7 d. ago Millions are forced onto roads with nearly 20million car journeys made today as Christmas rail shutdown continues on Boxing Day

Drivers are being warned to expect a surge in post-Christmas Day traffic as thousands of people will be hitting up the Boxing Day sales or visiting loved ones.

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9 d. ago NORAD Santa Tracker 2025 live: Father Christmas begins his annual journey around the world

Watch live as Santa Claus begins his annual journey around the world, delivering presents ahead of Christmas Day.

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9 d. ago Santa Tracker LIVE: Follow Father Christmas’s journey around the world

Santa has begun making his deliveries across the world - follow along to see where he is now

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1 week ago How to watch NORAD Santa Tracker as Father Christmas travels across the world

Father Christmas is preparing to set off on his annual journey around the world to deliver presents to children - and you can track his progress with the NORAD Santa Tracker

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2 w. ago Millions of Brits facing traffic hell as Christmas journeys hit by torrential downpours

Winter is already a poor time for drivers due to bad weather conditions, but new figures from the Met Office has revealed some areas could be at risk of flooding this weekend

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2 w. ago Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

Anointing a new Santa; a child refugee’s tale; a dangerous journey across frozen wastes; a YA roadtrip romance and moreThe Great Christmas Tree Race by Naomi Jones, illustrated by James Jones, Ladybird, £7.99Star always goes on top of the Christmas tree – until new decoration Sparkle kicks off a race. Who will win: Lights, Bauble, Snowflake or Reindeer? A festive picture-book caper with a child-pleasing twist.The Boy Who Grew Dragons: A Christmas Delivery by Andy Shepherd, illustrated by Sarah Warburton, Templar, £12.99Tomas, Lolli and the dragons in Grandad’s garden all love Christmas, but when a baby snow dragon hatches, her icy flurries make present-delivering impossible. Children and dragons team up to find a solution in this charming, funny picture-book introduction to the bestselling 5+ series. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 'I went to most overrated Christmas market and one thing left me baffled'

While I continue on my journey to achieve Christmas nirvana by exploring the plethora of festive markets around Great Britain, there’s one beloved Christmas market that I’m just not a fan of.

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2 w. ago Christmas rail closures and service disruptions in London — what you need to know

Anyone planning to travel over the Christmas period should allow extra time for their journey

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3 w. ago Brits warned of train faux pas as millions prepare to cram stations for Christmas journeys

Millions of Brits are set to travel home by train this Christmas but they have been warned of the biggest social misdemeanours to carry out on the services, such as blaring music

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