Christmas

Andy Park, 59, at his home in Melskham, Wiltshire

Royal superfan watches the King's speech every day

Elf the Musical will perform at the Utilita Arena in December.

Elf the Musical to perform to a Newcastle audience for the first time

What to expect in Coronation Street, Eastenders & Emmerdale this week

The first week of January sees households flock to recycle their tree and move on from Christmas festivities (Image: Getty Images)

How to recycle your Christmas Tree in Newcastle and across Tyneside

Celebs at Christmas

North East based celebrities share Christmas snaps

Friends cycle through Newcastle-Upon-Tyne’s Town Moor park with the impressive structure of St James Park football stadium looming large in the background.

Best Boxing Day and New Year’s Day walks in Newcastle and Tyneside

M&S Silverlink’s Store Manager Rob Slone

Newcastle M&S manager stars in ITV documentary

Adopt North East

Adopt North East encourage prospective adopters to come forward

Father Christmas might be a little over the limit as he flies over the North East this evening.

Where Santa will consume the most sherry and mince pies in North East

How to keep Christmas trees alive for longer this festive season

Expert reveals potential fine for packing your car incorrectly

Police have seized edible cannabis that drug dealers had disguised as Christmas chocolates

Urgent warning after police find drugs disguised as Quality Street

Reese, far right, and his team with some of hundreds of toys they bough from Smyth's Toy Shop

The real-life Santa who spent £15,000 buying presents for children

Danny Dyer is leaving BBC’s EastEnders on Christmas Day

Danny Dyer to leave Eastenders on Christmas Day in ‘explosive exit’

Colin Robinson, landlord of The Chestnut Tree Inn in Worcester, is cooking Christmas dinner for homeless and lonely people in the city.

Free Christmas dinners for the homeless thanks to kind pub landlord

McDonald’s is giving away free reindeer treats for Christmas Eve.

How to get free ‘reindeer’ treats from McDonald’s for Christmas

Cheryl and son, Bear on a visit to Lapland UK

Cheryl shares rare snap of son bear on festive visit to Lapland

Thousands of UK homes could be without water on Christmas Day

Iceland’s 1p veg sale is back this Christmas

Iceland launch 1p vegetable sale ahead of Christmas - how to claim

Can you get 25/25 in our Christmas Day quiz?

25 festive quiz questions to test your family on Christmas Day

See where your favourite Christmas chocolates rank as a survey reveals the nations dream selection box

The UK’s dream Christmas selection box according to survey

The best Christmas pyjamas 2022 for all the family.

Christmas pyjamas for all the family, including matching sets

The Coca-Cola Christmas trucks in Brussels, Belgium (Pic: Getty Images)

Coca-Cola’s truck tour will return this Christmas - what we know

2022’s best Christmas presents for car lovers

Thoughtful gifts for children

Thoughtful gifts for children - best presents to inspire children

Women’s gifts for Christmas 2022: best present ideas for mum, wife, sister or friends, from jewellery to books

Christmas gift ideas for mums, including jewellery, sportswear, books

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Newcastle’s cutest pets in Christmas outfits

Weekend weather: Experts warn heavy rainfall and ‘mega snow’ to hit UK

The dogs taking part in the Pets2impress Christmas film

South Shields doggy day care recreates classic Christmas story

Can you feed a dog Christmas dinner? Items not to feed your pets from the Christmas dinner leftovers

Items not to feed your pets off the Christmas dinner leftovers

Pop band Girls Aloud at a record signing in HMV on May 30, 2003 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Getty Images)

The only geordie Christmas number one and why we haven’t had another

Merry and Mr Chilly Frozenpants in The Last Snowflake

Christmas panto created for younger children proves to be a big hit

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystał during the semi-finals

How to watch Strictly Come Dancing 2022 final

Christmas drinks: best alcohol gifts, including spirits and wines

Christmas drinks: best alcohol gifts, including spirits and wines

Sam Fender recorded a version of ‘Winter Song’ back in 2020

The lesser-known Sam Fender Xmas song paying homage to Geordie roots

Argos reveals top 15 toys for Christmas 2022, from Paw to Squishmallow

Argos reveals top 15 toys for Christmas 2022, from Paw to Squishmallow

Last minute Christmas gifts you can buy now which will arrive before Christmas Day

Last minute Christmas presents: gifts which will arrive by the big day

Best Christmas gifts for Dads

Men’s gifts for Christmas: great presents for Dads and father figures

Best artificial Christmas trees for 2021:

Best artificial Christmas trees 2022, from budget to luxury options

Asda has launched a frozen Christmas dinner deal which costs under £25 for 5 people

Asda launches frozen Christmas dinner for under £5 per person

Kerry Lovelle’s Christmas decorations

Christmas has come early in Newcastle - and here is why

The festive fairground has set up at Newcastle Racecourse.

Winter Wonderland Newcastle: Gallery of what to expect

How much Festive favourite movie houses cost

UK cities least excited about Christmas 2022

PS5 stock UK: where to buy the PlayStation 5 in time for Christmas 2021

Where to buy the PS5 on Black Friday

What is the UK’s ultimate Christmas dinner?

Ice rinks in Newcastle open over the festive season

Here’s 10 things I can’t wait to do

The 10 things I can’t wait to do in Newcastle this Christmas

Mp’s will be able to put Christmas party food and decorations on expenses

Taxpayers to foot bill for MPs Christmas parties

The Polar Express Experience will be held at St. James’ Park (Image: Getty / Adobe Stock)

Polar Express Experience Newcastle: all you need to know

Christmas baby: Most popular elf names of 2022 revealed by Baby Bella

In a recent poll of 20,000 adults by PayPal UK found that 44 per cent will feel financial pressure this festive season, with three quarters of those too proud to split costs.

Experts reveal 5 ways to have an energy efficient Christmas Day

Aldi has opened its Christmas Click + Collect slots for customers

Aldi Christmas Click + Collect slots now available for customers

Rainstorms are hitting Newcastle and the North East today (Image: Getty Images)

Winter Wonderland Newcastle cancels opening night for safety reasons

Thousands of Kevin the Carrot fans queued on the Aldi website this morning

Kevin the Carrot: Thousands queue on Aldi website to buy new toys

There are ways to donate toys to children in need this Christmas

How to donate toys this Christmas in Newcastle