Key Christmas decision meant Meghan Markle spent Christmas with royals after Kate snub

The late Queen upturned royal tradition to make Meghan Markle feel welcome in the family – before the Sussexes had even tied the knot. The royals’ Christmas celebrations were historically limited to…

Robbie Williams admits he is ‘astonished’ over Liam Payne’s death and confronts own past struggles

Robbie Williams has explained that he is shocked more young music stars haven’t died under tragic circumstances similar to Liam Payne.The 50-year-old music icon has been in the…

Brazil bridge collapse kills two with many injured as acid tanker crashes into river

Two people have died and up to 10 others including two children are said to be missing after a bridge collapse in Brazil.Seven vehicles including two motorbikes, three lorries and…

Stroke left British gran with Italian accent – despite her never visiting the country

A British woman claims a stroke left her with an Italian accent and the ability to speak the language, despite never having set foot in Italy. Althia Bryden, 58, was found…

Inside Royal Family’s 12 cute Christmas traditions – from early lunch to game night

The Royal Family is set to host yet another year of Christmas traditions, with a number of staple on-season traditions to take place.From a good royal kickabout to the…

Prince Andrew heads to Windsor alone as Royal Family celebrates Christmas without him

A sullen Prince Andrew has been spotted on his own after ducking out of the Royal Family’s Christmas celebrations.The Duke of York, 64 was snapped heading out for a lone afternoon walk…

Jeremy Clarkson left facing ‘total disaster’ at Cotswolds pub after financial worries

Jeremy Clarkson has opened up about his workplace struggles while working to earn a profit over Christmas.The 64-year-old presenter has won praise for spotlighting the difficulties of farm work…

‘I was trapped under water in horror tsunami – what saved my life shocks everyone’

A woman who was on her honeymoon in Thailand when the catastrophic Boxing Day tsunami struck in 2004 has opened up about how it changed her life. Lou Harrand, 51, was…

Assad’s British wife ‘files for divorce’ from Syrian dictator ‘and wants to move to London’

The British wife of deposed Syrian tyrant Bashar al-Assad has filed for divorce, say reports.Asma al-Assad, 49, is currently exiled in Moscow with the former Damascus dictator but wants to move…

Horror as Brits stranded in Dubai jails over Christmas – teenager to seriously ill pensioner

Desperate families of detainees stranded in Dubai jail cells have been left without hope they will ever see their loved ones again as they face Christmas alone.Six people –…