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Steve Coogan says he doesn’t want to fully be part of the British establishment because you cannot “get rid of the history which weighs heavily on all of us”. The 60-year-old actor is of Irish heritage – his mother was born in Ireland and so were his paternal grandparents. He …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Elizabeth Hurley rang in the new year in style. The 60-year-old “Austin Powers” actress posted photos from her 007-themed New Year’s Eve party, showing her welcoming in 2026 in a barely there white bikini. “Happy New Year 💋 Starting 2026 with a …

Getty Images Jessica Gunning won a Bafta for her role in Baby Reindeer in May Baby Reindeer was one of the standout television moments of the past few years and it catapulted actress Jessica Gunning to stardom. She played the obsessive and troubled woman, Martha, who dramatically unravels onscreen. For …

Oliver Dennett,in Stoke-on-Trentand Richard Price,West Midlands BBC Martin Collett covers his house from top to toe in thousands of Christmas lights A group of neighbours has raised more than £20,000 for charity after attracting many visitors to their annual Christmas lights display. Residents on Bromsberrow Way, Meir Park, Stoke-on-Trent, have …

Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondent Kensington Palace The Prince and Princess of Wales showed a picture of family togetherness Maybe there was a memo sent round the royal households of Europe, but many of this year’s Christmas cards seem to have similar images of showing their families holding on to each other …

Paula Hudgell Tony, in the middle, says he launched the Lapland campaign to support other children, who were affected abuse, so they could also experience the “magic of Lapland” An 11-year-old double amputee has raised £120,000 to take a group of children affected by abuse to visit Lapland over the …

BBC Rudolph has helped to raise nearly half a million pounds for charity over the past 30 years A much-loved animated reindeer is to set to continue to bring festive joy to children across Leicestershire after it was given a new lease of life. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service’s (LFRS) …

John Cumming John Cumming spotted some lobster pots arranged as a Christmas tree at Gardenstown Harbour, Banff – and the Northern Lights even made an appearance. A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 12-19 December. Send your photos to scotlandpictures@bbc.co.uk. Please ensure you adhere to the BBC’s …

Morag KinniburghBBC Scotland Cairngorm Reindeer Herd One Kind wants to see an end to Christmas events which use live reindeer Animal activists are calling for a ban on live reindeer events this Christmas, claiming their evidence shows serious welfare concerns. The charity One Kind claims it recorded evidence of reindeer …

Microsoft is at it again with another round of ads showing people talking to Copilot AI on their computers. This time it’s holiday-themed, including a cameo from the big man in red. The 30-second TV spot asks if you’re “ready for the holidays” and features actors in various festive home …

Qualifications: experience working with children, stocky build, own big, white beard an advantage. But may need to tighten their belt. Santas taking up their seasonal roles in garden centres, stately homes and farm parks across the country will be checking their pay clauses, twice, after news that average rates have …

Bill and Barbara Wright Bill and Barbara Wright’s house has become a popular attraction at Christmas A couple who have illuminated their house every Christmas for more than 50 years have decided to pull the plug on their festive displays. Bill and Barbara Wright began decorating their semi-detached bungalow in …

Matt Smithand Matt Taylor,Leicester BBC Angie Nelson has described Lars the reindeer as “a miracle” “He drinks from the dog’s water bowl. That’s normal for him. Being in the house is normal with him.” Hand-reared reindeer Lars was raised with pet spaniels, but was reintroduced into his herd earlier this …

I love my morning coffee and I love the holidays. It’s only natural that I should love any instance where the two converge. Keurig K-Cups come in a flurry of seasonal flavors but after testing more than 30, it’s clear that not all winter and holiday K-Cups are created equal.  Some were great, …

Kirsty Anderson Holly Jolly Mouse House near Cumnock is one of the five finalists Scotland’s Christmas Home of the Year is back, with five new festive homes hoping to win the title. The judges of the Christmas version of Scotland’s Home of the Year have visited homes in Peterhead, Edinburgh, …

Danielle MalgwiSouth East Abbie Louise Homer One visitor said they could only count about 50 drones Organisers of a Christmas drone show in West Sussex which was criticised as “shockingly poor” by angry attendees have said they are not in a position to offer refunds. Lumina Sky Theatre said in …

Elves at a Royal Mail sorting office in Edinburgh are once again organising hundreds of thousands of letters to Father Christmas from children across the UK. It is part of the annual Santa Letters programme, which has been running for more than 60 years. Children who send their wishlist by …

Steve Howard Buddy is back in his enclosure after his travels A reindeer who sparked a huge search operation after escaping from a Christmas attraction has had security measures beefed up at his stable. Six-year-old Buddy fled Santa’s Enchanted Forest in Formby, Merseyside, at the weekend, prompting armed police officers, …

It’s a debate that’s torn families apart for years – with selection boxes thrown in rage, and stony silences around the dinner table. But now, the public have spoken and settled the matter once and for all: Die Hard is not a Christmas film. That’s according to 44% of those …

HM Coastguard Crosby Buddy’s unscheduled spot of sightseeing caused quite a stir A reindeer called Buddy sparked a huge search operation after it went on the run. Armed police officers, the Coastguard and members of the Royal Marines were called in to track down the animal from north Wales after …