3 d. ago Why the fate of our joyful Christmas trees doesn't have to be a sad one

From fertiliser and shoring up sand dunes to providing one last blaze of glory, old Christmas trees have their uses

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7 d. ago Animals at Scottish wildlife park play with old Christmas trees in adorable pics

The public have been urged to donate their trees now that the festive season is over.

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7 d. ago Stop throwing away your Christmas tree and turn it into antibacterial spray in 3 steps

A gardening expert has shared how to turn pine needles into an eco-friendly cleaning solution

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7 d. ago Stop throwing away your Christmas tree because it actually has little

Instead of paying for somebody to collect your Christmas tree, there is an eco-friendly way to use it around the house without having to waste your day going to the tip

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1 week ago Popular duo return to win Great British Bake Off New Year’s special

A meticulously crafted Christmas tree pie display and towering festive biscuit showstopper secured victory

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1 week ago January isn’t for reinvention – it’s for dishes we know by heart

There’s something quietly radical about indulging in nostalgia – not because the past was better, but as a counterpoint to all that future planning• Sign up here for our weekly food newsletter, FeastOur friend Bridget is serious about Christmas, and she does it spectacularly: come 1 December, her tree will be up, beautifully lit and decorated, her nearest and dearest (us included, thankfully) will get their bespoke Advent calendar (this year it was a cheesy one for me and a puzzle for Sarit – perfect) and a month of fun activities will ensue, culminating in a magnificent day. She is so serious about it, in fact, that her planning for next year starts now: she hits the January sales for everything that’ll keep for the next Christmas holiday – stocking fillers, festive candy, decorations, jumpers and socks – and it’s all stored neatly in a cupboard in anticipation of another gloriously executed December.We may not be quite as organised and foresightful as Bridget, but we are looking a...

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1 week ago When you should take your Christmas tree down, according to experts

Here’s what tradition and safety guidelines say

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1 week ago Exact date you should take your Christmas tree down to avoid 'bad luck'

It's important not to keep your tree up past this date

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1 week ago Ayrshire group volunteers time at care home in show of festive spirit

The group joined residents and the care team to put up Christmas trees and decorations throughout the building.

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1 week ago Bucket hats to strawberries and cream sandwiches – what we bought in 2025

From sausage rolls drenched in KFC gravy and a wonky Christmas tree giveaway, here’s what excited consumers this year.

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2 w. ago Stop weeds and deter slugs by sprinkling 1 Christmas item in the garden

Garden experts recommend you keep this one Christmas item instead of throwing it away.

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2 w. ago Christmas is over. Here’s what to do with your tree other than take it to the dump

Some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills every year

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2 w. ago Gardeners told 'don't throw away your Christmas tree this January'

Working out what to do with your old Christmas tree can be a headache – but one garden expert says they can be a valuable resource

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2 w. ago Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? Here's some alternatives to the landfill

According to the Nature Conservancy, some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills every year

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2 w. ago Dumped Christmas trees and tinsel litter the streets of Birmingham amid year of bin strike misery

Disgusted residents in Birmingham have told of their fury after bins were left brimming with overflowing waste just a couple of days after Christmas.

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2 w. ago Dani Dyer shares sweet family snaps while Tom Daley flexes his muscles in a knitted green Christmas tree vest as stars continue to share festive celebrations

Dani Dyer shared a series of sweet festive family snaps on Instagram on Friday as she joined a host of stars continuing to celebrate the Christmas season.

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2 w. ago Woman arrested for stealing kids' Christmas presents from under the tree

Erica Rothenbuhler, 44, was likened to a real-life Grinch after she was arrested accused of nicking the gifts from a hotel which had been left under a Christmas tree for youngsters

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2 w. ago Warning issued to people with Christmas trees 'near a window'

There are a few things people need to be aware of when it comes to caring for their Christmas tree

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2 w. ago Dad blamed his ‘tummy troubles’ on enjoying the odd drink it was a silent killer that took him from us before Xmas

WHILE friends were busy getting in the festive spirit, decorating their trees, watching Christmas movies and celebrating at work parties, Jordan Dunn was saying goodbye to her dad. Pub landlord Jim Doyle had been pulling pints for 17 years, and was a much-loved face in North Petherton, Somerset. He and wife Nicky ran The Lamb...

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2 w. ago ‘It’s the ultimate embarrassment’ fashionistas warn over a common mistake to be aware of if you got a new coat this Xmas

BY now, most of us will have unwrapped our Christmas presents - and if you found a coat underneath the tree, there's a mistake to be aware of. Before you leave the house to show off your new outerwear, there’s one thing you need to do – or you risk embarrassing yourself without even realising...

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