Society

Britain in race against time to avoid bad luck

ANYONE with Christmas decorations still up tonight will probably die, experts have warned.

Son becomes head of family after eating most food over Christmas

A SON has toppled his father as head of the family after eating more than him over the festive season.

Uber driver still trying to get man home from New Year’s Eve party

AN UBER driver has still not managed to complete a journey which began in the early hours of this year.

Man’s gift wrapping attempt injures 14

FOURTEEN people have been injured by a man's attempt to wrap Christmas presents.

Local hardman being unnervingly festive

A DANGEROUS local thug is confusing people by wearing a Santa hat and being less threatening, it has emerged.

Friend borrows DVD in full knowledge he will never give it back

A MAN has borrowed a DVD from his friend knowing full well he will never return it.

Drinking alone great, lone drinkers confirm

DRINKING alone does not deserve its bad reputation, according to solo drinkers already on their second bottle of wine.

Pub quiz not treated with appropriate level of seriousness

A PUB quiz team treated the event as if it were lighthearted fun, it has emerged.

Rail companies declare war on Christmas passengers

BRITAIN’S rail companies have declared all out war on anyone travelling at Christmas.

Genius sees straight through commercialisation of Christmas

A VISIONARY who has seen through all the sentimental dressing to the cold, capitalist heart of Christmas is telling everyone to wake up.