14 h. ago Busy Scots town holding free Christmas event for families with Santa’s grotto and street party

AS CHRISTMAS approaches, many of us will be looking for cheap and cheerful ways to get into the festive spirit with our families. And a local Scots town has just announced it will be holding a full day of winter celebrations for all ages this month - and it's completely free. The day will start...

Society

20 h. ago Council bosses accused of ignoring child with special needs for Christmas lights switch on to take selfies with So Solid Crew instead

Logan Keir, 13, was 'forgotten' as dignitaries became excited about getting selfies with hip hop group So Solid Crew, his mother complained.

Politics

20 h. ago Council bosses accused of ignoring child with special needs for Christmas lights switch on despite using him on posters to publicise event

Logan Keir, 13, was 'forgotten' as dignitaries became excited about getting selfies with hip hop group So Solid Crew, his mother complained.

Politics

37 h. ago Coatbridge Neighbourhood Board holding free Christmas event for families

The festivities on November 29 start at 11am with children’s craft activities at Cheers.

Politics

38 h. ago Matheus Cunha not in Man United squad after missing Christmas lights switch

Cunha picked up a minor knock in training in news first reported by Altrincham town hall after the forward missed a Christmas lights event

Events

43 h. ago Harry Maguire and Paris Fury spotted at Trafford Centre as big Christmas event unveiled

The Grotto has opened its doors

Politics

3 d. ago Matheus Cunha sparks injury fears after missing Christmas lights event due to training ‘accident’

Cunha suffered an “accident in training” that prevented him from attending the switch-on event in Altrincham

Events

3 d. ago Shooting at Chicago's Christmas tree lighting event leaves one dead and eight hurt with terrified families forced to run for their lives

Holiday celebrations turned to chaos as gunfire erupted just hours after the city lit its official Christmas tree.

Events

3 d. ago We were first inside Manchester's newest Christmas event and left full of festive feels

The Northern Lights event has arrived at Heaton Park

Politics

3 d. ago Seven teenagers shot and police attacked as Christmas event erupts into chaos

Seven teenagers aged between 13 and 17 were shot following a riot at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, which also reportedly saw 'multiple police officers' attacked and injured

Events

3 d. ago Chicago Christmas event shooting as '300 riot' with 7 teens shot and police attacked

A Christmas tree lighting event turned into chaos after seven teenagers, aged between 13 and 17, were shot following an alleged riot involving 300 that were reportedly involved in a confrontation with police

Events

4 d. ago Concord shooting: Families run in terror as gunman opens fire at Christmas event

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: One witness at the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Concord, North Carolina, said it sounded like the fireworks - planned for the event - had gone off suddenly

Events

4 d. ago Wales' most unusual village has Christmas event for one weekend only

Named one of the UK’s ‘most beautiful’ places this unusual village is hosting a Christmas market – but only for the briefest of periods

Politics

4 d. ago SantaCon: Teen arrested for promoting fake Christmas event on Connecticut beach to 600,000 people

Emmet Blaney, 19, charged after being accused of publicizing unauthorized party on Fairfield shoreline

Events

5 d. ago Lapland UK visitors left disappointed after spending £350 and being forced to leave attraction

The popular Christmas event was shut after just one day

Economics

5 d. ago 10 burning Celtic AGM questions the board will stare down when restless natives grab the mic

The days for laughs at rivals are over as punters hold the board to account over a series of burning complaints.

Events

6 d. ago £148m EuroMillions winner Adrian Bayford rakes in extra cash with £40

LOTTO winner Adrian Bayford is making extra cash by creating a winter wonderland for kids on his estate. The ex-postie, who scooped £148 million on the EuroMillions with ex-wife Gillian, is renting his land to an events company to host a £40-a-ticket “festive spectacle” for families. The 2.5 hour ‘Extraordinary Christmas Tale’ event includes face...

Economics

8 d. ago British Gas owner hosts lavish event for few after cancelling staff Christmas party

Centrica said it would not fund the £35 per person party contribution this year

Society

1 week ago Celeb chef Jack Stein offers fresh take on Christmas Dinner for free pop

The UK-first event crafted by celebrity chef Jack Stein 'reimagines' the three course Christmas meal.

Politics

1 week ago Theme unveiled for Princess Kate’s annual Together at Christmas event

A-list actors will give readings at the service

Politics