Selfridges opens Christmas shop 149 days ahead of the big day
Selfridges has opened its Christmas shop for those who want to recover from the heatwave with some wintry cheer.
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Suspected bomb turns out to be giant Christmas bauble
Reports of an unexploded bomb washed on the banks of the River Thames turned out to be a giant Christmas bauble.
Drivers warned to mount navigation devices carefully or risk fine
A motoring organisation has warned of the danger of incorrectly mounted sat-navs in cars, which could net you a fine and up to three penalty points.
‘Flat Battery Wednesday’ to hit country, warns Halfords
Today marks the first day back at work for many Britons after the festive break – but not all of them will have a seamless commute.
Family creates unique festive tributes to dad who died in tragic Christmas accident
IT is two years since the Mustoes endured a terrible tragedy at Christmas.
So here it is, Merry Glamness! How Slade, Mud and Wizzard came up with such iconic Christmas songs
EVERY Christmas, the airwaves come alive with the sound of such festive favourites as Merry Xmas Everybody, Lonely This Christmas and I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday.
Story behind the Christmas song – Elton John’s Step Into Christmas
WRITTEN one morning and recorded the following afternoon, Elton John's Step Into Christmas is a perennial festive favourite.
Christmas Eve getaway ‘smooth’ with no major problems
Drivers embarking on the Christmas Eve getaway have seen traffic moving smoothly, after they were warned to expect to delays.
Story behind the Christmas song – Santa Claus is Coming to Town
FIRST written in 1933, Santa Claus is Coming to Town apparently began life scrawled on the back of an envelope during a ride on the New York Subway.
Story behind the Christmas song: The Waitresses’ Christmas Wrapping
IT'S one of the most familiar songs of the festive period - but it turns out it was written by a bit of a Scrooge!
Story behind the Christmas Song: Paul McCartney’s Wonderful Christmastime
YOU could never accuse Paul McCartney of not putting in the work recording Wonderful Christmastime.