18 h. ago Shoppers buy less food and booze over festive period in Britain's first 'fat jab Christmas'

Although supermarket sales in December rose 3.8 per cent to a record £13.8billion, fuelled by food price inflation, the volume of physical items bought declined, according research firm Worldpanel.

Economics

32 h. ago HMRC reveals LUNCHTIME was the busiest time to send a self assessment on Christmas Day

With the self assessment deadline looming, HMRC has revealed some taxpayers chose the festive period to file, with more than 4,500 people filing on Christmas Day.

Politics

50 h. ago Coronation Street actor Tony Little dies days after Christmas

Tony Little passed away over the festive period.

Events

53 h. ago Aldi provided over 6500 meals to South Lanarkshire charities over festive period

Carnwath Primary School and Nursery Class, Clydesdale Food Bank and Hamilton District Food Bank were among those who the supermarket helped.

Politics

54 h. ago Aldi provides over 7,000 meals to West Lothian charities over festive period

The UK’s fourth largest supermarket teamed up with local good causes across West Lothian to donate a range of fresh and chilled foods from its stores after closing early on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Politics

64 h. ago Mikel Arteta reveals why 'remarkable' Arsenal deserve credit despite missed opportunity in Liverpool draw

Gunners end the festive period six points clear at the top of the Premier League table

Politics

4 d. ago Chilling New Year 'health MOT' reveals EXACTLY what 12 days of Christmas did to my body

How many of us are still gently nursing what feels like a full body hangover from all the stodgy food and alcohol of the Christmas and New Year ­endurance race?

Science

5 d. ago How schools decide when they should shut during snowy weather

Temperatures will struggle to get above freezing as many people return to school or work after the festive period

Politics

5 d. ago JoJo Siwa, 22, shows off her new £1,990 'love ring' from boyfriend Chris Hughes, 33, after fan backlash over her name change

The dancer, 22, uploaded a video to TikTok sharing all the gifts she had received from friends and family over the festive period.

Economics

6 d. ago Ayrshire student takes to streets of Glasgow to help homeless during festive period

Big-hearted Abigail Thom launched her initiative during the recent Christmas period.

Society

6 d. ago Lanarkshire dog has spent 300 days at Scottish SPCA looking for forever home

The animal charity has shared information about some of the longest residents in its Glasgow, Lanarkshire and Dunbartonshire centres this festive period.

Politics

7 d. ago I’m a money expert – follow my six easy tips NOW, you could earn hundreds in 2026

TOMORROW is dubbed divorce day – the first working Monday in January when lawyers get a surge of split inquiries following the festive period. And while for many it’s a sad date, signalling the end of a relationship, finance expert Susan Hope says we needn’t despair. Instead, the day should give us all a shake –...

Economics

9 d. ago Iconic Hollywood actress enjoys family holiday in Scotland & calls it her ‘favourite adventure’

HOLLYWOOD star Liv Tyler has hailed Scotland after spending the festive period north of the border. The model and actress, 48, shared amazing images of her travels up and down the country with her £2.5million Instagram followers. She dubbed it her “favourite adventure” as thousands of fans rushed to comment on her two posts.  One...

Culture

9 d. ago Air fryers will be as good as new when cleaned with 3 household items

After a busy festive period, cleaning expert and TikTok creator Chantel Mila has shared a simple method to deep clean your air fryer using three kitchen staples.

Society

9 d. ago More than 50m shoppers went to Lidl during the festive period

Lidl said 23 December was its busiest day for shopper numbers, though it added that customers began their preparations earlier than ever, with 30m mince pies sold from September onwards.

Politics

1 week ago Easy 2026 money challenge helps people save £667 by next Christmas

Looking for the next money challenge to get you through 2026? It can be hard trying to save up especially after the expensive festive period, but here's one trick to try now...

Economics

1 week ago The Chainsmokers' Drew Taggart and model Marianne Fonseca secretly marry

The Chainsmokers' star Drew Taggart has revealed that he and Marianne Fonseca have secretly married one another over the festive period during a stunning beach ceremony

Events

1 week ago Sky Sports star's gruesome injury pics after freak accident and hospital trip

Racing presenter Vanessa Binnie Ryle was involved in a 'freak accident' over the festive period, which left her spending hours in A&E and several injuries to her face

Events

1 week ago I get rid of grim smells in my fridge and make it ‘sparkle’ with 80p staple and it’s probably already in your cupboards

AS we head into a new year you might want to give your home a bit of a deep clean. And after feasting on delicious food over the festive period, your fridge might be one of the first things to tackle. Luckily, cleaning whizz Chantel Mila, better known on social media as @mama_mila, took to...

Politics

1 week ago Lord Alan Sugar takes brutal swipe at Piers Morgan during Celebrity Apprentice

Lord Alan Sugar's show The Apprentice has aired on BBC One since 2005 and, with series 20 around the corner, the broadcaster aired Celebrity Apprentice this festive period

Politics