Selfridges opens Christmas shop 149 days ahead of the big day
Selfridges has opened its Christmas shop for those who want to recover from the heatwave with some wintry cheer.
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Suspected bomb turns out to be giant Christmas bauble
Reports of an unexploded bomb washed on the banks of the River Thames turned out to be a giant Christmas bauble.
Fans react as Gavin & Stacey cast members announce Christmas special
Fans of hit sitcom Gavin & Stacey are tweeting their joy after the show announced it would be creating a one-off Christmas special.
Singing helps north-east mum deal with stress of cancer battle
Esther Lloyd has organised monthly singing night Inner Vocals after she realised belting out her favourite songs helped her deal with the stress of her cancer treatment.
Kind-hearted Aberdeen youngster donates Christmas cash to children’s charity
Most children would be delighted to receive cash for Christmas, but not six-year-old Alfie Douglas.
Public asked for views on changes to north-east school holidays
Council chiefs have called on the public for views as they consider a shake-up of school holidays in the north-east.
Aberdeen pet shop’s Santa Paws fundraising helps break record
Workers at a pet shop raised an incredible amount of money to help feed local animals who spent their Christmas in a rescue centre.
Found: Missing 3ft Rudolph Christmas light to be returned to north-east football club
A missing 3ft tall light-up Rudolph has found by eagle-eyed members of the public after it vanished from a north-east football club’s ground.
Looking to get rid of your real Christmas tree? These north-east goats want to eat it
A north-east woman is on the lookout for old Christmas trees – so she can feed them to her herd of goats.
Aberdeen homeless help charity ‘humbled and overwhelmed’ by support
A charity that helps homeless and vulnerable people in Aberdeen has thanked people for their support in recent months.
Sir Rod Stewart calls for ‘peace on Earth’ in touching Christmas message
Sir Rod Stewart has called for “peace on earth” as he shared a touching Christmas message with fans.
Aston Merrygold wins Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special
Aston Merrygold has won Strictly Come Dancing’s Christmas special.
Sir Paul McCartney and Rachel Riley among stars sharing Christmas messages
Sir Paul McCartney has told his fans he will be eating and drinking “too much” in a jovial message shared on Christmas Day.
I’m not good at watching myself on TV, says Call The Midwife’s Helen George
Call The Midwife star Helen George has admitted she finds it difficult to watch herself on television.
Aberdeen charities and restaurants to open doors on Christmas day for homeless and vulnerable
A number of organisations will be opening their doors on Christmas Day to people struggling through the festive season.
NHS Grampian issues sobering advice for Christmas revellers
Revellers have been urged to drink responsibility this festive season.
Aberdeen University choir to perform Christmas composition on TV tonight
An Aberdeen University choir will perform on TV tonight.
Festive treat for viewers as TV favourites return with Christmas specials
Television favourites that have provided drama and delight throughout the year will treat audiences to competing Christmas specials.
Stacey Dooley’s heartfelt thank you to fans a week after Strictly win
Strictly Come Dancing winner Stacey Dooley has shared a heartfelt message to her fans to thank them for their support a week after lifting the glitterball trophy.
Strictly’s sparkly, skin-tight dresses scared me, says Caroline Flack
Caroline Flack has said she struggled with the skin-tight dresses and high heels worn by dancers when she appeared on Strictly Come Dancing.
£50,000 boost for Friends of ANCHOR
An Aberdeen charity has been given a £50,000 windfall to boost its Christmas spirits.
Community appeals for spare Christmas tree lights after Gourdon harbour display is left in dark by bad weather
An Aberdeenshire community is appealing for spare Christmas tree lights after their festive display was damaged in bad weather.
36 people arrested in the north-east for violent crime offences
A total of 36 people have been arrested in the north-east as officers crack down on violent crime.
Experts reveal the six ways climate change affected Christmas dinner this year
Farmers battled hard to bring Christmas dinner to our tables this year – due to the heatwave’s effect on crops and livestock, according to experts.
More anger as brakes are put on full Aberdeen bypass opening for fourth time
A senior politician has blasted the Scottish Government after the AWPR opening was delayed a fourth time.
Christmas shows: Every school featured in Friday’s picture special
This year we’ve sent our photographers out to schools across the north-east to take pictures of Christmas shows.
Dirty Den divorcing Angie on EastEnders named most dramatic Christmas TV moment
The moment EastEnders’ Dirty Den served his wife Angie with divorce papers has been voted the most dramatic moment in British Christmas television history.
Christmas shows: Every school featured in Thurdsay’s picture special
This year we've sent our photographers out to schools across the north-east to take pictures of Christmas shows.
Last chance to shop at Aberdeen’s Christmas in the Quad
Aberdeen residents will have one last chance to shop as part of the Christmas Village this weekend.
North-east community raises hundreds of pounds for charity
Residents of a north-east community have raised hundreds of pounds for charity.