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direct to your inboxCheryl has posted a rare clip of son Bear as the pair get into the Christmas spirit.The former Girls Aloud star shared the clip with her 3.6m Instagram followers after showing off her stunning festive decorations.Cheryl, 37, first showed off rose gold-themed tree alongside another which had been adorned with Disney themed decorations - including a miniature Woody from Toy Story.At the end of all her decoration posts alongside a festive track, she shared a post which read: "Merry Christmas you filthy animals and a happy new year," in reference to the classic Home Alone film.Cheryl added: "Love Cheryl and Bear," as the toddler could be heard saying the words in the background followed by a laugh from his mum.Cheryl shares

Christmas is a holiday that sees kids watching their favourite festive films on repeat, opening their advent calendars, and counting down the days until Santa comes - a happy time for all.

British television stars Prue Leith and Michael Whitehall are among the first people in the world to receive a coronavirus vaccine after the Pfizer/BioNTech jab began being administered in the UK last week.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorJay-Z’s Roc Nation and Random House, a division of Penguin Random House, have announced a new literary publishing partnership to be called Roc Lit 101.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxA six-year-old boy left his parents speechless when he shared his family drawing.Oscar Varley showed off his artistic skills with an adorable photo of his mum Julie Hutson and dad Marcus Varely.But Julie, 44, couldn't help laugh when Oscar presented her with his version of "Daddy saying hello to mummy".The eye-opening drawing shows Marcus, 44, with a giant arm that resembles something much naughtier.Mum Julie described the image as her partner being "far too excited to see her".She said: "It is meant to be his hand.

Alex and Olivia Bowen stole our hearts on Love Island in 2016 with their modern-day love story and, four years after coming second on the show, they are as smitten as ever. With the Christmas period upon us, we were thrilled that the couple, who married two years after leaving the villa, invited new to see their Essex mansion in all its festive glory.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The annual festive pantomime at Motherwell Theatre is going ahead and starts tomorrow.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Jean Frew was delighted to be joined by family to celebrate her 100th birthday.Relatives of the former nursery nurse at the Vale of Leven maternity unit were given special dispensation through Public Health officials to visit her at Crosslet House Care Home to mark the occasion.The mum-of-four was treated to visits from all of her children, with the exception of one of her sons who is currently in hospital, and her seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, over two days earlier this month.Daughter Grace Gallagher heaped praise on the staff at the Dumbarton facility who have helped make the celebrations possible during a difficult time as well as

KYM Marsh moved into her stunning £500,000 home in Warrington, Cheshire towards the end of 2018, and the former Coronation Street star has spent the past few years turning it into a cosy masterpiece. The 44-year-old actress regularly shows off her incredible house on social media, giving fans an insight into her velvet interior, huge fireplace, and quirky pebble coffee table.

Bolton to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Michael and Ann Clubley, both aged 80, were first in line to be vaccinated at Tonge Moor Health Centre this morning (Tuesday, December 15).The couple, from Bromley Cross, said they were surprised but thrilled to be called up.Mrs Clubley said: "We weren’t expecting it until January, but we feel very privileged to be the first."As soon as we heard about the vaccine, we were happy to offer our arms over.

 Prince George ,  Princess Charlotte  and  Prince Louis  are gaining a new little cousin! The Duchess of Cambridge’s younger sister  Pippa Middleton  is reportedly expecting her second child with her husband James Matthews. A source close to the family told Page Six, “Pippa and James are thrilled, it’s fantastic news amid a difficult year.

Former Jackass star Brandon Novak looks like a completely different person after kicking his addiction and turning his life around.The 41-year-old professional skateboarder has previously been vocal about his drug use, admitting to using heroin and to battling addiction to pain medication and cocaine in the past.Having undergone rehabilitation, Brandon looks completely transformed in a before-and-after photo he shared to Instagram this week, highlighting his journey.In the first photo, Brandon’s face was drawn and gaunt, his mouth falling open as he held a drink in one hand.The second picture showed a tanned and healthy Brandon smiling at the camera, his skin glowing and his eyes bright.Taking to the caption, the sportsman opened up about

planning future holidays are being warned to make sure they are not left with gaps in their cover if something goes wrong. Defaqto found that there are significant differences in what travel insurance policies will and will not cover in terms of coronavirus.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The search is continuing to find Renfrewshire’s finest and most flamboyantly decorated house for Christmas.Nominations close this Friday for our Christmas Crackers competition.It’s 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.It is being run in print and online to help spread a little light during the darkest month.The winner will get a £100 voucher to be spent within the entertaining and dining

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Demand remains high for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) according to West Dunbartonshire Council as efforts are made to reduce the waiting list.A report being presented to councillors tomorrow (Wednesday) outlines that more children have been able to secure appointments.The detail is contained within the Covid-19 update which will be considered at the latest meeting of West Dunbartonshire Council.It reads: “Recent additional capacity within specialist children’s services has also enabled more children to be booked in for appointments with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).

Kate Middleton and Prince William have brought people to tears after releasing a heartfelt rewrite of the well-known poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.

Home And Away star Johnny Ruffo is undergoing treatment for brain cancer after revealing his illness had returned.

Police are appealing for information after a car was torched in a quiet Scots village. Emergency services raced to the scene in Dalrymple, East Ayrshire, after a silver Land Rover Discovery car was found on fire outside a property in the early hours of Monday morning.

BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty rarely reveals much of her home life, but the presenter has shared a handful of photos from her living room, where she will soon have new sofas. In December, she posted a video showing her pet cat Bella playing on her current cream leather sofa with the caption, "A short attention span… I can relate to that.

A dad has been charged with murder after his baby girl died three days after being injured at a house.

When juggling work and a young family became too much for Sophie Lytton, she decided to step back from her role as a primary school teacher.