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Swimmers brave the cold sea for Christmas Day dip

Swimmers brave the cold sea for Christmas Day dip

Across various coasts around the UK, swimmers have braved the cold to take part in a Christmas Day Dip in aid of charity.

People queue for ‘jingle jabs’ on Christmas Day as Covid battle continues

People queue for ‘jingle jabs’ on Christmas Day as Covid battle continues

NHS England has thanked those who are working or volunteering on Christmas Day.

Charles and Camilla attend Windsor service ahead of Christmas Day with the Queen

Charles and Camilla attend Windsor service ahead of Christmas Day with the Queen

The couple were joined at the chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle by the Earl and Countess of Wessex and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.

In Pictures: Swimmers take the plunge for bracing Christmas Day dip

In Pictures: Swimmers take the plunge for bracing Christmas Day dip

Swimmers from across the country, including Edinburgh, took to the water.

Tom Walker reveals mother’s reaction to watching him perform with royalty

Tom Walker reveals mother’s reaction to watching him perform with royalty

Kate hosted Royal Carols: Together At Christmas where Tom Walker performed.

William and Kate ‘thinking of those who are alone at Christmas’

William and Kate ‘thinking of those who are alone at Christmas’

The couple have changed their Christmas plans this year following the Queen’s decision to stay at Windsor.

People wake up to a white Christmas in parts of UK

People wake up to a white Christmas in parts of UK

The Met Office confirmed some snow on Christmas morning in Aberdeenshire and Perthshire.

Captain Tom’s family encourage people not to grieve alone at Christmas

Captain Tom’s family encourage people not to grieve alone at Christmas

Hannah Ingram-Moore, whose father died in February, encouraged people to reach out for support if they need it.

Larry the Cat’s 10 years and an Irn-Bru hunt: 2021’s lighter political moments

Larry the Cat’s 10 years and an Irn-Bru hunt: 2021’s lighter political moments

From the rags-to-riches tale of Britain’s chief mouser to Michael Gove hitting the dance floor in an Aberdeen nightclub.

Three charged in murder probe after man stabbed outside barber’s

Three charged in murder probe after man stabbed outside barber’s

Jobari Gooden was killed in Peckham Rye, south-east London, on December 17.

Queen laments first Christmas without Philip in moving address to Covid-hit UK

Queen laments first Christmas without Philip in moving address to Covid-hit UK

The monarch empathised with those grieving for loved ones in her traditional Christmas Day message, saying: ‘This year especially I understand why.’

Strictly Come Dancing crowns Christmas champion in dazzling episode

Strictly Come Dancing crowns Christmas champion in dazzling episode

The festive special featured tinsel, dancing hologram penguins and a cheery Father Christmas.

Cardinal calls on Government to keep churches open

Cardinal calls on Government to keep churches open

The cleric said ‘I think this country has shown that people can make good judgements themselves’ ahead of Midnight Mass.

Shoppers expected to stay at home but spend more in end-of-year sales

Shoppers expected to stay at home but spend more in end-of-year sales

Barclaycard Payments said bargain-hunters plan to splash out an average of £247 each, an increase of £85 on last year.

Pubs may enjoy extended opening hours for Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend

Pubs may enjoy extended opening hours for Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend

Venues across England and Wales may be able to serve customers into the early hours under Government plans for the celebrations in June.

Camilla reveals her favourite childhood book still makes her cry

Camilla reveals her favourite childhood book still makes her cry

The duchess said Black Beauty appealed to her during her ‘pony-mad’.

Christmas babies given presents by midwives to celebrate birth

Christmas babies given presents by midwives to celebrate birth

Each ward in the hospital erects and decorates a Christmas tree to get into the spirit of the season.

Number of first Covid doses soars with under-30s leading the charge

Number of first Covid doses soars with under-30s leading the charge

An 85% increase in the number of first doses for 18 to 24-year-olds was seen last week.

Arnold Schwarzenegger donates £186,700 to house veterans ahead of festive season

Arnold Schwarzenegger donates £186,700 to house veterans ahead of festive season

The former bodybuilder said that everyone ‘has the power’ to help others.

Christmas Day jabs for thousands as battle continues against Covid-19

Christmas Day jabs for thousands as battle continues against Covid-19

A booster jab is the ‘best possible gift’ to protect your loved ones, NHS vaccination campaign chief Dr Emily Lawson said.

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