8 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

36 h. ago I visited enchanting Christmas market and one £4.50 item made the trip worthwhile

The Christmas market has been named one of the best in the UK - and one visitor was blown away by a purchase costing less than £5

Economics

3 d. ago ‘They decided to kill us with cold’: Ukrainians struggle against Russian assault on power network

Chernihiv residents say they are without power for 14 hours a day as they gather in ‘invincibility points’ to charge up and warm upValentyna Ivanivna showed off her new head torch. It was a present from her grandson, she said. Most evenings she wears it while doing household chores: cooking dinner, washing up and stacking plates. “It’s impossible to plan anything without power. You can’t even invite people round for a cup of tea because the kettle won’t work. It’s stressful and exhausting for everyone,” she explained.Ivanivna lives in Chernihiv, an ancient Ukrainian city known for its early medieval cathedrals. The border with Belarus and Russia is a short drive away, across a landscape of pine forests, villages with geese and the occasional wandering moose. In 2022, Russian troops invaded and occupied most of the oblast. They bombed and laid siege to Chernihiv, pulling out after six weeks and rolling north. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Fairytale city with direct £20 flights from UK named cheapest for Christmas market break

Nothing says Christmas like a festive market packed with inspiring gifts and seasonal treats, and what better way to enhance your experience than an affordable European getaway to marvel at the magic

Economics

1 week ago Fairytale city with direct £29 Manchester flights named cheapest for Christmas market breaks

This European capital city is filled with an enchanting Christmas market, Art Nouveau architecture and a festive food scene. It has now been named the cheapest for a Christmas market break

Economics

1 week ago Tiny European country with enchanting Christmas market and free public transport

The destination is one of the smallest nations in Europe, but it's a winter wonderland with Christmas markets and a UNESCO-listed capital city that is known for being easy to walk around

Politics

2 w. ago Idyllic village two hours from UK turns into fairytale location at Christmas

If you're looking to go on a festive getaway before Christmas, this pretty village near has turned into a 'magical' fairytale-like scene with several markets to explore

Society

2 w. ago Inside the 'hidden gem' Lake District village with just 500 residents that feels like it's 'straight out of a Christmas fairytale'

Northwest of Windermere, the Lakes village has a population of around 500 and is made up of narrow, cobbled streets, whitewashed houses and old cottages.

Politics

2 w. ago First DNA evidence of Black Death in Edinburgh discovered on teeth of excavated teenage skeleton

Experts said the discovery was “ground breaking” with new testing transforming understandings of the city’s medieval populations.

Events

3 w. ago First look at Boots' new 2025 Christmas campaign "Gift Happily Ever After”

Boots launches new fairytale Christmas campaign “Gift Happily Ever After”

Politics

3 w. ago Puss really is in Boots! Chemist unveils Christmas advert starring beloved fairytale characters shopping for Snow Queen's ball

The British beauty and wellness brand is celebrating Christmas fairytale-style this year with the launch of its 'Gift Happily Ever After' campaign.

Politics

3 w. ago 'Fairytale' European Christmas market selling 86p mulled wine with £32 UK flights

Christmas is fast approaching, and for anyone looking to book a last-minute festive getaway, there are plenty of European options

Economics