Southampton dog survives eating Christmas fairy lights


Vet Sophie Bell said Charlie would have died if the lights were left inside him

A dog owner has "pet-proofed" her house for Christmas after her rescue dog nearly died from eating a set of fairy lights.

Charlie, a seven-year-old crossbreed from Southampton, sw ... Read more »

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Pop star Rihanna has donated $1.75m (£1.08m) to a hospital in Barbados in memory of her grandmother.

The 24-year-old said the gift, which will pay for three pieces of medical equipment, was her way "giving back to Barbados".

"I believe that this will have a huge impact on the people of Barbados. This was all done to save lives or at le ... Read more »

Queen records Christmas message in 3D format



The Queen has recorded her Christmas Day broadcast to the UK and Commonwealth in 3D for the first time, Buckingham Palace has said.

Her use of the technology comes 80 years after George V first broadcast a Christmas speech on the radio and started the December 25 tradition. ... Read more »