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Lottery player wins Powerball jackpot worth £1.34 billion with Christmas Eve petrol station ticket
The Powerball ticket was bought at a petrol station outside Little Rock, Arkansas, in the Christmas Eve draw, ending the lottery game's three-month stretch without a top-prize winner
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Donald Trump launches Christmas Day air strikes against Islamic State forces in Nigeria
American forces launched a 'powerful and deadly strike'
Amandaland's Joanna Lumley has 'sworn by' £7 cream for 'over 40 years' for youthful skin at 79
The BBC Ab Fab and now Amandaland actress has used the cream for over 40 years
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BBC viewers ‘crying’ just 10 minutes into this watching Christmas Special on TV
The emotional show brought fans to tears within 10 minutes
Christmas Day parkrunners descend in Greater Manchester - 57 festive photos
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Four arrests after 'fight, shooting and stabbing' in street on Christmas Day
Police say the suspects are believed to be known to each other
Fans declare 'perfection' as Peep Show cast reunites for Great British Bake Off Christmas Special
David Mitchell, Olivia Colman, Isy Suttie, Matt King and Sophie Winkleman reunite for the Peep Show themed Bake Off
We compared three different types of heaters to see which work best
With so many different types of heater available, we put different models to the test
Scarlett Moffatt shares 'dreams' message after being crowned winner of 2025 Strictly Christmas Special
Scarlett and her dancing partner Vito Coppolo took home the Christmas Trophy
Award-winning Mean Girls musical is coming to Manchester in February - here's how to get £29 tickets
'This show surpassed our expectations'
Coastguard calls off Christmas Day search for two missing men off Devon coast
There has been a major emergency response at the scene
Scarlett Moffatt crowned winner of BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Christmas Special
The Gogglebox star lifted the Christmas Trophy alongside her partner Vito Coppolo
Stars pay tribute as Sky Sports presenter says 'time to say goodbye' after 27 years
She has been one of the broadcaster's longest serving presenters
Strictly Come Dancing viewers issue same demand after 2025 Christmas Special
Scarlett Moffatt won the Christmas Trophy in Strictly's festive special
Will there be another Peep Show series after Great Christmas Bake Off special?
As some of the cast reunite in the Bake Off tent, viewers are eager for a new series of the hit show
Christmas Day appeal issued to find missing man last seen two days ago
Gavin is missing from home
BBC viewers declare Strictly moment 'TV highlight of 2025' in Christmas Day Special
The 2025 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special aired on BBC One at 5:30pm on Christmas Day
Meet Manchester's first Christmas Day baby 2025
At 12.22am, little Elyanna was welcomed to the world
Strictly Come Dancing fans point out 'mistake' in 2025 Christmas Special and make demand for next year
The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special aired on BBC One at 5:30pm on Christmas Day
Met Office latest weather forecast for Christmas night and Boxing Day in Greater Manchester
Any dreams of a white Christmas are long gone