easier to distribute than the Pfizer/BioNTech jab.

Christmas, it's very important to make time for yourself between the sheets. And that's why the All the Jingle Ladies sex position is the ultimate technique to try out during the festivities.