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WATCH: This Scottish town's Christmas lights were designed by local students

The community gathered to countdown for the official lighting ceremony!

Lighting of Vienna town hall Christmas tree marks start of Yuletide season in Austrian capital

A flip of the switch, some oohs and ahhs from a crowd of onlookers, and a giant decorated Christmas tree went up in lights on Vienna’s town hall square as the Yuletide season got rolling in ...

World - ABC News - November 16

Watch: Oxford Street Christmas lights switched on

The famous shopping street becomes the first major London display to switch on for Christmas.

Town's wish for another wonky Christmas tree comes true

March has got another leaning tree after last year's resulted in global media attention.

Man gets life-threatening electric shock hanging Christmas lights on tree

A worker was seriously hurt when he received an electric shock while hanging Christmas lights on a tree in Wellesley, Massachusetts, on Wednesday morning, police said.

Man nearly electrocuted to death while hanging Christmas lights on tree

A man was nearly electrocuted to death after being hired to hang Christmas lights on a large tree in Massachusetts, police said.

Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting 2024: When it is, how to watch and what to know

The holiday season seems to get real with the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York City every year.

Light in the Shadow of a Diagnosis

We are lost without human connection.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

New York Was a Shopping Town. Is It Again?

Small, medium and large: There seem to be signs of life for brick-and-mortar operations of every size in the city … once again.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 31

Video captures moment town floods

A local resident filmed the moment Tenbury Wells flooded after the rising Kyre Brook caused a wall to collapse.

Welcome to Lauscha, home of the Christmas ornament

Julia Jeuvell of Choosing Keeping explores the German birthplace of the bauble

World - Financial Times - November 15

Beaujolais Day: 'It's Swansea's Christmas Day'

World - Yahoo News - November 20

The 'light sabre' wielding photographer creating colourful light paintings

For 15 years, David Gilliver has been a pioneer in the technique of painting with light.

A Minnesota Town Transformed by Migrants Fights Political Rancor

Immigration is a divisive issue in this election, but diversity is reviving this particular community.

Business - Inc. - October 31

In Spanish Town Devastated by Flood, a Grim Search for Bodies

Rescuers in Paiporta, where more than 60 people died, were still pulling bodies from the mud. “We are alive,” a resident said. “But we have lost everything.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

How Town & Country Magazine Is Evolving for the Digital Age

Stellene Volandes has brought new life to Town & Country, with snappy cover lines and an active social media presence. Could she be the next Anna Wintour?

Business - The New York Times - November 5

Wrexham upset by League Two Harrogate Town

League Two Harrogate Town pull off one of the upsets of the round, beating League One Wrexham 1-0 to reach the second round of the FA Cup at Exercise Stadium.

Reports: Dozens of towns and villages destroyed in Lebanon

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Israel reportedly destroyed dozens of towns and villages in Lebanon

World - Yahoo News - November 5

William announces Earthshot Prize winners

Fifteen finalists, from countries including Kenya, Indonesia, the UK and Nepal, were competing for £1m funding for their environmental initiatives.

'I'm called exotic for being black in a rural town'

Nyarai moved to Carmarthenshire when she was 13 and felt "very different" in a white, rural area.

Buildings destroyed after huge town centre fire

More than 100 firefighters have been involved in tackling the blaze in Abergavenny.

US towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water

Fights are cropping up nationwide over fluoride in drinking water

Health - ABC News - November 21

Ben Jennings on Santa’s dilemma this Christmas – cartoon

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World - The Guardian - November 18

Northern Rail to cut Christmas timetable to improve reliability

UK’s largest train operator outside London has breached its contract three times this year due to cancellations

World - Financial Times - November 20

Pie fortune heir guilty of best friend's murder

Dylan Thomas, who had also tried to scale the Buckingham Palace fence, stabbed his friend 37 times.

Man detained in Dubai 'just wants home for Christmas'

Craig Ballentine can not leave the UAE after posting a negative review about a former employer.

Kate invites Southport families to Christmas carols

It comes after the Prince and Princess of Wales met families of those killed in the attack.

First Lady receives White House Christmas tree

Jill Biden, accompanied by her grandson Beau, welcomed the arrival of the festive fir hailing from North Carolina.

Yes, It Is Time to Start Planning Your Holiday Cards

A good card takes some work, and there are a few basic rules to follow in order to make the process faster, easier and more efficient.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 3 days ago

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