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Jordan North may be the host of BBC Radio 1's drivetime show, however the 33-year-old has admitted that his beginnings in local radio didn't run so smoothly thanks to his partying ways. The York-born broadcaster told OK!.co.uk in an exclusive chat that he once fell asleep live on the radio after a night of clubbing in his early twenties. "I was still trying to go out every weekend and get drunk with a weekend job at a station called Rock FM in Lancashire," Jordan said.

Manchester’s giant Santa Claus landed in St Peter’s Square this morning after construction teams battled the elements to welcome him in.

It’s a tale as old as time. As the end of the year inches closer, families, friends, partners and colleagues all over the country will battle it out amongst each other to ensure they don’t end up with the last Bounty or the Toffee Penny in the festive chocolate tin.

Paris Fury shared an adorable video of her daughter who was requesting to get a photo taken next to a post box, as Paris said it is “where you put ya Santa letter”.Two year old Athena looked festive in a bright red jumper, paired with a blue and red checked skirt and some red tights. She completed her adorable look with her hair styled into pigtails with red bows.

Every year, as we countdown to Christmas, we start watching some classic festive films. One of those favourites is Elf, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. It features Buddy the Elf as the protagonist, a human who has been raised by Santa's elves and goes to New York City to find his dad.

Stacey Solomon has been getting into the Christmas spirit early this year, and now she's managed to get husband Joe Swash to join in the festive fun on a family trip to see Santa. The Loose Women star shared an Instagram post on 1 November to show that she'd already decorated her bedroom for Christmas, including two sparkling trees. But while Joe didn't sound too keen on going early on the decorations in her video, it looks like she has won him over as the couple enjoyed a night out at Hamleys Christmas celebration with their three youngest children.

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Julie Chen shared an exciting holiday announcement at the end of the Big Brother season 25 finale!

Valerie Wu Intern CBS has set the holiday-themed special “Big Brother Reindeer Games,” with returning houseguests from the original series. The news was announced live during the season 25 finale of “Big Brother” on Nov. 9.

It's the most wonderful time of the year - and what better way to celebrate it than with the release of the annual Christmas adverts?

The Masked Singer is back for season 10!

Families can enjoy tucking into a meal with Father Christmas at Chester Zoo this year.

It’s only the beginning of November, but Hallmark Channel has been airing new Christmas movies for weeks and some fans have already chosen a favorite!

The Trafford Centre is known for its colourful Christmas lights displays throughout the vast shopping mall come the winter. And visitors keen to get into the festive spirit will be pleased to hear it's not long to wait to see them light up now.

Tyler Hynes is one of the most popular stars on Hallmark Channel these days and fans have fallen in love with his movies!

Disney+ has unveiled the new poster and the full trailer for it’s upcoming second season of The Santa Clauses!

The family of a man who disappeared in 2011 have finally get closure after police solved the 12-year mystery over his death - uncovering his brutal torture and murder.

Dariusz Michalowski went missing from home in 2011.

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At the Opera House last Christmas, Jason Manford made his pantomime debut in the villainously camp role of Captain Hook alongside the likes of Britain's Got Talent finalist Ben Nickless and West End star Samara Casteallo.