Police say many people take their eye off the ball over Christmas, giving crooks an open invite to their presents.

You start out with the intention of doing one thing ... but in the process ... a whole lot of other things come to light.

Briscoes Group, which owns Rebel Sport, Urban Loft and the Living and Giving chains, says sales are up and second half profits will be "well ahead" of last year.

Initially brought together by music marketing mastermind Simon Cowell, Il Divo blend traditional operatic techniques with popular songs. It seems to have worked for the foursome.

Speculation is rife that Chelsea Clinton will marry at a location set to coincide with President Obamba's holiday plans this weekend.