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Christmas Eve doesn't hold great memories for Danny Dyer and his daughter Dani.The EastEnders star watched his father-in-law ‘drop down dead’ in front of his family last year - and still isn't over the shock. Antony Dyer, known by the family as Bruv, took a nasty turn when they went out to celebrate Christmas last year.

LA Weekly famously dubbed the "Santanic" conspiracy theory doesn't just scrape the barrel - it breaks through the base. It posits that the group, which emerged in Bavaria in 1776, deliberately undermined the true message of Christmas by creating Santa.The theory points to the fact that his name is an anagram of Satan to evidence his supposedly demonic purpose.What purpose? To dilute the Christian message of the Festive season, which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.Santa, they say, was conjured up to encourage present-giving among the poor.

24 Dec 2020 It wouldn't be Christmas without the Royal family, would it? Their annual appearences on Christmas morning are as highly anticipated by  many of us as mince pies and turkey sandwiches.Sadly, this Christmas there will no church visit thanks to lockdown restrictions but there's still a glorious repertoire of royal festive fashion to look back at from over the years. From The Duchess of Cambridge's tartan Miu Miu coat to Princess Diana's houndstooth Moschino suit and The Queen's chic 1950s dresses, we've rounded up the most stylish royal Christmas looks from the 1940s until now. Click through our gallery to see the best outfits from years past...We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism.We urge you to turn

Evacuation orders were in effect at Camp Pendleton in California early Thursday as a wildfire in the area dubbed the Creek Fire grew to cover some 300 acres, according to a report. The evacuation zone stretched to the Fallbrook area, about seven miles northeast of Camp Pendleton, FOX 5 of San Diego reported.

Kim Cattrall said she feels “very lucky” to be able to choose her own career path as talk of a Sex And The City revival is heating up once again.  Appearing on the Women’s Prize For Fiction podcast this week, Kim spoke about the backlash she received after publicly expressing her disinterest in signing on to reprise the role of Samantha Jones in a third Sex And The City film.  “I remember getting a lot of grief on social media for not wanting to do a film,” she said in the interview.

Christmas treat which is commonly made in the United States which is slowly making its way over to the UK. And, we are not upset about it at all.“Christmas Crack” is an easy-to-make pud consisting of a crumbly, biscuit-like layer topped with a hard caramel – which cracks when snapped – and chocolate.Yum! What's your favourite Christmas dessert? Tell us in the comments... Now, don’t worry, it’s called Christmas Crack because of the hard toffee and it’s addictive nature, but there’s nothing untoward about the ingredients.There are lots of ways to make the treat, but here is the simplest:If you want to be extra creative you can dye white chocolate with food colouring and stir festive colours into your top layer.Plus, you can adapt the recipe

A California church has lost again in court in its bid to legally welcome congregants for services despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s shutdown orders because of spiking coronavirus infections.

Floyd Mayweather is taking his exhibition bout with Logan Paul “very seriously” and will aim to knock the YouTube star out when they meet next year, says the fight’s promoter. Mayweather is set to climb back through the ropes for a showdown with Paul in February 2021, having put pen to paper on a shock deal to face the social-media sensation earlier this month.Despite being an exhibition, there will be no rules preventing either man from trying to secure a knockout when they collide in the ring.Their professional records will not be affected, nevertheless, meaning the impeccable 50-0 resume Mayweather built during his legendary career is not at risk.

It was the first time she spoke out about the major college scandal in which her family is embroiled.But one of the hosts of Olivia Jade Giannulli’s first interview, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, is speaking out about her feelings on that episode of Red Table Talk, calling it 'frustrating'.The former nurse, 67, visited the Keep It podcast on Wednesday, where she commented the chat that took place earlier this month between herself, daughter Jada Pinkett Smith, granddaughter Willow Smith and Giannulli.

She is often seen amidst constant drama and fights on Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills.So no doubt Kyle Richards is used to breaking up confrontation.The 51-year-old reality star was seen having a hard time controlling her dog during a walk in Aspen, Colorado on Wednesday.Her huge pup and another dog of similar stature began barking at each other as Kyle attempted to gain control of the leash. Precious pup: Kyle Richardswas seen having a hard time controlling her dog during a walk in Aspen, Colorado on WednesdayThe two pets were kept away from each other as the reality star was joined by 12-year-old daughterPortia Umansky.

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Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Lanarkshire residents who feel unwell this winter can get help from a wide range of NHS services across the area.People are being urged to prepare by checking repeat prescriptions and supplies of essential medications; finding out what services are available at their local pharmacy; and keeping NHS Inform and NHS24 details close to hand, in case they are needed.Darker days, colder weather and Covid-19 restrictions are bringing challenges for everyone, so regardless of the type of illness – whether physical or mental – there’s lots of help out there.Community pharmacies should be the first port of call for advice about minor illnesses; pharmacists can

Police Scotland over its failure to respond to the accident.James McMillan, who is grandfather to Lamara Bell’s son Kieran, said: “I am happy that this is finally moving forward in some way. I want justice for my grandson.”We revealed yesterday that the Crown Office had launched formal proceedings against Police Scotland over the 2015 accident on the M9 that led to the deaths of Lamara, 25, and her partner John Yuill, 28.The couple were returning to Falkirk when John’s Renault Clio came off the motorway near Stirling and crashed down an embankment into trees.

police officers from the Gas City Police Department, the Upland Police Department, and the Grant County Sheriff’s Department were called to a single vehicle crash. They responded to the call as approximately 8:15am in Grant County, Indiana.Indiana State Police Detective Wendell Beachy revealed cops arrived to the crash seen to find a 2007 Chevrolet Impala crashed into a utility pole.

Emma Corrin was a breakout star in the new season of The Crown.

 Lori Loughlin’s  family has missed her during the few weeks she’s spent in jail. Now, as the actress awaits her scheduled release, her youngest daughter is showing support for her mom with a little dose of nostalgia.Bella Giannulli took to social media this week to show off her newly dyed auburn hair, posting a selfie onto her Instagram Story.

flew out to Barbados recently for Christmas and New Year’s Eve.The Praise The Lord rapper has family connections to Barbados himself as that is where his father, who died in 2012, hails from.A$AP and Rihanna have not spoken publicly about their blossoming romance but have been spotted on dinner dates together in New York.According to People, the pair have become ‘inseparable’, which might explain Rocky’s festive flight.A source told the publication: ‘They’ve been inseparable the past few weeks. It’s a new relationship, but they both seem very into it.’The pair apparently click because of their love of giving back to the communities they grew up in.‘A$AP is generous, and so is Rihanna.

British troops are helping African forces smash a £17billion-a-year animal poaching network.

Craig Revel Horwood has finally won Celebrity MasterChef after being "robbed" 13 years ago. The Strictly Come Dancing judge beat TV presenter Amar Latif, actress Crissy Rock and Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews in the second of the BBC cookery show's 2020 Christmas specials.

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