65 m. ago BBC 'refuses to play live version of Fairytale of New York' as track starts fresh bid for Christmas number one

The hit track, released in 1987, has never hit Christmas number one

Society

3 h. ago Royal Mail issues reminder over last day for households to send 2nd class Christmas post

TODAY is the last day to post your second class cards and parcels to be sure they'll arrive in time for Christmas. According to data released by Royal Mail on inland posting services, any second class mail sent out after today may not arrive in time for the holidays. Though first class letters and parcels...

Politics

22 h. ago Katie Price sparks concern as she has help walking on night out wearing see

Katie Price has left fans concerned again after she was pictured on Monday night looking noticeably thinner, and needing support to get into a friend's glitzy bash

Politics

25 h. ago Katie Price strips to sexy festive bikini as she releases new Christmas song

Former glamour model Katie Price has given her fans an early Christmas present as she unveiled her brand new festive single This Christmas featuring singer Mhina

Economics

27 h. ago Josef Fritzl 'hopes for release by next Christmas' as monster's festive message shared

Monster Fritzl, 90, was jailed in 2009 for keeping the children, born after he raped daughter Elisabeth, in an underground lair and is seeking early release on grounds of old age and dementia

Politics

51 h. ago Frail Katie Price looks unsteady on her feet as she displays her dramatic weight

A frail looking Katie Price looked unsteady on her feet as she displayed her dramatic weight-loss in see-through lace leggings at a store launch on Saturday night. 

Events

55 h. ago The Pogues producer Steve Lillywhite: ‘Fairytale of New York is like a fine wine, it grows on you!’

As a recording of the first live performance of the immortal Christmas song is released, the legendary producer and ex-husband of Kirsty MacColl reflects on what makes it so special. As told to Roisin O’Connor

Events

3 d. ago Katie Price and Kerry Katona's 'double wedding and babies' as pair vow to settle down

Best friends Kerry Katona and Katie Price have made a secret festive promise which will see wedding bells in 2026 as they have vowed to be bridesmaids at one another’s weddings

Society

3 d. ago Katie Price and Kerry Katona's 'double wedding and babies' as pair make pledge to settle down

EXCLUSIVE: Best friends Kerry Katona and Katie Price have made a secret festive promise which will see wedding bells in 2026 as they have vowed to be bridesmaids at one another's weddings

Society

4 d. ago C of E responds to Tommy Robinson’s carols event with ‘Christmas is for all’ message

Release of 43-second video comes as senior church figures speak out against dangers of Christian nationalismThe Church of England has released a video in response to a Christmas carols event on Saturday being organised by the far-right activist Tommy Robinson amid calls from a growing number of senior church figures to challenge Christian nationalism.In the 43-second video, Christmas Isn’t Cancelled, posted on the church’s YouTube channel, more than 20 people from the archbishop of York to schoolchildren speak about the “joy, love and hope” of Christmas. The message is “a simple reminder that Christmas belongs to all of us, and everyone is welcome to celebrate”, the C of E said. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Junior Andre and Celebs Go Dating star girlfriend land huge gig together and follow in footsteps of Love Island stars

JUNIOR Andre has landed a new gig with his stunning girlfriend, Jasmine Orr, by his side as he follows in his famous parents' footsteps. The 20-year-old son of Peter Andre and Katie Price has been carving out a career in music and acting over recent years. He began a relationship with PR assistant Jasmine, 24,...

Politics

6 d. ago Brian Eno urges support to get Together for Palestine song to Christmas No 1

Lullaby features Palestinian singer, lyrics written by Peter Gabriel and artists including Eno and CelesteThe Together for Palestine fund is trying to get a Palestinian lullaby to Christmas No 1 in the UK charts in an effort to help provide aid to the people of Gaza, but also showcase their culture and creativity.The musician Brian Eno, who performs on the track, said Lullaby, which will be released on Friday, is a chance to support Palestinians over Christmas and potentially stage an unlikely coup by getting to No 1. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Meghan Markle breaks silence on claims she 'stole' £1,300 dress from photoshoot

The Duchess of Sussex was accused of stealing a dress after a promotional photograph was released for her Netflix Christmas special - but she has hit back at the claims

Culture

6 d. ago Goodbye June release dates, cast and what to expect from Christmas tearjerker

Goodbye June stars an abundance of British talent including Kate Winslet, Helen Mirren and Timothy Spall.

Politics

7 d. ago Helen Flanagan strips to bra, thong and stockings in sexy festive lingerie shoot

Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan told her fans she was "on the naughty list" as she posed up a storm on the staircase in her sexy lace festive lingerie

Events

7 d. ago The GCHQ Christmas Puzzle has been revealed for 2025 – here are some hints to help you solve it

GCHQ has released their annual Christmas puzzle for 2025, even providing prospective codebreakers with some hints.

Politics

7 d. ago Can YOU solve GCHQ's Christmas quiz? Spy chiefs release seven fiendishly tough brainteasers (but don't fret, we've got the answers...)

Director Anne Keast-Butler, who is the first woman to lead GCHQ, held a competition for over 500 schoolchildren to design the cover of the spy chief's Christmas card.

Politics

7 d. ago 'I tried five Christmas fast food items and one was the most festive'

Many fast food chains have released their Christmas menus - but which one received my highest festive rating?

Politics

8 d. ago Post Office releases final dates for sending Christmas cards and gifts

Some 67% of Britons have received Christmas cards and presents in the post after December 25, a survey for the Post Office found.

Politics

8 d. ago Hollyoaks Christmas boxset release date, how to watch and festive storylines revealed

Channel 4's Hollyoaks will stream four festive episodes from Monday, December 22, featuring the McQueens, Hutchinsons, Lomaxes and Clark/Maaliks

Politics