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Traders 'priced out' of £12,000 Christmas market pitches
Stall holders said they'd met the council leader to express their concerns at high costs since a new operator took over.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Take Me Home (4 Christmas)’ Effusively Endorsed by Writer of the Waitresses’ ‘Christmas Wrapping,’ Who Praises Her for Picking Up the ‘Vibe’ 45 Years Later
Olivia Rodrigo’s first holiday single, “Take Me Home (4 Christmas),” earned plenty of plaudits upon coming out of the gate late Thursday night — none greater than that offered by Chris Butler, the writer of the Waitresses’ classic 1981 song “Christmas Wrapping,” who said he’d been offered a sneak peek two months ago by Rodrigo. […]
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Olivia Rodrigo's Christmas song sounds familiar... on purpose
The pop star sought permission from cult 80s band The Waitresses before releasing her festive single.
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M&S takes on John Lewis in Christmas ad battle with topless ‘shredded Santa’
James Norton and Lucy Punch star as a youthful Mr and Mrs Claus in lively ad about shared moments as well as shopping For years the “Christmas advert moment” has belonged to one brand. John Lewis’s syrupy commercials featuring piano ballads and tearjerker storylines have given the 160-year-old department store a cultural head start in the dash for festive profits. This year, however, there’s one high-street rival with a sackful of tricks to make up the ground. Marks & Spencer has brought out the big guns – in the form of a topless Santa, played by the small-screen heart-throb James Norton.
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Funko Launches New ‘Harry Potter’ Mystery Collectibles Ahead of HBO Series
As HBO prepares to bring audiences back to Hogwarts this Christmas, Funko is getting in on the magic with a new collection of “Harry Potter” mystery figures, including a chance to uncover an ultra-rare collectible. The new “Harry Potter” POP! Mystery collection features six characters from the original film series: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron […]
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Christmas 2026 stamps unveiled by Royal Mail
The annual Christmas collection of five stamps feature scenes from the Nativity.
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Bonnie Tyler Christmas single to be released as husband says he misses her every day
Bonnie Tyler's last studio recording will be released as a Christmas single on November 13.
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Olivia Rodrigo to Release First Holiday Song, ‘Take Me Home (4 Christmas),’ With Music Video Starring Cynthia Nixon and ‘SNL’s’ Ben Marshall
Olivia Rodrigo is getting in the holiday spirit. The pop star will release her first-ever Christmas song, titled “Take Me Home (4 Christmas),” on Thursday at 5 p.m. PT. The track will be accompanied by a music video starring Rodrigo alongside “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon and “Saturday Night Live” breakout Ben Marshall. […]
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Christmas shoebox appeal launches to help children
A gift-filled shoebox campaign launched for children who would otherwise go without this Christmas.
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Christmas donations gift demand up, charities say
Charities collecting Christmas presents for struggling families say demand has gone up.
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The Best Pop-Culture Advent Calendars for 2026: ‘Bluey,’ ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas,’ Marvel and More
Why wait until Christmas to start unwrapping? Advent calendars make the case for treating yourself all December long, and this year’s lineup goes well beyond the usual bite-sized chocolates. This year, brands are finding increasingly creative ways to cash in on the tradition. Nespresso has teamed up with Swarovski for a sparkly caffeine fix, Lego […]