3 h. ago Saunas, skating and celebratory toilet seats: 25 ways to get into the Christmas spirit

Are you feeling festive? If not, here are some great and unexpected shortcuts, from fish pie to ‘intermittent wrapping’ to watching a seasonal film every day of DecemberIf I haven’t wrapped up warm and wobbled around in circles, it isn’t Christmas. I can measure out my life in London’s ice rinks. Broadgate Circus in the early 00s, because it was cheapest and I was skint. Several seasons of Skate at Somerset House with my ex, because it was our “romantic” Christmas tradition (actually, he hated skating). This year, I’ll be mixing old and new: Hampton Court Palace, where people have been skating since the 1800s, and the inaugural Skate Leicester Square. As long as there’s a mug of something mulled afterwards, I’m happy. Rachel Dixon, travel writerYears ago, a regrettable ex-boyfriend bought me a merman Christmas tree ornament so bizarre that it short-circuited my brain, unleashing something primal within me. Ever since, I have scoured department stores, gift shops and the darkest reac...

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24 h. ago 'I visited UK's best Christmas Market just 40 miles from Manchester'

After years of attending the likes of Winter Wonderland and other Christmas markets across the UK, this felt like a breath of fresh air to me – stripping it back to basics

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42 h. ago 'I went to the most magical West London outdoor ice rink with a palace as backdrop'

'I went to the most magical West London outdoor ice rink with a palace as backdrop'  My London

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5 d. ago I've discovered the perfect Christmas cocktail that's better than mulled wine

If you think mulled wine is vile, this warming Cuban Winter cocktail made with rum, cinnamon syrup and fruit juices could be the perfect festive alternative

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5 d. ago Edinburgh Christmas Market 2025: 15 amazing photos of Edinburgh's Christmas Market winter wonderland

There's nothing prettier than Edinburgh at Christmas time – as these incredible pictures show

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5 d. ago Cut winter energy bills by Christmas: Martin Lewis shares five things you need to know

Lots of people are hoping to cut their winter energy bills by Christmas, with the time of year being so expensive. Martin Lewis said there are five things you need to know to achieve success

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7 d. ago Hollyoaks winter trailer in full from shock death to Theresa McQueen return

Hollyoaks has dropped its winter trailer, confirming dark twists will not make this Christmas merry in Chester.

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1 week ago What to know about London Bridge Resort’s Festival of Lights, Swim Race, and Ice Skating

What to know about London Bridge Resort’s Festival of Lights, Swim Race, and Ice Skating  Havasu News

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1 week ago Fuel poverty crisis spotlighted by 'frozen' home as energy bills rise

A new ice sculpture has been erected in central London as part of a campaign to highlight the growing energy crisis facing households across the UK

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1 week ago Discover 4 of the best ice rinks to spin and skate on this winter across London

Discover 4 of the best ice rinks to spin and skate on this winter across London  Barking and Dagenham Post

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1 week ago Tourists left disappointed after flocking to Buckingham Palace Christmas market only to find out the advert was created by AI

Images circulating on social media had promised a winter wonderland-style attraction with snowy market stalls, a huge Christmas tree and a canopy of fairy lights at the London landmark.

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1 week ago Your ultimate winter shopping guide. From everyday denim to your essential Christmas party outfit, our fashion editor has found the most stylish, confidence

Today marks the end of my transitional wardrobe. A glance at the forecast (or indeed out the window) tells me it's time to dress for actual winter.

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1 week ago London Braces for Sudden Temperature Drop as Snow and Ice Warnings Hit UK

London Braces for Sudden Temperature Drop as Snow and Ice Warnings Hit UK  Azat TV

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1 week ago This Huge Festive Ice Rink Near London Is Open Until 4 January And Sits Beside The Royal Pavilion—A Former Palace Inspired By The Taj Mahal

This Huge Festive Ice Rink Near London Is Open Until 4 January And Sits Beside The Royal Pavilion—A Former Palace Inspired By The Taj Mahal  Secret London

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1 week ago London councils ask residents to grit their own roads as capital gripped by five

Residents are being provided with bags of gritting salt to help clear frozen footpaths

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2 w. ago The 10 best European Christmas markets for a magical winter break

Look no further than these twinkly continental cities for a festive holiday

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2 w. ago Glow up at flagship London bar features ice cream tables and disco loos!

Glow up at flagship London bar features ice cream tables and disco loos!  London Post

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2 w. ago Keira Knightley's chocolate brown leather jacket from Waitrose's Christmas advert is perfect for winter

Keira Knightley stars in this year's Waitrose Christmas advert in a range of chic, laidback outfits like her chocolate brown bomber jacket - and we know where to shop it

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2 w. ago Tiny European country with enchanting Christmas market and free public transport

The destination is one of the smallest nations in Europe, but it's a winter wonderland with Christmas markets and a UNESCO-listed capital city that is known for being easy to walk around

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2 w. ago Journalist Sami Hamdi arrives in London after 2 weeks in ICE detention

Journalist Sami Hamdi arrives in London after 2 weeks in ICE detention  Al Jazeera

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