69 m. ago Incredible pictures show wintry scenes as UK covered in 10cm of snow

Incredible new pictures have captured wintry scenes across the country, with heavy snow burying some areas buried in up to 10cm - and more expected after the weekend

Culture

7 h. ago In pictures: Snow blankets parts of UK as 2026 begins in deep freeze

Yellow and amber weather warnings for snow and ice will continue into the weekend as more snow is expected

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7 h. ago In Pictures: Snow day fun as bitterly cold snap grips the UK

The chilly weather was ideal for sledging and snowballs.

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35 h. ago January isn’t for reinvention – it’s for dishes we know by heart

There’s something quietly radical about indulging in nostalgia – not because the past was better, but as a counterpoint to all that future planning• Sign up here for our weekly food newsletter, FeastOur friend Bridget is serious about Christmas, and she does it spectacularly: come 1 December, her tree will be up, beautifully lit and decorated, her nearest and dearest (us included, thankfully) will get their bespoke Advent calendar (this year it was a cheesy one for me and a puzzle for Sarit – perfect) and a month of fun activities will ensue, culminating in a magnificent day. She is so serious about it, in fact, that her planning for next year starts now: she hits the January sales for everything that’ll keep for the next Christmas holiday – stocking fillers, festive candy, decorations, jumpers and socks – and it’s all stored neatly in a cupboard in anticipation of another gloriously executed December.We may not be quite as organised and foresightful as Bridget, but we are looking a...

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43 h. ago Thousands pack into bitter cold Times Square to celebrate New Year's Eve as parties take place across America

LIVEBLOG: Follow New Year's Eve celebrations across the globe as nations around the world throw parties to toast the final hours of the year before ushering in 2026.

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60 h. ago British Gas, Octopus, EDF, and E.on customers' bills set for price hike

It comes as a cold snap grips the UK

Economics

5 d. ago Kosovo goes to the polls in snap election in bid to end political crisis

PM Albin Kurti’s Self-Determination party may struggle to win majority after rival parties refused allianceVoters in Kosovo are casting ballots in an early parliamentary election in the hope of breaking a political deadlock that has gripped the small Balkan nation for much of this year.The snap vote was scheduled after the prime minister Albin Kurti’s governing Vetëvendosje, or Self-Determination, party failed to form a government despite winning the most votes in a 9 February election. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago What to know about UK snow bomb bringing 'one inch per hour' in just days

New snow maps for the UK show a huge band of snow stretching 700 miles set to blanket the UK in January as temperatures are set to turn bitterly cold after a mild start to December

Events

8 d. ago The 15 gadgets I’d buy in Boxing Day sales as Sun’s tech editor – with £100s off top brands like Apple, Samsung & Dyson

CHRISTMAS Day might be behind us, but the fun doesn’t stop: it’s time for some Boxing Day tech deals. If you didn’t get exactly what you wanted from Santa this year – or you pocketed some cash from a generous aunt – then it’s time for shopping. Plenty of the gear that didn’t end up...

Economics

8 d. ago Hundreds brave Christmas Day swim at Welsh beach despite yellow weather warning

While it's a sunny affair for many the cutting winds are making for bitterly cold conditions with temperatures feeling like near freezing

Events

1 week ago Zendaya gets playful as she joins fiancé Tom Holland, his parents and brothers for a fun

The actress, 29, and actor, also 29, are spending Christmas with his family in England after celebrating their engagement in America with Zendaya's family last year.

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1 week ago Where will be open on Christmas Day? Fun things to do if your family doesn't celebrate

The vast majority of Brits will be celebrating on December 25 this year - but that doesn't mean those who don't tend to observe the day are left without any activities

Politics

1 week ago Owners abandoned sick dog at park in bitter cold with cruel note

A passer-by found a golden retriever who was abandoned in the freezing cold by her owners despite having epilepsy and needing medication to stay well

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2 w. ago Royal Family LIVE: Meghan Markle's telling three words as Harry enjoys solo holiday

Meghan Markle took to Instagram to share a picture of her husband Prince Harry playing polo in the snow in Aspen - and captioned the snap with a three-word remark

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3 w. ago UK snow forecast as maps show millions of Brits face blizzards in matter of days

A brutal wintry front is forecast to hit in just a few days time as the recent mild spell comes to a bitterly cold end

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3 w. ago I’m a savvy mum & visited Scotland’s adventure park that’s ‘better than Center Parcs’ – there’s no queues or extra costs

FINDING a fun day out with the family that doesn't break the bank can be tricky. From constant pestering to buy treats to paying for lunch, it can all add up. So when someone told me about a hidden gem theme park with no queues and no hidden costs, it sounded too good to be...

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4 w. ago UK weather maps forecast snow and heavy winds to batter parts of country TONIGHT

The run up to Christmas could be a white one for some Brits as a cold snap begins to grip the nation - some parts of the country will face freezing conditions and heavy winds

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