While the village was in turmoil over John Sugden’s attack, other dramas continued unabated.

Kim Tate, the cold queen of Home Farm, had just suffered a shock that shook the Yorkshire aristocracy.

Her beloved horse, “Ice”—a symbol of honor and pride—had died in an accident, and the culprit was none other than Lydia Dingle, Kim’s longtime best friend.

Upon learning the truth, Kim was stunned.

She didn’t scream or cry, only smirked: “I hope you know what you just killed—not the horse, but our friendship.” Those words cut Lydia to the bone.

But Kim’s tragedy didn’t end there. Rumors circulated that she was about to face “a life-changing secret”—something that could bring down the Home Farm empire. Fans suspected it was her long-lost child, whom Kim thought was dead. And if that’s the case, Christmas is just the beginning of an emotional storm for this powerful queen.

In another development, Moira Dingle is dragged into a money laundering scandal orchestrated by Celia and Ray. Celia – before leaving the village – framed Moira to shift all the blame onto her. The scene of Moira being stopped by the police on Christmas Eve, amidst falling snow and flashing car lights, is heartbreaking for the audience. “I didn’t do anything!” she screams, while cold handcuffs lock tightly around her wrists.