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Best Father’s Day hampers and foodie gifts tried and tested
Whether your dad has a sweet tooth, hankers for something savoury or just doesn't like being given things he'd describe as clutter, there's plenty of great foodie gifts available to order before Father's Day. We've rounded up some of the best we'd tried
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'My baby died but I was sacked for grieving because I'm a man'
Laura Hicklin and Dale Barker's baby son Toby died after fighting for his life for three weeks in hospital. While Laura could use her 52 weeks of maternity leave, Dale was reportedly hounded by his employer about when he would be returning
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Strange moment hungry burglar caught on CCTV stealing food from McDonald's
Scott Goulding, 24, smashed the window of a McDonald's branch, broke in and stole food before setting fire to his flat two days later - putting other residents at risk
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Brother jailed for 'completely unnecessary' killing of sister's ex-partner
Liam Fosbrook, 29, stabbed Dylan Towers, 35, after Mr Towers appeared at his sister Tara's home in Stockport in December 2021
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Mum, 36, loses £650k injury claim after she was caught throwing Christmas trees
Kamila Grabska, from Ireland, claimed that she was unable to work after becoming injured in a car crash - but a judge in court was shown photos of her winning a tree throwing competition
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Mum of murdered teen says there is no justice 'because she will never come home'
Mum Esther Ghey says although she 'doesn't carry any hate' for Brianna's killers, the only way for her to get justice is to 'turn back time and have her back home'
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Woman's genius Christmas tree trick makes packing it away a complete breeze
A savvy woman has shared her trick to take all the hassle out of taking your Christmas tree down with minimal fuss - and people have called it a 'genius' idea
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You can repurpose Xmas tree to make effective cleaning spray with 35p ingredient
A cleaning fan has shown followers how to repurpose their Christmas trees to make a seriously cheap and effective antibacterial spray that's suitable for all surfaces
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'I never take decorations off my tree - sticking a nightie over it does the job'
People were left baffled by the methods some people use to take down their Christmas trees and decorations, with some certainly being more outlandish than others
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Date you should take your tree down as 12 days of Christmas comes to an end
The 12 Days of Christmas are set to come to an end soon, meaning you've only got a few days left to enjoy your Christmas tree - but when exactly should your decorations come down?
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Paddy McGuinness leaves fans fuming after divisive post about his Christmas tree
Take Me Out star Paddy McGuinness has caused chaos in the comments under a recent Instagram post, where he admitted he'd taken down the Christmas tree three days after the big day
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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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Cleaning expert's simple hack to make anti-bacterial spray using Christmas tree
Cleaning expert Armen Adamjan has shared his handy trick for making anti-bacterial spray using pines from the festive plant - and it's easier than you might think
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Clean up Christmas tree needles with 65p trick that doesn't break your vacuum
If you've opted for a real Christmas tree this year it'll soon be time to try and clean up the fallen pine needles - and one 65p kitchen staple can make it super easy
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If you can spot cat hiding in Xmas tree in under 9 secs you have laser vision
You have to find the cheeky cat hiding in the Christmas tree before the ornament falls off as that is a big giveaway, so if you can spot the feline in less than nine seconds, you may well have 20/20 vision
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Melania Trump mysteriously missing from festive family Xmas photo at Mar-a-Lago
As the Trump family gathered around the Christmas tree for some family photos at the Mar-a-Lago estate this year, one figure was notably missing — former First Lady Melania
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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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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s minimalist Christmas tree at Montecito mansion
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spent Christmas at their £11million nine-bedroom home in Montecito, California this year
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Woman makes horror discovery in Christmas tree and it's people's 'biggest fear'
A mum-of-two was faced with a terrifying furry visitor who was hiding in her Christmas tree - as many say it would be their "worst nightmare" to find at Christmas
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Reason why we bring in a tree, swap presents and pull crackers on December 25
Every year people take part in customs and practices going back hundreds of years as we tuck into turkey, exchange presents and pull crackers on December 25 - but why?
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10 trickiest Christmas items to recycle – and what you can do to dispose of them
The UK’s paper and cardboard recycling rate is already among the lowest in Europe, with Brits ranking 25th out of 30 European nations at just 74 per cent, compared to the European average of 82 per cent
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Bethlehem in darkness without decorations as Christmas cancelled over war
It is the very centre of Christianity and at this time of year especially should be filled with pilgrims keen to connect with the birthplace of their Lord, but war has emptied the holiest of towns
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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
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Christmas-mad shopkeeper vows to never close store despite Grinch complaints
Simon Perks, 42, sells all things festive year-round from his shop Christmas Perks in Shrewsbury, Shropshire - most people love it although some "grinches" complain
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All we can expect in King’s Speech this Christmas as monarch delivers message
Ever since the first festive address of this kind was delivered in 1932, the annual tradition has become a key event. Families across the country gather together to remind themselves of what has come and what to look forward to in the next year