An adult and a toddler are among those killed after an anti-Islam doctor rammed into a massive crowd of shoppers at a Christmas market in Magdeburg at around 7pm on December 20.

Woman jailed for M25 protest not allowed to continue home detention because electronic tags are too bigA 77-year-old environmental activist will spend Christmas in prison despite having been released on an electronic tag, because the authorities cannot find an electronic device small enough to fit her wrists.Gaie Delap, a retired teacher and a Quaker from Bristol, was jailed in August, along with four co-defendants, for her part in a campaign of disruptive Just Stop Oil protests on the M25 in November 2022. Continue reading...

The horror incident unfolded on Friday evening at the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, after a Saudi activist rammed his Black BMW into a crowd gathered to celebrate the festive period

Ferry operators CalMac and NorthLink have both cancelled sailings because of the weather conditions.

German media say toddler among five dead as German chancellor Olaf Scholz condemns the ‘brutality’ of the attackBild, German public-service broadcaster ARD and other media are reporting that four people were killed and 41 were seriously injured in the attack.In addition, 86 people were treated with significant injuries in hospital, while 78 people suffered light injuries. Continue reading...

Met Office says area of low pressure will bring rain and strong winds across large swathes of the UK

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Social media videos show casualties lying on the ground surrounded by a heavy police presence

At least five people were killed when a BMW ploughed into customers at the busy festive market in Magdeburg.

More than 200 people in total were injured, many seriously, when a Saudi doctor intentionally drove a black BMW into the market.

The TV presenter, 60, stepped down from the role last month amid an external review into historical allegations of sexual misconduct.

Friday is expected to be the UK’s busiest day on the roads for festive travel with an estimated 23.7 million journeys planned for the day

Christmas is a time for cheer, and what better way to spread joy than by playing games with your loved ones? This unique red solo cup game will prove a hit with everyone and is easy to pick up

The blaze took away their 'cherished belongings, Christmas gifts, and countless memories'

EXCLUSIVE: This Morning favourite Josie Gibson is pulling out all the stops for her family at Christmas, and has revealed there's a new member of the family coming over

Robyn Taylor, 34, was visiting her parents, Tony and Karen Summer, in Murcia, Spain when she suffered a stroke which has left her unable to speak and blind in one eye

‘My children are missing out on childhood’ says mother as new child homeless stats released

With a seriously ill mother in Scotland and an arduous journey to France via Amsterdam, it had the makings of a nightmare day for everyoneI was always a gung-ho travelling mum. With a sailor for a husband, you kind of have to be if you want to see them more than once every two months. Antigua with a baby hurling all the way? No problem. Dubai with three under-fives? Bring it. It usually required pre-Maria Captain Von Trapp levels of whistling, but was generally worth it. Until I overreached.Christmas 2016: I had three small kids, a parent in hospital in Scotland and a husband working in France. I decided we would have a jolly Christmas morning at the hospital (it is possible my idea of hospitals on Christmas Day was informed by Noel Edmonds’ televised visits in the 80s), then fly to France in time for a slap-up feast of goose and oysters and a joyous reconciliation. Continue reading...

Dayle Dixon and Mark Lee have had issues with their dream home since 2018

Jan Ehtash, 60, had to be put into a medically induced coma on Christmas Eve after suffering from severe breathing difficulties due to Covid-19 but she made a miraculous recovery and now feels "lucky to be alive"

Royal Opera House; Hackney Church, LondonUkrainian soprano Olga Kulchynska is an unforgettable Mimì in Richard Jones’s ever sumptuous Puccini production. And mischief rules at this year’s LCMFOranges! Dates! Hot chestnuts! Nougat! Whipped cream! – to name only the most enticing treats on offer in the Latin Quarter on Christmas Eve, as depicted by Puccini in La bohème. Hawkers hawk, crowds shove, infants demand, in massed chorus. Together or alone, they greet the season against a backdrop of Paris, city of light, chimneys, smoke, wealth, poverty. The second act of this 1896 opera is a miracle of moving parts, dramatically and musically. Children and marching band bump heads with lovers at war and lovers – Rodolfo and Mimì – newly in love.Few productions match Richard Jones’s for the Royal Opera, designed by Stewart Laing, with lighting by Mimi Jordan Sherin, in capturing this sense of all life and hope squeezed on to one stage. A trio of glass-ceilinged shopping arcades, at the mere ...

The festive snaps are sure to get you in the Christmas mood

The debate around whether Die Hard is a Christmas film comes back around at this time every year, but a leading cinema chain has settled the argument once and for all

Christmas is the perfect excuse to tuck into a box of chocolates and we've counted each individual chocolate in the four of the most popular tubs to see which is the best

So if your Christmas wish is for a peaceful night's sleep or an evening free from a fussy tot, here are some pointers on managing your baby's sleep routine

They claimed Reeves had been working as a guard and driver on the Polar Express ride. In response the railway told us Reeves is a "diligent and valued" employee and is "not involved in the Polar Express event."

As anticipation builds for what will be the final episode of Gavin and Stacey, one of the BBC show's stars has shared what was left for the cast at the end of the script

‘It’s the kind of film that probably would lend itself quite well to a sequel,’ the actor said

The cars arrived donned with tinsel and Christmas lights to take eight lucky children and their families to the light displays, among them was three-year-old Alfie, from south-east London.

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash are reportedly having a different style of Christmas this year, with the couple and their six children toning down the occasion compared to 2020

“Some days we get recognition from her, other days we get nothing. She has no history of stroke symptoms and there is no family history. We want to know why it happened at such a young age."

The Burlington Arcade in Mayfair has unveiled a spectacular bar to enjoy this Christmas

The comedian and actor on his Cure obsession, surviving a press storm, and being heckled by Robbie WilliamsBorn in Nottinghamshire in 1978, Mathew Horne is a comedian and actor. He studied drama at Manchester University, where he and Bruce Mackinnon formed Mat and Mackinnon – a duo who would be headhunted by Catherine Tate in the early 00s. Horne has since appeared in TV shows such as Teachers, Bad Education, Gavin and Stacey, and Inside No 9. On stage, he has starred in Entertaining Mr Sloane, The Homecoming and Rain Man. Gavin and Stacey: The Finale airs on Christmas Day on BBC One and iPlayer. He lives in London with his wife and son.This photo was taken on mufti day at primary school. We didn’t have to wear school uniform, and as I was very interested in Captain Pugwash I went dressed as him. I was also very into the Cure; they were an important band to me, even as an eight-year-old. That drawing in the background, the gold cobweb on black paper, is a homage to their song Lullab...

Christmas is the time of year when our banks take a battering and with the cost of living crisis factored into the mix, Chase has come up with five ways to keep spending in check

Plus, the tech brand offers next-day delivery — ideal for a last-minute Christmas present

EXCL: To venture into the shopping centre is like accidentally finding yourself on the set of a Christmas horror film.

Be quick — this limited-time deal is only available until Christmas Eve

Paris Fury just wore the most incredible sequin-covered Christmas jumper from River Island, and it's still available for delivery before Christmas Day after being slashed to £25 in the sale

Paris Fury’s sequin-covered jumper is the perfect cosy and glamorous Christmas Day outfit, and it’s just been slashed to £25 in the sale - but you’ll need to be quick to get it by Christmas

"I cannot recommend this enough. This is better than Baileys! I have missed the taste for years as the vegan Baileys was too watery but this, well, be warned, one you taste it, it's hard to keep the lid on!"

Parents have been left furious after taking their children to a 'rip-off' Christmas grotto endorsed by celebrities including Coronation Street's Helen Flanagan and Love Island's Hannah Elizabeth.

A DIY-savvy mum who lives in Greater Manchester has shared her step-by-step guide to creating budget friendly decorations

We tried mince pies, pigs in blankets, yule logs and more from M&S, Aldi, Morrisons, Asda, Lidl, Tesco and Sainsbury's

The holiday season can be a difficult for our mental health 🎄

A shortage of accommodation is making it harder to ensure homeless people leaving hospital in Edinburgh have a place to stay

Christmas is an expensive time of the year and with most households using a higher energy consumption over the festive period, there are clever ways to save pounds - here's one that's easy to do

Experts fear the outbreak of flu will continue to pick up pace in the coming weeks as a result of more people socialising indoors over Christmas and the New Year. So how o you know if it's flu or a cold?

James Corden fought back tears on The Graham Norton Show on Friday as he discussed the very last line of the Gavin and Stacey finale. 

Mikel Arteta has some key players in danger of being suspended over Christmas

Netflix is planning to provide plenty of gifts for viewers of its two Christmas Day games, including Mariah Carey kicking it all off with a taped performance of “All I Want for Christmas is You.”

Premier League news and more before weekend’s actionFootball Daily Christmas awards | And you can email JohnI’m seeing a high number of goals caused directly by teams “playing it out from the back” this morning. Two involving Tottenham and one for Chelsea against Shamrock Rovers. Modern football, eh.Marcus Christenson, Football Special Projects Editor, talks us through the top 10: Continue reading...

The first Harry Potter film has a number of Christmas scenes, including a snowy Hogsmeade and a festive Great Hall, but is it enough to make it a Christmas film? And many fans appear to be on the same page

The wait is almost over, with just a few days to go until people watch the Gavin & Stacey Christmas special everyone says will be the last episode of the series

There seems to be a certain number of combined sales a musician needs to top the Christmas charts 🎄🎶🎅

There seems to be a certain number of combined sales a musician needs to top the Christmas charts 🎄🎶🎅

A record number of travelers are expected to take to the skies this holiday season

A record number of travelers are expected to take to the skies this holiday season

German news agency dpa is reporting that a car has driven into a group of people at a Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg

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A record number of travelers are expected to take to the skies this holiday season

A record 119 million Americans are expected to travel for the December holidays

Driving home for Christmas? Here’s what the experts say