Scots set to freeze in 'polar ice bomb' as white Christmas forecast across the country

Universal Orlando has opened a brand new budget hotel, and it's likely to be a hit with families looking to visit the theme parks without breaking the bank.

Die Hard director John McTiernan has confirmed it is in fact a Christmas film.The filmmaker, weighing in on the annual debate about the film’s festive qualities during the holiday season, addressed the “controversy” in a 12-minute video posted by the American Film Institute.“We hadn’t intended it to be a Christmas movie, but the joy that came from it is what turned it into a Christmas movie,” McTiernan says several minutes into the video.He then expands on Die Hard‘s themes in connection to American politics, explaining: “There are genuinely evil people out there.”“My hope at Christmas this year is that you will all remember that authoritarians are low-status, angry men who have gone to rich people and said, ‘If you give us power, we will

Royal Family open their presents on Christmas Eve as a nod to their German heritage.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxA one-year-old was left fighting for his life after consuming a "significant" amount of ice while visiting an apartment with his mother.The child, a boy, discovered at a Hamilton Ave apartment in Surfers Paradise, Australia along with his 20-year-old mother on Friday, November 6.Police claim the tot had ingested a "significant quantity" of ice and the baby began to vomit and "partially lost consciousness". Officers were called after the mum and three others began to realise something was seriously wrong with the child.

PABreakfast in Bed, £15 and £24 per person, delivered across SW1X or collection (8-11am)The BerkeleyThe Veuve Clicquot Afternoon Tea arrived in two large patterned bags, which could serve for toting around gifts in the coming months, with a bottle of cold Veuve Clicquot and instructions for assembly nestled among the boxes of scones, sandwiches, savouries and cakes.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Take your pictures tonight to meet the deadline to find Renfrewshire’s best decorated house for Christmas.The Christmas Crackers competition is a celebration of fairy lights, flashing reindeers and glow-in-the dark Santas.We want to see a veritable festive feast of LED penguins, polar bears, elves, tinsel and nativity scenes.The competition is being run by the Paisley Daily Express in conjunction with XSite, the new name for Soar at Braehead.The winner will get a £100 voucher to be spent within the entertaining and dining complex as well as a family visit to the XSite Santa’s Grotto.And the second and third spots will each get a £50 voucher.All you need

Brendan Rodgers' infamous "million wingers" broadside aimed straight at the heart of the Celtic boardroom upon Marian Shved's arrival. Despite the Irishman's need for speed, he couldn't help but go public with his concerns his squad was overflowing with wide men just weeks before his own Parkhead exit.The Irishman's 4-3-3 was built upon players who could beat a man, score goals and also work tirelessly - it was the toughest gig in his all-conquering team.

benefits has told of her plans to fly to Spain on holiday for a break from her kids after Christmas. Former lap dancer Marie Buchan will spend the festivities with her children before jetting off to Spain.The 39-year-old, from Birmingham, said she has had to take care of her kids "most of the year" while schools were shut during the pandemic.She said: "Government claimants like myself, a mum of eight, are forgotten." The Mirror reports how Marie claimed the government has failed to help single parents on benefits like her while bailing out businesses and furloughing workers.

Glasgow mum plans to splurge £10,000 on her children’s Christmas presents because they are 'good children'. Raj Gill stunned This Morning viewers when she revealed her plans for a festive spree.

Watch: Trailer for Netflix drama The DigCarey Mulligan feared being responsible for the death of Ralph Fiennes during the filming of a dangerous sequence on the set of Netflix drama The Dig. Mulligan was tasked with manually scraping dirt from the face of her co-star when he was buried during shooting.

Laura Whitmore has shared the first picture of her bump with fans, a day after announcing her pregnancy.

Having put up their Christmas trees in November, celebrities - including Holly Willoughby, Amanda Holden, Michelle Keegan, Stacey Solomon and I’m a Celebrity winner Giovanna Fletcher – are also leading the way in transforming the front of their homes into glorious winter wonderlands in a trend known as doorscaping. The craze involves framing your doorway with festive foliage alongside a dreamy selection of totally maximallist decorations.

Domestic legend Stacey Solomon has given fans a handy hint on how to fix up your own Christmas prezzies.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxRussian leader Vladimir Putin has coughed up £200 million for a plush new palace, according to reports.The Kremlin chief is believed to have added to his whopping £1bn property portfolio with a lavish mansion in a so-called "billionaire’s village".It comes amid reports that Putin has secretly shot up the list of the richest men in the world.The controversial president is said to be worth a staggering £160bn - making him 60 times richer than Donald Trump.Putin has previously talked down his personal fortunes, claiming he takes home a modest state salary of about £100,000.But the hardman Moscow boss has amassed a huge bank balance,

Christmas ” will encourage her children – Tanisha, 15, and Jayden, 13 – to earn their own money. The 38-year-old, from Hitchin, Herts, told Fabulous : “I don’t care if people call me spoilt or selfish.

ALISON Hammond, Natalie Cassidy and Hollie Arnold have joined forces to add their voices to this year's Barnardo's Christmas video. This Morning presenter Alison, 45, is one of several stars who performed a heartwarming rendition of Jingle Bells to raise funds for the children's charity's Kidsmas campaign.

one of her mother’s most-worn styles.The Duchess of Cambridge was first photographed wearing Penelope Chilvers’ tassel boots, which are handmade in Spain, in 2004 at a country fair at Blenheim Palace. Since then, Kate has worn the long, conker brown style at least seven times for engagements ranging from a hike to a monastery in Bhutan to visiting Canada’s Great Bear rainforest.Chilvers believes that the Duchess has been wearing the same boots for the past 16 years, never replacing her original pair.

The Kardashians are known for doing their annual Christmas card each year, but Khloe Kardashian has pointed out a mistake in a throwback of one of their festive offerings.The reality star, who recently praised Maisie Smith's legs, took to Instagram to slam the card for incorrectly spelling her name. It all started when Khloe reposted the adorable family picture from a Instagram account called 90s anxiety.

She often flaunts her stunning body on Instagram, and now Malin Andersson has posed in her lingerie for a Christmas themed photoshoot.The influencer, who took part in Boux Avenue's empowering curve campaign, stripped off for the fun and festive day. Malin, 28, showed off her curves in gold bra and a matching sparkling thong as she posed next to a Christmas tree.The former Love Island star wore a red and white Santa hat on her head and opted for a more natural make-up look with some mascara and a subtle nude lipstick.

We don’t think we’ve ever seen a royal wearing a Christmas hat, or starring in music video, until now that is, as an old video has shown Meghan Markle get in the festive spirit.

Kate Hudson is getting ready for the holidays – although her Christmas tree is somewhat unconventional!The mother-of-three did her best to get her house looking festive, although it didn't go according to plan.