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• Who is Nigel Bates in EastEnders and has actor Paul Bradley appeared in another soap?

  24-12-2024 20:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  Nigel is back in EastEnders (Picture: BBC)Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) has made an unannounced return to EastEnders after 26 years in tonight’s episode.The character appeared between 1992 and 1998, though hasn’t been seen since.It was first reported earlier this month that actor Paul Bradley would be reprising his role ahead of the 40th Anniversary celebrations next year.The event will be marked by yet another live edition, which will hand the viewers the power to decide the
  
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• Strictly star ‘spat on’ in vile incident while out shopping on Christmas Eve

  25-12-2024 09:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  Zara McDermott has revealed she was ‘spat on’ by a stranger in a shocking incident (Picture: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)Strictly Come Dancing star Zara McDermott has revealed she was ‘spat on’ by a man while out shopping on Christmas eve.The former Love Island contestant, who is dating I’m A Celebrity winner Sam Thompson, shared on her Instagram stories that the ‘vile’ incident left her ‘shocked’.‘I am actually shocked at what just hap
  
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• Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25? All the theories explained

  25-12-2024 09:14 via metro.co.uk
  
  For Christians, the day marks the birth of Jesus (Picture: Getty Images)Merry Christmas! The big day is finally upon us, complete with presents, food and drink, and the Gavin & Stacey Christmas special.But while we’re busy unwrapping presents, watching festive films and tucking into turkey, it’s easy to forget why we’re all celebrating in the first place.Most of us know that Christmas is actually a religious festival, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. But it’s n
  
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• Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is the plasticine duo’s best-ever caper

  25-12-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is a marvellous return for the characters (Picture: Aardman Animations/BBC)Film fans are in for a true treat this Christmas thanks to the triumphant return of Wallace and Gromit in a new and lovingly crafted feature-length film, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.It’s the first time we’ve seen them since 2008’s short, A Matter of Loaf and Death, and nearly 20 years since they last embarked on a full-length adventure with 2005&rs
  
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• Michelle Collins promises Christmas episode is ‘classic’ EastEnders

  25-12-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Michelle Collins has promised a corker of a Christmas EastEnders (Picture: BBC)EastEnders star Michelle Collins has teased the drama ahead in this year’s Christmas Day episodes, describing it as ‘a real classic’. Her character Cindy Beale is set to be at the centre of the drama as her affair with former stepson Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) comes spilling out around the dinner table, sending shockwaves through the Beale and Knight families. As fans know, the truth wa
  
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• ‘I couldn’t do it’: Jack P Shepherd’s emotional reaction to filming final Gail scene in Coronation Street

  25-12-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Platt family won’t ever be the same again (Picture: ITV)Christmas Day 2024 marks the end of an era in Coronation Street, as legendary star Helen Worth plays out her final scenes as one of the most beloved and recognisable characters in soap history, Gail Platt.  When Helen announced that she planned to leave the show, the producers and writers were tasked with coming up with a fitting exit for such an iconic character. ‘We thought what viewers really want is a happy en
  
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• Emmerdale confirms return of major icon in Christmas Day twist

  25-12-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  It’s Christmas time! (Picture: ITV/Michael Adams)As you would expect from the most dramatic village in the Yorkshire Dales, the Christmas Day episode of Emmerdale is set to feature mystery, suspense, heartache – and a joyful reunion. Plus Christmas dinner at Wishing Well, where all is not entirely merry and bright among some of the Dingles. As Christmas Day dawns there’s horror for Marlon (Mark Charnock). On Christmas Eve his daughter April (Amelia Flanagan), reeling from
  
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• Emmerdale confirms legend’s nightmare as Ruby breaks silence in 10 pictures

  25-12-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Sarah and Jacob connect (Picture: ITV)Sarah and Jacob connect (Picture: ITV)But a certain Leyla expresses her feelings very quickly (Picture: ITV) But a certain Leyla expresses her feelings very quickly (Picture: ITV) Anthony learns some important information (Picture: ITV) Anthony learns some important information (Picture: ITV) Marlon finds himself in a terrible panic (Picture: ITV) Marlon finds himself in a terrible panic (Picture: ITV) Sarah and Jacob continue to hang out and bond (Picture:
  
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• 12 tips to salvage a Christmas dinner disaster — and save an overcooked turkey

  25-12-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Cooking up a festive feast can be stressful (Picture: Getty Images)Hosting at Christmas is all fun and games until the smoke alarm goes off and you realise you’ve forgotten about the turkey.Even if you plan ahead of time, so many things can still go wrong on the day, bringing extra hassle and anxiety when all you want is to spend time with your loved ones.Almost half of Brits stress over Christmas dinner, with a survey by Samsung Series 7 Bespoke AI Oven finding that 27% find the cooking
  
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• Britain’s most dangerous prisoners get Quorn roasts and vegan rolls for Christmas dinner

  25-12-2024 08:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  Christmas Day menus have been put together for prisoners at top security jails in England (Picture: Shutterstock/Ministry of Justice/Metro)Quorn roasts and vegan rolls are on health-conscious menus being offered to some of Britain’s most dangerous prisoners over Christmas. Inmates at HMP Wakefield, dubbed ‘Monster Mansion’, can choose from a festive vegan slice, potato, spinach, cheese and chive roll and halal hot and spicy chicken fillet for lunch today.The festive cater
  
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• Dozens feared dead after plane with 72 people on board crashes during bad weather

  25-12-2024 08:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  The crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane happened near Kazakhstan’s Aktau airport (Picture: east2west news)A passenger plane carrying 72 people on board has crashed in Kazakhstan.
  The plane reportedly crashed near the city of Aktau in southwest Kazakhstan today.
  Dozens are feared dead in the crash, while six people may have survived, the country’s emergency ministry said.
  The Azerbaijan Airlines flight was travelling from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny in Russia, but it was forced to
  
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• Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan with ‘dozens feared dead’ on Christmas Day

  25-12-2024 08:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext PageAn Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane carrying 72 people has crashed in Kazakhstan.The plane reportedly crashed near Aktau Airport in southwest Kazakhstan today.
  Dozens are feared dead, while up to 14 people may have survived, according to media reports citing the country’s health officials.
  The flight was travelling from Azerbaijan’s capital Baku
  
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• Jaw dropping vision shows thousands of Christmas revellers descend on Bronte beach in Sydney - and locals left to clean up the mess are furious

  25-12-2024 08:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former England Test cricket captain Michael Vaughan is one of the many people sharing videos of how packed Sydney's Bronte beach is on Christmas Day.
  
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• George Michael's heartbreaking Christmas Day death and agonising wait for truth

  25-12-2024 08:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Last Christmas singer George Michael died on December 25th 2016 at the age of 53, leaving fans around the world heartbroken
  
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• Brits issued health warning over Christmas lunch - as expert urges doctor visit

  25-12-2024 08:29 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As many people will be tucking into their Christmas dinner, expert Nick Boyle has shared his top tips on how to avoid suffering from heartburn after the festive feast
  
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• UK's most notorious prisoners' Christmas Day menus - full feast to special snacks

  25-12-2024 08:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror has obtained festive menus for three notorious prisons - HMP New Hall, HMP Wakefield and HMP Frankland - through a Freedom of Information request
  
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• ‘He’s a quality player’ – Celtic captain addresses transfer links with Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney

  25-12-2024 08:09 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Celtic-linked Kieran Tierney is out of contract at Arsenal in 2025 (Picture: Getty)Celtic skipper Callum McGregor says he is aware of the rumours linking Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney with a return to the club and admits the left-back would be a ‘quality’ addition.Tierney was handed his first appearance of the season in Arsenal’s Carabao Cup win over Crystal Palace last week, playing 69 minutes before being replaced by young talent Myles Lewis-Skelly.The 27-year-old Scotl
  
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• You have keen eyesight if you can spot the hidden gift in a sea of distracting bows

  25-12-2024 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Put your eyes to the test with this tricky optical illusion where you're tasked with spotting the hidden gift among the colourful bows - but you only have 11 seconds to spot it
  
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• Strict Christmas dinner rule George, Charlotte and Louis have to follow until they get older

  25-12-2024 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Every year, the Royal Family gets together for a special Christmas dinner but one strict rules separates the children from the adults - including George, Charlotte and Louis
  
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• Sky confirms blockbuster free upgrade for UK homes - check your TV now for 7 big changes

  25-12-2024 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Your Sky TV devices have just received a major boost with 7 new things to try for free.
  
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• Only people with perfect vision can find animals holding empty glasses

  25-12-2024 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Test your sight and observational skills by studying this extremely busy image of a group of animals celebrating - can you spot the three thirsty creatures who are holding empty glasses?
  
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• Man fuming as 'sneaky' girlfriend tells her family he didn't buy them any Christmas gifts

  25-12-2024 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A man was left feeling 'uncomfortable and embarrassed' after his girlfriend used sneaky tactics to make it seem like he hadn't bothered to buy her family any Christmas presents
  
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• I returned to Lapland after 24 years and found something I had lost

  25-12-2024 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Seeing my daughter’s face light up was enough to get me into the Christmas spirit (Picture: Metro)Not to be all Scrooge about it, but Christmas this year felt more like a chore and a source of anxiety than something to be excited about.   I had forgotten the magical feeling of the Christmas build-up. It was only after my daughter spotted an old family photo on her great-granny’s mantle piece that I began thinking about the childhood trip to Lapland 24 years ago on wh
  
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• How Edinburgh Zoo’s ‘feisty’ endangered hippo is celebrating her first Christmas

  25-12-2024 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  ‘I want a hippopotamus for Christmas’ has new meaning this year (Graphic: Metro)Across the world this morning, millions of children have woken up to presents Father Christmas left for them under the tree.As the youngsters rip open the wrapping paper and cards in great anticipation and excitement, other children will be celebrating their first Christmas with their families after being born just under a year ago.Over in Edinburgh, proud parents Otto and Gloria are no different –
  
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• Genderless fragrance trend – ‘Escentric Molecules scent always earns me compliments when I wear it’

  25-12-2024 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Loved by many, beauty contributer Maisie is the latest convert toEscentric Molecules 01. (Picture: Metro/Getty/John Lewis)
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  Fragrance is a key part of my beauty routine. In fact, I’d go as far as to say the finishing touch to complete an ent
  
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• Christmas dinner superfood may help lower cholesterol and cancer risk

  25-12-2024 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  It will be going on millions of Christmas dinners - and there are plenty of reasons you should be one of them
  
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• Three foods in your Christmas dinner that could slash 'bad' cholesterol levels

  25-12-2024 07:50 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Eating these foods could help reduce your risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke, a doctor said.
  
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• Two lorry drivers killed in Christmas Eve crash

  25-12-2024 07:45 via metro.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called just after 9.30am yesterday morning (Picture: UKNIP)Two lorry drivers have died after a crash in Lincolnshire on Christmas Eve.The men, who police said were both 51, were each driving a lorry when they crashed near the Snitterby junction on the A15 just after 9.30am.One of the men was from the Barnsley area of South Yorkshire and the other was from Cleethorpes in northeast Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire Police said.The crash involved a Volvo lorry and a Scania lorry.A
  
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• Roger Federer names his toughest tennis opponent of all time

  25-12-2024 07:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  Roger Federer clinched 20 Grand Slam singles titles during a superb career (Picture: Getty)Roger Federer has named his toughest tennis opponent of all time and admits he ‘struggled’ when playing against him on the ATP Tour.Swiss legend Federer entered retirement in 2022 after playing his final professional event at the team-based Laver Cup in London.Federer, one of the most loved players in the history of the sport, hung up his racket with an incredible tally of 20 Grand Slam single
  
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• Gordon Ramsay promises perfectly crispy spuds every time with 30-second hack

  25-12-2024 07:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Gordon Ramsay has shared his top tips for cooking the perfect roast potatoes, and it turns out there are three extra ingredients you'll need to make sure they're extra crispy
  
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