6 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

8 h. ago Bus strikes hit west London over Christmas after workers reject pay offer

More than 350 bus workers are expected to stage the walkout in the weeks ahead of Christmas

Events

8 h. ago Left it to the last minute? You can still buy these gifts in time for Christmas with next

Swerve the high street battlefield and shop for eleventh-hour presents online this Christmas, says Abha Shah

Politics

8 h. ago Driver accused of Christmas Day car attacks in London’s West End says he was a ‘coward’

Anthony Gilheaney is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of using his Mercedes to run over five pedestrians during the early hours of December 25 2024

Events

10 h. ago The same Christmas songs have been in the charts for the last 20 years in a row

It really might end up feeling like Christmas every day - at least when it comes to hearing the same festive songs, a study suggests. Many hits appear 'on repeat'

Politics

11 h. ago See Who's Starring in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry in London's West End

See Who's Starring in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry in London's West End  Playbill

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11 h. ago Super flu hospital cases in London jump 47% in a week as NHS faces worst

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

Science

12 h. ago Super flu hospital cases in London jump 47% in a week as health chief warns of virus surge before Christmas

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

Events

12 h. ago 'Urgent' murder probe as woman, 39, found dead and killer remains on the loose

The body of a 39-year-old woman has been discovered at a property in Earl's Court in West London, with a murder investigation now launched by the police

Events

12 h. ago Horror as woman, 39, found murdered in wealthy London neighbourhood

Woman found dead by police checking if she was safe in upmarket area in west London

Events

14 h. ago Super flu hospital cases in London jump 48% in a week as health chief warns of virus surge before Christmas

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

Events

15 h. ago Superflu hospital cases in London jump 48% in a week as health chief warns of virus surge before Christmas

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

Events

15 h. ago Presents before or after dinner? The UK's most popular Christmas day routine, revealed

Does your Christmas day start with a festive tipple or a 5k run? And do you open presents before or after dinner?

Politics

17 h. ago Iconic Dave’s Coaches bus from Gavin and Stacey on sale for £200,000

The 33-seater was last seen onscreen during last year’s Christmas Day finale

Economics

17 h. ago Sophie Turner's aristocrat ex Peregrine Pearson shares a kiss with Brooklyn Beckham's ex Hana Cross on a very cosy date

The aristocrat, 30, and the model, 28, shared a passionate kiss while on a date at a West London bar on Tuesday evening.

Politics

17 h. ago Aldi's Christmas pet range has launched and it includes a £2.45 staple for Christmas Day

Aldi has launched its 2025 Christmas pet range with everything your dogs and cats need to get into the festive spirit including toys, jumpers and treats from £2.45

Economics

17 h. ago Flu vaccine shortages on eve of ‘last day to be fully protected’ for Christmas

Pharmacists insist you can still get flu vaccines but you may need to shop around after reports of some chemists running out just before the 'last day' for Christmas protection tomorrow

Politics

17 h. ago Met Office reveals chances of snow over Christmas as London to enjoy dry spell (at last!)

The last time it snowed on Christmas Day in the capital was in 2023

Politics

19 h. ago Bunches flower bouquets are a simple way to share Christmas joy this season

Finding festive gifts that feel thoughtful can be surprisingly difficult, especially when time is tight. That’s why flowers have become my go-to Christmas present – beautiful, personal, and guaranteed to brighten someone’s day – and Bunches has some of the best seasonal bouquets around.

Politics

19 h. ago Lily Allen’s ‘West End Girl’ May Become a Play in London’s West End

Lily Allen’s ‘West End Girl’ May Become a Play in London’s West End  Rolling Stone

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