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‘Christmas dinner? It’s just a big roast!’ • Dame Mary Berry has turned her hand to festive entertaining – and believes nobody should be getting into a flap this Christmas!

’ALLO, ’ALLO: CAROL IN PARIS • best columnist Carol McGiffin and her husband Mark Cassidy talk about their love of Paris, and plans for a French Christmas…

Strictly LAID BARE • Craig Revel Horwood has the hot news on this week’s movers and shakers…

A touch of SILVER… • Bring on the bling and add a glam touch to any festive gathering

‘DIY gifts mean so much more!’ • There’s a new DIY Queen in town: Loose Women’s Stacey Solomon shares her tips for a homemade Christmas – and reveals her festive plans…

I believe in angels • Nicky Williams knows that the higher beings aren’t just here for us at Christmas…

We’re about ALL TALKING • If you haven’t had time to keep up with Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, we’ve done it for you…

SMALL wonders! • These pretty lingerie sets are great to gift or treat yourself…

Ruby’s last Christmas • Claire Stewart pays tribute to her late daughter every year by putting the tree up…

A beauty bonanza! • Looking for a last-minute gift? These perfect presents won’t break the bank

The BIG beauty QUESTIONS • Lesley Reynolds from the Harley Street Skin Clinic answers your big skincare dilemmas

TOP table! • Dine in style this Christmas with a fun and festive plate…

Our festive food love stories • These recipes and traditions have connected families and generations through the years…

‘Nothing says Christmas like the smell of cinnamon and cloves’ • THEO MICHAELS IS A CELEBRITY CHEF, PRESENTER AND AUTHOR SPECIALISING IN GREEK AND FAMILY-FOCUSED RECIPES…

Theo’s Karidopita – Greek Walnut Cake • Karidopita is a delicious melt-in-the-mouth cake, using breadcrumbs instead of flour to keep it super light and moist. This cake will be, as the ancient Greeks would have said, ‘awesome’.

Cool hands are the key • HELEN GARLICK, 64, IS FROM NORTH DEVON

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’Twas the night before Christmas! • Gathering together on Christmas Eve? Then whip up this indulgent feast

Food in a flash • MAKE LIFE EASIER IN THE KITCHEN WITH THESE SPEEDY MEAL IDEAS AND SUPERMARKET BUYS

Dodi Fayed: The last days of a Playboy • Shortly after midnight in August 1997, a Mercedes carrying Princess Diana and her boyfriend Dodi Fayed, crashed in a Paris tunnel. Now, a documentary delves into just who was the Hollywood film producer who stole the People’s Princess’ heart…

Set the scene… • Create a spectacular tablescape to make the most magical Christmas dinner

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…Are you heading for festive burnout? • With Christmas shopping, extra hours at work and countless nights out with family and friends, we ask…

How to help yourself… • Lifestyle and Wellness Coach, Joanna Shurety says:

AT HOME WITH… Catherine Tyldesley for Christmas! • Step inside former Corrie star Catherine’s festive Yorkshire home, that she shares with hubby Tom and kids Alfie, 7 and baby girl...