5 h. ago New Christmas event comes to Manchester with 'magical' winter festival at Freight Island and Mayfield Park

A world of festive storytelling and wonder is promised

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12 h. ago Historic Greater Manchester location hosting first Victorian Christmas event

"You'd have to be a scrooge not to want to visit"

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20 h. ago Revealed: The town with magical Christmas market and 'cheapest flights' in 2025

Flights to some of Europe's most 'magical' Christmas markets have been significantly reduced, offering UK travellers the ultimate festive experience for less this winter. 

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44 h. ago Welsh market town with cosy pubs and castle walk hosts its own winter festival

Llandeilo in Carmarthenshire, once named the best place to live in Wales by The Sunday Times, is home to colourful houses and indie shops

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3 d. ago Cocktail of the week: Beckford Canteen’s orange and cardamom martini – recipe

An aromatic, sophisticated sharpener with – dare we say so early? – festive tones and a brilliant, bittersweet kickAs winter looms ever nearer, here’s a riff on an all-time classic that’s imbued with the flavours and aromas of the colder months ahead.Charlotte Hartnell, Beckford Canteen, Bath Continue reading...

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4 d. ago London Design Festival 2025: interior design trends to watch this autumn/winter

Adele Cardani looks at the key autumn/winter 2025 interior design trends to know

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5 d. ago Coatbridge town centre to host Christmas event including lights switch

This year’s festive fun on November 29 is funded by Coatbridge Neighbourhood Board, with support from North Lanarkshire Council.

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6 d. ago Historic Greater Manchester location to host alternative Christmas Markets

Set beneath a spectacular glass roof of the Grade II-listed building, the event promises Christmas shopping, cosy vibes, festive food, and live music

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6 d. ago Woman picks up £3.30 'Magic Bag' from Aldi to see if it's worth it

A woman took a punt by purchasing an affordable £3.30 mystery bag from Aldi – and the bargain hunter didn't know what she'd be getting in return until she opened it up

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7 d. ago The 50 best days half term days out which are FREE or under £5.. including Halloween spectaculars & dazzling light shows

IF your autumn days are looking a little empty but so is your bank balance, we've uncovered some great cheap activities across the UK. From free Halloween festivals and winter light shows to harvest fairs - there's something for everyone. We’ve found 50 budget-friendly events and activities around the UK to keep the kids happy....

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1 week ago Millions heading from UK to Spain this winter warned of €3,000 fines

There is a common rule many visitors from the UK fail to understand, especially during winter festivals

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2 w. ago The legendary Christmas event that is coming to London for the first time this festive season

The legendary Christmas event that is coming to London for the first time this festive season  Time Out Worldwide

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2 w. ago M&S confirms beloved Christmas snacks will NOT return to stores this year – and shoppers are gutted

M&S has confirmed it won't be bringing back a Christmas snack that was loved by shoppers. The Dark Chocolate Chilli Tortillas have been on M&S shelves during the festive season in previous years, but this winter they've been axed. The news was revealed after a shopper said he'd been pining for the sweet and spicy...

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2 w. ago The Guide #210: Is One Battle After Another finally Paul Thomas Anderson’s Oscars moment?

In this week’s newsletter: The latest from the American virtuoso director is a big, swing-for-the-fences hit that looks certain to be an awards season contenderTruly, it is a hallowed date for cinephiles, Letterboxd addicts, film bros and people who will only watch movies in 70mm. Yes, happy One Battle After Another release day to all who celebrate.For card-carrying members of the tribe (and I’m absolutely one of them), the arrival of a new Paul Thomas Anderson film is an event equal in magnitude to Christmas Day meets the World Cup final meets McDonald’s bringing back the McRib. PTA – as the heads call him – may not be the most famous director of his age (Spielberg, Cameron, Scorsese, Nolan and even namesake Wes Anderson are more recognisable to the average filmgoer), but he is surely the most adored among his fans, a film-maker incapable of making a bad film. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Historic estate famed for magical Christmas events announces 'enchanted garden' and markets

It will feature light trails, enchanted fairies and woodland creatures, as well as the return of the popular Christmas Market

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3 w. ago 17 of the best Christmas markets in the UK, from Bath to Edinburgh

The tree-topping festivities for trinkets, bratwursts and all things mulled this winter

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3 w. ago New Orleans church abuse documentary based on Guardian reporting wins top award

God As My Witness shares survivors’ stories and exposes church cover-ups as it returns to the scandal’s epicenterA film examining the Catholic clergy molestation crisis in New Orleans recently won the prize for best documentary at Colorado’s Winter Park film festival and has been chosen to be screened in the city where the scandal has unfolded.God As My Witness makes “clear that those who commit these atrocities cannot hide” while giving “a voice to the survivors, justice to the abused and a platform to be heard,” the Winter Park film festival’s director, Connor Nelson, said in a statement. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Selfridges and Disney announce 'unprecedented' Christmas collaboration with magical festive windows

The Trafford Centre and Manchester city centre Selfridges stores will be involved in the "magical" festive collaboration

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