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The cold season is upon us, and as is the way, when we take time off to celebrate Christmas with the family, we end up stuck indoors with a nasty cold. Typical isn’t it?

Fortunately, Dr Hilary is here with some tremendous tips on how to fend off colds. And what if you catch a cold? The TV doc also has some expert advice on how to cut a cold short.

Fresh from the jungle, Nick Knowles, joined us for a first interview, complete with those infamous red 'budgie smugglers'.

Nick let us in all the jungle gossip, and revealed the reason he plunged himself into that "freezing cold pool" was to soothe a shoulder injury. Plus, how stepping into the camp actually stirred up a fondness for creepy crawlies and snakes that he didn’t know existed.

We can’t believe it either, there’s less than two weeks to go until Christmas. Thankfully deal hunter, Tom Church, is here to dispense some handy hints for seeking out the best gadgets before the big day arrives.

If your friends and family love a gadget, then you’ll be wowed by the selection Tom has on offer.

Matt Johnson is campaigning for people to 'Ask Twice' this Christmastime in the hope of encouraging more people to speak openly about their mental wellbeing. He shares his own experience of mental illness and how depression led him to contemplate suicide around this time of year in 2009. He says although life is never perfect, 'things are wonderful' for him now.

Please click here to access help and support for mental health issues.

Has a Christmas tree ever looked so delicious? Impress guests with this cheesy delight.

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Keep warm and look festive with these Christmas knits ahead of Christmas Jumper Day.

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