2 h. ago Fury as boy, 13, 'excluded' from turning on Stevange's Christmas lights

Stevenage Borough Council has apologised to Logan's family after the teenager was "pushed to the back of the stage" during the Christmas lights switch on in the town

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10 h. ago Why is Trafalgar Square’s Christmas Tree sent from Norway and when will it be lit?

Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree typically divides the capital, with some people loving its look and others criticising – but when can we see it lit up?

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13 h. ago Council bosses accused of ignoring child with special needs for Christmas lights switch on to take selfies with So Solid Crew instead

Logan Keir, 13, was 'forgotten' as dignitaries became excited about getting selfies with hip hop group So Solid Crew, his mother complained.

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13 h. ago Council bosses accused of ignoring child with special needs for Christmas lights switch on despite using him on posters to publicise event

Logan Keir, 13, was 'forgotten' as dignitaries became excited about getting selfies with hip hop group So Solid Crew, his mother complained.

Politics

15 h. ago The Dome in Edinburgh unveils Christmas tree with half a million lights

New photographs show the venue's spectacular festive decor.

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31 h. ago Matheus Cunha not in Man United squad after missing Christmas lights switch

Cunha picked up a minor knock in training in news first reported by Altrincham town hall after the forward missed a Christmas lights event

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33 h. ago My disabled lad was thrilled to be asked to turn on our local Christmas lights then he was snubbed in the cruellest way

AS GEMMA Keir huddled on stage with her son, Logan, his eyes lit up with excitement. “Press the button, light up the tree, see Santa,” he whispered. These three small tasks had been Logan’s focus ever since September 2025, when he was officially invited to switch on the Christmas lights in his hometown of Stevenage. ...

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36 h. ago Martin Lewis' MSE shares how much your Christmas lights will cost to run

Christmas lights are a staple of the festive season, but will add to electricity bills

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38 h. ago Northern Lights at Heaton Park in pictures with full food and drink price lists

The Christmas lights trail has arrived at Heaton Park

Society

41 h. ago Martin Lewis' MSE explains how much your Christmas lights will cost you this year

MSE has launched a tool people can use to work out how much they'll be charged

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2 d. ago UK seaside town that's 'straight from a Christmas card' with pretty festive market

Seaton in Devon is a charming coastal town that comes to life at Christmas with light displays, festive workshops and a Polar Express tram ride that's perfect for kids

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3 d. ago Matheus Cunha sparks injury fears after missing Christmas lights event due to training ‘accident’

Cunha suffered an “accident in training” that prevented him from attending the switch-on event in Altrincham

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3 d. ago Shooting at Chicago's Christmas tree lighting event leaves one dead and eight hurt with terrified families forced to run for their lives

Holiday celebrations turned to chaos as gunfire erupted just hours after the city lit its official Christmas tree.

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3 d. ago Twelve of the best US Christmas markets to get you in the festive spirit

Across the U.S., it’s beginning to look, and smell, a lot like Christmas — artisanal stalls framed by twinkling lights are selling delightful gifts and the tempting aromas of mulled wine and bratwursts are wafting through the air

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3 d. ago Seven teenagers shot and police attacked as Christmas event erupts into chaos

Seven teenagers aged between 13 and 17 were shot following a riot at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, which also reportedly saw 'multiple police officers' attacked and injured

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3 d. ago Chicago Christmas event shooting as '300 riot' with 7 teens shot and police attacked

A Christmas tree lighting event turned into chaos after seven teenagers, aged between 13 and 17, were shot following an alleged riot involving 300 that were reportedly involved in a confrontation with police

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3 d. ago Concord Christmas lights shooting as 'gunman' opens fire on crowd leaving multiple injured

A Christmas lights switch on in the US was cancelled after a gunman opened fire on the crowd, leaving four people injured. Distressing footage shows families running in fear

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3 d. ago Gunman opens fire at Christmas lights switch on as four people taken to hospital

The family event in Concord, North Carolina, descended into chaos when a gunman opened fire last night.

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3 d. ago Chilling moment gunshots ring out at Christmas tree lighting as 3 people left fighting for their life in North Carolina

THIS is the chilling moment gunshots are fired at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony with three people rushed to hospital in a critical condition. Crowds ran for their lives after the horror sound of gunfire rang out in the city of Concord, North Carolina. Four people were left injured after being found by gunshot wounds...

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3 d. ago Concord shooting: Families run in terror as gunman opens fire at Christmas event

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: One witness at the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Concord, North Carolina, said it sounded like the fireworks - planned for the event - had gone off suddenly

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