23 m. ago Driver, 31, who killed a man as he mowed down pedestrians in Christmas Day car rampage in London's West End is convicted of murder

Anthony Gilheaney (pictured), 31, launched a series of unprovoked and violent attacks against five people in the early hours of December 25 2024.

Events

33 m. ago Christmas special abruptly pulled from BBC schedule just days before airing

The BBC2 show has now been bumped to 2026 so the broadcaster can make tweaks to the episode.

Politics

2 h. ago Heathrow airport worker named Santa is convicted of dealing prescription drugs days before Christmas

Rohan Santa, 37, was part of a 'commercial enterprise' running prescription drugs Xanax and Pregabalin illegally.

Economics

3 h. ago BBC pulls Christmas comedy special at last minute as fans fume 'take risks'

A Christmas special has been pulled from the BBC schedule just days before it was due to air

Events

4 h. ago BBC pulls Christmas special from schedules as fans fume at 'ridiculous' decision

The BBC has reportedly pulled the Mandy Christmas special from the festive TV schedule with just days to go, with the show now set to air in 2026

Politics

4 h. ago Driver who killed man and hurt others in Christmas Day rampage guilty of murder

Anthony Gilheaney, 31, launched a series of violent attacks against five people in the early hours of December 25 2024.

Events

4 h. ago Man who mowed down London pedestrians on Christmas Day convicted of murder

Man who mowed down London pedestrians on Christmas Day convicted of murder  The Guardian

Events

4 h. ago 2025’s paltry Christmas Day lineup is not what Britain’s television industry needs

It’s a particularly drab year on the British festive television front, writes Micha Frazer-Carroll. The Big Four need to get their act together soon – or risk ceding Christmas to American streaming giants

Politics

4 h. ago Driver who hit pedestrians at random in West End Christmas Day 'carnage' found guilty of murder

Anthony Gilheaney drove a random strangers during the West End Christmas Day ‘carnage’

Events

4 h. ago BBC pulls 2025 Christmas special from schedule just days before broadcast

The BBC has confirmed a Christmas special has been pulled from its festive schedule, with the show now set to air in 2026 instead

Politics

4 h. ago Geese are 'stolen from park to be cooked and eaten on Christmas Day'

Black Ash Park in Newport is well known for having scores of geese and ducks that visitors love to see and feed. However, the popular birds are vanishing from the park.

Politics

5 h. ago Geese are stolen from park 'to be cooked and eaten on Christmas Day' as locals say migrants could be to blame

Black Ash Park in Newport is well known for having scores of geese and ducks that visitors love to see and feed. However, the popular birds are vanishing from the park.

Events

6 h. ago Major update after woman killed in Asda car park days before Christmas

A 78-year-old woman was fatally struck by a van in an Asda car park just days before Christmas - police have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses

Events

6 h. ago Gail's announces which of its bakeries will open on Christmas Day

The upmarket bakery chain, which was founded in 2005, has attracted some criticism online for the controversial decision to keep some stores open on Christmas Day.

Politics

8 h. ago I made a big mistake the first Christmas I spent with my husband Ben

Christmas Day holds so many joys; the house buzzing with the excitement of the children, the rich smell of turkey and all its trimmings, and the glow of all the family being together.

Politics

9 h. ago Devastation as beloved mum, 38, dies just days before Christmas

Charlie Ainsworth, 38, died last week leaving behind her son, Elijah

Events

9 h. ago Emmerdale star sacked with immediate effect days before Christmas

Kim Tate finally learned the truth about what happened to her beloved horse Ice leading to Lydia Dingle being sacked from her job at Home Farm just before Christmas

Politics

9 h. ago Kelvin Fletcher unveils 'transformation' in exciting farming update

Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz Fletcher shared a festive farm update just days before Christmas

Politics

10 h. ago Horror scenes at Asda after woman dies just days before Christmas

The woman was hit by a van as she returned to her car

Events

10 h. ago Gail's reveals 10 of its bakeries will OPEN on Christmas Day

The retailer also revealed that it will give away free mince pies to shoppers who visit these chains on December 25

Politics