2 h. ago Budleigh Salterton swim survivor left bloodied after rescue from 6ft waves

Hundreds of people had gathered at local beaches on Christmas Day for annual festive swims when a group got into significant difficulty in the water amid 6ft waves and 65mph winds

Events

3 h. ago Zelenskyy to hold talks with European leaders amid fresh strikes on Kyiv

Attacks leave hundreds of thousands in city without heating as Ukrainian leader prepares for flurry of weekend diplomacyA third of Kyiv is without heating after a Russian drone and missile barrage on the Ukrainian capital cut off power supplies, leaving hundreds of thousands of people facing freezing temperatures.Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Moscow had used nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles, including ballistic missiles, in the overnight attack. “The primary target is Kyiv – energy facilities and civilian infrastructure,” he said in a post on X. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Never pour leftover Baileys down the sink – do 5 things instead

If you've over-indulged during the festive season and can't face necking any more Baileys, resist the urge to pour the creamy alcohol down the sink and try these recipes instead

Politics

4 h. ago 'I've tried hundreds of lip balms but only this Amazon one lasts all night long'

From the viral Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask to Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, I've tested hundreds of lip balms over the years – this one that's truly wowed me the most

Politics

5 h. ago ‘I’ve tested hundreds of lip balms but this is the only one that lasts for 12 hours’

'I'm actually using lip balm less often now because this nourishing formula is so good,' says beauty editor Laura Mulley about this surprising hit product

Politics

7 h. ago ‘Ghost resorts’: as hundreds of ski slopes lie abandoned, will nature reclaim the Alps?

With the snow line edging higher, 186 French ski resorts have shut, while global heating threatens dozens moreWhen Céüze 2000 ski resort closed at the end of the season in 2018, the workers assumed they would be back the following winter. Maps of the pistes were left stacked beside a stapler; the staff rota pinned to the wall.Six years on, a yellowing newspaper dated 8 March 2018 sits folded on its side, as if someone has just flicked through it during a quiet spell. A half-drunk bottle of water remains on the table. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago I've tried hundreds of perfumes and Commodity Milk is one of the best creamy scents

With a personal collection of over 150 perfumes I didn't think I could still be surprised

Politics

8 h. ago Scotland's historic Hogmanay and New Year's traditions that date back hundreds of years

Some of these festive customs are still popular to this day.

Politics

16 h. ago Disciple of shamed pastor who 'broke' Constance Marten delivers 'interactive prayers' to half a million people from screen

In a small TV studio in the depths of the Welsh countryside, a man speaks to hundreds of tiny faces on a wall of screens with a deep religious fervor.

Politics

17 h. ago Families left £1300 out of pocket as Christmas dinner restaurant shuts at last minute

Hundreds of people were looking forward to a slap-up steak Christmas dinner - but were left devastated after the venue closed.

Society

17 h. ago UK snow bomb horror as new weather maps show 'one inch per hour' to fall in days

The latest weather maps from Ventusky show a several-hundred-mile weather system descending on the UK in a matter of days - leaving a huge swathe of the country under snowfall

Events

18 h. ago Boxing Day hunt defies Chris Packham and local council to go ahead with centuries

Hundreds attended the hunt in Tiverton, Devon, amid Labour's plans to ban trail hunting.

Politics

20 h. ago The ultimate spa guide: Our experts have visited hundreds. From ultimate relaxation to British hidden gems and the best treatments, these are the ones to book now for the greatest New Year treat

Fancy a hi-tech European weight-loss retreat or a family-friendly spa that starts at under £100? Rosie Green sent testers to the wellness spas upping their game

Politics

22 h. ago Cheapest place to buy petrol and diesel near you REVEALED... so could YOU save £10 by filling up at a different station down the road?

Motorists could save themselves hundreds of pounds a year just by filling up at a different petrol station. Our real-time petrol price map, has now made that challenge a great deal easier.

Economics

22 h. ago DVLA reveals banned number plates for 2026 as motorists urged to check registrations

New 26 and 76 number plates will be issued next year, but hundreds of combinations have been removed by the DVLA

Events

23 h. ago Ayr Boxing Day Sea Dip 2025: 13 amazing photos as hundreds brave icy Scottish waters for charity

The annual Boxing Day fundraiser is entering its fifth year.

Culture

23 h. ago Southern California hit by deadly floods as atmospheric river storm strikes

Heavy flash flooding has hit southern California over Christmas, forcing hundreds to evacuate and leaving four dead.

Events

24 h. ago ‘A PR stunt’: Post Office scandal victims dismiss plans for museum exhibition

Many victims and families advising inquiry’s legacy project are highly suspicious of idea of Postal Museum exhibitionVictims of the Post Office Horizon scandal have dismissed a planned exhibition on the affair at the Postal Museum as a PR stunt that they are refusing to endorse.The inquiry into the wrongful convictions of hundreds of post office operators announced in September that it was working with the Postal Museum as part of a legacy project to commemorate the devastating impact of the scandal. Continue reading...

Events

25 h. ago Nigel Farage stands up for Boxing Day hunts as Keir Starmer moves to ban trail hunting and most voters say Labour have alienated rural communities

Ministers announced a ban on the field sport - in which hunters follow packs of hounds through the countryside in search of pre-laid scents rather than live animals - on Monday.

Politics

25 h. ago Boots Boxing Day sale slashes 'excellent' £97 Liz Earle skincare bundle to £34

Boots has launched its Boxing Day sale with huge discounts on skincare, perfume and beauty gifts, including 65% off a Liz Earle slashing it from £97 to £34

Economics