BGT FIRST LOOK: David Walliams ROASTS Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon in festive address

David Walliams won’t be holding back in his savage roasting of the Britain’s Got Talent judges as he transforms into The Queen for a cheeky take on her Christmas message. In a first look at the show’s upcoming Christmas spectacular, the comedian delivers his own New Year’s honours to his fellow judges, poking at fun … Read more

UK’s most festive home revealed!

Deck the halls! Photo competition to find UK’s most festive home crowns Reading winter wonderland the winner – thanks to its twinkling lights and life-size elf figures Zoopla launched a competition to find the UK’s most festive home Entries included houses adorned with twinkling fairy lights and ornaments Joanna from Reading took first place with … Read more

Royal chefs share recipe for a festive gingerbread house

A gingerbread house fit for a Queen! Royal chefs share their recipe for festive treat with ornate lemon icing The Royal Family Instagram shared their chefs’ guide to gingerbread houses The Royal chefs supplied a recipe as well as a template for the house pieces Melted boiled sweets were poured onto some sections to make … Read more

Kelly Brook looks festive in red checked mini dress and racy knee-high boots

Kelly Brook looks festive in red checked mini dress and racy knee-high boots as she heads to work at Heart FM By Joanna Crawley For Mailonline Published: 11:21 GMT, 22 December 2020 | Updated: 11:22 GMT, 22 December 2020 She’s covering the Heart FM breakfast show this week for Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston. And … Read more

SHRUTI ADVANI reveals how her festive season is shaping up 

Even before Saturday’s gloomy announcement, Christmas was shaping up to be a rather muted affair for many of us; one characterised by cancelled plans and the absence of loved ones. It certainly feels that way to me. Like others with relatives dotted around the UK and abroad, I haven’t seen some of my closest family, … Read more

Covid UK: Towns with lower restrictions packed with festive shoppers

All from Tier 2, are you? High Streets in towns with lower Covid restrictions are packed with festive shoppers despite warnings not to travel from high risk areas Shoppers packed into Bicester Village shopping centre, Oxfordshire, on Sunday  The shops are in Cherwell district, which is in Tier 2, neighbouring Tier 4 areas  Travel restrictions … Read more

How to build your own charcuterie chalet: Savoury shacks are 2020’s bonkers festive food fad

From sprout-flavoured ketchup to mince pie gin, ’tis the season of silly food trends. But none is quirkier than the latest festive fad: the charcuterie chalet. A savoury take on the traditional gingerbread house, these have been popping up across the country, with inventive home cooks using crackers and cream cheese to build walls, cooked meat … Read more

The new Christmas spirits are inspired by your favourite festive treats

With a very different festive season upon us this year, there’s still one thing guaranteed to lift our spirits. And that’s actual spirits, with more whiskies, gins, vodkas and liqueurs infused with all sorts of Christmassy flavours hitting the shelves than ever before. From Christmas pudding vodka to bespoke festive malts, there’s a host of … Read more

Fitness coach Sophie Allen reveals tips for enjoying guilt-free festive treats without overdoing it

A fitness couch has revealed her simple tips for enjoying a guilt-free Christmas feast without derailing your diet or workout goals. Sophie Allen, from Sydney, said she’s been bombarded with questions about weight gain concerns from her social media followers, including ‘how do I tackle Christmas day?’ and ‘I’m scared I’ll ruin my progress, what … Read more

MIRANDA HART: Such festive fun!

Presents, practical jokes, inflatable Santas… MIRANDA HART’s festive traditions may be reassuringly hilarious. But, as she reveals here, they can also be lifesavers    I’m very grateful that YOU magazine has posed me a series of Christmas questions. It has not only given me a chance to acknowledge and relish the joyful traditions that I love, … Read more