Christmas Day: Last News

The Scottish Highlands is the only part of the UK likely to see a white Christmas, according to the Met Office. Christmas is likely to be wet and cloudy for a lot of the country with the heavy snowfall coming two weeks too early to give most people a white Christmas.

The Royal Family have announced what they'll be getting up to over the Christmas period, which will be the first since the passing of the Queen.

UPDATE: Sony is changing-up its platform of the Tom Hanks movie A Man Called Otto. The pic will now go exclusive in LA and NY on Dec. 30 followed by limited break on Jan. 6, and a further wide on Jan. 13, the latter point always part of the plan. The studio is pivoting their release plan given the great word of mouth they received on the title. The Marc Forster directed movie made its premiere to LA audiences last night at the Academy Museum.

Peter Andre revealed the sweet reason his children Junior and Princess Andre are refusing Christmas presents this year.

It was a match made in heaven for a pair of keyworkers who tied the knot after winning their £10,000 dream wedding thanks to their hard work during the pandemic.

Kilmarnock's incredibly popular Santa sleigh tour will be returning for a third consecutive year.

A popular and much-loved dad and granddad who died 10 years after being attacked and left unconscious in the street was unlawfully killed, a coroner has ruled.

Aston Merrygold has married Sarah Louise Richards. The 34-year-old pop star has revealed via Instagram that he's finally tied the knot after a five-year engagement. Alongside an image of her hand on top of his, Aston - who has Grayson, four, and Macaulay, two, with Sarah - wrote on the photo-sharing platform: "Husband and Wife [heart and cloud-nine emojis] (sic)" The loved-up couple got engaged on Christmas Day in 2017, after Sarah met Aston while she was working as a back-up dancer for JLS.

Pixie Lott says George Michael’s music “feels like home”. The 31-year-old pop star grew up listening to the ‘Faith’ superstar - who died from heart disease on Christmas Day in 2016 aged 53 - and says his body of work is “steeped in nostalgia” for her. She said: “For me, George Michael is steeped in nostalgia and anything steeped in nostalgia just feels like home, or the warmest hug.

Porter, The Dropout star reflected on some of the uncomfortable situations she experienced early on in her career.“Being 19, walking around without my underwear on — like, are you kidding me?” she said. “How did I let that happen? Oh, I know why: I was 19, and I didn’t want to upset anybody, and I wanted to keep my job. That’s why.”Earlier this year, Seyfried admitted to being “grossed out” by male fans who would frequently approach her and mention a scene from Mean Girls, in which her character Karen Smith said she could predict the weather by holding her breasts.“I always felt really grossed out by that,” she told Marie Claire.

Raymond's work is always remembered on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in the UK, as The Snowman has become a TV accompaniment to the special day in many households.His creation was considered to have fitted perfectly with the Howard Blake soundtrack, featuring the iconic track 'Walking In The Air'.Meanwhile, the statement from his family gave an insight into the heartwarming family atmosphere the author had experienced throughout his life.It revealed: "He lived a rich and full life and said he felt lucky to have had both his wife Jean, and his partner of over 40 years Liz in his life."The statement continued: "He shared his love of nature with Liz on South Downs Walks and on family holidays to Scotland and Wales."He also shared his sense of fun and craziness with his family, and with his family of artist friends - at get-togethers, fancy dress parties, and summer picnics in the garden."He was also a fan of playing practical jokes - and was a good sport when it came to being the pranked one."All of us close to him knew his irreverent humour," the statement explained.It added: "This could be biting in his work when it came to those in power."Raymond's family also confirmed that he would be "deeply missed" by his step-children and step-grandchildren, who loved him dearly.He spent the final weeks of his life in hospital, but is said to have received excellent care."His family would like to thank all of the team on Overton Ward at Royal Sussex County Hospital for their kind and thoughtful care of Raymond in his final weeks," the statement clarified.Meanwhile, Francesca Dow, the Managing Director of the children's category at Penguin Random House, also gave a fond statement.She described Raymond's books as "picture

He went on to regularly appear in the Doctor Who TV series as Wilfred Mott, the grandfather of the Doctor’s companion Donna Noble, played by Catherine Tate.Voyage Of The Damned, which was broadcast on Christmas Day in 2007, saw 13.31 million people tune in to watch the then-Doctor, David Tennant, battle to save the crew of a luxury space liner called the Titanic.Cribbins featured in the episode alongside special guests including Kylie Minogue, Geoffrey Palmer, Clive Swift and Russell Tovey.

An Only Fools and Horses episode is believed to have been banned by the show's creator as he had felt it portrayed Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter badly.

Simon Cowell’s marriage. The singer, who previously dated Simon on and off for 20 years after they first met in 1980, is a trained minister and is willing to put her skills to the test as the Syco boss prepares to wed Lauren Silverman. ‘I am ordained so I could actually officiate if Simona and Lauren would like me to,’ Sinitta told Good Morning Britain presenters Charlotte Hawkins and Ben Shephard on Thursday’s programme.

David Henrie took to Instagram on Sunday to introduce his third child with wife Maria Cahill after multiple miscarriages.The 33-year-old actor posted a family photo taken on a hospital bed that included himself, Maria, 31, their daughter Pia, three, 19-month-old son James and newborn daughter.'IT'S A GIRL!!!! Gemma Clare Henrie was born 7lbs 15oz at 3:21am. Maria is currently enjoying the most deserved nap ever haha.

George Michael's ex Kenny Goss took to Instagram on Monday to praise Elton John for trying to help the singer when he most needed it.MORE: George Michael's ex to inherit part of his £97m fortune after court battle is settledTaking to his stories, Kenny, who last week gave his first interview in five years, told his fans: "George loved @eltonjohn. He tried to help.

Ray Liotta's only child Karsen opens up about her father's passing on Instagram with a number of throwback snaps of her and her dad.The 24-year-old Karsen, the only child of Liotta and Michelle Grace, who he was married to from 1997 to 2004, took to Instagram on Thursday to speak about her father.Liotta was found dead in the Dominican Republic, where he was filming the new movie Dangerous Waters, with the actor passing in his sleep. Opening up:Ray Liotta's only child Karsen opens up about her father's passing on Instagram with a number of throwback snaps of her and her dadShe shared a photo of the actor holding Karsen as a young girl, along with a heartfelt caption.'Those who knew him, loved him.

George Michael Freedom Uncut – you can watch it below.In the footage Elton John, Mark Ronson, John Paul Gaultier, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and others discuss the impact of the ‘Freedom! ‘90’ music video, which was directed by David Fincher.“It changed the whole face of how videos were done,” John says in the clip. “The video said everything.

Shakira and her longtime boyfriend Gerard Pique have announced their separation. "We regret to confirm that we are separating," the couple shared in a joint statement Saturday.

James Argent has shared stunning comparison photos as he celebrates a year since he underwent gastric sleeve surgery. The former The Only Way Is Essex star, 34, has been in the spotlight in recent months as he unveiled his dramatic transformation after losing 13 stone in weight. But while the reality TV icon was praised for having an open conversation on his weight loss, doctors later advised him he may have lost too much.

George Michael talks about fame and his legacy in the new trailer for “George Michael Freedom Uncut”.