Stockport Christmas Events 2021: Top 10 markets, fairs and festivals

Euromillions winning couple have shocked an army veteran by using some of their winnings to give him a day he won't forget.Tom Beevers, 104-years-old, who served in the Desert Rats during the Second World War, was greeted at his home in Maghull, Merseyside, earlier today by Sharon and Nigel Mather.The couple won £12.4 million in the Euromillions in 2010.They presented the vet with a hamper full of Christmas treats and entertained him with a local choir, who sang Mr Beevers’ favourite carol, Silent Night.The Everton-supporting great-great-grandfather said: “It’s a good feeling to have, to think that people think so much of you to come - I can’t put words to it.”He is planning to save the hamper to have a “good nosh up and a booze up” on

More than 5.9 million people are currently claiming Universal Credit and Jobseeker's Allowance, benefits designed to help support those out of work or on a low income cover the costs of daily living.

A Scots wildlife centre has just released some adorable images of their newest arrival just in time for Christmas - a baby reindeer.

During the Second World War, the Queen and Princess Margaret were evacuated to the countryside at Windsor Castle in order to avoid the bombings in London. As part of the evacuation, the two sisters were encouraged by their parents – George VI and Queen Elizabeth – to help boost the morale of other children separated from their parents.To do so, the young royals interacted with local children at the Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, partaking in pantomimes including Cinderella and Aladdin.

Popular drink brand Malibu have launched their very first unisex Christmas range and it features Gogglebox star Tom Malone Jr.The collection which launches Tuesday 7 November is the first ever line of branded Christmas merchandise that the company have launched. Getting us ready for the cold temperatures and sorted for the festive season, you can bag yourself a range of must-have accessories from furry bucket hates, fluffy stockings and even faux fur sliders.

A Bolton MP has responded to calls from Gary Neville to quiz the Prime Minister over an alleged lockdown Christmas Party.

EastEnders favourite Lacey Turner has given a glimpse of her gorgeous retro Christmas tree at her beautiful London home. The 33 year old, who recently revealed how fellow soap star Rose-Ayling Ellis ‘deserves’ to win Strictly Come Dancing, shared a sneak peek inside the stunning decorations at the pad she shares with her husband Matt Kay, daughter Dusty, two, and nine month old son Trilby.

Boots lost his Covid-19 testing kit.Nick Baggs, 54, used the high-street chemist’s “fit to fly” PCR test on November 29, and was told to wait up to 48 hours for the result.But that deadline came and went with no response from Boots.

It's been the most extraordinary six months for Riley Davies, the Brighton native who has gone from obscurity to notching three UK Top 10 singles in quick succession under the moniker of ArrDee.

Free parking after 3pm has been controversially scrapped in Trafford's town centres for Christmas and New Year.

An 'enchanting' Christmas markets and ice skating experience has been slammed as anything but by traders and customers who are demanding their money back.

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Scotland's food and drink scene has never been stronger, with wonderful producers popping up all over the country and a greater emphasis on using the ingredients from our wonderful natural larder than ever before.

drones that its Air Force plans to use alongside bombers and fighter planes, a military chief has said.Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall claims that the pair will feature "in some form" in President Joe Biden's 2023 budget.

Jimmy Fallon, Ariana Grande, and Megan Thee Stallion just released the perfect Christmas song for a COVID world.

I'm A Celebrity. During her 14 days in camp, the four-time Paralympic gold champion completed numerous challenges facing snakes and critters, including one during Monday night's show before she was eliminated from the ITV series.

Discord has made the ear-splitting festive notifications and ringtone optional after users voiced plenty of dislike over the sounds.As a part of what Discord is calling “snowsgiving”, every single sound in the Discord app was briefly changed to give the service a more festive feel.

Christine McGuinness has revealed how she and her family plan to celebrate Christmas this year.

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Christmas event has been branded a "shambles" after kids had to queue for hours to meet a Santa who didn't even have his beard on properly.Visitors to the event in Northallerton, North Yorkshire described the local festive event as "embarrassing" after Father Christmas had his beard around his neck.Parents complained Santa arrived with no prior warning in the back of a 4x4 when no one was in place to see him arrive.A rush to the front to see him ensued, and some kids were unable to meet him due to a lack of organisation. Parents also said their children came away asking if they could meet the "real Santa", YorkshireLive reports.

Kadeena Cox and Arlene Philips the first two contestants to get the axe. But who will go on to win the coveted I'm a Celeb prize of absolutely nothing apart from glory?With a number of strong contestants still in the race it's anybody's game.The realistic contests are already being whittled down, with fans, bookies and Ant and Dec beginning to pick their favourites.It's been a tougher than average year for both crew and contestants, with multiple disasters taking place.