Selfridges launch annual Christmas sale with up to 20% off - but not for long

THE Pogues have backed the BBC's decision to edit offensive lyrics in their Christmas classic Fairytale of New York. The Sun revealed overnight that Radio 1 has banned the original version of the song because of the lyrics "f*****t" and "slut".

hereTwelve dogs, including Gatsby (Chinese Crested x Poodle), Artie (Flat Coated Retriever) and Diesel (Australian Shepherd x Poodle) star in a music video for the track, which sees the canines posing in a professionally-made music video usually reserved for pop groups.The track is available to stream now on Spotify and Amazon Music, while a ‘limited edition’ vinyl copy can be purchased for £10, with all proceeds going to wellbeing charity Dudes&Dogs.Sean McCormack, Head Vet at Tails.com, said he hopes people ‘find some light-hearted happiness’ in Raise the Woof.“We’re also thrilled to be able to partner with Dudes&Dogs and help them to raise the funds needed to grow the inspirational men’s mental health community that has already touched

Jordan North has made quite the splash on the new series of I'm A Celebrity, the public voting for him to take on three trials in less than a week.

When we hear news of our favourite fast food restaurants bringing out new items on their menus, we can’t wait to try them. However, when they bring out clothing ranges, it can be a little questionable to say the least.

American Horror Story showrunner Ryan Murphy has shared the chilling audition tape that landed a Cirque Du Soleil performer his role in the new spin-off.The new spin-off, set to air on FX, will feature 16 standalone episodes.After sharing further details on the show earlier this week, Murphy has now given fans a look at the brilliant and terrifying way audition that secured the role of Spencer Novich, a Cirque Du Soleil performer, in the show.“Congrats to Spencer Novich who is joining the cast of this season’s American Horror Story,” he wrote on Instagram. “This is the audition that got him the job.” Murphy also asked fans to guess the title of the show.

families to get dressed in matching pjs on Christmas eve. And with 2020 being a year like no other, it's likely December will see us spending a few more days in our pjyamas than ever before.

Vanity Fair article went viral in the small world of TV critics for suggesting that TV has become intentionally mediocre, primarily existing in order to keep streaming services stocked with a fresh flow of content that subscribers can watch passively for hours at a time. And looking at Netflix's offerings this week, it's hard not to feel that cynicism — although to be fair, the article was about scripted TV, and Netflix is only releasing one scripted series this week and it's not English-language, which is exceedingly rare.

Christmas day. Sturgeon met UK Government figures and first ministers of Wales and Northern Ireland yesterday to hammer out a plan, assuming covid is beaten back with new restrictions.

Lorraine Kelly has fumed over government plans to save Christmas amid the coronavirus pandemic. The 60-year-old ITV presenter ranted about reports that lockdown rules could be relaxed across the UK for a brief period to allow families to mix over the festive period.

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Ministers continue to debate whether to allow some form of household mixing over Christmas - but scientists have warned it could come at a cost.Scientists have suggested that a five day period of eased restrictions over the Christmas weekend would need a 25-day period of tighter restrictions to follow.The government is under pressure to announce its plans before the national lockdown is lifted on December 2 - but is facing criticism from experts who say easing measures could create 'substantial risk'.Meanwhile, further results from the Oxford vaccine trial show that it produces a strong immune response in older adults.The professional sports sector is today awaiting an announcement on a £300 million rescue package, while testing in care

asking readers to support local restaurants and bars by treating themselves to a takeaway. We also offered free online listings to hospitality businesses to advertise their lockdown services.Now we're extending that offer to shops - and calling on readers to get behind them too.We've teamed up with our sister site InYourArea and ReachPLC titles around the country to create a free search tool where you can find local shops offering delivery or click and collect services near you.So if YOUR shop is operating a delivery or click and collect service during lockdown, then you can fill in the form below to be added to the search tool.

Lorraine Kelly has demanded the British government to cancel Christmas this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The 60 year old, who was recently left "embarrassed" as she suffered a wardrobe malfunction moments before going on air, appeared on Good Morning Britain on Thursday morning to rant to hosts Ben Shephard and Susanna Reid after the pair were joined by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace.The Defence Secretary had come on the show to talk about the potentially "severe" consequences of large gatherings this Christmas while the deadly virus continues to hospitalise people. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

BBC Radio 1 will air an edited version of the Christmas classic Fairytale of New York to avoid causing offence.The song, which was sang by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl, has come under fire over the years for the use of derogatory terms for gender and sexuality.Bosses at the station have moved to replace ‘f****t’ to ‘haggard’, while the word ‘slut’ will be removed completely.The tweaks mean that the station will not be removing the festive song completely.BBC Radio 2 will continue to play the original version as it was recorded in 1987.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.An investigation has been launched after a Lanarkshire high school’s Twitter feed was ambushed with pornography.Taylor High in Motherwell have since deleted their account after it showed retweets of several hardcore images and videos of people having sex.North Lanarkshire Council say they are investigating the matter and reviewing further security measures.

Tory Lanez has pleaded not guilty to assault in relation to the alleged shooting of Megan Thee Stallion in the summer.The Canadian rapper and singer was charged last month by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office with one felony count each of assault with a semiautomatic firearm – personal use of a firearm – and carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle.The charges are in relation to an incident on July 12 involving Lanez and Megan, with the latter alleging that Lanez shot at her feet several times following an argument, causing her to sustain gunshot wounds to her foot.Lanez responded to the charges in October by claiming that the “truth will come to the light”.The singer was arraigned in LA yesterday (November 18),

Piers Morgan has called for Christmas to be cancelled because of coronavirus, saying we need to wait for a vaccine to become widely available for life to go back to normal.

pre-order now, priced at £35 per box.It's the latest Christmas Markets-inspired delivery box to launch in lieu of the actual event.The Old Windmill House bar, which is normally based at the main market hub in Albert Square, has teamed up with suppliers Northern Wine and Beer Co, Morgenrot and Krombacher to launch a DIY Christmas Markets Drinks Box.Priced at £60, theirs includes a five-litre keg of fresh Krombacher pilsner - that's just under nine pints - with a brewery-branded stein glass, a litre of premium quality gluhwein with a traditional ceramic mug, and a Christmas decoration.

Gordon Brown has told Boris Johnson to “act now” and tell people across the UK how they can spend Christmas together.The former Prime Minister intervened by urging Johnson to accept that tighter lockdowns may have to be kept in place next month to allow restrictions to be relaxed over Christmas.Brown said: “I found being prime minister you’ve got to be two steps ahead of events. You cannot be behind the curve.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United youngster Tahith Chong insisted he is only focussing on his development and not his long-term future whilst on loan Werder Bremen. The United academy graduate is on a season-long loan with the Bundesliga side in a bid to earn more first-team minutes after struggling for opportunities under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford.