17 h. ago Goodbye June review – Kate Winslet’s Christmas heartwarmer is like a two

Star turns from Helen Mirren, Andrea Riseborough and Toni Colette can’t stop cartoony sentimentality smothering this film directed by Winslet and written by her son Joe AndersKate Winslet’s feature directing debut is a family movie, scripted by her son Joe Anders; it’s a well-intentioned and starrily cast yuletide heartwarmer, like a two-hour John Lewis Christmas TV ad without the logo at the end. There are one or two nice lines and sharp moments but they are submerged in a treacly soup of sentimentality; in the end, I couldn’t get past the cartoony quasi-Richard Curtis characterisation and the weird not-quite-earthlingness of the people involved. Having said this, I am aware of having been first in the queue to denigrate Winslet’s Christmas film The Holiday, that is regarded by many as one of the most successful films of all time.Helen Mirren is the June of the title, an affectionate but sharp-tongued matriarch who is diagnosed with terminal cancer in the run-up to Christmas, and h...

Events

40 h. ago Inside The Holiday icon Kate Winslet's first Christmas film in almost 20 years

Goodbye June not only stars Titanic legend Kate Winslet but has been directed by the award-winning actress as well.

Politics

40 h. ago The most offensive gifts you should NEVER buy your girlfriend or wife at Christmas revealed

Beaumont Etiquette founder Myka Meier provided a list of rude gifts, including vacuums, lingerie far too early in a relationship and a present that was previously meant for an ex.

Politics

42 h. ago The present you really want to give this holiday season (but were afraid to) is actually the best gift of all, study finds

Dollars over department store knick-knacks

Politics

42 h. ago Etiquette expert reveals the most offensive gifts you should NEVER buy your girlfriend or wife at Christmas

Beaumont Etiquette founder Myka Meier provided a list of rude gifts, including vacuums, lingerie far too early in a relationship and a present that was previously meant for an ex.

Politics

45 h. ago Now six hospitals declare 'critical incidents' as 'superflu' sparks NHS meltdown: Health chiefs order patients to wear masks

Bosses fear the 'calculated' disruption - at a time when hospital staffing rotas are 'very fragile' because of upcoming Christmas holidays and winter illness - will cause 'mayhem'.

Science

45 h. ago Superflu carnage sparks NHS meltdown fears as health chiefs beg doctors to postpone 'reckless' strikes in middle of terrifying outbreak

Bosses fear the 'calculated' disruption - at a time when hospital staffing rotas are 'very fragile' because of upcoming Christmas holidays and winter illness - will cause 'mayhem'.

Science

46 h. ago Families missing out on FREE childcare and food worth £100s over Christmas holidays – check if you’re eligible

STRUGGLING families are missing out on free childcare and food worth hundreds over the school holidays. The Government's Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme provides free meals, childcare, sports, music and arts clubs to low income households during the school holidays, including over Christmas break. But a report published this week by the Local Government...

Society

57 h. ago The WORST mistakes people make when hosting holiday parties... and how to fix them

An expert has revealed his top do's and don't of hosting festive gatherings this holiday season - and one of them may catch you by surprise.

Politics

66 h. ago How to fight stress from the pressure of following traditions during the holidays

It’s December, the weather’s turning, and the holidays are fast approaching. You’ve got to find the perfect gift for your partner, parents or that weird relative you only see once a year. At work, there’s the secret Santa for a colleague you barely know, and the office party you’d rather avoid.

Sport

67 h. ago Best days to book cheap Christmas holidays as experts say there's still time

Travel experts say it's not too late to book a Christmas getaway and save money as you can cut costs by up to 24% on flights

Science

69 h. ago Meghan Markle has been dubbed a ‘holiday hypocrite’ – there’s a good reason for that

In her Netflix special, ‘With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration’, the Duchess of Sussex manages to ignore the reality of her own family estrangement with her “perfect” Christmas. No wonder she’s been named on a ‘holiday’ villain list, says Charlotte Cripps.

Politics

2 d. ago Scotland’s most festive garden centres to visit this Christmas for holiday cheer

Verdant Leisure has revealed the most festive garden centres in Scotland, featuring Santa events, seasonal treats, and holiday displays.

Politics

3 d. ago Holiday ornaments decorate life all year long in this Belgian shop

Christel Dauwe has been living in a holiday wonderland year-round with her Christmas ornament shop in Antwerp, Belgium

Politics

3 d. ago This Kentucky Town Goes So Big for the Holidays It Was Named the Christmas Capital of the State

This Kentucky Town Goes So Big for the Holidays It Was Named the Christmas Capital of the State  WOMI Owensboro

Politics

3 d. ago Jewlr’s holiday gift guide showcases personalized treasures and handcrafted jewelry for everyone

Explore everything from timeless favorites to new holiday launches that will make the perfect jewelry gift

Politics

3 d. ago Millie Bobby Brown and husband Jake Bongiovi enjoy first holiday season as parents as they go Christmas shopping with daughter

The 21-year-old star of Stranger Things was spotted on yet another outing with husband Jake Bongiovi and the daughter that they adopted over the summer in New York City on Sunday.

Economics

3 d. ago Meghan Markle dubbed a 'holiday hypocrite': Duchess features in trendy LA's boutique's rogues' gallery of 2025 villains

Meghan is featured in a rogues' gallery of 'holiday hypocrites' as part of a scathing Christmas window display at high-end department store Kitson in Los Angeles.

Politics

5 d. ago I stayed at the UK holiday park that’s a ‘better value Center Parcs’ with Christmassy Blue Lagoon and kid elf uniforms

AS a golf buggy whizzes past me,  blaring festive tunes and with a fully decorated tree tied to the rear, it occurs I might be in possibly the most Christmassy place this side of Lapland.   I am with my family on our first visit to the popular Kingdom Of The Elves experience at the...

Politics

6 d. ago DWP is giving away free Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's vouchers worth £110

Eligible households can get £110 vouchers to spend at Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco to help them through winter and Christmas - check if you're eligible

Economics