7 h. ago My toxic mother made Christmas hell. Here are the signs your mum is a narcissist, and the five ways to stop her ruining the festive period with her self

Every Christmas we are bombarded with images of happy families at the dinner table. They tell us everyone is having a fun and love-filled Christmas with emotionally healthy family members.

Events

11 h. ago All the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year swims in Wales for 2025

Festive swims and dips are part and parcel of the period for some people

Politics

17 h. ago NHS 24 urging people to check supplies and ensure they have enough prescribed medicines to last through festive period

December’s rush and excitement often cause people to overlook their repeat prescriptions, which leads to unnecessary anxiety and disruption over the holidays.

Politics

20 h. ago 'Do not' warning issued to anyone drinking Baileys this Christmas

The popular Christmas tipple could cause a 'disaster' over the festive period

Events

21 h. ago ITV to air Westlife 25th anniversary show at Royal Albert Hall over festive period

Westlife performed at Royal Albert Hall for the first time earlier this year in celebration of their 25th anniversary and ITV will air a special of their live performance later this month

Culture

24 h. ago Doctors’ strike over Christmas a different degree of risk, says Wes Streeting

The Health Secretary has offered to extend the British Medical Association’s strike mandate if it calls off the action over the festive period.

Events

32 h. ago Brits are more likely to volunteer for charity at Christmas time

MORE than a third of Brits are more inclined to perform random acts of kindness in December than any other time of the year. A poll of 2,000 adults found 34 per cent have volunteered over the festive period, including at a soup kitchen, for charity, for community or school events. In comparison, 52 per...

Politics

39 h. ago Christmas: What to eat to boost mood over the festive period and hopefully avoid that family argument

A dietitian shares her top tips for eating well over the holidays

Politics

43 h. ago All the strike action you need to know about for travelling this Christmas

Flights from the UK, Spain, Portugal and Italy could be disrupted over the festive period

Events

55 h. ago Don’t talk loudly on your phone, eat stinky food or seat hog – new Christmas train rules reveal what Brits hate to hear

WITH millions of Brits set to travel home by train this Christmas, a new survey has uncovered to top DOS and DONT’S when it comes to travelling on the rails. The poll revealed that talking loudly on the phone (59 per cent) was voted as the nation’s biggest bugbear.   Blaring music or videos out loud...

Politics

56 h. ago The Most Festive Spots To Eat And Drink In London For Christmas 2025

The Most Festive Spots To Eat And Drink In London For Christmas 2025  Forbes

Politics

56 h. ago B&M bucks Christmas trend saying 'we're open' while Aldi and Home Bargains close

Many of the big shopping chains are reducing their hours over the festive period with some closing completely for up to three days

Politics

64 h. ago Christmas 2025: Forget this yuletide tradition as reindeer hate this one thing

You may need to rethink that midnight snack on Christmas Eve

Politics

3 d. ago Hollyoaks Christmas spoilers and all you need to know about festive episodes

Hollyoaks will continue to bring the drama over the festive period with secrets unveiled and unexpected joy

Politics

3 d. ago Revellers say they will drink less this festive season – as soaring costs and ‘drinkflation’ hits pockets

REVELLERS will spend less cash on booze over the festive period as consumer confidence remains muted, a study shows. Nearly four in ten people expect to drink less than usual over Christmas which rises to just under half for 18-34 year-olds. A report by Barclays reveals that of those knocking back less alcohol some 27...

Events

3 d. ago Christmas set for major washout as Met Office breaks silence on festive weather

Tis the season to bring a brolly as Brits are warned to expect a wet Christmas by weather forecasters who predict long spells of heavy rain for much of the UK during the festive period

Society

3 d. ago Royal tradition that means William and Kate have to eat separately on Christmas Day

The Royal couple must follow an unusual custom on December 25 and here's why

Politics

3 d. ago The surprising North Wales walk named the UK’s most Christmassy

Researchers have named the best walks to do over the festive period

Politics

3 d. ago Expert reveals how to keep your Christmas tree fresh all through December

Frequent watering and a well-timed trim are essential for keeping your tree at its best throughout the festive period

Politics

4 d. ago Tottenham injury update: Randal Kolo Muani, Destiny Udogie, Dominic Solanke latest news and return dates

Thomas Frank’s list of injured players has grown heading into the busy festive period

Events