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France rescues 107 people trying to cross to UK on Christmas Day
Authorities carry out series of operations off northern coast, as 451 people arrive in England on 11 boats
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6-year-old Prince Louis with an armful of gifts from fans became a star on the Internet
The youngest son of Prince William and Kate Middleton, 6-year-old Prince Louis, became the main character of social media thanks to a touching moment that was captured in a photo.
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Milton Keynes stabbing: Two women aged 24 and 38 stabbed to death along with dog on Christmas Day
The two women died at the scene, while the man and teenage boy are in a stable condition in hospital. A dog also injured in the incident was taken to vets but did not survive.
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Remote UK island celebrates Christmas and NYE weeks later than rest of nation
Foula, which sits to the west of the Shetland islands and 100 miles north of mainland Scotland, is one of the only places on Earth which celebrates Christmas on January 6
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Four ways to get rid of your Christmas tree and other festive eco tips
While many opt for the plastic Christmas tree these days, a real festive fir is still one coveted by many households - here's how to get rid in an eco-friendly way
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Family's tribute to man, 29, stabbed to death in Christmas Day horror
Reece Connor was stabbed in Nottingham on Christmas Day, and later died in hospital. With two people charged for murder, the victim's family have released a statement, paying tribute to the "wonderful man" whose "smile would light up a room in a blackout"
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First 'unwanted' present returned at 2.57am on Xmas Day before Brits woke up
Some Brits can't wait until Boxing Day to return their unwanted gifts, but one parcel was sent back to the retailer just hours into Christmas Day, before the sun had even risen
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'I took my tree down at 3:30pm on Xmas Day - I was desperate to get cleaning'
While many Brits keep their decorations up for a short while after the festivities, one couple decided to declutter on Christmas Day and had the house back to normal by 4pm
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Six killed in head-on Boxing Day crash in 'devastating scene'
Six people tragically died in a horror Boxing Day car crash in Texas. Reports say there were children in the car, but so far the names and ages of those who died have not been released
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Jamie Oliver's leftover Christmas pudding sundae will convert staunch haters
Christmas pudding is like marmite, people either love it or hate it. But fear not, as Jamie Oliver has a recipe for your leftover dessert to convince haters what they are missing out on
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Incest dad's evil crime hidden in Christmas portrait before family massacre
Charles Lawson massacred his family on Christmas Day 1929. But it was only 60 years later that a cousin revealed a sick and twisted family secret which led Lawson to commit such horrific killings
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Mum and four kids 'stabbed to death and suffocated' in Christmas Day horror
It has emerged that suspect Noé Bafania, 33, launched a knife attack on his wife Beatrice, 35, four years ago - but he evaded charges due to his psychological state
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Prince Harry's cheeky Christmas gift for the Queen that she absolutely loved
What do you buy as a present for the family that has pretty much everything? The answer might surprise you because the royals are known to only exchange gag gifts at Christmas
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Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith reunite for Christmas family photoshoot
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith posed alongside members of their family as part of a festive photoshoot that they teased in posts on social media on Christmas Day
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Man cancels Christmas after dog makes off with glazed ham and eats it all
Luke Vandore-Mackay spent hours carefully preparing the 3.5kg joint of gammon for his family's Christmas dinner, only for his pet dog to wolfed it behind his back
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'I never eat roast dinner on Xmas Day - Vindaloo curry and chips is way better'
Christmas dinner looks a little different to Jake Holyoak and his family, who enjoy going out to their local curry house for a Vindaloo and chips instead of cooking a roast dinner
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People are only just realising that the King's Speech isn't actually live
The annual Christmas message from the monarch is a staple part of the festive season in the UK for many people, but not everyone realises it isn't broadcast live
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Unusual Xmas rules royals have to follow - including George's separate dinner
Some of the things that the Royal Family is banned from doing during the festive period would probably leave most of us politely declining an invitation to our grandparent's house for Christmas
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Christmas tradition the late Queen banned royals from as it's too 'vicious'
The late Queen Elizabeth had to completely ban her entire family from doing this activity when they got together at Christmas because it simply became 'too vicious'
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'Spoilt and proud' woman shares posh Christmas presents she's 'ungrateful for'
A woman who jokingly called herself a 'spoilt b***h' has said there are some Christmas presents she would be 'ungrateful for' if she unwrapped them - and many agree with her
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King Charles' strict Christmas Day rule that some royals struggle with
Being a member of the Royal Family means that there are some strict hierarchical rules you have to abide by, that don't let up even on Christmas Day itself, no matter how much of a struggle they are to keep
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Christmas Day for a footballer - booze talks, obscure meals and family regret
With the Premier League playing matches on both Christmas Eve and Boxing Day in the 23/24 season, downtime for players over the festive period will be even more brief than usual
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Twins celebrate first Christmas after one was given just 1% chance of survival
Adorable twin baby boys Archie and Jacob will celebrate their first Christmas after mum Molly Digby gave birth to them last January at just 28 weeks, in the bathroom of the family home
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Christmas Day may be hottest on record as Brits bashed by wind, rain and snow
For Christmas Day some areas of the UK are facing very wintry conditions with wind, rain and snow, while others might be basking in a record-breaking seasonal scorcher on Monday
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Surprising Christmas decoration that royals would never pop on their tree
The Royal Family are well known for their extravagant decorations over the Christmas season, but there is one decoration that may fill households up and down the country, but they would never be caught dead using