20 h. ago In a frozen northeastern Chinese city, an annual ode to ice rises

Each January, a strange and beautiful thing happens in the frigid northern Chinese city of Harbin

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60 h. ago Gardeners should 'sow six seeds now' as it's 'perfect time' despite cold weather

Gardening expert Benedict Vanheems says there are six key vegetable seeds to sow that should be done in the first weeks of January so you get the earliest possible harvest this year

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69 h. ago The stunning country walk with amazing views perfect for a cold winter's day

Explore mysterious ruins and take in incredible countryside views

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4 d. ago Celebrity Apprentice sparks fix row as viewers claim one star's 'unfair advantage' should lead to 'instant disqualification'

Airing on Monday and Tuesday night this week, the special saw a group of celebs flown to Lapland by Lord Sugar to create and market their own special Christmas cookie.

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4 d. ago Hamilton College Junior School’s Christmas market raises £1700

Every Junior School pupil had a say in how the funds should be used.

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5 d. ago This surprise Baltic capital proved to be the perfect winter city break

History, geopolitics, snow, markets and a giant Tony Soprano statue. Rich Booth discovers that Vilnius at Christmas has it all

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6 d. ago The gorgeous Yorkshire market town perfect for a visit during your Christmas break

Exlore the winding cobbled roads and cosy pubs of this charming market town

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1 week ago UK retailers launch early Christmas discounts; no Santa rally on London stock market – business live

UK retailers launch early Christmas discounts; no Santa rally on London stock market – business live  The Guardian

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1 week ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London market edges up as pound rallies in run

FTSE 100 LIVE: London market edges up as pound rallies in run-up to Christmas  Yahoo Finance UK

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1 week ago 'Worst in 20 years' or 'absolutely brilliant'?: Traders reveal two very different sides of Manchester Christmas Markets

It's been a mixed bag for traders, but there's positives to be had

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2 w. ago I went to the beautiful city home to wellness spas, amazing sushi – and you might even spot Harry Styles there

WE all know that reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh – but did you realise his entire fleet of magical-hooved creatures is female? “We know this because of their horns,” Diego Osorno tells me, pointing towards Vixen, one of Grouse Mountain’s resident herd. At that moment, she decides to depart her hay-filled lodge and gently plod off...

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2 w. ago I went to Birmingham's Christmas market and 1 problem left me outraged all day

Birmingham Christmas Markets are well-known for really getting you into the festive mood, but when Danielle Kate Wroe went with her friend, she was left a little bit baffled

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2 w. ago What is the Santa Rally and how do investors make money from it?

A familiar phenomenon is witnessing the stock market rising at Christmas - but it doesn’t always go to plan in the short term

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2 w. ago This glittering European city has the only Christmas market you need to visit in 2025

With the magical Grote Markt and a flourishing cultural scene, Mary Novakovich believes this Flemish city is the perfect place to get in the festive spirit

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2 w. ago I flew from Glasgow to Dublin for one night to visit the city's new Christmas market

There's nothing quite like flying off with your friends to a new country - but is it really worth all the effort for just one night?

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2 w. ago 'I went to most overrated Christmas market in London and was completely shocked'

'I went to most overrated Christmas market in London and was completely shocked'  My London

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2 w. ago 'I went to most overrated Christmas market and one thing left me baffled'

While I continue on my journey to achieve Christmas nirvana by exploring the plethora of festive markets around Great Britain, there’s one beloved Christmas market that I’m just not a fan of.

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2 w. ago Walkable European city has great Christmas market — just 1 hour from Cardiff Airport

Amsterdam's festive Christmas market at Museumplein offers jumbo sausage sandwiches, raclette and glühwein - just a short trip from Wales.

Transport

2 w. ago This Scottish Christmas market ranks among best in the UK for budget

The market has been ranked among the UK’s most cost-efficient, offering festive attractions, a wide range of stalls, and seasonal food and drink.

Economics

2 w. ago Massive Willie Mullins market moves rock the big Christmas races with Fact To File the new King George favourite

WILLIE MULLINS sparked a series of massive market moves for the big Christmas races. And the biggest plunge of all came for the new King George favourite. Paddy Power and Betfair make Ryanair king Fact To File the new 15-8 fav for the feature 3m Grade 1 on Boxing Day. Others were slightly more defensive,...

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