This December, Stockport has been graced with the presence of a playful and mischievous Elf who’s been spreading vacation cheer far and huge.
As a part of a inventive marketing campaign by Stockport Council, the Elf has delighted residents with day by day updates on its adventures, visiting iconic landmarks, group hotspots, and festive occasions throughout the borough.
From exploring the historic fantastic thing about Bramall Corridor throughout its Elf Path to having fun with the twinkling lights of Merseyway, this little adventurer hasn’t wasted a second. They’ve been to a panto, the place they cheered louder than anybody (oh sure they did!), visited Santa, the place we hear they cheekily tried to peek on the naughty and good listing, and even popped into the Mayor’s workplace. Phrase has it the Elf made itself fairly at residence, taking selfies within the Mayor’s chair and pretending to be in cost for the day!
The Elf additionally made positive to remain protected throughout their busy travels by getting the flu jab (even elves have to take care of themselves!) and took the chance to pattern some scrumptious meals at Stockport’s many unbelievable eateries, they definitely made probably the most of Stockport’s vibrant meals scene!
Whether or not spreading pleasure, creating slightly mischief, or showcasing Stockport’s unimaginable group spirit, this Elf has introduced loads of festive magic wherever they’ve gone.
The Elf’s escapades have been an enormous hit with residents, with day by day posts on the council’s social media pages encouraging locals to hitch within the enjoyable by sharing their very own festive photographs and tales. In case you haven’t caught up with their antics but, head over to Stockport Council’s social media pages Fb X Instagram and Linkedin
Why does Gregory Porter put on a hat and balaclava?
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Why does Gregory Porter at all times put on a hat and balaclava? And what has he mentioned about it? Every thing it’s essential know, defined.
Gregory Porter, 53, is an American singer-songwriter who has change into a sensation within the jazz world, well-known for hits akin to Hey Laura, It is Most likely Me and Holding On.
In addition to his superb voice, Gregory has additionally change into very well-known for his unwavering dedication to a particular look, which he has worn since rising to fame – the deerstalker hat and balaclava-style chin straps.
The artist, who’s performing this yr at Princess Kate Middleton’s ‘Collectively At Christmas’ Carol Service, has spoken overtly about why he wears the hat, however has additionally saved some particulars to himself.
From the explanation Gregory Porter wears the hat and balaclava, to what he has mentioned about it, here is every part it’s essential know.
Gregory Porter’s hat and balaclava look has change into iconic.
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Why does Gregory Porter put on a hat and balaclava?
Gregory Porter has defined that the explanation he wears his hat and cheek and chin straps is as a result of he has facial scars from present process pores and skin surgical procedure as a baby.
Whereas he has by no means shared the medical motive behind this surgical procedure, he has revealed that it occurred when he was round seven or eight-years-old.
The precise hat that Gregory wears is the Kangol Summer season Spitfire which has been modified to have a strap throughout the cheeks and chin, which is why some folks check with it as a balaclava.
In earlier interviews, Gregory has known as the hat his “safety blanket” in addition to his “jazz hat”.
When requested concerning the hat in an earlier interview, he defined: “I’ve had some surgical procedure on my pores and skin, so this has been my search for a short time and can proceed to be for some time longer.
He added: “Folks recognise me by it now. It’s what it’s.”
Then-Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) speaks throughout a committee listening to on July 23, 2024 in Washington, D.C.
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The Home Ethics Committee on Monday launched its long-awaited report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., after wanting into sexual misconduct allegations towards him.
The committee discovered there was “substantial proof” Gaetz violated Home guidelines, state and federal legal guidelines, “and different requirements of conduct prohibiting prostitution, statutory rape, illicit drug use, acceptance of impermissible presents, the supply of particular favors and privileges, and obstruction of Congress.”
Amongst different accusations, the committee discovered Gaetz engaged in sexual exercise with a 17-year-old lady in 2017, and used or possessed unlawful medicine on a number of events from 2017-2019, together with ecstasy and cocaine.
Gaetz has persistently denied any wrongdoing, together with in a press release on social media final week.
“I NEVER had sexual contact with somebody below 18. Any declare that I’ve can be destroyed in courtroom – which is why no such declare was ever made in courtroom,” he wrote within the submit.
“My 30’s have been an period of working very onerous – and enjoying onerous too. It is embarrassing, although not felony, that I most likely partied, womanized, drank and smoked greater than I ought to have earlier in life,” he continued.
The panel opened an investigation into Gaetz in 2021 after a flurry of allegations towards the then-congressman, together with unlawful drug use and sexual misconduct. It launched the report towards the objections of a few of the panel’s members and its chairman, Rep. Michael Visitor, R-Miss., who stated the committee had no jurisdiction over former members of Congress.
Gaetz, a conservative firebrand from Florida and a loyal defender of President-elect Donald Trump, resigned his seat earlier than the panel voted to launch the report, and insists he did nothing mistaken. However the panel’s leaked allegations final month derailed Gaetz’s bid to function Trump’s lawyer normal.
In a last-ditch effort on Monday, Gaetz sued the Ethics panel and its chairman, Visitor, searching for to dam the report’s launch, and arguing the committee has no jurisdiction over a personal citizen.
“Within the public curiosity”
The panel in its report stated it usually would not launch its findings after dropping jurisdiction over the difficulty — which occurred as soon as Gaetz resigned from Congress final month.
“Nevertheless, there are a couple of prior cases the place the Committee has decided that it was within the public curiosity to launch its findings even after a Member’s resignation from Congress,” the panel wrote. “The Committee doesn’t accomplish that evenly.”
In its report, the panel additionally discovered Gaetz used his chief of employees to get a passport for a lady with whom he engaged in sexual conduct, “falsely indicating to the U.S. Division of State that she was a constituent.”
He additionally accepted presents, together with transportation and lodging, in connection to a visit to the Bahamas in 2018, in extra of quantities permitted to lawmakers.
“Consultant Gaetz knowingly and willfully sought to impede and impede the Committee’s investigation of his conduct,” the committee stated. “Consultant Gaetz has acted in a way that displays discreditably upon the Home.”
Joel Leppard, an lawyer for 2 ladies who testified about Gaetz earlier than the Home ethics committee, stated the panel’s findings “vindicate my purchasers’ accounts and reveal their credibility.”
“We respect the Committee’s dedication to transparency in releasing this complete report so the reality could be recognized,” he added.
Committee modifications course
The choice to launch the report is a reversal from the Ethics committee, which deadlocked on the difficulty in November, whereas Gaetz was nonetheless vying for the lawyer normal job. A full vote of the Home to launch the report, introduced by a Democratic member, additionally failed earlier this month.
Visitor, the panel’s chairman, on Monday wrote within the report on behalf of dissenting members who objected to the report’s launch: “Whereas we don’t problem the Committee’s findings, we take nice exception that almost all deviated from the Committee’s well-established requirements and voted to launch a report on a person not below the Committee’s jurisdiction, an motion the Committee has not taken since 2006.”
The Biden/Garland DOJ spent years reviewing allegations that I dedicated numerous crimes.
I used to be charged with nothing: FULLY EXONERATED. Not even a marketing campaign finance violation. And the individuals investigating me hated me.
Then, the very “witnesses” DOJ deemed not-credible have been…
The FBI investigated Gaetz in 2021 over potential intercourse trafficking violations, however the Division of Justice didn’t carry prices. The ethics panel additionally did not discover that Gaetz violated the federal intercourse trafficking statute.
Whereas Gaetz has drawn the ire of Democratic and Republican colleagues alike, many Republicans have raised issues about releasing a report on somebody who’s not a member of the Home, nor searching for increased workplace.
“The choice to publish a report after his resignation breaks from the Committee’s long-standing apply and is a harmful departure with doubtlessly catastrophic penalties,” Visitor, the Ethics Committee chairman, stated in a press release.
—With help from NPR’s Barbara Sprunt and Ryan Lucas.
John McGinlay has stepped into the sneakers of Andrew Lincoln for an excellent comedy skit based mostly on the well-known Love Truly scene for Bolton Hospice.
The festive video, which was posted to the Bolton Hospice’s social media accounts earlier this month, relies on the hit Christmas rom com movie, to lift consciousness of the hospice’s annual Christmas Draw.
Bolton Wanderers ex-striker, John is a valued volunteer on the hospice, the place he has been giving up his time for greater than 5 years.
The thrilling draw, which is able to happen on January fifteenth 2025, gives an array of festive prizes, together with an unforgettable journey to Lapland, which was kindly gifted by Bolton journey agency Destinology.
John stated: “Before everything Destinology clearly deserve an enormous thanks for donating such an exquisite prize to the draw, which goes to present one fortunate household the prospect to do one thing they presumably wouldn’t in any other case have the prospect to do.
“A household of 4 heading off to Lapland, whereas on the identical time supporting the hospice – that’s magnificent. I’m within the draw myself!
“The hospice is such an amazing trigger and do such essential work in supporting and caring for native households dealing with life-limiting diseases, so it’s incredible {that a} native firm like Destinology have chosen to again such a particular native charity.
“Doing the TikTok to assist promote the draw and to thank Destinology was enjoyable (and I promise I’m not saying that by way of gritted tooth!).
“Though I’ve by no means seen Love Truly, so I simply needed to belief the staff’s imaginative and prescient! I understand how a lot each little assist, so I’m all the time joyful to do my bit, and I actually hope the video helps to promote extra draw tickets and assist much more sufferers and households.”
Bolton Hospice can be set to get an “early Christmas current” this yr, with a slice of £100M to assist it deal with its largest funding disaster in many years.
The federal government has now introduced that £100M one-off funding assist grownup and kids’s hospices, whereas one other £26M will assist hospices for youngsters and younger folks.
This will probably be used for enhancements like refurbishments, overhauling IT programs and bettering services for sufferers and guests.
The cash raised from the Christmas Draw will assist the Hospice proceed to offer very important care and assist for native folks dealing with terminal and life-limiting diseases, and their households.
Moreover, there’s a £1,000 money prize up for grabs, together with quite a lot of different festive treats, together with an iPad tenth Technology, Luxurious Pamper Hamper, and an Afternoon Tea for 2.
(Picture: Bolton Hospice)Tickets for the draw could be bought on-line up till January tenth.
Final yr’s draw raised over £32,000 for the hospice, permitting them to create lasting reminiscences for his or her sufferers and family members.
(Picture: Bolton Hospice) Kerry Formston, Lottery Growth Supervisor at Bolton Hospice stated: “Our Christmas Draw helps us elevate very important funds to offer free compassionate care and assist for native folks dealing with terminal and life-limiting diseases, and their households.
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Tickets are solely £1 and each ticket offered actually does make a distinction. This yr we’ve obtained such fabulous prizes up for grabs – keep in mind, you’ve obtained to be in it to win it!”
Each ticket bought and each pound raised will assist households like Cheryl’s, who benefited from the care and assist of the hospice when her dad was recognized with an aggressive type of lung most cancers.
Cheryl stated: “My Dad, Dave, was the strongest individual I’ve ever met. I might by no means think about seeing somebody undergo the insufferable ache my Dad did however I couldn’t have wished for a greater place for him to spend his time when he actually wanted it.
“From my Dad’s analysis, the hospice cared for him and made positive he was comfy and had the most effective remedy doable that was out there to him. Each single individual from reception employees, cleaners, volunteers, docs, upkeep, kitchen, the listing is countless, had been selfless and compassionate.
“We spent over 3 years on the hospice. Generally a number of days, typically a number of weeks. By probability, Dad was all the time admitted to Room 6, which all of us known as ‘The Hunt Suite’, and that room offered such an outpouring of affection and assist to my Dad and our complete household, as I’m positive is the case for each household who keep on the hospice.
“The hospice actually go above and past and all deserve the popularity and the assist. It’s a actually exceptional place they usually deserve each penny to proceed offering excellent care to sufferers and their households.”
Go to https://www.boltonhospice.org.uk/christmas-draw for extra data and to buy your tickets.
Obtained a narrative? E mail me at Leah.Collins@newsquest.co.uk
It is Christmas Eve and in the event you nonetheless have not had your annual rewatch of Dwelling Alone, you’ve got obtained one other likelihood to take action immediately.
Dwelling Alone airs tonight (December 24) at 6.05pm on Channel 4, and will likely be out there to look at on Channel 4’s streaming service shortly after broadcast.
If you happen to miss it immediately, there is a repeat broadcast at 6.05pm tomorrow, aka Christmas Day, at 6.30pm on digital channel 4seven.
And as soon as you’ve got seen it once more, you may see in the event you noticed the superb reality about Buzz’s girlfriend in Dwelling Alone.
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If you happen to simply cannot wait to look at Dwelling Alone, the festive basic is offered to look at proper now on Disney+.
The streaming service additionally has each different film within the sequence – Dwelling Alone 2: Misplaced in New York, Dwelling Alone 3, Dwelling Alone 4, Dwelling Alone: The Vacation Heist and Dwelling Candy Dwelling Alone – out there to look at in the event you fancy a binge.
If you happen to’re not a Disney+ subscriber, you may join from £4.99 monthly for the Disney+ Normal with Advertisements package deal. There are additionally ad-free subscriptions out there for £8.99 monthly and £12.99 monthly.
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If you happen to do not need to join, then Dwelling Alone 2: Misplaced in New York additionally will get a broadcast airing this Christmas at 3.10pm tomorrow (December 25) on ITV1.
Again in 2020, director Chris Colombus revealed that the enduring Dwelling Alone second the place Kevin places cologne on his face and screams was improvised by Macaulay Culkin.
“If you happen to put one thing in your face that burns, most individuals transfer their fingers straight away. So my route to him was whenever you pat your face, transfer your fingers and scream,” he recalled.
“And I feel it was the primary take, he saved his fingers on his cheeks. All of us began laughing hysterically. We did it a pair extra instances along with his fingers off his face, however my editor, Raja Gosnell, he minimize that take into the primary minimize that I noticed and it was in there perpetually.”
Dwelling Alone airs tonight (December 24) at 6.05pm on Channel 4.
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5) Week 14: vs Bengals – Overshown’s 4th Down Cease
Dallas was eager on constructing momentum behind Cooper Rush and an bettering protection coming into their Monday Evening Soccer battle with the Bengals. After buying and selling scores early within the recreation, Cincinnati had simply crossed the 50-yard line into Dallas territory earlier than being confronted with 4th down and three. Joe Burrow was pressured on the play and was pressured to dump it off to the tailback Chase Brown, who appeared open on the time. That was till DeMarvion Overshown sped over to the spot, drilled Brown and jarred the soccer free, breaking apart the cross and profitable possession for Dallas. Sadly, this might be certainly one of Overshown’s last highlights of the season as he suffered a extreme knee harm within the second half, bringing his season to an abrupt finish.
4) Week 11: vs Texans – Turpin’s 64-yard TD
For weeks, Cowboys followers have been clamoring for KaVontae Turpin to get extra concerned on offense and use the explosive means he showcases on particular groups. That lastly grew to become a actuality on Monday Evening Soccer. Down 14-0 early within the second quarter, Cooper Rush discovered Turpin open on a drag route over the center and his pace did the remainder. Turpin would hit 22.36 mph on his option to a 64-yard landing to chop the Texans lead in half. That quantity nonetheless stands because the quickest on-field pace recorded this season and the quickest recorded by a Cowboys participant throughout the “Subsequent Gen Period” since 2016.
3) Week 4: at Giants – Lamb’s 55-yard TD
After beginning the season, 1-2 and dropping two-straight in important trend to New Orleans and Baltimore, the Cowboys wanted a confidence builder from their Thursday Evening Soccer matchup with the Giants. That increase got here mid-way by way of the second quarter as CeeDee Lamb broke open down the left sideline, made one minimize inside, and took off for a 55-yard landing. Turning again to taunt the Giants secondary as he backed into the endzone. A second that put Dallas forward 14-6 and set the tone for a 20-15 win, persevering with their dominance over their bitter NFC East rival.
2) Week 16: vs Buccaneers – Jourdan Lewis Interception
Dallas dominated for a lot of the sport and held a 26-17 lead deep into the fourth quarter. Tampa Bay, led by quarterback Baker Mayfield, entered the sport on a four-game profitable streak and main the NFC South. Which means they weren’t taking place and not using a battle. With 6:30 remaining, the Buccaneers have been driving on offense, trying to make it a two-score recreation. On 1st and 10 from the Dallas 46, Mayfield dropped again and delivered a strike to Jalen McMillan on the purpose line. There was just one factor left standing in the best way of a Tampa landing, and his identify was Jourdan Lewis. The veteran cornerback wrestled the ball away from the rookie receiver for a vital interception, saving a landing within the course of. Dallas would go on to win, 26-24 on Sunday Evening Soccer.
1) Week 5: at Steelers – Tolbert’s Sport Profitable TD
Sunday Evening Soccer become “Early Monday Morning Soccer” because the opening kickoff was delayed practically 90-minutes. The rain continued all through the night time because the Cowboys and Steelers every struggled to search out any groove on offense, scoring a mixed 16 factors within the first three quarters. Nevertheless, the 2 groups traded scores to start the fourth, and Pittsburgh took a 17-13 lead with 4:56 left. Dallas pieced collectively a 70-yard drive in 15 performs earlier than discovering Jalen Tolbert on 4th and purpose for the landing with 20-seconds remaining. Securing a much-needed street win over the Steelers.
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The Eiffel tower was evacuated on Christmas eve after a fireplace alarm sounded.
Guests have been momentary barred from elements of the Paris attraction, with organisers hoping to reopen the tower “step by step” in the course of the day “as much as the second flooring”.
Emergency companies rushed to the scene after fears a fireplace may have began within the iconic French landmark.
The difficulty was later recognized as a brief circuit on an elevator energy rail, the Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (SETE) mentioned.
Firefighters pose for an image with a Santa Claus close to the Eiffel Tower as the location was closed after which reopened after a fireplace alarm, on December 24, 2024 (AFP through Getty Photos)
The technical drawback occured between the second flooring and the highest of the monument and prompted the hearth alarm to go off at 10:50am.
SETE mentioned that they evacuated the monument “in accordance with present security procedures”.
“No guests have been put at risk”, a spokesperson added, saying that firefighters and technicians are “conducting investigations to establish the origin of this incident”.
Guests wait in line to go to the Eiffel Tower as the location was closed after which reopened after a fireplace alarm (AFP through Getty Photos)
The Eiffel tower has been present process upkeep work, together with re-painting elements of the tower, a renovation of the North pillar raise and renovation of the lifts that take guests from the second flooring to the highest.
The tower, which was a centre piece for this yr’s Paris Olympics opening ceremony, was accomplished in 1889.
Paris is haunted by the hearth in Notre Dame cathedral in 2019, which noticed the wood interiors destroyed and the spire collapse.
Its current reopening this month was hailed as a triumph after 2,000 masons, carpenters, restorers, roofers, and engineers labored to revive the cathedral in simply 5 years.
The restoration value a reported €700m (round £582m).
The Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger has died following an avalanche accident in Arosa on Monday, the Swiss-Ski federation has introduced.
Hediger, 26, was a member of the snowboard cross-national group and took half within the 2022 Winter Olympics in China earlier than attaining her first two World Cup podium locations within the 2023-24 season.
The Swiss-Ski sport chief government, Walter Reusser, mentioned: “We’re speechless and our ideas are with Sophie’s household, to whom we categorical our deepest condolences.
“For the Swiss-Ski household, the tragic demise of Sophie has solid a darkish shadow over the Christmas interval. We’re immeasurably unhappy.”
Swiss-Ski mentioned no additional particulars about Hediger’s demise can be launched, a choice which was taken in settlement along with her household and companion.
FRISCO, Texas – The Cowboys Week 17 matchup in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles has been flexed out of the three:25 CT time slot and can now kickoff at midday on FOX as an alternative.
The Inexperienced Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings take over the three:25 kickoff slot of their place.
The Cowboys have formally been eradicated from playoff rivalry and are winners of 4 of their final 5 video games as they give the impression of being to play spoiler for groups going into the ultimate two video games of the season.
Philadelphia nonetheless has so much to play for as properly. After shedding to the Commanders on Sunday, they missed the chance to clinch the NFC East with what would have been their eleventh straight win. As a substitute, they’re going to need to beat the Cowboys or have the Atlanta Falcons beat Washington on Sunday to win the division.
It is a rivalry sport that also holds weight for the Cowboys and particularly Micah Parsons, who did not maintain again when speaking in regards to the Eagles final week.
“Even when we acquired eradicated, like, I acquired to crush Philly… I hate them now,” Parsons stated. “I be seeing them simply speaking a lot on socials. I do not know, my Twitter web page acquired consumed by Philly [fans]. Man, ugh. They are saying do not stay up for some issues, however I am excited in regards to the matchup too.”
The Cowboys misplaced their first sport to Philadelphia at AT&T Stadium again in Week 10, falling 34-6 to an Eagles protection that held Cooper Rush to only 45 passing yards in his first begin of the season rather than Dak Prescott.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts accomplished 14 of his 20 passing makes an attempt for 202 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception of their first assembly this season. Hurts missed most of Philadelphia’s sport on Sunday after struggling a concussion within the first quarter, and Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni didn’t have an replace on his situation following the sport.
Kenny Pickett took over in Hurts’ place the remainder of the way in which, throwing for 143 yards, one landing and an interception. Pickett had x-rays accomplished following the sport on his ribs, however advised reporters he thinks he’ll be accessible on Sunday.
Regardless, the Eagles quarterback state of affairs is one to observe because the week goes on with Hurts having to clear the NFL’s concussion protocol earlier than with the ability to return to apply.
Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger has died following an avalanche in Switzerland, the nation’s snowboarding federation has stated.
Hediger, 26 and a member of Switzerland’s snowboard cross group on the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, was within the mountain resort of Arosa when the incident occurred on Monday.
Hediger competed on the Beijing Video games within the girls’s snowboard cross and the blended group model of the identical occasion.
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She achieved her first two World Cup podium finishes within the 2023-24 season. Her finest consequence was a second place in St Moritz in January.
“We’re shocked and our ideas are with Sophie’s household, to whom we provide our deepest condolences,” stated Swiss-Ski CEO Walter Reusser in an announcement.
Mr Reusser added Hediger grew up in Horgen, a city about 20 minutes by automobile from Zurich, and spent lots of time in Arosa.
He stated she misplaced her life “tragically, brutally and much too quickly”.
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