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

We are heading into the final weekend before Christmas in what is now traditionally known as Black Eye Friday, a night in which plenty of drinking and festive fun has led to carnage in the past

There's nothing better than a board game at Christmas - they're the perfect way to get everyone from the kids to grandparents involved in festive fun. And these ones will arrive before Christmas

Conditions will become settled and milder from Christmas Eve following a windswept weekend as northern England and Scotland are hit by 85mph gusts and heavy rain.

A survey of 2,000 adults found that one in four have experienced the panic of running late to the airport, mirroring the McAllister family's chaotic journey to catch their festive flight.

With one in three parents facing an unexpected bill from their child’s in-game purchases, ’tis the season to learn about digital money management.

The chef shares her tips and tricks for the festive period — and her crowd-pleasing healthy recipe for the Big Day

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

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

Saturday Kitchen viewers were left divided over Harry Hill's appearance on the BBC show, with some branding him "hard work" as he discussed his new book on the cookery show

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.

Tesco, Aldi, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Asda and Morrisons have all confirmed their Christmas opening hours will be changing as we head towards the festive period.

Retain an element of rock and roll “coolness” by adorning one of these music themed “ugly jumpers” this festive season

Eyes peeled this Noel? Answers below (no cheating now!)Click for a larger version of the puzzle. You’ve studied the picture so how did you do? Continue reading...

All Creatures Great and Small stars Callum Woodhouse and Nicholas Ralph have opened up on the changes that are made for the show's festive specials

Emmerdale will be on aplenty over Christmas and New Year, with some big twists and turns set to rock the ITV soap - here's the full schedule guide and spoiler round-up

The festive tune of Jingle Bells is known by almost everyone, but not many realise the song was never actually meant for Christmas at all. It has a super fascinating history

After an intimate ceremony with family at the City Chambers on December 12, newlyweds Gemma and James took a walk around the city and captured some lovely pictures and videos while in their married bubble.

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

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

Nigella Lawson’s Christmas pudding is the gold standard for many during the holiday season, and it’s easy to see why. It’s everything you want in a festive dessert: rich, deeply spiced, and so light you’ll be amazed. While many might find themselves daunted by the traditional pud, Nigella’s version is anything but heavy.

Good Morning Britain stars, including Kate Garraway and Richard Madeley, party the night away at a star-studded festive bash - and brought along their daughters too

For many, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year - but it could also be the most expensive, with the cost of presents and visiting family racking up quickly.

The Friday before Christmas Eve has earned the nickname 'Black Eye Friday' due to the number of fights that break out in bars, pubs and clubs, with A&E departments in full swing.

The Met Office has issued a number of yellow weather warnings across the country, with millions expected to take to the roads for the festive getaway

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

Amazon's 7.2-litre buffet warmer has plenty of space to keep all of your festive dishes warm.

The Aussie actress, 57, has had a difficult few months since Janelle died at the age of 84 in September - just hours before Nicole won an award at Venice Film Festival.

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It's one of this year's most popular festive treats

Get touchy-feely - if not under the mistletoe, in the season's fluffiest pieces. With thanks to cuddly catwalk stars Coco, Tom and Lola

A viral hit on TikTok, this setting spray helps to mattify your complexion and hold your makeup in place for hours long

Everyone enjoys a festive tipple at Christmas. But one man's drunken mistake has made him the talk of the village as it manifested in the form of a giant Father Christmas .

If you're hoping to bag a last-minute supermarket bargain, it's worth knowing the exact times that supermarkets will be slashing the prices on perishables and festive foods.

The Confederation of Business Industry (CBI) today said retailers were enduring 'a gloomy festive period' with a fall in year-on-year sales in December to date.

Get yourself looking glam for the festive party season.

The popular UK holiday park chain is offering 10% off festive breaks for a limited time only, with prices starting at £180 for a family of four and a visit from Father Christmas on some dates

The festive season is upon us and, with it, comes a plethora of seasonal snacks and sweet treats from luxury, high-end chocolate to more budget friendly offerings - but how do they compare?

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

Netflix confirmed the news on Friday after fending off competition to land a deal for the next two editions of the women's soccer festival, which was previously aired on Fox in the States.

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

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

I'm dreading the festive season as it means spending time with my husband. I used to enjoy his company, but these days he barely seems to notice me.

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