Budget change to make this Christmas to ‘keep your mental health intact’

A coroner has issued a warning following the death of a young woman whilst she was being detained at a psychiatric unit in Stockport, more than 250 miles from her home.

Tis’ the season to spread festive cheer, and we’re giving you the chance to make treasured memories with loved ones this Christmas - without paying a penny!

Never mind Turkey, the true star of Christmas dinner comes miniature and wrapped in bacon.

A charity that supports people in East Ayrshire with challenges relating to drugs and alcohol is encouraging residents to look after themselves this Christmas.

Manchester music legend Peter Hook is to play an intimate gig at an iconic Manchester pub in aid of mental health charity Headstock. The Joy Division founding member will play a set of the band's classic songs at the Star & Garter pub - which is now famously home to a stunning mural of Ian Curtis.

Christmas is fast approaching, so if you're keen to have a little reshuffle of the décor in your home, you're going to want to read on. Bright colours and neon lights are all the rage this year so we've had a deep dive to find our favourite Christmas themed décor for you- and much of it is in that style. There's everything from colourful tree toppers to eye-catching gift wrap, garlands and baubles.

EastEnders fans are convinced they have spotted a huge clue that proves Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) is the murderer at Christmas. During Thursday's (November 30) tense trip to Walford, Suki packed her bag and was ready to flee with her lover Eve Unwin (Heather Peace) by her side.The businesswoman had finally mustered enough courage to escape from her husband's abusive grip once and for all. Wanting a fresh start in life, Suki finally confirmed her true feelings for Eve as the pair decided on a future together away from Albert Square.

Decorating your home for Christmas is always an exciting time, but if you've decided to opt for a real tree this year, you may be concerned about the amount of mess they create.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Netflix has boarded Saudi Arabian multi-hyphenate Fatima Al-Banawi’s feature film debut “Basma” which tackles the theme of mental illness in her country. The groundbreaking film is set in Jeddah, the city on the Red Sea’s eastern shore where Saudi’s Red Sea Film Festival is currently underway.

As Christmas gets closer and closer, it can be tempting as a parent to use Santa and the promise of gifts to keep excitable children in line. However, using presents and treats as leverage, or telling them Father Christmas won't come if they misbehave in the run-up to the big day has been discouraged. In fact, one behaviour expert believes that this is a serious mistake and that it may make things much worse.

As December starts, so does the official countdown to Christmas. And if you’re looking for a unique gift for a loved one - or even a treat for yourself - we’ve got just the ticket(s)!

December is almost upon us, and as part of your Christmas party prep it’s time to start thinking about what your Christmas nail design will be this year. Although some people love going all out with cute festive designs and nail art, for others a more timeless, subtle look is their go-to, and it looks like Selena Gomez is firmly team traditional when it comes to her Christmas mani.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Alcohol arguably makes for one of the best gifts during the holidays.

When it comes to giving gifts at Christmas, you want to get something they’ll love, and one of the best-loved presents is a fragrance. Not only will it last them for months to come, but it’s the type of splurge that most people put off making for themselves.

Christmas is just around the corner, and which household with children of a certain age doesn't have a letter to Santa with one (or both) of these famous and fun toys listed? In partnership with Mattel, we've launched a special competition, giving five lucky readers the chance to win the ultimate Christmas present bundle. The bundle - worth over £450 - will include two of the must haves this Christmas from two of Mattel’s iconic brands, Hot Wheels & Barbie.The Hot Wheels City Ultimate Garage has four levels of racing, stunting and storytelling for kids to explore! Each level inspires track-play adventures – for example, the ground floor features cool track-play details like moveable hoses, a car wash with a foam roller, diverters and connectors to connect to other Hot Wheels sets (sold separately).

Jaden Thompson Nigerian producer Mo Abudu, CEO of EbonyLife Media, has been helping to share the stories of African people through film and television for years — but never one written by her own hand. Until now, that is. Abudu made her screenwriting and directorial debut with the release of two short films honing in on mental health issues in Nigeria: “Her Perfect Life” and “Iyawo Mi” (“My Wife”).

The countdown to Christmas feels well underway, and plans for get togethers with family and friends are falling into place. We have teamed up with Mattel, to launch a competition offering 20 lucky winners the chance to win the brand-new game from Pictionary - where you play against AI (Artificial Intelligence). Pictionary vs AI is the first-ever board game to integrate AI technology into physical gameplay.

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! star Josie Gibson has admitted that she once presented ITV's This Morning whilst suffering with a hangover. The 38 year old TV favourite made the shocking admission to her fellow campmates as the acquaints to life in the Australian jungle. She's been showing off her gorgeous natural looks on I'm A Celeb, without a scrap of makeup and letting her blonde hair go curly.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke recently joined the “Happy Sad Confused” spinoff podcast “Watchables” to reflect on her 2008 vampire romance, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month. Hardwicke’s film launched a $3.3 billion movie franchise and turned leads Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson into global superstars. But Pattinson wasn’t exactly an exciting choice at first for Summit Entertainment.

EXCLUSIVE: Social change doc maker CreativeChaos has acquired rights to activist and author Klementyna Suchanow‘s non-fiction non-fiction book This is War: Women, Fundamentalists and the New Middle Ages.