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direct to your inbox When Prime Minister Boris Johnson first introduced Christmas bubbles they would allow at least three households to meet for five days - from Wednesday until December 27. But these plans have had to be scrapped now after a surge in cases of a new variant strain of coronavirus in the South East of England and London which led to a new Tier 4 being introduced.

direct to your inboxFamilies across the UK have had to dramatically scale back their Christmas plans after the government introduced changes to restrictions.Plans to allow a five-day period of relaxations have been scrapped amid a rising number of infections in the south of England, which is believed to have been caused by a new highly transmissible strain of coronavirus.Health secretary Matt Hancock said the country was facing an “enormous challenge” in bringing the latest outbreak under control and that tough new restrictions may be needed for months to come.Millions of people in England have been put under new Tier 4 restrictions, which ban them from forming a Christmas bubble, while Scotland has introduced a travel ban and Wales has

direct to your inboxMidnight Mass and Christmas Day services are an annual tradition for many.Christmas is a time of reflection as well as of celebration as it marks the birth of Jesus.But this year, celebrations will be somewhat toned down for many as a challenging year continues to bring new changes to restrictions.From 2 December, you can attend places of worship in all tiers.

direct to your inboxFor people who had been shielding during the pandemic as a result of their clinical vulnerability, there has been confusion over whether or not they still need to continue to keep their distance over Christmas. The government website has been updated to reflect the new coronavirus four-tier system that came into effect on December 20.

Strictly Come Dancing stars pay tribute to Caroline Flack in the show’s Christmas special, the Daily Star can reveal. The presenter, who died earlier this year, won the BBC contest in 2014.In footage that will air on Christmas Day, pro dancer Janette Manrara said: “Caroline was a part of the Strictly family then and still is a part of the Strictly Come Dancing family today.

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Los Angeles County reversed its ban against indoor religious services just days before Christmas following a Supreme Court ruling that sided with a southern California church that challenged the state’s coronavirus restrictions on places of worship. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Saturday that it was modifying its order to allow places of worship to offer faith-based services both indoors and outdoors with mandatory physical distancing and face coverings over both the nose and mouth that must be worn at all times.

due to the coronavirus pandemic, and J.Lo told Andy Cohen that they actually considered just not getting married at all. "We’ve talked about that for sure," she said, .

Christmas Day a magical experience, with presents, a clean house, decorations, and a turkey feast. But this year, nothing is normal.

direct to your inboxThousands of hard-up families across Rochdale are to get help with their food and utility bills this Christmas.The council has been allocated nearly £940,000 from the government’s Covid Winter Grant Scheme fund.In a bid to help those most in need it will be sending out £448,000 of vouchers to support families over the festive season - with more to follow before the February half-term.The £40 vouchers will support more than 11,000 children in the borough who qualify for free school meals or are currently being supported by children’s services.Care leavers will also receive a voucher.Council leader Allen Brett, said the authority would do all it could to help those struggling over the winter months.He said: “This is much

Christmas is almost here, and while it won’t be exactly what we hoped this year, there is always the tantalising possibility of snow.Having a White Christmas would no doubt help lift the spirits of people across the country.Many Christmas tales tend to involve picturesque villages, log fires and snow falling outside – but how likely is it to happen in the UK?The bookies have got their odds on which cities around the UK could see snow on Christmas Day.Here are the latest weather forecast, and where it is most likely to snow in the UK this Christmas.Ahead of Christmas, many people in the UK can expect rain and unsettled weather.The Met Office says "rain will spread to Scotland on Christmas Day," but it will be "dry and bright elsewhere".Frost

direct to your inboxChristmas is upon us and you don't need us to tell you it is all very different this year.Families and friends will again be kept apart by different restrictions across the UK.Those in Tier 4 are no longer able to form a 'Christmas bubble' like originally outlined last month.Those in Tier 1, 2 and 3 have also had to make changes as the guidance now only applies to one day - December 25 - and not the five-day window as first arranged.So sadly, this means you cannot meet up with people who are not in your bubble or households for the majority of the Christmas period.As for whether you can be fined, the police can take action against you if you meet in larger groups.

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“It’s just another example of border communities being forgotten about when decisions are made by governments in Edinburgh and London.”The previous easing period from December 23 until 27 has been scrapped with orders now in place for a maximum of eight adults from up to three households allowed to meet indoors on Christmas Day only. But advice is to limit numbers indoors in your own household and meet others outdoors only.

Lorraine Kelly will bring us a dose of festive cheer and some exciting celebrity guests with her Christmas special airing on Christmas Day morning (25 December). Lorraine will be airing at 9am on ITV as we open our stockings and reach for the Buck's fizz (or neat Prosecco after the year we've all had), with the TV presenter detailing what fans can expect from the special - including a guest appearance from Kylie Minogue.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine With Christmas just days away, Gwen Stefani is busy preparing some festive snacks for her three sons – but sadly, her baking session has got off to a disastrous start. The No Doubt singer shared a video on Instagram on Monday, filmed inside the edgy kitchen of her $13.

Kate Garraway has reached out for help on Twitter after facing a setback in the run-up to Christmas. The Good Morning Britain star is spending the festive season without her beloved husband, Derek Draper, who has been in hospital since March, battling coronavirus.MORE: Kate Garraway reveals concern over daughter Darcey's Christmas wishThe couple, who have been married since 2005, are parents to two children together, Darcey, 14, and Billy, 11.

Radiohead‘s Jonny Greenwood has written a Christmas letter to the band’s fan community.The letter accompanies a new website the band have set up where fans can send their loved ones Radiohead-themed festive cards.“Usually this letter is a happy gambol through a year of touring,” Greenwood wrote. “Or recording.

Demi Moore is enjoying the festive break in Idaho with her family, and delighted fans when she shared a snowy picture of herself alongside a group of people, which included her daughters Rumer Willis, Tallulah and her boyfriend, Dillon Buss.MORE: Demi Moore's living room looks like a Christmas tree farm in unbelievably festive photoThe group-of-five posed for the snap, alongside their four canine friends, in the middle of a snowy forest, all wrapped up in thick coats and hats.And while many were happy with the wintery snap, many expressed concerns for the dogs, and questioned the Hollywood star about their lack of clothing. WATCH: Demi Moore and her seven dogs together in bed"Are the dogs not cold?" asked a follower, whilst a second one

Kerry Katona has given her fans an update about her battle with coronavirus, after catching the bug just before Christmas.

The LadBaby mum has shared a heartbreaking story about her struggle to pay for food for her family when money was really tight.