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Merrie couldn’t find her husband anywhere. The day before Christmas Eve was always busy and at 9.30am she’d expect to find him in the warehouse, checking on packing and loading and last-minute orders.

Liz had a theory about what was behind the rumours of witches and buried treasure

At 94, my gran was the hear t of our family. But hours after chatting to her, I got a shocking phone call and my world crumbled. By Brian Kirk, 50

1-4 WEEKS BEFORE For the pie Assemble and freeze. For the sides Prepare the roast potatoes, make the cabbage and the cranberry sauce, then freeze until needed. 2 DAYS BEFORE For the turkey Brine and c

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