According to the NHS statistics, Cheviot Road Surgery in Millbrook performed best out of the city’s 26 practices as it boasted a 100% record, carrying out all of their 9,629 appointments in-person over the Christmas period.

Source: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23291322.face-to-face-gp-appointments-southampton-gp-surgeries-ranked/?ref=rss

Alys Rogers, manager at Sin City Comics and Gaming in Friars Walk, says the store was particularly blighted by shoplifting over the Christmas period.

Source: https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/23693280.newport-city-centre-shops-suffering-shoplifting-rise/?ref=rss

A MAJOR bridge in Mid Wales is still closed after heavy rains and flooding over the Christmas period, while other roads remain affected.

Source: https://www.countytimes.co.uk/news/24011385.powys-dyfi-bridge-closed-heavy-rains-county/?ref=rss

A man who was visiting friends in Fermanagh over the Christmas period has been convicted of assaulting two police officers who were called out to an address he was at.

Source: https://www.impartialreporter.com/news/23661049.christmas-visit-friends-leads-fines-assaulting-police/?ref=rss

And Jon Simkin, Managing Director, Channels & Partnerships, Sky, added: “We aim to give our customers the best entertainment experience, so we’re thrilled to be expanding Channel 4’s offering on Sky Q just in time for the Christmas period."

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/free-sky-upgrade-new-tv-31671042

As previously reported, Royal Mail announced on Monday, December 11 that some areas of Basingstoke and Deane are experiencing disruption caused by sickness absences, vacancies and an increased demand during the Christmas period.

Source: https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/23986969.residents-say-post-problems-basingstoke-much-worse/?ref=rss

At the end of the committee meeting on Wednesday December 13, Mr Antoniw said: “I’m looking forward to not discussing closed lists over the Christmas period.”

Source: https://caerphilly.observer/news/1032064/wales-mick-antoniw-grilled-on-senedd-reform-plans/

Barnoldswick Town have had a miserable Christmas period so far, with their last three league games all called off due to bad weather.

Source: https://www.cravenherald.co.uk/sport/24012392.barnoldswick-town-see-boxing-day-derby-off-like-last-two/?ref=rss

Cathedral Square until January 7An open air 'real ice' ice rink decorated to celebrate the Christmas period, festooned with twinkling lights, seasonal songs and the sweet smell of gingerbread in the air.

Source: https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/13-festive-fun-things-to-do-in-peterborough-4443926

Gillian Flick, team leader at Local Pantry Rowbarton, said: “This vital funding will help our families not only through the Christmas period, but also into the winter months of January and February.

Source: https://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23216368.local-pantry-rowbarton-given-5-000-national-grid-grant/?ref=rss

However, it was largely panned by critics upon its release over the Christmas period and it struggled to gain popularity with its audience.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/04/24/national-treasure-tv-series-axed-by-disney-nicolas-cage-cameo-off-18662377/

I think that now we are into the Christmas period, things are picking up and I have a lot of hope for the future."

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/i-visited-stepney-bank-ouseburn-28257190

Maria explained they chose to work the day together, adding: "All crews have to do their fair share of working over the Christmas period and we opted to work Christmas Day.

Source: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health/health-staff-spending-christmas-day-28287026

Monies collected will be used to buy food vouchers and to assist those who might need help over the Christmas period.

Source: https://laois-nationalist.ie/2023/12/12/portarlington-lions-club-members-assisting-the-community-this-christmas/

Once the Christmas period ends, the focus will return to discussions on a prevention plan with the county council.

Source: https://kildare-nationalist.ie/2023/12/30/support-of-midleton-locals-phenomenal-after-flooding-shop-owner-says/

One of those volunteers and Maureen's daughter, Rebecca Blackwood, has shared what the food bank would most like to see in donations for the Christmas period.

Source: https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/volunteer-shares-what-foodbanks-need-8980244

People are being advised to ‘keep their defences up’ against flu and Covid-19 as prevalence remains very high after the Christmas period.

Source: https://www.tivysideadvertiser.co.uk/news/23233660.people-warned-covid-flu-prevalence-christmas/?ref=rss

Pubs in Bracknell are already experiencing a busy Christmas period, with many agreeing that winter trading has been good this season.

Source: https://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/23938786.pubs-bracknell-rammed-christmas-period/?ref=rss

Sales in the Christmas period were also “better than we could anticipated.”

Source: https://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/23230466.next-announces-major-change-prices-set-increase/?ref=rss

"Some city centre traders have said to us that they have had a much quieter Christmas period than they are used to, or that customers who are coming in are spending less money.

Source: https://www.derryjournal.com/business/mixed-bag-for-derry-christmas-traders-with-shoppers-urged-to-stay-local-and-buy-local-4454650