48 m. ago London's best Christmas markets taking place all over town plus the top festive shopping day trips

The best Christmas shopping is a truly one-off experience at a market, fair or pop-up sale

Economics

3 h. ago 'World's Strongest Woman' stripped of title after saucy snaps proved she was 'born man'

Jammie Booker, who was crowned the World’s Strongest Woman 2025, has been stripped of her title after explicit images from her past life as an adult film star surfaced

Politics

4 h. ago I went to the UK’s ‘best’ Christmas market and paid £6.80 for hot chocolate

Edinburgh's Christmas market has been named the best in the UK, but locals have criticised it for being overcrowded and expensive, so I decided to visit to see if it's really worth the hype.

Economics

4 h. ago I paid £6.80 for hot chocolate at Edinburgh Christmas market to see if it's worth it

Edinburgh Christmas market was recently named the best in the UK, but locals have complained about rising prices at the festive stalls.

Economics

4 h. ago Cotswolds Christmas market forced to apologise after being labelled another 'infamous Willy Wonka disaster'

The Castle Combe Circuit's first ever Christmas market, which cost £5 to browse, left dozens of visitors disappointed, with reports of muddy fields, sparse stalls and 'just one ride'.

Events

15 h. ago Lucy Steed’s debut novel named as Waterstones Book of the Year

A romantic-mystery debut novel, The Artist by Lucy Steeds, set against the sun-drenched backdrop of southern France, has been crowned the 2025 Waterstones Book of the Year.

Culture

25 h. ago Europe's 'fairytale' Christmas market with over 200 stalls is just 2 hours from UK

There are some well-known Christmas markets dotted across Europe, but there's one fairytale location that boasts more than 200 stalls and is just two hours from the UK

Politics

25 h. ago Beautiful German Christmas market less than 2 hours from UK has £15 flights

When it comes to European Christmas markets, Germany is famous for their annual holiday tradition as streets are transformed into festive winter wonderlands - but there's one that is perhaps one of the country's most famous

Economics

25 h. ago Europe's 'cheapest Christmas market' just 2 hours from UK has £30 hotels and £2.50 beers

Christmas markets are not exactly known for being a budget day out. However, research has pinpointed the cheapest Christmas market in Europe, and it's in a little-known city not many tourists visit

Economics

26 h. ago The rural Scottish Christmas market in Fife that is a hidden gem foodie haven

It will feature local makers, festive food and drink, live music and more.

Events

26 h. ago Edinburgh Christmas Market 2025: 15 amazing photos of Edinburgh's Christmas Market winter wonderland

There's nothing prettier than Edinburgh at Christmas time – as these incredible pictures show

Culture

28 h. ago Christmas market traders are forced to push their prices up to make a profit due to the eye

It's that time of year again, when UK cities are packed with stalls selling Christmas wares, from mulled wine to crafty gifts. But how much do vendors have to pay for their stalls?

Economics

31 h. ago Dancing with the Stars 2025 winners announced in emotional finale

The Dancing with the Stars 2025 winner has been crowned.

Politics

51 h. ago Fairytale Christmas market in enchanting medieval city is just three hours from the UK

There is a catalogue of Christmas markets dotted across Europe for a festive getaway, with one transforming the city into a magical winter wonderland just a few hours away.

Events

52 h. ago UK coastal town in 'English Riviera' has new Christmas market in outdoor waterpark

If you're looking to step into the festive spirit, there's a new Christmas market coming to a popular seaside area in the UK for the very first time, with a variety of stalls and seasonal treats.

Politics

56 h. ago Anyone bringing Christmas Market gifts back to UK faces £5,000 fine

A list of popular gifts you might buy at a market in France, Germany, Italy or the rest of Europe are banned in the UK

Economics

57 h. ago 'I'm a Christmas market expert and this one in Scotland is by far the best in the UK'

Let's face it, we all become Christmas market junkies during the festive haze also known as November and December — but I'm not complaining.

Politics

60 h. ago 'I tried Greater Manchester's secret Christmas Market and a sausage roll stole the show'

The unassuming Christmas market offered up many culinary hidden gems - with one festive take on a British delicacy standing out

Politics

3 d. ago UK’s biggest outdoor waterpark is launching its first ever Christmas market with FREE entry

A HUGE £15 million waterpark in the heart of the English Riviera is launching its first ever Christmas market. Located right on the beach, the park is best known for its eight adrenaline-pumping slides for thrillseekers. There will be two free Christmas market weekend events at the park, which plays host to rides such as...

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3 d. ago Flying Scotsman festive trip connecting two UK Christmas market cities welcomes passengers next month

The trip is a unique opportunity to ride the Flying Scotsman from York to Newcastle, with pick-ups available from London, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire. But with only one date available, tickets are selling fast

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