IN MANY cases, these mothers didn’t expect to be brandishing Christmas Day babies but they were all delighted after experiencing one of the most unforgettable Christmas Days of their lives.

TWO families who lost loved ones in one of the country’s worst trawler tragedies issued an emotional “thank you” last night for the support they have received.

POLICE hunting a man believed to have abducted his four-year-old daughter in a tug-of-love battle yesterday said they were following several encouraging leads after reported sightings of the pair abroad.