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A woman walks her dogs through the snow in Richmond Park.
Walking in a winter wonderland

It's snowing! And most of us like nothing better than waking up to a white blanket of the fluffy stuff coating our world outside. We celebrate with some snowy scenes from around the UK.

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Adopt an animal
Charity Christmas gifts

What do you get the person who already has everything they need? A gift which helps someone else out. Here's a selection of giving ideas which can help those in poverty or facing other adverse circumstances.

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Face scrub
Homemade Christmas gifts

Feeling the pinch? Don't let that stop you giving this Christmas: make something yourself, for the personal touch.

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Three-container bin
Gadgets for Christmas

For the ethically-minded gadget lover in your life.

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Smencils
Christmas gifts for kids

Some ideas for presents to keep the kids entertained - and maybe get them thinking.

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Self-sufficiency book
Green Christmas gifts and gadgets

As well as providing something cool to open on Christmas day, these gadgets will contribute to an eco-friendly lifestyle.

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Sun jar
Christmas gifts for house & home

These gadgets and goodies will prove useful throughout the year to come.

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Budapest Christmas Fair (Vorosmarty Square, Hungary)
European Christmas markets 2009

Such is the appeal of European Christmas markets that holiday companies offer trips specifically to these place. Matt O'Leary picks the best of the bunch.

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