25 minutes ago 'I'm only spending £100 on my kids' Christmas presents this year – people say it's cruel'

A parent has shared some Christmas presents she's bought her children on a tight budget so far, and people have been left divided over her approach to the festive season

Economics

31 minutes ago Former Tory leader Lord William Hague is elected as next chancellor of Oxford University after defeating Labour peer Lord Peter Mandelson

Lord Hague beat a number of high-profile candidates, including Lady Elish Angiolini and Labour peer Lord Peter Mandelson, in the race for the historic position.

Politics

34 minutes ago World Darts Championship first and second round draw schedule of play in full as Humphries and Littler opponents revealed

The pre-Christmas period in the sport's showpiece event will see the first and second rounds played across nine days

Politics

37 minutes ago UK city 'prides itself on being friendly' as it's voted the nicest in the country

This UK city is most likely to top Santa's 'nice' list this Christmas, according to a recent study as it performs more good deeds than any in the country

Politics

42 minutes ago BBC Strictly's Johannes Radebe details being 'blubbering mess' in heartfelt confession

Strictly Come Dancing pro Johannes Radebe has been left highly emotional after his partner Montell Douglas found herself in the bottom two once again.

Politics

50 minutes ago Band of elderly brothers see WWI plane lift off after 24 year labour of love

Emotions ran high for the team as they saw the plane take off for the first time after 24 years of work to rebuild the WWI aircraft.

Politics

55 minutes ago People left gobsmacked by 'miserable' office's 'depressing' Christmas decorations

A man has shared a snap of the dismal festive decorations in his fiancée's office, with people saying they could hardly stand to look at them – let alone for the entire festive period

Politics

61 minutes ago Shoppers outraged as woman stocks freezer with 23 discounted festive meats

A woman has been branded 'greedy' after she filled her freezer with a staggering 23 cuts of discounted meat in the lead up to Christmas Day – but some have defended her actions

Politics

61 minutes ago Cadbury confirms TWO festive treats have been axed as fans joke 'Christmas is ruined'

Cadbury fans have been left fuming after learning two festive products won't be making a comeback this year, as the British chocolate confectioner took to X to deliver the disappointing news.

Politics

63 minutes ago Bike lane from hell that cost £1.7m will be scrapped after injuring cyclists and pedestrians and hammering small businesses

The cycle lane scheme along Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough was installed in 2022 at a cost of £1.7 million and was supposed to make the key arterial route 'greener and safer'.

Economics