6 h. ago Switzerland fire latest: Families of missing teenagers plead for information as likely cause of deadly blaze identified

Swiss Police have confirmed around 40 people have died after a fire ripped through a bar in a popular Swiss ski resort

Events

9 h. ago Heartbreaking faces of people missing in Swiss ski resort bar fire which killed 47

Seven young people, most of whom are teens, have been reported missing following the devastating fire in Crans-Montana, with families urgently seeking for information

Events

11 h. ago Desperate families of youths missing after NYE bar blaze release pics of loved ones & beg for info as at least 40 killed

DESPERATE families of youngsters still missing after a deadly inferno engulfed a Swiss bar have begged for information on their loved ones. Teenagers as young as 14 have not been seen or heard from since the disastrous New Year's Eve celebration. Their panicked families have released heartbreaking appeals in the hope of finding their whereabouts...

Events

12 h. ago Cold weather payments triggered in over 400 postcodes – check if you’re eligible

Over 600,000 households are in line for the one-off payment

Politics

13 h. ago Faces of the missing: Families plead for information about missing loved ones, many of them children, following Swiss nightclub blaze that left 47 dead

New Year's Eve celebrations turned into a nightmare when Le Constellation bar in the ski resort town of Crans-Montana went up in flames,

Society

20 h. ago 'Foreign Secretary must use holidays to reset and bring Jagtar Singh Johal home', says family

Gurpreet Singh Johal said Yvette Cooper has not got back to him following their last meeting and urged her to use the Christmas holidays to “reconsider” his plea.

Society

21 h. ago Sonar signals end agony of waiting for families of missing people

Record View welcomes Police Scotland's investment in sonar equipment which could prove vital during searches in water.

Events

25 h. ago Parents are desperately searching for children after Swiss ski resort inferno as hundreds gather for heartbreaking vigil

DISTRAUGHT families are desperately searching for their children who are still missing after a deadly blaze ripped through a Swiss ski resort nightclub. Authorities have confirmed teenagers are among the 47 dead and 115 injured after the horror blaze erupted at a packed tourist bar in Crans-Montana, Valais. It's thought more than 200 young people celebrating...

Society

37 h. ago January isn’t for reinvention – it’s for dishes we know by heart

There’s something quietly radical about indulging in nostalgia – not because the past was better, but as a counterpoint to all that future planning• Sign up here for our weekly food newsletter, FeastOur friend Bridget is serious about Christmas, and she does it spectacularly: come 1 December, her tree will be up, beautifully lit and decorated, her nearest and dearest (us included, thankfully) will get their bespoke Advent calendar (this year it was a cheesy one for me and a puzzle for Sarit – perfect) and a month of fun activities will ensue, culminating in a magnificent day. She is so serious about it, in fact, that her planning for next year starts now: she hits the January sales for everything that’ll keep for the next Christmas holiday – stocking fillers, festive candy, decorations, jumpers and socks – and it’s all stored neatly in a cupboard in anticipation of another gloriously executed December.We may not be quite as organised and foresightful as Bridget, but we are looking a...

Politics

3 d. ago The Holiday actor who escaped the 'Misfits curse' which tragically claimed the lives of his co

The Holiday might be a modern Christmas favourite, but few people watching realise that one of its stars actually escaped the 'Misfits curse' that claimed the lives of his costars.

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4 d. ago Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reunite for Christmas with their kids after years of co

Kim Kardashian and her ex-husband Kanye West quietly reunited over the Christmas holidays, spending time together with their four kids in a rare show of unity after years of public tension.

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4 d. ago Britney Spears slams her family in Christmas post after spending holiday with one of her sons

Britney Spears appeared on Instagram on Sunday to issue a biting Christmas message to her estranged family. She shared an image of a decorated holiday tree and added a sarcastic note.

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5 d. ago One child is dead after Christmas holiday house fire injured five: Probe into what caused blaze continues

Six fire engines and a height vehicle were deployed to the semi-detached property, where crews worked to extinguish the fire, which had spread throughout the home.

Events

5 d. ago Walmart confirms extended holiday return policy & it includes post

WALMART has officially updated its return policy, giving shoppers more time to return Christmas gifts. As the end of the festive season approaches, the retail giant is making changes to its shopping rules. With the holidays typically bringing a surge in returns, Walmart, like many other retailers, is preparing for a higher-than-usual return rate. Estimates...

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5 d. ago Benidorm holidaymakers rage over £32 Christmas dinner at 'Stag Man Steakhouse'

Holidaymakers were left disappointed after diners complained about the £32 Christmas dinner served in Benidorm.

Economics

6 d. ago Brits slam £32 Christmas dinner 'disaster' at legendary Benidorm Stag Man restaurant

British holidaymakers were left disappointed after diners complained about the €37 (£32) Christmas dinner served at the Stag Man Steakhouse in Benidorm, run by self-styled "King of Benidorm" Frank "the Stag Man"

Economics

6 d. ago Iconic TV show beloved for its niche sports coverage signs off after 38 years on air

Sports fans across Europe have paid tribute as an iconic TV show bid farewell during the Christmas holidays, after 38 years on air.

Culture

7 d. ago The Holiday director reveals iconic scene in Christmas classic was improvised

The Holiday is one of the most well-loved Christmas films among Brits. But many fans might not know that one of the film's most iconic scenes was improvised by cameo star

Politics

7 d. ago Families given urgent Boxing Day warning as two men still missing

Two people remain missing after a traditional Christmas Day swim at Budleigh Salterton, Devon that went ahead despite a Met Office weather warning ended with ambulances being rushed to the scene

Events

8 d. ago Think you know The Holiday? Test your knowledge of the cosy Christmas film

It's quiz time - how well do you know the 2006 hit starring Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet?

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