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Mum charged £430 for two children's balloons in Christmas park mix-up

Amy Lloyd, from Cwmbran, Wales, was expecting to pay £30 for the two light-up Christmas balloons but she later discovered she had been charged a whopping £430 by mistake

Daily Mirror

Mum charged £430 for two light-up balloons at Christmas event

The woman bought a balloon for each of her two sons

Liverpool Echo

Mum horrified after being charged £430 for two Christmas balloons

Amy Lloyd was under the impression she had paid £30 for the two fairy light balloons at a local Christmas event but was met with a nasty surprise the following day.

Daily Record

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King Charles breaks with Queen's tradition for first Christmas broadcast message to the nation

The King’s Christmas message was recorded in the quire of St George’s Chapel

Nottingham Post

Family ditch 'picture perfect' Christmas cards for hilarious 'season gone wrong' scenes

The Stanleys came up with the idea after their 2013 photoshoot was a 'total disaster' - now they surprise their family by sending cards with their 'baby flying a drone' and Christmas baking chaos

Daily Mirror

Molly-Mae Hague says she had to 'plead' with her family over Christmas as she's defended by fans over baby's wardrobe

The mum-to-be swapped her focus to Christmas amid planning for the arrival of her baby girl

Manchester Evening News

‘Bomb cyclone’ Arctic blast puts millions of Americans into freezing conditions and could mean coldest Christmas in 40 years

Much of the US is struggling with bitter cold and life-threatening wind chills after an Arctic blast surged across a wide section of the country on Wednesday.

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One in ten Brits will spend Christmas abroad - with France and Italy as top destinations

More than a quarter simply want to get out of the UK, while 13% while be visiting family or friends abroad - in countries including Austria, Hungary, and Spain

Daily Mirror

Nearly half a mile of wrapping paper gets thrown away or burned in fire in lifetime

The top non-eco-friendly habits Brits are guilty of at Christmas include using lots of sticky tape and non-recyclable wrapping paper

Daily Mirror

Kate Garraway shares Christmas plans amid husband Derek’s ill health

The Good Morning Britain star is pulling out all the stops for her holiday celebrations

Evening Standard

Addicted to Christmas films? Take the missing word challenge

If you think you're a festive film buff, then prove it with our quiz - it's harder than it looks

Wales Online

People are just learning the 'mind blowing' reason Christmas is also called Xmas

Which one do you say?

Daily Record

Basil Brush answers your questions as he aims for Christmas number one

Basil Brush is releasing his Christmas single Boom Boom! It's Christmas Again! in aid of Save The Children and The Shooting Stars Chase children's hospice

Daily Mirror

12 ways to get into the Christmas spirit (Canberra style)

The countdown is on to December 25. Here's how to get into the spirit before Christmas.

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The Conversation

How to live up to the true spirit of Christmas

If the media, popular entertainment, and retail habits are taken as indicators then the celebration of Christmas is no longer just the reserve of Christians. This has some consequences for the religious and non-religious alike.

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A Professional Christmas Tree Decorator Revealed How Much She Makes In A Single Silly Season

I sense a career change.

Manchester Evening News

A 'magical time' at BeWILDerwood Cheshire’s festive light and panto trail

The wonderfully wonky world of BeWILDerwood has been transformed into the perfect twinkly winter wonderland for all ages to enjoy

Daily Mirror

People's minds are blown after discovering why Christmas is sometimes called Xmas

Christmas is celebrated by millions of people worldwide every year but that doesn't mean everyone knows the history behind the holiday - or indeed why it is often shortened to 'Xmas'

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How I’m planning for a conscious Christmas – without depriving my kids of joy and wonder

We need to consider changing the narrative around kids getting everything they want from Santa

Wales Online

Peter Andre calls for radio stations to ban popular Christmas song

Peter put pen to paper and challenged radio stations under Section 3 of the CAP Broadcast Code

Daily Mirror

'My sister-in-law is charging me £40 for Christmas dinner - and there's no pudding'

A woman was left horrified after she went to her sister-in-law's house for a basic Christmas dinner, which didn't have a dessert - and was then stamped with a bill

Wales Online

Pringles enters race to be Christmas Number One

The crisp manufacturer has released The Pringles Single - a high-octane version of festive favourite Carol of the Bells

Belfast Live

Christmas events happening across Co Tyrone to celebrate the festive season

There are plenty of Christmas activities to enjoy before the big day around the county

Belfast Live

From Band Aid to Mr Blobby: Christmas number ones from past decades

In the run up to Christmas 2022, we look back at the Christmas no. 1s of 2012, '02, '92, '82, '72 and '62

Daily Record

Man with rare condition who can taste and smell words describes what Christmas feels like

Henry Gray was diagnosed with the lexical-gustatory synaesthesia in 2009 and thought everyone had the same ability until he was pulled up by his parents and teachers.

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