29 m. ago The moorland walk with amazing views near Greater Manchester perfect for Boxing day

Grab your big coat, round up the family and venture out on a traditional Boxing Day Walk

Sport

29 m. ago Full list of all the 2026 Bank Holidays and major Boxing Day date change explained

When are all the eight UK bank holidays in 2026

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31 m. ago A decade on from the worst floods in living memory, Greater Manchester may be more at risk than ever

Ten years after the devastating 2015 Boxing Day floods, residents of Greater Manchester reflect on the damage, recovery, and the ongoing challenge of living with rising flood risks. Damon Wilkinson reports.

Events

42 m. ago Christmas leftovers? Forget turkey curry, here are the recipes actually worth making

From panettone croutons to turkey paratha, five ways to transform your Boxing Day fridge

Politics

42 m. ago Test your knowledge with The Scotsman's Big Boxing Day quiz of the year

Put down the turkey sandwich and forget the washing up, it’s time to get those little grey cells working again, with The Scotsman’s big quiz of the year. Ten categories, 100 questions. As ever some are easy, others are frankly impossible. No cheating.

Politics

43 m. ago Why is there only one Premier League match on Boxing Day? Full reason explained

In 2025, the Premier League has moved away from its traditional full slate of Boxing Day fixtures, leaving Manchester United vs. Newcastle United as the only match on December 26

Politics

43 m. ago Thousands enjoy boxing day swims after major boost to water quality

The Government came in vowing to clean up the nation’s water, and last month figures showed that 93% of bathing sites meet standards for swimming - an improvement on last year

Politics

43 m. ago How Man United should line up vs Newcastle in Boxing Day Premier League fixture

Manchester United welcome Newcastle to Old Trafford this evening as they look to return to winning ways in the Premier League.

Politics

73 m. ago Football today: How to watch Boxing Day fixtures after Premier League blow

Just one Premier League game will be played on Boxing Day due to constraints with European competition this season

Sport

77 m. ago Ashes LIVE: Nightmare start for England in response to Australia's 152 as wickets tumble in Boxing Day Test

The hosts are trying to roll to a 4-0 lead in the series without skipper Pat Cummins and spin king Nathan Lyon.

Politics

78 m. ago Boxing Day Premier League TV fixtures – full list and exact channel details

The Premier League has made some major changes to this year's festive fixtures.

Politics

1 hour ago My weirdest Christmas: on Boxing Day I vomited in the sink – and began to suspect I had a mysterious condition

At first I thought my spinning head and nausea were symptoms of a hangover. But could they be connected to a documentary I had made on Havana syndrome?Waking foggy-headed and with the room spinning on 26 December is surely not an uncommon condition. Who among us hasn’t felt the effects of overindulgence on Christmas Day?These were my immediate thoughts when I rose in such a state in my parents’ house in Dublin two years ago. An hour later, the room continued its relentless swirl, nausea was building and it was becoming hard to stand. So far, so Christmas hangover. I remained in bed and waited for things to blow over. They didn’t. Gradually, family members stuck their heads into my childhood bedroom and wondered if everything was OK. I could only say that I felt quite strange. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Man United vs Newcastle United Premier League preview, team news and prediction

Newcastle responded brilliantly to their Sunderland loss with a solid display against Chelsea and will be looking for a late Christmas present at Old Trafford this Boxing Day

Politics

1 hour ago Viewers can stream Sky TV without a box from £4.99 with huge 55% off deal

Boxing Day sales aren't just for retailers - a huge new TV deal gives huge savings on Sky for a limited time

Economics

2 h. ago The Scottish Borders Boxing Day walk that is perfect to blow away the cobwebs

"It gets you moving, you see a ruined castle, but without having to do anything too demanding."

Politics

2 h. ago Ashes LIVE: Five wicket haul from Tongue has Aussies licked for 152 as wickets tumble AGAIN just before tea in the Boxing Day Test

The hosts are trying to roll to a 4-0 lead in the series without skipper Pat Cummins and spin king Nathan Lyon.

Politics

2 h. ago Supermarket timings for Boxing Day and New Year revealed for Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Lidl and more

Most major supermarkets are open with time variations

Politics

2 h. ago People are only just realising where the name Boxing Day comes from

A history buff has pointed out several facts about Boxing Day, and unlike what many people presume, it has nothing at all to do with the sport of boxing - an in fact dates back centuries

Politics

3 h. ago Ashes LIVE: Australia cops a Tongue lashing with four wickets tumbling before lunch as England roars to life in Boxing Day Test

The hosts are trying to roll to a 4-0 lead in the series without skipper Pat Cummins and spin king Nathan Lyon.

Politics

3 h. ago Primark, Home Bargains, B&M and The Range Boxing Day 2025 opening times

Some festive shoppers will be keen to spend any gift cards, vouchers and cash after Christmas Day

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