77 m. ago I did all my shopping on Christmas Eve at the Trafford Centre and I think I’ve hacked Christmas

Nothing says 'Merry Christmas' like a frantically wrapped, last-minute gift

Economics

86 m. ago Kris Jenner, 70, shares rare racy photos from the '80s on Christmas Eve

Jenner was seen almost spilling out of a low-cut hot pink top when in the dining room of one of her old homes in the 1980s. And in another picture, the momager could be seen in a racy red sequined dress.

Culture

98 m. ago Christmas Eve Quiz: Test your festive knowledge with these 20 questions

Put your festive knowledge to the test in this special Christmas Eve Quiz

Politics

99 m. ago Glasgow park 'rape' horror as police cordon off area on Christmas Eve

Police have locked down Queen's Park in Glasgow southside after a reported serious sexual assault in the early hours on Christmas Eve - an investigation is now underway

Events

2 h. ago Glasgow 'rape' horror as police plunge park into lockdown on Christmas Eve

A "huge cordon" has been erected at the popular park as part of a police probe into an alleged rape which took place in the early hours of Christmas Eve

Events

2 h. ago Paul Chuckle says 'miss you' as he celebrates milestone without Barry

Barry Elliot would have turned 81 years old on Christmas Eve

Politics

2 h. ago Christmas prowler caught on camera as masked thug filmed targeting car

The shocking footage was taken at 3.40am on Christmas Eve.

Events

2 h. ago What's on TV today? Here are 7 Christmas Eve TV highlights including Home Alone and Two Doors Down

If you’re wondering what’s on TV this Christmas Eve, here are a few highlights.

Politics

3 h. ago Festive swimmers hit the beach for a brave Christmas Eve dip as cold health alert is issued with temperatures set to plunge as low as minus 5C

Brave Geordies in red bathing suits and Santa hats plunged into the sea in North Tyneside and swimmers in Helen's Bay in County Down, Northern Ireland, also faced the cold waves.

Events

3 h. ago Nikki Sanderson and Anthony Quinlan expecting first child as they share sweet Christmas Eve post

The soap stars took to Instagram to share their happy news with an adorable video

Politics

3 h. ago Police probe rape at Queen's Park in Glasgow after sickening Christmas eve attack

A large cordon remains in place.

Events

3 h. ago More shoppers hit high streets and retail parks for late Christmas purchases

Figures from retail technology specialists MRI Software showed footfall up to 1pm on Christmas Eve was up 2.4% year-on-year.

Events

3 h. ago Travel warnings issued as millions make Christmas Eve getaway

Delays and congestion are expected to last into the evening

Events

3 h. ago Rochelle Humes suns it up in Dubai with her family while Simon Cowell and wife Lauren holiday in Barbados as they ditch the UK for Christmas Eve

Phil Foden jetted off to Lapland with his family while Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo cradle their newborn as they lead the stars celebrating Christmas Eve.

Politics

4 h. ago Passengers face rail disruption during Christmas Eve getaway

Great Western Railway said services between Reading and Gatwick Airport would be disrupted on Christmas Eve due to a shortage of train staff.

Politics

4 h. ago Christmas Eve swims and an underground mass: photos of the day – Wednesday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Culture

4 h. ago M2 traffic LIVE: Serious crash as overturned car sparks long delays on Christmas Eve

Police are at the scene of a serious crash on the M2 near Maidstone which has left a car overturned and sparked long delays

Events

4 h. ago London's FTSE 100 closes lower in shortened Christmas Eve session

London's FTSE 100 closes lower in shortened Christmas Eve session  Reuters

Politics

5 h. ago Man due in court on Christmas Eve having failed to appear before a judge more than two

Aaron Travers was arrested by police this week

Events

5 h. ago Mrs Brown's Boys creator Brendan O'Carroll makes desperate plea to BBC bosses after sitcom blasted for 'ruining the Christmas TV schedule'

Brendan O'Carroll, 70, who is best known for playing the comedic Irish matriarch, said that he would love to bring back his axed talk show, All Round To Mrs Brown's.

Politics