47 m. ago Food banks face winter surge as record six parcels a minute to be delivered in festive season

Almost three quarters of a million food parcels were provided for children last winter

Society

57 m. ago Children’s literary giants join forces for new Christmas tale

New story will feature in next week’s edition of The Big Issue

Politics

57 m. ago Travelodge 'had to step in' over Christmas issue millions face

The budget hotel chain is offering free, fully-stocked rooms for a specific purpose

Politics

57 m. ago People 'on edge' with Christmas secrets should email Travelodge

The budget hotel chain is opening some of its rooms for free to use for over an hour of privacy

Politics

89 m. ago Princess Kate shares the Christmas cheer as she highlights the power of 'simple acts' of love in a letter ahead of her carol service

In a special open letter which will be given to guests at the 'Together At Christmas ' event at Westminster Abbey, Catherine writes about the importance small acts of kindness.

Politics

2 h. ago Kate’s letter to volunteers released ahead of Christmas carol service

The future queen will on Friday preside over her Together At Christmas service at Westminster Abbey

Politics

2 h. ago Princess of Wales issues special message to the nation at Christmas

In a personal message for guests at the Together at Christmas event at Westminster Abbey on Friday, the princess spoke of the importance of checking in on loved ones and friends “at a time when life can sometimes feel fragmented or uncertain”.

Politics

3 h. ago Fury as BMA boss shrugs off Christmas patient chaos fears ahead of five

A JUNIOR doctors leader yesterday dismissed as “sentimental” concerns that the latest wave of strikes will trap patients in hospital for Christmas. British Medical Association resident doctors will walk out for five days from December 17 - potentially causing havoc for patients waiting to be discharged. But BMA chair Dr Tom Dolphin dismissed appeals not...

Events

3 h. ago I tried the ‘lazy’ Christmas tree trend everyone’s buying my fave transported me back to Lapland AND it’s on sale

IT’S CHRISTMAS! But who wants to spend hours decorating that festive fir with metres of tangled lights when most high street stores now sell pre-lit ones at affordable prices? A shortage of pines, caused by our hot summer and a rare, early frost in Denmark, the UK’s biggest supplier, has seen the cost of real...

Economics

4 h. ago Walking in a winter undies land! Town's Christmas decorations are mocked for looking like giant pants

The quirky lights that resemble a massive pair of knickers are strung up in the main shopping centre of Tiverton,Devon are making a comeback after first appearing in 2015.

Events

4 h. ago Boyfriend of student, 21, who died in car crash in Ireland was going to propose on Christmas Eve, mourners told

Mourners on Tuesday gathered as a white horse-drawn carriage carrying 21-year-old's Chloe Hipson's coffin made its way to Daldowie crematorium, near Glasgow.

Events

4 h. ago Trafford Centre issue parking update amid major rule change now in force

The Trafford Centre introduced new time limits on parking earlier this year - and bosses are reminding shoppers of the rules now that the festive season has well and truly begun

Politics

4 h. ago Trafford Centre issues parking update amid major rule change now in force

The Trafford Centre introduced new time limits on parking earlier this year - and bosses are reminding shoppers of the rules now that the festive season has well and truly begun

Politics

5 h. ago Three smart ways to take the financial tension out of festive gatherings

IT’S great to squeeze in lots of get-togethers with friends and family before Christmas. But splitting the cost of socialising can be a headache. Here’s how to take the financial tension out of festive gatherings. MAKE A BUDGET: Agree clear spending limits to avoid crossed wires. It’s a good idea to do this as early...

Events

5 h. ago Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson to take romance to next level at Christmas after less than a year of dating

THERE’S only one woman Louis Tomlinson wants to snog under the mistletoe this Christmas – as he has invited Zara McDermott to spend the big day with his family.  The couple, who I first revealed started dating in March, will celebrate their first Christmas together at his Hertfordshire home — alongside his son, Freddie, and...

Politics

5 h. ago ‘Distraught’ boyfriend of Scots student, 21, killed in crash ‘planned to propose’ on Christmas Eve

THE heartbroken boyfriend of a student who died in a horror car crash planned to propose to her on Christmas Eve. Earlier today, hundreds of mourners gathered to pay their respects and say a final farewell to Chloe Hipson. The 21-year-old, from Bellshill, died alongside four pals in a crash on a winding stretch of...

Events

5 h. ago Teacher was 'glassy eyed and slurring' when police stopped him driving home from Christmas party

Matthew Paul Porch was nearly three times over the legal limit when police stopped him after they saw him swerving his car and nearly hitting a kerb

Society

5 h. ago Stacey Dooley divides opinion with Christmas tree as fans brand it 'hideous'

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Stacey Dooley has divided fans with her 'camp disco' themed Christmas tree, as some say they love it and others fear for her daughter's safety

Politics

5 h. ago Man killed by 'careering' car on Christmas Day in London's West End 'didn't stand a chance', court told

Man killed by 'careering' car on Christmas Day in London's West End 'didn't stand a chance', court told  Sky News

Events

6 h. ago Inside Melania Trump’s extravagant Christmas celebrations at White House

Melania Trump has decorated the White House for Christmas under her theme “Home Is Where the Heart Is.”

Politics