Thank you as Advertiser's Christmas Toy Appeal comes to an end for another year

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.A lecturer at a West Lothian college has been spreading Christmas cheer on campus.West Lothian College Maths lecturer Suzanne McGurl dresses up in a variety of fantastic costumes every year in the lead up to Christmas.Suzanne dons a new festive suit each day to bring some seasonal spirit into her classroom and the wider college community.The lecturer joined the college five years ago and her colleagues say she has been a treat to work with.Suzanne was previously a Maths teacher at St Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn and lives in Livingston, not far from college.It is a Christmas tradition that Suzanne dresses up in a different festive costume

Lorraine Kelly may be one of the most clean-cut daytime stars on TV thanks to her morning chat show on ITV, but Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne thinks she has as wild side.

Families sharing Christmas dinner create "perfect conditions" for coronavirus to spread, a professor of psychology has warned.

Christmas in a shelter.Eric the lurcher has spent more than 400 days being looked after by the charity Blue Cross.Staff hope to find him an owner before he spends one more festive season without a proper home.But the five-year-old pooch will receive a special Christmas dinner and presents as workers try to make the big day as special as they can.He was rescued by the organisation in November 2019 as his previous owner could no longer care for him.Eric, who lives at a centre in Lewknor, Oxfordshire, is described as ‘fun, loving and playful’, but who gets worried by other dogs.Staff say his ideal home would be one where he is the only pet, with an experienced owner with a daily set routine.

The honeymoon period is over, one major trophy is in the bag, but things are hardly rosy at the Emirates for Mikel Arteta.

Jennifer Aniston is concerned, it's not Christmas without mistletoe!The A-lister has previously revealed that the romantic shrubs are a must-have in her household when the festive season rolls around, telling the Belfast Telegraph in 2016 that celebrations at her home include: "Great music, good, warm, cosy food, a great fireplace, the right alchemy of people and mistletoe - you've gotta have some mistletoe."MORE: Jennifer Aniston's home has to be seen to be believedThe 51-year-old elaborated: "Usually there's a Christmas tree-trimming party, with hot chocolate and chilli and a bunch of friends." WATCH: Jennifer Aniston's pristine garden is unbelievableDue to the current coronavirus pandemic, the Friends actress might not be able to host

Dr Alex George has candidly revealed how this Christmas will be “very difficult” for him, following the death of his brother Llŷr earlier this year.The Love Island star and A&E doctor, 30, announced the tragic news that he lost his brother to mental health in July this year. And, nearly six months on, Alex admits he thinks he will never get over the death of his brother.

“Scotland’s greatest composer”, a court has heard.Lawyers for 89-year-old Margaret Wilson claim she is “in danger” as she is being forced to live alone in the seven-bedroom Victorian townhouse in Glasgow’s west end, while son Martin tries to put buyers off the pad.Margaret, whose composer husband Thomas died, aged 73, in 2001, was first taken to court by Martin over the musician’s will in 2012.Her solicitor, David Welsh, told the Court of Session the latest in a series of court actions brought by Martin is a bid to stop Margaret selling the property and he has already succeeded in putting off two prospective buyers.Welsh told the hearing: “Mr Wilson keeps bringing proceedings because he knows live proceedings will put off any purchaser of

Nigella Lawson says it's okay, and her word is gospel when it comes to Christmas cooking. Even the cauliflower cheese can be mostly made on Christmas Eve, if you're having it.

Celebs the world over have been decking the halls as they get fully into the swing of the season.

Christmas is not complete without hearing Mariah Carey ’s voice booming around shops and homes.

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A stint on Strictly Come Dancing can prove career gold for the lucky celebs taking part with lucrative campaigns, West End roles and even romance awaiting them at the finish line.

Do you think anyone has the right to comment on how much someone has bought their child for Christmas? Have you been in a similar position to Kayleigh? Let us know in the comments here, or share your views on our Manchester Family Facebook page. As a fan of Spanish clothes, she's also got a new Spanish dress and Spanish shoes for Christmas Day.Kayleigh admits her daughter's had pretty much the best of everything since she was born.She said: "She's also the only grandchild to my mum and she gets spoilt rotten by her.

Christmas telly.

Sunday night will see Hayley’s explosive outburst suck the joy out of Christmas for some of the Carrigstown crew.

Sophie Robinson (below). ‘I always have a real tree for that reason, and I love making pomander balls with oranges and cloves: it kills your fingers, but they smell great.

Katie Price has revealed she's looking forward to spending an intimate family Christmas with her terminally ill mum Amy this year as she doesn't know "how long she will be here".

Queen Elizabeth will still be holding her annual Christmas message this year, but it will be just a bit different.

link.“We are hugely grateful to the staff and partners there for choosing to support our appeal this year, so thank you.”Check next week’s Advertiser for our final toy appeal round-up and to find out just how you, our readers, have helped local families and children this Christmas .

Liverpool are set to welcome back Joel Matip for the Saturday lunchtime trip to Crystal Palace.