New Year News January 4th2026
- Jan 3
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Families turned away from Christmas dinners as 'chaos' erupts at British pub
by Nick Horner & Rory Gannon
Families were left fuming and had to go without their Christmas dinner after they arrived at a pub only to be met with pandemonium. They were told that the pub was simply unable to keep up with orders and were closing on the big day.
One group explained that upon arriving for lunch at the White Horse in Balsall Common, not far from Birmingham, they were told by other customers that the restaurant had shut its doors. It was also appearing to turn punters away, leaving dozens of people out of pocket.
Christmas myths debunked: The true story of Jesus’ birth
Story by thedailydigest.com
The Christmas story didn't unfold exactly as we've been told©The Daily Digest
The tale of Jesus' birth, central to Christmas lore, is recounted annually from our earliest memories. This narrative, depicted in nativity scenes across public venues, television specials, and school performances, features iconic elements such as the guiding star, the three wise men, and the stable's menagerie. However, the question arises: how historically faithful are these depictions?
Doctor told by council to prove he saved woman's life to avoid parking ticket
Story by James Knuckey
A surgeon says he believes a council is being "inconsiderate" after he was told he must prove he saved a woman's life to avoid paying a parking ticket. Dr Nick Lagattolla received a £50 parking fine while spending three hours treating a woman having a cardiac arrest.
Ricky Gervais speaks out after backlash ahead of new Netflix special
Story by Jacob Stolworthy
Ricky Gervais has claimed that working-class people are the only group that comedians can make jokes about without facing backlash.
The star, who created seminal sitcom The Office, also revealed he no longer makes quips at the expense of disadvantaged people – and would do things differently if he could go back in time.
‘You could see a heartbroken man’: Inside David Bowie's final months
Story by Alexander Larman
When the V&A’s record-breaking exhibition David Bowie Is opened in March 2013, Bowie was not to be found at the private view and dinner. But eventually, he, his wife Iman, their daughter, Lexi, and long-serving PA Coco Schwab headed to London and visited early on the morning of Sunday, July 7. They were given a private tour by one of the curators, Victoria Broackes, who would later say that Bowie was “sincerely moved by the experience”, and that he spent about an hour and a half wandering around, looking at his life spread out before him.
Welsh council sparks fury after 97-year-old given just a fortnight to pay £23,000 care fees
Story by Ben Chapman
Jane James, 65, and her 97-year-old mother Rita Stewart endured what Mrs James described as "18 months of hell" after selling Ms Stewart's property in 2022.
The £76,000 proceeds helped purchase a home for Ms Stewart's grandson and his young family.
Following a stroke, Ms Stewart entered care, prompting Pembrokeshire council to accuse the family of deliberately hiding assets.
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