Satisfy your Christmas sweet tooth with Mary Berry’s iced gingerbread

A new year means new nails, and although aura manicures have been trending on and off for the last year or so, they’re showing no signs of going anywhere as we head into 2024.The blurred, colourful orbs are perfect for embodying an optimistic, positive ambiance, and they’re ideal for adding some good vibes and pops of colour to an otherwise dreary January. Although choosing a colour to reflect the mood you want to start your new year off with, you don’t necessarily need to tap into your ‘spiritual’ shades to enjoy the look, with a whole host of different designs doing the rounds on TikTok.

Selena Gomez took to social media to share a sweet photo with her boyfriend, Benny Blanco. The newly confirmed couple spent time at an art exhibit.The snap shows the pair lovingly posing in front of a pink mirrored ceiling while Blanco has his arms wrapped around Gomez, and she smiles while immortalizing the moment with the camera of her phone.

Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog In the fast-paced world we live in, finding moments of tranquility and relaxation is essential for our well-being. One delightful way to create a peaceful atmosphere at home is by incorporating aromatherapy candles into your decor. These aromatherapy candles not only add a warm and inviting glow but also infuse your living space with soothing scents that can enhance your mood and overall sense of well-being.

Paris Hilton. With Kendall Jenner and Kim Kardashian both single, people have been wondering if Kylie Jenner’s boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet, who is celebrating his 28th birthday today, was in attendance.we lost kimThe A-list couple has been keeping their relationship relatively private, and they did not share any photos on social media together at the extravagant affair.

Ewan McGregor and ex-wife Eve Mavrakis proved they are on good terms years after their divorce!

Peter Andre was seen getting into the Christmas spirit with his wife Emily Andre as he shared some sweet snaps in festive pyjamas while they gently cradled Emily's baby bump. Peter and Emily announced in October that they are expecting their third child together and have since been giving fans a glimpse of their latest pregnancy journey on social media.

Amy Dowden, a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, has invited fellow dancer Carlos Gu to join her for his 'first British Christmas '. Amy, who missed this year's show due to cancer treatment, shared pictures of their festive fun on Instagram. In her post, she wrote: "Cherish every moment and everyone in your life! Merry Christmas all! We have @gkx_carlos with us having his first British Christmas! "Sending Welsh love to all, especially thinking of those who may find this time of year difficult.

That time of year has finally come again - it's Christmas Eve, meaning there's just one more sleep until the big day.

Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha, just like a lot of us, has been well and truly feeling the festive spirit for quite some time. However, it’s an extra-special day in her household, as one of her daughters also marks their birthday on Christmas Day. In a recent interview with Closer, Nadia opened up about the extensive traditions that form part of the celebrations in her household.

Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague shared a special moment with their daughter Bambi, as she met Santa for the first time. The Love Island stars posted adorable photos of the occasion on Instagram, with Tommy captioning it: "BamBam's first Christmas." Boxer Tommy, 24, is a doting dad in the snaps as he holds their eleven-month-old daughter on his lap as she looks curiously at Santa.

Wham! taking the lead for the peak position on the charts.The news follows a neck-and-neck race between the iconic ‘80s pop duo Wham! And Eurovision star Sam Ryder over the past week, with their respective songs ‘Last Christmas’ [1986] and ‘You’re Christmas To Me’ [2023].At the first look at the race last week, just 42 chart units stood between the two taking the top spot on the UK charts, however, this week it has been revealed by the Official Charts that Wham! are in pole position, and have widened the gap between Ryder’s Amazon Music original track – which remains at Number Two.However, it doesn’t seem likely that the charts will stay this way until Christmas, with Ryder set to play a fan-exclusive gig tonight (December 19) in Shoreditch, London, in a push to promote the song in time for Christmas Day.Similarly, today (December 19) The Pogues are sharing a special, limited-edition physical run of their own iconic Christmas song ‘Fairytale Of New York’ in a push to climb the charts.Originally released in 1988 and featuring Kirsty MacColl, the track is being reissued in memory of the band’s late singer Shane MacGowan, who died “peacefully” in hospital from pneumonia on November 30. He was 65 years old and his funeral took place in Nenagh, County Tipperary on December 8.All proceeds from the reissue will be donated to the Irish charity Dublin Simon Community, and the release also arrived alongside a fan campaign to get Fairytale of New York to Christmas Number 1 for the first time.The push for the top position on the charts has also been endorsed by Shane MacGowan’s widow, Victoria Mary Clarke.

Mary Berry has described this Victoria sponge cake as one of her "favourites" to bake, as she reminisced on her love of baking.

This Christmas, many of us will be sitting down with our families and looking forward to something sweet after dinner. From mince pies and pud to cake and trifle, there's a huge choice out there when it comes to tasty festive treats. But it's all too easy to stick to the same desserts every year.

Christmas is a time for delicious food, drink and laughter with family and friends. Some people also have their own traditions that they honour every year without fail, like making a Christmas cake. If you want to make your own but you don't know where to start, follow Mary Berry's classic recipe below that we have picked for you to try.

Ben Shephard, the popular ITV presenter, shared a lovely photo with his wife Annie while celebrating his 49th birthday in Richmond, south west London. He wrote: "Feeling very spoiled having had a lovely birthday with the family and from all your messages! Thank you!! "No idea where the time has gone or is going, but as you can see from the cards the family certainly aren't letting me age quietly!!" He also cleared up any confusion about his age, saying: "By the way don't be confused by my cards - I'm not 50 or 60 that's my boys winding me up! I'm still clinging onto my 49th year!!! #thegoodthebadandtheoldbugger." His friends and fans, including ITV colleague Lorraine Kelly, were quick to send him birthday wishes as she wrote: "Happy 21st you scrumptious, glorious, cute as a button angel child ." Susanna Reid commented: "Happy Birthday! How many ages are you today", while Gaby Roslin shared: "Happy Birthday to you wonderful good kind Ben, one of the loveliest people on the planet!".

Christmas is meant to be the most wonderful time of the year, filled with joy and celebration. But we all know the truth – the festive season can also be extremely stressful. From financial pressure to family feuds, the never-ending to-do list and the high expectation – usually self-imposed – for everything to be absolutely perfect, Christmas time can leave many of us feeling overwhelmed.

Love Island's Camilla Thurlow and her husband Jamie Jewitt have announced that they are set to welcome their third child together.

Ethan Shanfeld Don’t worry darling, Olivia Wilde is back with another movie: a Christmas comedy titled “Naughty” and backed by Margot Robbie’s production company, LuckyChap. The film, written by “Cocaine Bear” screenwriter Jimmy Warden, is described as “Bridesmaids” in the North Pole. It follows single mom Mallory, who, in order to gain custody of her son from her awful ex, must find Santa Claus and convince him to testify in her divorce hearing.

Your Christmas Or Mine 2 which heads to Prime Video from tomorrow, 8th December. Asa Butterfield, Cora Kirk, Alex Jennings, Daniel Mays, David Bradley, Angela Griffin, Natalie Gumede, and Jane Krakowski star in the film, a follow-up to the brilliant Your Christmas Or Mine which was released last year.Here’s some more info on the film.It’s the most wonderful time of the year … but will it be for James and Hayley? James’ father has invited the Taylors to spend Christmas in a luxury ski resort in the Austrian Alps, so they can meet his new American girlfriend (played by Jane Krakowski).

The fight for the Rovers Return continues and it looks set to be a sad Christmas for the Baileys as Coronation Street's spoilers for the week before Christmas have been revealed.