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Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, cherishes the growing joy of the holiday season as her children, Archie and Lilibet, bring new excitement to festive traditions. The family celebrates Christmas in California, away from the UK, while other royals gather at Sandringham. The Sussexes holiday routines have evolved since their move to the US, creating new memories and distancing themselves from traditional royal celebrations.

Black Eye Friday marked the start of Christmas celebrations, with large crowds in UK cities enjoying festive outfits and spirits, leading to increased emergency service activity and some overindulgent revelers.

Body language expert Judi James suggests Princess Eugenie quietly wounded Kate Middleton during their first Sandringham Christmas. Kate, a newlywed, seemed to try engaging Eugenie after the Christmas service, but Eugenie appeared to push past her without any friendly gestures. Kate looked quietly wounded, while Eugenie maintained a set facial expression. Tension might have arisen due to royal etiquette rules, but Kate embraced the traditions, including the unique gift exchange on Christmas Eve.

Parents of Wigan teen, Tom Dingle, desperately seek his return after he went missing in Appley Bridge. Tom, 19, last seen on Stonemill Rise, is described as five feet eleven, with short black hair, wearing a black Vans hoodie, black jeans, and Doc Martins. His family is worried about his mental state and the cold weather. Police urge anyone with info or relevant footage to come forward.

Police in London urgently seek publics help in locating missing 13-year-old Abdul, last seen in Islington a week ago. He was last seen wearing his school uniform and has known connections to Hounslow. Authorities emphasize urgency, asking anyone with information to contact police immediately.

David Walliams, renowned childrens author and comedian, faces allegations of inappropriate behavior, leading to his publisher, HarperCollins, dropping him. Despite denying the claims, Walliams is enjoying a luxury holiday in the Maldives. His book sales have declined, marking a significant shift for the UKs prominent childrens author.

In December 2012, Prince Harry served in Afghanistan, cooking breakfast for his crew and trading luxuries for sweets. Meanwhile, Prince William and Kate Middleton skipped Sandringham due to Kates severe morning sickness, leading to her hospitalization and early pregnancy announcement. Harry later revealed in his memoir that he killed twenty-five Taliban fighters during his second tour, defending his decision to share this information.

City of London Corporation adjusts waste and recycling collections over the festive season. Residents should hold onto waste until next scheduled collection, which may be the following working day or Saturday after Good Friday. No collections on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Years Day; bins should be put out on December 29th, January 2nd respectively. Collection points for composting Christmas trees will be announced after Christmas.

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