An Islington man vomited perfectly formed mince pies whilst sitting in his favourite armchair last night.

The man, a well known barrister, is said to have gotten the hiccups after a late luncheon. After a fashion the hiccuping turned into a deep, burpy, sound.

An hour after the deep burping sounds began, the man began burping up whole Mince Pies to the shock and amazement of all.

Luckily all was well as a thoughtful butler had the sense to fetch some fresh cream and brandy sauce.

Merry Christmas to all of our readers.