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Inside the £19,000 Fifth Birthday Party with Horse-Drawn Carriage
A five-year-old from Milton Keynes celebrated her birthday with a lavish £19,000 party featuring a Cinderella-style horse-drawn carriage. Discover the incredible details and costs behind Britain's most indulged child's celebration.
Business
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Drops Below £10 in Epic Deal Stack
Grab the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus for under £10 in a limited-time deal stack. Stream 4K Ultra HD content from Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ with this top-rated device. Offer ends 31st December.
Culture
Claudia Winkleman Lands BBC Friday Night Chat Show for Spring 2026
Claudia Winkleman's new Friday night chat show, 'The Claudia Winkleman Show', has been commissioned by the BBC and will air in spring 2026. The seven-part series promises a 'sofa full of stars'.
Politics
DWP New Year Payment Shift: Thousands Get Benefits Early on Dec 31
Thousands on Universal Credit and other DWP benefits will receive payments on December 31 instead of January 1 due to the New Year's Day bank holiday. Find out which benefits are affected and what support is available.
Sport
Health
Comedian Sues for Assisted Suicide Over Mental Illness
Canadian actress Claire Brosseau, 48, is suing for the right to medically assisted death after a lifelong battle with mental health issues. Her case challenges Canada's MAiD programme exclusions.
UK faces -11C freeze and 8 inches of snow from Jan 6
The UK is set for a severe Arctic freeze with temperatures plummeting to -11C and up to eight inches of snow forecast from January 6. Health alerts are in place. Read the full forecast.
Teen's rare bone cancer death after mild limp sparks mum's warning
Emma Cleal urges parents to trust their instincts after her 13-year-old son Frank died from osteosarcoma, initially presenting only as a limp. Learn the signs of childhood cancer.
M&S launches new food range for weight-loss jab users
Marks & Spencer introduces a new 'nutrient dense' food line, including salads and breads, designed for customers using GLP-1 medications like Wegovy. Discover the health-focused range.
NHS: 48 Hours Left to Fill 2,755 Blood Donation Slots
The NHS issues an urgent appeal for donors as blood stocks run low. Over 2,700 appointments need filling before New Year's Eve to save lives.