But the holiday does seem to come earlier and earlier every year, doesn’t it? View image in fullscreen Jimmy Kimmel delivering Channel 4’s 2025 alternative Christmas message. View image in fullscreen US presidential candidate Donald Trump appearing on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, 16 December 2015. I mean I don’t know if you know this, but his son lives here. And we want you to know or, at least I want you to know, that we’re not all like him.
Portugal forward Jota was killed along with his brother Andre Silva on July 3 in a car crash in Spain. Jota had a successful spell at Wolves before he moved to Liverpool in 2020. Diogo Jota joined Liverpool following a successful spell at Wolves (Nick Potts/PA)It has been reported Jota’s two sons will accompany the mascots for Saturday’s Premier League match between Liverpool and Wolves at Anfield. Writing in his matchday programme notes, Slot reflected on the past 12 months, which the Dutchman admitted “ignites a roller coaster of emotions” as he looked back on everything that has happened. Slot said: “Doing so leads me to think especially of the family of Diogo Jota on what will be their first Christmas without him.
They're also planning a second ball drop July 3, the eve of the nation's birthday, “in the same beautiful style that Times Square knows how to do it," Rios said. It will mark the first time in 120 years there will be ball drop in Times Square that doesn't occur on New Year's Eve, she said. A New Year’s Eve ball was first dropped in Times Square in 1907. The only years no ball drop occurred were 1942 and 1943, when the city instituted a nightly “dimout” during World War II to protect itself from attacks. Crowds instead celebrated the new year with a moment of silence followed by chimes rung from the base of One Times Square.
BRITAIN’S longest-serving female prisoner could soon be released after nearly 40 years in jail. The 69-year-old mum of three was previously sent to an open prison but returned to closed conditions again after concerns about her behaviour. But she could finally be released at her tenth parole board hearing next month. But just three months later she was returned to closed conditions after concerns around her behaviour. She recently overtook Moors murderer Myra Hindley as the longest-serving female lag.
Full time: Maidenhead 1-3 Slough Town. Slough Town have a third and that surely wraps up a remarkable victory for the 10-men Rebels. Maidenhead United 1-2 Slough Town. '5: Shouts for a penalty to Slough Town as Tyrese Dyce goes down in the box but the referee waves it away. Maidenhead United 1-0 Slough Town.
Epstein Survivor Demands Justice for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the USA survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse has urged the United States to hold Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor accountable for alleged crimes. Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, faces longstanding accusations of sexually abusing Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide after years of fighting to expose her abuse. He described Virginia Giuffre as “an extraordinarily brave hero” and called it shameful to have supported claims made by Epstein, Maxwell, or the former royal. Key Points:Epstein survivor Marina Lacerda demands Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor face justice in the US. Mountbatten-Windsor lost royal titles over Epstein ties and denies all accusations.
Martha Stewart has officially joined the ranks of celebrity investors at Swansea City AFC, per theguardian.com. The American entrepreneur joins a star-studded minority ownership group that already includes rapper Snoop Dogg and football icon Luka Modrić. For Swansea, the addition of Stewart is expected to further boost the club’s international profile. “We have seen increased exposure following the additions of Snoop and Luka,” Cravatt and Cohen noted. Her partnership with Swansea reunites her, at least in a business sense, with long-time friend Snoop Dogg, with whom she famously collaborated during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Watters, a former rapper turned electronic musician, has created an EP and live show titled Alexithymia, with support from Creative Scotland, to challenge misconceptions about autism and neurodiverse identity. “Watters as a concept isn't here to be inspirational or depressing; it is not here to be anything. Glasgow artist Watters has unveiled his neurodivergent project backed by Creative Scotland (Image: Christy McGinley)Watters said: “I don't ever really think of ND as being something to cope with; it’s a part of me and always will be. “So, Creative Scotland saying I was worth backing was an insane confidence boost. Watters will perform his EP launch at The Hug and Pint in Glasgow on Sunday, December 28.
Donald Trump has said the US carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in north-west Nigeria on Thursday, after weeks of decrying the group for targeting Christians. Nigeria’s foreign ministry said the onslaught was part of ongoing security cooperation with the US, involving intelligence sharing and strategic coordination to target militant groups. 'This has led to precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria through airstrikes in the north-west,' the ministry said in a post on X
Plenty of Premier League stars have been accused of being booked deliberatelyFootballers don't usually have the luxury of choosing when they receive a booking, but some have been accused of intentionally earning suspensions to enjoy a break. His former teammate Martin Keown accused the fellow Gunner of deliberately getting booked in a Premier League match against Newcastle in December 2001. "He ended up getting two yellow cards and was sent off which he wasn't trying to do." Bowyer accumulated 99 yellow cards in the Premier League, a tally surpassed only by Wayne Rooney (102) and Gareth Barry (123). Razor was a serious character in the Premier League
Find out the congestion hotspots over the coming days belowTRAVEL MAYHEM Worst times to travel and roads to avoid as drivers warned over Boxing Day chaos with 20million cars hitting the roadTHE worst times to travel and roads to avoid have been revealed with drivers warned to expect a surge in post-Christmas Day traffic. Likely congestion hotspots over the coming days will include the M25 clockwise from Junction 7 to Junction 16 and anti-clockwise from Junction 17 to Junction 12. “New Year’s Day stands out as the quietest moment in the whole period, giving drivers a rare chance to avoid congestion. As usual, the entire network shuts down on Christmas Day and most operators run no trains on Boxing Day. Some 95% of Britain’s railways will be unaffected by engineering work over the festive period, Network Rail said.
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Vale Trail 1 - Ogmore by Sea WalkThis is a scenic route following the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, celebrated for its distinctive geology and diverse wildlife. Vale Trail 4 - Park and Seaside WalkThis linear walk provides a glimpse of the Vale’s varied coastline. Vale Trail 2 - Coast and Lighthouse WalkThese two interconnected circuits follow sections of the Wales Coast Path. Route A is 4.5 miles and Route B is 4 miles, each taking approximately 2.5 hours to complete. Vale Trail 6 - Salmon Leaps WalkThis trail recently featured as one of the UK’s most beautiful woodlands for winter walks by The Times.
Word of his talent in the game was never likely to reach Petrov as he grew up in deepest Bulgaria. Petrov is part of a recent generation who owe a debt of gratitude to Robertson the coach. John Robertson, left, Ian Bowyer and Kenny Burns celebrate Nottingham Forest’s 1979 European Cup final victory over Malmo in Munich. It is a pity that only now may Robertson be properly cherished in Scotland. Read Ewan Murray tribute to the late John Robertson in full here:
It will force us to work across the chamber,” said Cllr Thorn, setting the theoretical countdown to the first political bust-up. We’ll see…The Lib Dems have a planAt the beginning of July the Lib Dems showed off a draft of the council’s new ten year plan. “I suppose because we won more votes and more seats than anybody else,” retorted Cllr Thorn, shooting his opponent a withering glance. “It’s time for Wiltshire to move on from virtue signalling and focus on practical, deliverable priorities,” said Reform leader Ed Rimmer. Later in the year a motion that would have affirmed Wiltshire Council’s support for LGBTQIA+ residents was torpedoed by Conservative and Reform councillor.
