Paul Whitelaw's guide to the best Christmas TV

direct to your inboxKate Garraway is remaining hopeful after the latest Tier 4 rules put her Christmas with husband Derek Draper at risk. The Good Morning Britain host was hoping that she and children Darcey and Billy could visit Derek on Christmas Day in hospital.

direct to your inboxDreaming of a white Christmas?Sadly, forecasters have predicted there will be no snow on Christmas Day this year.But the Met Office has said Greater Manchester is likely to see widespread frosty conditions that will bring a 'seasonal feel' to festivities on the day.Temperatures across most of the country will stay in mid-single figures on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but no snow is expected to settle, Met Office forecasters have predicted.They said that despite a wet start to the week, temperatures would start to drop, and hats, coats and scarves will be needed for any household winter walks.Tom Morgan, meteorologist at the Met Office, said the mercury could drop to minus 3C in parts of England and Wales on Christmas

Paul McCartney has reflected on the death of his Beatles bandmate John Lennon, 40 years on from his killing.Lennon was shot and killed outside his apartment building in New York on December 8, 1980 by Mark Chapman.During a new interview with CBS, McCartney was asked how he was processing Lennon’s murder 40 years on. “I’m not sure I am,” he replied.

Join the Secret Elves to discover the best shopping deals and things to do this ChristmasAn animal lover was shocked to discover her six foot Christmas tree had been destroyed – by her tiny pet tortoise.Pet owner Jodi Reynolds, from Hailsham in East Sussex, was stunned to find her rescue tortoise, named Thor, had created devastation in her home by throwing over her Christmas tree.The mum-of-two had left the reptile free to roam around her family home for 20 minutes and was shocked to discover destruction in his wake.Ms Reynolds claims she popped out to do some quick food shopping on Saturday, December 19, and found her jaw on the floor when she returned to find her £50 tree ruined.Not only had the tree been thrown over but decorations had

royal family usually gathers at the Queen's estate in Sandringham to celebrate the Christmas holidays, but this year, they'll be celebrating separately from different locations because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Queen and Prince Philip announced earlier this month that they will be celebrating the holidays quietly from Windsor Castle, for example.

Demi Lovato is embracing the single life after calling off her two-month engagement to actor Max Ehrich.On Saturday the 28-year-old Confident singer revealed what she deems the best part of being single in an Instagram story.There, she wrote: 'The best part about being single is knowing that my happiness is coming from no other person than myself.' I love me: Demi Lovato, 28, says the best part of being single is 'knowing that my happiness is coming from no other person than myself,' following two-month engagement to Max Ehrich Me first: The Confident singer said she enjoyed being responsible for her own happiness as she finds it gratifyingDebuting an icy blonde pixie cut after going even lighter with her newly short tresses, Lovato seemed

Sutton Coldfield who is facing chemotherapy over Christmas has received an award for her bravery. Little Martha Givans was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in July and is currently in the toughest phase of her treatment.

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Shopping centres in some Tier 4 areas were deserted today after the introduction of tough new restrictions shutting non-essential shops.

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Fern Britton has slated Laurence Fox over his tweet which urged people to "take off masks" and "gather in groups" this Christmas.The 63-year-old presenter and former This Morning host slammed the controversial actor who told his followers to "hug and toast each other" after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Tier four announcement.On Saturday night, Boris announced that parts of the country would enter Tier four and rules around Christmas would change drastically.After the government's announcement, Lauren, 42, tweeted: "Take off your masks."Gather in groups, love, hug and toast each other this Christmas."Question every word this on the hoof, arbitrary and extremist government feeds you.

She was a proud wife when Vernon Kay was on I'm A Celebrity, and now Tess Daly has gushed over her husband's brand new body.The presenter, who looked stunning in a sequin gown for the Strictly Come Dancing final, said Vernon has been on a mission since March to get fit and healthy. Speaking to The Sun, the 51 year old explained: "Ever since the first lockdown he's been on a mission to beef up and get fit and he went in there bigger than he's ever been.

Wham! and the duo’s single ‘Last Christmas’.The band – which was comprised of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley – released the festive hit in 1984.Now, an anonymous person has paid tribute to it by adding the song’s name to a sign directing drivers to the area of Low Wham in Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland.The road sign also now features an exclamation mark after Wham’s name, in reference to the band. As ChronicleLive reports, it is currently unknown who is behind the alteration, but it was first spotted by passers-by on Friday (December 18) morning.You can’t say the North East don’t have a sense of humour.

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville compared Scott McTominay to Paul Scholes and Roy Keane after his quickfire double for Manchester United against Leeds United.In the first Premier League meeting between the two historic rivals since February 2004, the Scotland international found the net twice in the opening three minutes to stun Marcelo Bielsa's side.His first was a driven effort into the bottom corner from outside the box, which left Illan Meslier hapless, before a driving run from midfield for his second of the game. Those efforts caught the eye of Neville, who suggested that McTominay had 'turned into' the two aforementioned legendary midfielders.

Emily Atack and her mother Kate Robbins are known for their close relationship, and tonight will take on The Cube in the hopes of winning money for their chosen charity.

Manchester United's players must have been listening to Roy Keane pre-match against Leeds.The Red Devils came out in a ruthless mood, destroying their rivals inside the first half.Scott McTominay incredibly netted twice after just three minutes before Bruno Fernandes and Victor Lindelof both scored too.A Liam Cooper header made it 4-1 at the break, but the game clearly showed United have got over their Old Trafford jitters.While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has loved his team's 100 per cent away form, they have struggled at home.If they are to challenge leaders and reigning champions Liverpool for the title, they must prove they can be consistent at Old Trafford.Before the match, Keane said of their title chances on Sky Sports: "You know if you

Christmas dinner traditions vary from family to family.

direct to your inboxThe UK has recorded the biggest daily spike in coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, the latest data shows.There were a further 35,928 positive cases recorded in the past 24 hours.It take the total number of cases in the country past 2 million.The R rate of infection is now estimated to be between 1.1 to 1.2 with a growth rate of up to 4 per cent.London accounts for a significant chunk of the new cases, having recorded more than 11,500 in a day.Dr Yvonne Doyle, medical director at Public Health England, said: "This sharp and sudden increase is of serious concern."Most of the new cases reported today are concentrated in London and the South East, although it is too early to tell if this is linked to the new variant.

EastEnders viewers are in for a treat this Christmas, if the 2020 Christmas trailer is anything to go by.

We all know the beloved Christmas tale of the Grinch whose heart was three sizes too small.Though this story caters to children, the overall message teaches a valuable life lesson for people of all ages.That is, oftentimes the answer to our deepest grievances in life can be solved by a shift in our perspective.   Like the Grinch, we can all get stuck in our own negative patterns of thinking, which might not literally shrink our hearts, but from a spiritual perspective, can shrink our hearts metaphorically.  As Christians, we must remind ourselves that life on earth is a daily battle for our hearts and minds; each day presents new opportunities for either God, or our own tainted thoughts to gain territory over our hearts.   Since, on this