Let rainbow brights light the way in your home this Christmas with eclectic decor and sweetie garlands

Christmas is a time to let our hair down and pop open the champagne to celebrate the festive season with our loved ones. But for members of the Royal Family, it's not quite as easy as that, as they have a booze rule they always follow. This year, King Charles and Queen Camilla will be hosting Christmas at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, with both sides of their family taking part in the festivities.

Helen Flanagan has revealed her three children will be spending Christmas Day with their father, Scott Sinclair, this year, but the ex-Coronation Street star will be whisking them off to Bali shortly afterwards. However, it's now been claimed that Helen, 33, won't be alone with her children - Matilda, eight, Delilah, five and Charlie, two - on the trip as her alleged love interest David Haye, 43, will be out in Bali too along with his girlfriend, Sian Osborne, 31. Helen and David have reportedly enjoyed a string of dates after matching on celebrity dating app Raya, following Helen's split from ex-fiancé Scott, 34, earlier this year.

Former royal chef Darren McGrady, who served the late Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana, has shared a sneak peek into the Royal Family 's Christmas feasts. Each year, members of the Royal Family come together for the festive period and traditionally spend time at King Charles' residence, Sandringham House in Norfolk.The sprawling country house has a plethora of bedrooms and is situated within 20,000 acres - the perfect setting for a royal Christmas.

Baileys is a popular drink enjoyed by many every Christmas, but fans are being warned not to do one thing with their beverage that experts claim could "wreak havoc" during the holiday.

“Poor Things” in which she plays a sex crazed science experiment. The 35-year-old Oscar winner was onstage on Dec.

The Met Office has confirmed there is a 'low chance' of a white Christmas in Manchester this year.

Gary Lucy has sent out a stern warning regarding his baby daughter Bonnie Rose.

The peak of the festive season is fast-approaching and while households up and down the land put up Christmas trees and decorations to give their home a seasonal facelift, it’s important to keep in mind the running costs for lighting up the cold winter nights.

Britney Spears might spend the holidays back home in Louisiana?!

Are you watching, Meghan Markle? Because Princess Catherine appears to have a message after being publicly called out as one of the alleged “royal racists”!

Coca-Cola is on a mission to further spread its ethos of ‘Real Magic’ and human connection this holiday season, with a new short film anthology: The Santa Stories.

A charity that supports people in East Ayrshire with challenges relating to drugs and alcohol is encouraging residents to look after themselves this Christmas.

Many of us dream of having a white Christmas, just like you see in the movies. Yet that’s not often the case here in Greater Manchester, where you’re probably going to get rain instead of snow.

King Charles has jetted back to the UK to conduct emergency discussions with Prince William and Kate Middleton over royal racism claims which emerged in Omid Scobie's 'Endgame'.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed changes to payment dates for Child Benefit, Guardian’s Allowance and Tax Credits over the festive fortnight. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Social Security Scotland have not announced any changes yet, but as in previous years, is expected to follow the same payment pattern as HMRC.

As December starts, so does the official countdown to Christmas. And if you’re looking for a unique gift for a loved one - or even a treat for yourself - we’ve got just the ticket(s)!

If you’re looking for a winter manicure that embodies the spirit of the season without screaming ‘ Christmas ’ then we’ve found just the thing for you. ‘Frosty’ pearl designs are the perfect way to incorporate some winter whites into your nail designs without looking too stark, and nail artist Simu of @Simlynail on Instagram gave the perfect easy-to-follow tutorial on how to create the ultimate swirled icy design.

Christmas is just around the corner, and which household with children of a certain age doesn't have a letter to Santa with one (or both) of these famous and fun toys listed? In partnership with Mattel, we've launched a special competition, giving five lucky readers the chance to win the ultimate Christmas present bundle. The bundle - worth over £450 - will include two of the must haves this Christmas from two of Mattel’s iconic brands, Hot Wheels & Barbie.The Hot Wheels City Ultimate Garage has four levels of racing, stunting and storytelling for kids to explore! Each level inspires track-play adventures – for example, the ground floor features cool track-play details like moveable hoses, a car wash with a foam roller, diverters and connectors to connect to other Hot Wheels sets (sold separately).

The former chief of the Better Together campaign will stand for Scottish Labour at next year's general election.

Influencer and YouTube star Molly-Mae Hague is well and truly in the Christmas spirit, as she showed off some snaps of lavish Christmas decorations and a cosy roaring fire, as she cuddled up to her baby, Bambi. Molly, who is known for her huge love for the cold and cosy season, took to Instagram to share a small video as she walked into a very festive room. The display was complete with a roaring fire and candles which provided a festive low-light.There was also a huge garland hung across the top of the fire with Christmas stockings hanging down.