4 h. ago Village Christmas tree cut down hours after lights switch on

The tree in Shotton Colliery, Co Durham, was chopped down between 10pm and 11pm on Wednesday, according to police.

Politics

18 h. ago How to get a free £200 in time for the New Year... by switching bank account

Two banks are offering current account switching deals which would see a cash bonus land before Christmas.

Economics

20 h. ago How to get a free £200 in time for Christmas by switching bank account

Two banks are offering current account switching deals which would see a cash bonus land before Christmas.

Economics

41 h. ago Irvine Christmas light switch on sees Sabrina Carpenter tribute entertain crowds

“This is a big event for Irvine and it’s nice to have it back.”

Politics

42 h. ago Emmerdale hunk makes soap return as he joins Hollyoaks for controversial police storyline

AN EMMERDALE actor whose character was killed off in dramatic fashion as part of a gritty Christmas Day storyline has now switched to star in Hollyoaks. The soap favourite, who departed the Dales back in 2012, will now star in a prominent role in the Channel 4 series as part of a new police storyline....

Events

4 d. ago Fears DWP crackdown may see benefit claimants 'wrongly targeted'

The DWP will check the bank account details of people on three benefits

Events

4 d. ago High street chain closing 77 stores this year including three this weekend

At the time, the charity warned around 200 retail staff may be made redundant under the proposals, while approximately 2,000 volunteers would also be impacted

Politics

6 d. ago Natasha Hamilton's three word statement to Atomic Kitten reunion rumours

Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton returned to her Merseyside roots to switch on Liscard's Christmas lights, opening up about her Hashimoto's disease diagnosis, new music plans and life as a mum-of-five

Politics

6 d. ago Natasha Hamilton fuels Atomic Kitten reunion hopes with cryptic comment

Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton returned to her Merseyside roots to switch on Liscard's Christmas lights, opening up about her Hashimoto's disease diagnosis, new music plans and life as a mum-of-five

Politics

6 d. ago The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree lights have been switched on – and the reaction is mixed

Norway has gifted the Trafalgar Square tree to the UK every year since 1947

Politics

7 d. ago Are big banks quietly costing your business thousands every year? Savvy SMEs are switching

Millions of UK SMEs are missing out on money they should be earning from their bank account. Here’s why switching could pay off.

Economics

8 d. ago UK bank £14 fee coming for customers with current account in new change update

The new fee change is set to take place in a few weeks' time

Economics

8 d. ago DWP gains new powers to take money directly from bank accounts

Banks risk a fine if they do not share information with government agents when asked

Economics

8 d. ago This bank account could earn you up to £10,000 of ‘quiet interest’ next year

A new type of bank account offers high interest on idle cash, cashback on spending, and a fully digital business account experience

Economics

9 d. ago Salmond's media company drained more than £200,000 from bank account before he died

Alex Salmond's media company drained more than £200,000 from its bank account in the months before he died, it has emerged.

Economics

9 d. ago How YOU can save £1.5k between now & Christmas with no qualification side hustles from your sofa & fit in school runs

THE FESTIVE season is magical But it’s also pricey - from nativity costumes to teacher gifts, it all adds up. But amongst the chaos, some of these easy side hustles could boost your bank account just in time for Christmas, adding an extra £1,500 - and best of all, you don't need any qualifications, and...

Economics

9 d. ago Major UK bank to ‘double the salary’ of customers in new monthly payday draw

A select few account holders will see their salary matched

Economics

9 d. ago ‘I can’t hear Mariah Carey for the 1,000th time!’ Professional Santas on their most loved – and hated – Christmas hits

A flock of Father Christmases share the seasonal songs that capture the magic, merriment and occasional heartbreak that comes with donning the red suit My father was a Santa and my wife got me into doing it. It’s the best thing I ever did. I do schools, universities, supermarkets, Christmas lights switch-ons As soon as Santa comes along, everybody melts. One little girl brought her guinea pig, who leapt off her hand and dived straight into my Santa beard. The parents were in stitches while we tried to get him out. My favourite Christmas songs are Eartha Kitt’s sultry version of Santa Baby, because it gets all the adults in the mood to get up and have a boogie with Santa, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, because the lyrics are so pure. No Christmas songs drive me mad. It’s Christmas: they’re all great. Paul Fessi Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago British Gas issues safety advice as Christmas lights are switched on across the country

An engineer has provided five top tips to help make sure you stay safe and energy-smart while firing up your Christmas lights this December.

Politics

1 week ago What you need to know before getting a joint bank account with your partner

It’s important to weigh up the pros and cons of a joint account before opening one.

Economics