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Dog beer and 'pawsecco' go on sale in time for Christmas

Pampered pooches can also expect to unwrap bottles of dog-friendly wine and even cologne on 25 December.

Alistair Charlton Nov 26, 2017

Hackers can spy on children through cameras and microphones in toys, parents warned

As Christmas approaches, British parents are being warned that some cutting-edge children's toys could easily be hijacked by cybercriminals – and urged to take precautions.

Jason Murdock Nov 24, 2017

Christmas is cancelled: Santa Winter Games can't take place because of construction work

The Santa Winter Games 2017 have been cancelled due to multiple construction projects in Gällivare, Swedish Lapland, which made the gathering of Father Christmases difficult.

Charlotte Tobitt Nov 22, 2017

The Christmas toys that experts would never buy their children revealed

The sale of smartwatches aimed at children has been outlawed in Germany. But such devices aren't the first toys that experts have warned parents against

Kashmira Gander Nov 21, 2017

Donald Trump hawks festive MAGA hats as his tax plan becomes a nightmare before Christmas

The US president's campaign team has rolled out Yule-themed MAGA hats embroidered with lights. Trump announced his tax plan would be his "Christmas gift" to America

Claire Toureille Nov 21, 2017

Girl Scouts to parents: Don't force your daughter to hug grandpa this Christmas

The organisation says forcing young girls to hug relatives will give them the wrong ideas about consent.

Neil Murphy Nov 21, 2017

France in Christmas panic as bird flu crisis leads to foie gras shortage

France consumers have been warned of a foie gras shortage ahead of Christmas, which means prices will rocket. The French are only just coming out of a butter crisis.

Charlotte Tobitt Nov 20, 2017

'Christmas has been hijacked' by Santa and reindeer, warns Irish Catholic priest

Father Desmond O'Donnell of the Cleenish parish has called on his congregation to abandon the word "Christmas" and replace it with something else.

Lara Rebello Nov 18, 2017

Greenpeace slams Coca-Cola's 110 billion plastic bottles a year with sassy Christmas advert

Greenpeace released an alternative Coca-Cola Christmas advert to highlight the vast amount of plastic waste that ends up in the oceans every year.

Charlotte Tobitt Nov 17, 2017

Greggs is right - Jesus Christ can be a sausage roll

The bakery giant's advent calendar may have been criticised, but the Gospel of John in particular is full of references to Christ as a foodstuff.

M J C Warren Nov 17, 2017

What is scleroderma? The incurable disease that killed Auckland man after turning his body to 'stone'

Callan Fabian's condition had caused his skin to harden. His joints were locked in place and he was unable to roll over without help.

Karen Noronha Nov 17, 2017

Revealed: The 10 dos and don'ts of an office Christmas party

From drinking too much to stand in a corner on your own: What to do and not do at your work's Christmas do.

Staff Reporter Nov 16, 2017

Advent calendars 2017: From Zoella to Greggs, this year's offerings are causing quite a stir

Here's a list of all the trending advent calendars this season - whether it's because they're innovative or come with a ridiculous price tag.

Ruchira Sharma Nov 15, 2017

Greggs apologises for replacing baby Jesus with sausage roll

British bakery powerhouse Greggs has apologised for replacing the Son of God with a bargain pork pastry in a Christmas promotional image.

Neil Murphy Nov 15, 2017

Greggs launches advent calendar and it could save you almost £40

Greggs, the UK's biggest bakery chain, has launched an advent calendar for the first time. It will be filled with tokens to be redeemed in-store throughout the festive period.

Charlotte Tobitt Nov 13, 2017