53 m. ago Full list of everyone who can cancel TV Licence and save £174

Some people don't fully understand what the TV licence covers, meaning some households may not need one and could claim a refund

Economics

63 m. ago Roman's 'warm and comfortable' sparkly jumper now £32 ahead of Christmas

Roman's Beige Sparkly Ombre V-Neck Knit Jumper has been praised by one shopper as 'warm and comfortable' - and it's now discounted

Economics

67 m. ago The Lake District village that’s ‘like a Christmas fairytale’

Every year it holds a magical Christmas Fair with carols, lanterns and street performers

Politics

70 m. ago Public urged to remain indoors as mass power outage leaves 130,000 in the dark

Social media posts show darkened streets and abandoned, unilluminated Christmas decorations across the city.

Politics

73 m. ago Home Alone fans 'never noticed' this 1 key detail in famous scene

The countdown to Christmas Day is officially on, so if you're currently making a schedule with all the festive movies you plan to watch, Home Alone will undoubtedly be on there

Politics

75 m. ago The Grinch fans have only just noticed glaring error in Jim Carrey film after 25 years

Fans of Jim Carrey's How the Grinch Stole Christmas have discovered a major continuity error that went unnoticed for over two decades – and once you see it, you can't unsee it

Sport

77 m. ago 'I tried Christmas party food from M&S, Tesco and Aldi and one was a real showstopper'

'Tis the season for picky bits, but who does them best? Mirror writer Niamh Kirk put her oven to work with a huge array of party food from Aldi, M&S and Tesco, to see which festive treats deserve to be on your spread this year

Society

77 m. ago Warning as dog owners told 'call a vet' if you spot five symptoms this winter

The RSPCA has issued advice on how to keep dogs safe in the winter

Events

77 m. ago EastEnders Christmas spoilers as Pat Butcher returns amid major Zoe Slater 'truth' twist

The BBC soap is in for a festive season none of the Walford residents will forget

Politics

1 hour ago DWP payments for millions set rise by £598 a year from April

The DWP will soon begin paying an extra £598 a year for many people across the country

Economics

1 hour ago 'When people first visit our pub, they’ll come in as a stranger and leave a friend'

Our Pub of the Week feature continues as we head over to Eccles for a historic celeb-haunt of a venue

Politics

1 hour ago Gunmen kill nine in Johannesburg township in South Africa’s second mass shooting within weeks

Attackers wound 10 others in Bekkersdal after opening fire at tavern patrons and ‘randomly’ shooting in the street, police sayGunmen killed nine people and wounded 10 others in an attack at a township outside Johannesburg, police said on Sunday, in the second mass shooting in South Africa in December.Police initially said 10 people were killed but later revised the toll. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Christmas gravy will be delicious and 'free of lumps' if 1 ingredient is added

Gravy is a key part of any roast dinner, but it can be tricky to get right. A recipe developer has shared a simple method to make sure your Christmas gravy is free of lumps and tastes delicious

Events

2 h. ago ‘I’m going to scream!’: how to survive (and maybe even enjoy) your family Christmas

From preparing safe topics to taking silly games, we ask the experts how to avoid falling out with your nearest and dearest – before, during and after the big day• I threw a potato. Mum brandished a knife – would whole-family therapy save our Christmas?Plan breaks in your schedule Spending time with difficult family members requires careful planning, says Katie Rose, a therapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the founder of TherapEast. “If you’re going to stay with somebody for three or four days, find ways to politely give yourself a break. Go for lunch with friends who live locally, or book a ticket to a museum or a National Trust place so that you have ways of getting yourself out of the house.” Tamara Hoyton, a senior practitioner for Relate at Family Action, agrees that scheduling breaks is a good strategy. “Arrange a trip out, or offer to cook so that you’re away from the living room where everyone else ...

Events

2 h. ago A vegetarian Christmas: Chantelle Nicholson’s French mushroom pie, caramelised pear pud and more

Blue cheese and honey gougeres, roast squash soup with melting brie, mushroom and celeriac pithivier, roast miso brussels sprouts, and a caramelised pear and rosemary puddingChristmas for me began as a summertime celebration in New Zealand, with long days and warm evenings. Twenty-plus years on, the wintry cosiness of a UK Christmas has taken hold. Now, my essentials include perfectly crisp roast potatoes with plenty of gravy, and sprouts (non-negotiable). Even my young niece and nephew love them, which is a small victory I’m quietly proud of. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago 'The town that taught the world a lesson in humanity': Lockerbie marks the 37th anniversary of bombing

Lockerbie looks to the past on the 37th anniversary of the atrocity that killed 270 people - but also the future, in a sense of hope and honour.

Events

2 h. ago Top tips from celebrities, chefs and critics for food shopping in London

Whether you’re doing the final big shop for Christmas lunch or contemplating a meal that doesn’t consist of turkey, here’s where to shop in London

Economics

2 h. ago How ‘Amadeus’ turns a wild rumour about Mozart and Salieri into unmissable Christmas TV

As Sky’s five-part drama hits our screens, stars Will Sharpe and Gabrielle Creevy plus writer Joe Barton talk to Patrick Smith about fiction straying from fact, risk-taking television, and whether the musical genius was neurodivergent

Politics

2 h. ago Lewis Morgan lifts lid on San Diego switch, Scotland World Cup dream and brutal Lionel Messi lesson

The former Celtic and St Mirren ace has moved over 2500 miles across the States from New York Red Bulls but hopes the switch can help him book a spot back on the east coast with Scotland next summer.

Events

2 h. ago SNL mocks Trump over Epstein file redactions, cognitive tests and renaming Kennedy Center in scathing Christmas episode cold open

James Austin Johnson continued his streak as the president and ridiculed the Trump administration over its claim to be the ‘most transparent in history’

Politics