4 h. ago ‘Danger hour’ when drivers should avoid roads at all costs this Christmas – and it’s not when you’d expect

THE most dangerous time to drive has been revealed as 3am on a Sunday - when the road is at its most quiet. Experts found that when there are fewer cars on the road, drivers take advantage and speed up. The increased speed combined with tiredness and the risk of meeting a driver under the...

Transport

35 h. ago Gen Z are behind huge surge in Christmas churchgoing with 60% of youngsters set to attend a festive service

Some 45 per cent of UK adults say they expect to visit a church this Christmas - up from 40 per cent last year, according to the study for Tearfund which said this was being driven by Gen Z.

Politics

3 d. ago Lucky gran scoops £400K with first ever lottery ticket after medium predicted ‘Christmas surprise’

Deborah Clymer visited a spiritualist in summer who predicted that she could expect a "big surprise" over Christmas

Economics

3 d. ago The rail, road, flight and ferry travel chaos to expect this Christmas

Exclusive: Busiest days at many airports will be 19 and 28 December, as well as 2 and 4 January 2026

Transport

8 d. ago Goodbye June release dates, cast and what to expect from Christmas tearjerker

Goodbye June stars an abundance of British talent including Kate Winslet, Helen Mirren and Timothy Spall.

Politics

9 d. ago UK's top 10 Christmas heroes revealed as Brits confess 'overlooking' vital workers

A new poll has named the top 10 unsung heroes who make Christmas what it is - and they're not who you might expect

Politics

9 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

1 week 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

2 w. ago Eight key things to expect from Kate Middleton's Together at Christmas royal carol service

The Princess of Wales will be stepping out tomorrow night for her annual festive concert at Westminster Abbey - here’s everything we know so far about the highly-anticipated Christmas event

Politics

2 w. ago Meghan Markle's Netflix Christmas special: What to expect from critic

In just days, the holiday special of Meghan Markle's Netflix show With Love, Meghan is set to drop on the streaming plaform - and here we look at what to expect

Politics

3 w. ago Tesco shoppers run to Christmas markets for reason you'd least expect

The market gives people the chance to try free food and drink samples and get festive inspiration to perfect Christmas celebrations at home with family and friends

Economics

4 w. ago Parents say kids expect 'perfect Christmas' as pressure mounts to replicate Home Alone

A new study has found that parents are feeling the squeeze to deliver the "perfect Christmas" for their children - with many pointing the finger at extravagant festive films like Home Alone

Society

4 w. ago Martin Lewis explains when Black Friday deals drop and how to get best bargains

The money saving expert shared what to expect in this year's Black Friday deals as the Christmas shopping season is upon us – and when you can expect to see the bargains

Economics

4 w. ago Over half of parents are under pressure to create the ‘perfect Christmas’, study finds

MORE than half of parents are under pressure to create the ‘perfect Christmas’ for their kids – with many blaming lavish festive films like Home Alone. A study of 1,200 mums and dads found 56 per cent are feeling the strain, and 78 per cent believe their children expect an idyllic Christmas because of the...

Events