Christmas shoppers told to order by Saturday to avoid gift delay dismay

direct to your inboxThe ex-girlfriend of the alleged murderer of Alex Rodda said he 'confessed' to killing him in a prison visit, a jury was told.Matthew Mason, aged 19, is charged with the murder of the schoolboy, whose body was found in woodland near the village of Ashley, in Cheshire, on December 13 last year.A trial at Chester Crown Court has previously heard how Mr Mason, then 18, allegedly murdered the 15-year-old because he ‘didn’t want anyone to know he was gay’.Prosecutors initially told the trial that Mr Mason would pay Alex for sex, and that more than £2,000 had been paid to him over a three-week period after the teen allegedly threatened to reveal their relationship.The Crown claims that Mr Mason beat Alex to death using a large

Asian Dub Foundation and Stewart Lee’s single ‘Comin’ Over Here’ to Number One when the Brexit transition period ends.The campaign, which launched on Sunday (December 12), urges fans to purchase the track between 00:01am GMT on Christmas Day (December 25) and 23.59pm GMT on New Year’s Eve (December 31). Should efforts prove successful, the single will be the Number One the next day: the first day the UK’s trade will default to WTO terms unless a deal is agreed.The group added in a post on Facebook: “Buying a downlaod from Amazon/iTunes will count more on the chart than streaming it, but do stream the song via Spotify/Apple Music/Deezer etc too as it all helps.

LANSDALE, Pa. – The pandemic has been forcing people to stay inside to stay safe from the coronavirus. But with cabin fever setting in, some outdoor industries are seeing a boom in business.

hospitalised for over a year after contracting a disease while travelling, has made it home in time for Christmas. When Mekala Osbourne was diagnosed with bronchial pneumonia in Vietnam, she only given a five per cent chance of survival.

direct to your inbox Gavin and Stacey fans had a special treat last year when the cast reunited for a Christmas special. And the revival was pretty spectacular as Nessa shockingly proposed to Smithy.

With that said, the royals are preparing to spend a quiet few weeks off with their families - but not before they share one last glimpse of themselves.

Chloe Sims has always chosen to keep her teenage daughter Maddie out of the limelight. But the reality star seemed very happy to play the proud mum as she posed with the 14-year-old after putting the finishing touches to the The Only Way Is Essex Christmas special.

People should be "extremely careful" in the run-up to Christmas if they want to see elderly relatives, the Health Secretary has said.

Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page share a laugh in the brand new trailer for Netflix’s new period drama, Bridgerton.

M&S Simply Food stores on December 16. Priced at just £10, the festive edition of the cake includes an edible Santa hat, presents and decorations, and will look perfect as a yuletide centrepiece for any Christmas dinner table - whether it's just a small affair this year, or you're extending the invitation to your wider bubble.

Coronation Street fans are certain they've worked out the mystery culprit who left Adam Barlow's (Sam Robertson) for dead.Viewers witnessed Ken Barlow's grandson get attacked during Friday's dramatic hour-long special.The hunky chap created a lot of animosity among the Barlow family in the wake of his one night stand with Carla Connor (Alison King) being exposed.He was then attacked and left to die in the Bistro and there are quite a few culprits with a motive for wanting Adam out of the picture for good.However, a number of fans think they know exactly who knocked out the dishy solicitor.Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: "Simon did it 100%."Another added: "Who do you think hit Adam? Everyone looks suspicious.

Chris Pine has closed a deal to star in Dungeons & Dragons, the live action film based on Hasbro’s massively popular role-playing game from Wizards of the Coast. Hasbro/eOne and Paramount are jointly producing and financing, with eOne distributing in the UK and Canada, and Paramount the rest of the world.

Christmas is an expensive time of year and parents feel the pinch more than most. So when it comes to buying thank you gifts for teachers, it can sometimes be a struggle for cash-strapped families.That's probably why an idea being shared by mums on social media is proving popular once again.And it means you can get each teacher, assistant, dinner lady and whoever else you're buying for, a gift for a little as £1.One mum shared the idea on a bargains Facebook page last Christmas and it's doing the rounds once again. How much do you spend on teacher gifts at this time of year? Are you a teacher who appreciates handmade gifts from children? Let us know in the comments here, or share with us on our Manchester Family Facebook page here. In it,

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United and Sir Alex Ferguson have paid tribute to former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier who has passed away aged 73.Prior to his six-year spell at Anfield, Houllier worked as assistant manager to France national team boss Michel Platini, working closely with one of the best players to ever represent United in Eric Cantona.Houllier was pivotal in Cantona moving to England, believing the notorious forward needed to leave France after a turbulent period in his homeland which resulted in him declaring a temporary retirement from football in 1991, aged only 25, following a spat with the French Football Federation.The former Liverpool boss convinced Cantona to leave for a Premier League club

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.The Courier decided to look at the chances of a White Christmas in West Lothian this year.However, don’t get your hopes up because at the moment things aren’t looking too optimistic for snowfall.We checked forecasts, betting odds and talked to experts but unfortunately it appears that the chances in 2020 are relatively slim at this stage.However, the weather experts say this may change as the days pass.The latest 14-day BBC weather forecast predicts no snow in West Lothian at Christmas.It says that Bathgate will have a light cloud and gentle breeze on December 25 whilst at Linlithgow and Livingston they believe there will be sunny intervals with

Mariah Carey, that you (probably) didn’t know. Curl up by the fire with a nice cup of hot cocoa and smarten up!1.

EXCLUSIVE: Prolific TV creator Matt Miller is extending his long relationship with Warner Bros. TV by renewing his exclusive overall deal with the studio. As part of the new pact, Miller will executive produce Peacemaker, HBO Max’s TV spin-off of James Gunn’s upcoming The Suicide Squad movie, starring John Cena. The eight-episode series hails from Gunn, producer Peter Safran and Warner Bros. TV.

This year’s festive TV schedules feature heart-warming dramas, rib-tickling panel shows and multiple appearances for Helena Bonham CarterLord knows we could all do with something to divert our attention from the outside world this Christmas. Here, I hope, is a forensically compiled list of festive TV highlights, guaranteed to lift your spirits in these thoroughly rotten times.

Meghan Markle is extending her influence by becoming an investor, Fox News can confirm.  The 39-year-old Duchess of Sussex has personally invested in female-founded business Clevr Blends. It's run by co-founder and CEO Hannah Mendoza and makes instant oat milk lattes.  “This investment is in support of a passionate female entrepreneur who prioritizes building community alongside her business," Markle said in a statement obtained by Fox News. "I’m proud to invest in Hannah’s commitment to sourcing ethical ingredients and creating a product that I personally love and has a holistic approach to wellness.

Coronation Street fans are desperate to know two things after Friday's episode - will Adam Barlow die, and what happens next?

EXCLUSIVE: Sinister writer-directors Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill are expanding their relationship with Blumhouse, signing a first-look television deal via their Crooked Highway banner. Under the new two-year pact, the recently formed production company will develop projects for Blumhouse TV. Sherryl Clark (Cloverfield, Morning Glory, Blackbird) has been named president of production for Crooked Highway.