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<p>Grin and bear it: Emma Thompson puts on a brave face in ‘Love Actually’</p>

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What your reaction to a bad Christmas gift says about you

Should we pull an Emma-Thompson-in-‘Love-Actually’ and grin and bear it? Or actually tell our loved one that they got it wrong? The festive season means we all need to prepare for not getting what we want, writes Katie Rosseinsky – but how?

<p>‘What I realise now, however, is that having a C-section is just as brave as opting for a natural birth. It’s not the easy way out’: Charlotte with her newborn, Liberty</p>

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I was branded ‘too posh to push’ – but my caesarean section was hell

<p>Mills’ very own romcom-esque abode in West Oxfordshire </p>

Why living in a cosy Cotswolds cottage is nothing like the movies

<p>Sydney Sweeney has been accused of ‘catfishing’ by men who don’t understand how makeup works </p>

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What the Sydney Sweeney photos really prove about women

<p>‘Eclectic, cool and creative people have always appreciated Guinness’ </p>

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How Guinness became the drink of the year – and the pubs ran dry

<p>‘Hugging a fluffy croissant or smooshing a smiling cauliflower is an instant serotonin boost,’ says psychologist Veronica West. ‘It’s like an emotional support animal’ </p>

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Are you obsessed with cuddly toys? There’s a simple reason for that

<p>Santa’s grottos and crying children go hand in hand</p>

We need to accept that Christmas ‘experiences’ are hell on earth

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<p>Parents are finding their stolen buggies on Facebook Marketplace or eBay, where they’ve been put up for sale by buggy burglars</p>

Mums are being robbed of their pricey buggies in a mini crimewave

<p>Festive food expectations can be triggering for those with eating disorders </p>

In Focus

The relentless struggle of Christmas with an eating disorder

<p>Ninety-two per cent of new mums have reported breastfeeding problems three days after giving birth</p>

In Focus

I’m unable to breastfeed my baby – and the guilt is overwhelming

<p>Ninety-five per cent of imprisoned fathers who take part in Patton’s Date with Dad programme never return to jail once they are freed</p>

In FOCUS

How dance brought girls and their imprisoned fathers back together

Recipes

<p>Venison, cauliflower and poached pears elevate Christmas dinner to restaurant-worthy heights</p>

Step aside, turkey: This venison fillet is the ultimate festive feast

<p>Bananas, blueberries and honey are a match made in heaven</p>

Bananas with benefits: This healthy dessert supports reduces stress

<p>Serve these fishcakes with a side of broccoli for the ultimate midweek meal</p>

Stress relief on a plate: Try omega-3-rich trout and dill fishcake

Life Stories

<p>Could your presence be present enough this Christmas?</p>

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I’m not buying Christmas presents this year, and you shouldn’t either

<p>Me, myself and I: in practical terms, life is very much set up to be navigated as a pair </p>

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I’ve lived alone for a year – here’s what I wish I knew earlier

<p>Reporter Ellie Muir trying the ‘Bold Glamour’ and ‘Baby Face’ filters on TikTok and Instagram</p>

Let’s Unpack That

I’m glad TikTok is banning filters for teens – they ruined my youth

<p>Let’s get digital: sales of digital cameras are up 50 per cent this year </p>

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How 20-year-old digital cameras became a night-out necessity

Independent TV

Molly Mae opens up on anger at Tommy Fury in new documentary trailer

Max George covered in hospital wires as he awaits heart surgery

Martin Lewis’ foolproof way to win Monopoly this Christmas

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NFL pays tribute to Taylor Swift leaves fans ‘sobbing’

Design

How to use Pantone’s 2025 Colour of the Year Mocha Mousse in your home (Furniture And Choice/PA)

How to style Pantone’s 2025 Colour of the Year – Mocha Mousse

Create a cosy ambiance with a woodland theme (Sophie Allport/PA)

10 ways to weave woodland decor into your scheme

Creative ideas to bring the festive party spirit into your home (Meri Meri/PA)

10 ways to wow and put the shimmer into end-of-year soirées

Royal Family

Royal Family News

Prince Andrew’s absence casts shadow over royal pre-Christmas lunch

<p>Jo Hansford (right) has been Queen Consort Camilla’s hair stylist for 35 years</p>

Royal Family News

Queen Camilla grants royal warrant to her hairdresser Jo Hansford

<p>Sarah, Duchess of York, has convinced him to step away from the family’s Christmas celebrations</p>

Inside Prince Andrew and Fergie’s Christmas plans amid spy scandal

Women

Expert panel discuss vital role of women’s refuges

Fertility is two-tier system, and single women are paying the price

<p>Fatigue is a symptom of menopause (Alamy/PA)</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

There is an HRT scandal – but it’s not the one Panorama thinks it is

Dating and Relationships

<p>Some divorces can be painful and ugly – ours was one of mutual respect </p>

How I left the man I loved but could no longer live with

Jilly Cooper’s Rivals has brought bonking back – we should be happy

<p>Choose from new sex position cards to bondage games for beginners </p>

Fitness and wellbeing

6 best sex games that bring some extra fun to the bedroom

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gaming

Red Dead Redemption 2: Call to Arms officially revealed by Rockstar Games

Red Dead Redemption 2: Call to Arms officially revealed by Rockstar Games

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Why Batman: Arkham Shadow is the future of video games, not just VR gaming

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This is the last place you want to sit on a plane during flu season – according to expert

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Nintendo Switch 2: Everything we know so far

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TikTok is obsessed with The Grinch this Christmas - all the best viral clips

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TikTok is obsessed with The Grinch this Christmas - all the best viral clips

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What is Nintendo Switch 2's mystery button?

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Whipsnade Zoo welcomes trio of rare North African lion cubs