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The Princess of Wales' Christmas carol concert will return for the fourth year running and will be hosted at Westminster Abbey on Friday, 6 December.The 'Together at Christmas' service has quickly become a much-loved royal tradition as it sees several members of the family join celebrities and those who have done good in their community to bid farewell to the year.There is a different theme each year, with this year's being the importance of love and empathy and how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult times of our lives.The service - which is supported by The Royal Foundation - will take place on the first Friday in December and will air as part of a special programme on ITV1 and ITVX on Christmas Eve. On the return of the service, Kensington Palace notes: "This year, Her Royal Highness wanted to celebrate the many people supporting those in need – individuals who have inspired, counselled, comforted, and above all else shown that love is the greatest gift we can receive.This theme takes inspiration from the Christmas story which encourages us to consider the experiences of others and the important human need of giving and receiving empathy." While the famous faces who will perform and give readings during the service are yet to be confirmed, it is understood that they will be people who, in their own ways, have shown how love can help others thrive.

the BBC. “Those conversations are ongoing, so it’s actually really interesting to see a really positive local solution being developed in this area,” he said.Earlier this year, a government committee of UK MPs recommended a levy on arena and stadium gigs, similar to schemes used by the Premier League in football and in other countries to support venues amid a difficult economic climate in which venues are closing at a rate of around two per week.

Good Morning Britain star Narinder Kaur has issued an apology for causing offence after receiving backlash from a social media post about Kate Middleton. Narinder, who rose to fame on Big Brother in 2001, called her post “stupid” and said that she “put my hands up” in response to the controversy. On Sunday, 10 November, the Princess of Wales attended the Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph in Westminster alongside fellow royals including Prince William and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.

John Swinney is being urged to put free school meals back on the menu after receiving a bumper block grant in the budget.

At this spooky time of year, there are few places better to look for shocking and interesting stories than history, in particular, royal history. Among the tales that exist of eerie reappearances of Kings and Queens are a number of other unsolved legends.

A shake-up to Inheritance Tax has been announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves as part of her Budget.

Conservative MPs have called on the Government to “think again” about means-testing the winter fuel payment.

In a touching move towards mending ties with his brother, Prince William has mentioned Prince Harry by name for the first time in what is believed to be six years.The Prince of Wales referenced his younger brother when talking about their mother, Princess Diana, in a heartfelt documentary.The ITV documentary, Prince William: We Can End Homelessness, features William recalling the impactful experience when Diana took him and Harry to a homeless shelter in London to show them life beyond Royal privilege. He shared: "My mother took me to the Passage, she took Harry and I both there...

Royal fans have only just noticed a subtle moment in which Prince William supported a 'shaking' Kate Middleton.The Prince and Princess of Wales got engaged in Kenya in October 2010 and announced the news less than a month later.Their wedding was then held in Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011, with millions turning on their TVs to watch from home. Now, admirers have found a clip of the day their engagement was announced, where they spotted Kate apparently 'shaking' as she faced the media.

Ian Murray has said he is not against the principle of assisted dying amid concerns the latest Bill is not within Holyrood’s powers. The Scottish Secretary refused to be drawn on whether he would issue a Section 30 order to allow MSPs to pass the legislation, but did not rule it out.

The SNP Government has been urged to spell out how it will use around £40 million in Westminster funding for struggling households.

Daniel Kaluuya will be honoured with a statue in his hometown of London in recognition of his breakout film role in 2017’s Get Out. The Oscar-winning actor was chosen to be immortalised in a statue in a poll of 5,000 British film fans as the person they most wanted to see as part of the Scenes in the Square trail in Leicester Square.

Alex Ritman Daniel Kaluuya will be honored with a statue in his home city of London celebrating the actor’s breakout role in 2017 hit “Get Out.” The Oscar-winning star, now considered one of the U.K.’s finest on-screen talents, was chosen from a poll of 5,000 British film fans as the actor people would most like to see as part of the “Scenes in the Square” trail in Leicester Square, landing one fifth of the vote. His statue — depicting the famed ‘Sunken Place’ scene in “Get Out” in which Kaluuya’s character falls into a hypnosis-induced suppressed metaphysical abyss — will be unveiled in October.

Stockport's MPs have landed top jobs with their political parties in Westminster.

Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has received a six-month suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to having accessed indecent images of children.

Huw Edwards, the disgraced former BBC presenter, has today been spared jail after he admitted downloading indecent images of children. Last year, it was reported that an unnamed BBC personality had paid a teenager for images.

The energy price cap is set to increase by 10 per cent on October 1 putting more pressure on household budget as we enter the colder months. Ofgem confirmed last month that millions of households on the standard tariff will see energy bills rise by £149 from £1,568 to £1,717.

A major NHS probe has concluded the NHS is in ‘critical condition’, as waiting lists surge and the nation’s health spirals.

More than a quarter of parents have struggled to provide enough food for their children in the past year amid the cost-of-living crisis, a charity has warned. Barnardo's Scotland said that too many children are missing out on a "good childhood" as parents struggle to put hot meals on the table and heat their home.

The X Factor as part of the band G4, has died at the age of 42.News of his passing was shared online by his fellow G4 bandmates last night (September 9) with a statement on Instagram.“It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother and great friend, Ben Thapa. Words cannot express how we all feel right now,” it read.

Stockport's Lib Dem MPs have quit their roles as councillors, sparking two by-elections in the borough.