Snow and ice warning added to wind warnings for some counties with wintry conditions ahead of Christmas

Mariah Carey's iconic song "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has achieved a record-breaking 16th week on Billboard's number one spot, earning over $100 million. Co-written in just 15 minutes with songwriter Walter Afanasieff, the song quickly became a Christmas classic due to its simplicity and unique chords. While the core of the song was completed quickly, the polishing process took a few extra hours, resulting in a hit that continues to be popular...

Cooking school Milk Street Kitchen shared a TikTok revealing that butter is a better fat than oil for roasting carrots, adding caramelization and nuttiness to the dish. Mixing butter with olive oil increases the smoke point, while slow-roasting the carrots with citrus, spices, and pomegranate molasses enhances the flavors. Director Rosemary Gill recommends cutting the carrots on the bias for more caramelization and surface area. Full Article

Malones Leith, a fundraising pub in Edinburgh, is hosting a festive fundraiser for Street Soccer Scotland, a charity that uses football to improve mental health and wellbeing. They are collecting second-hand football kits, toiletries, and chocolates to gift to homeless players of a local team at Christmas. Street Soccer Scotland provides free football-themed training and personal development opportunities for socially disadvantaged groups across the country, aiming to empower individuals and create purpose and hope through...

During the holidays, couples often face common arguments such as fighting at the in-laws, lazy gift giving, overspending, let-down expectations, different holiday traditions, and holiday party burnout. Therapists advise standing up for your spouse, addressing disappointment in gift giving, discussing holiday expenses, communicating expectations, embracing each other's traditions, and planning self-care strategies to maintain a healthy partnership during the festive season. Full Article

Two men died in separate road traffic incidents in Northern Ireland on Friday: a man in his 70s was killed when a Porsche collided with a lorry in Ballynure, Co Antrim, and a man named Edmund Hughes from Dungannon, Co Tyrone, was struck by a vehicle on John Street in the town. The PSNI Collision Investigation Unit is investigating both incidents and appealing for witnesses or dash cam footage to assist in their inquiries. Full...

A selection of new festive season TV shows includes the 20th anniversary special of Strictly Come Dancing, a Bullseye revival hosted by Freddie Flintoff, Death In Paradise introducing Don Gilet as the new head DI, Richard Osman's Festive House Of Games with celebrity guests, and a Christmas special of Would I Lie To You? featuring Jimmy Carr and Rustie Lee. Additionally, The Hairy Bikers pay tribute to late co-star Dave Myers, Not Going Out celebrates...