4 d. ago How rising extreme weather can put people with these illnesses at 'growing risk', Manchester scientists discover

'Climate change isn’t just an environmental issue — it’s a health emergency'

Events

8 d. ago Woman who woke up speaking Geordie accepts new voice as it feels like 'real' her

Verity Went was born and raised in Staffordshire, but after trying to sleep off a migraine, she was baffled to realise her voice had completely changed and she gained a new accent

Events

8 d. ago Baby girl rushed to hospital after New Year disturbance as teenage male arrested

Police were called to the incident involving two people and discovered the injury baby.

Events

8 d. ago 'I woke up from nap slurring words – five minutes later I had totally different accent'

Verity Went was shocked when she went to sleep off a migraine only to wake up wiith a completely different accent to what she had, admitting her new voice has become the 'real' her

Politics

1 week ago Results of annual Boxing Day race are voided after organisers discover at least 50 people cheated

About 280 runners lined up on Boxing Day to take part in the Nairn Turkey Trot in the Scottish Highlands.

Sport

1 week ago Theatre reviews: Oor Wee Mammie McGoose | It's a Wonderful Life | The Burns Project

This year’s Kirkcaldy panto is a heartwarming gem, writes Joyce McMillan, while Oran Mor rolls out a thought-provoking stage version of classic Christmas film It’s A Wonderful Life

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2 w. ago Love Actually's Sam star floors with famous wife 22 years on from iconic film

Thomas Brodie-Sangster, who played the lovesick youngster Sam in the 2003 Christmas classic, is now 35 and married to actress Talulah Riley, who was previously wed to billionaire Elon Musk twice

Politics

2 w. ago The Holiday director reveals iconic scene in Christmas classic was improvised

The Holiday is one of the most well-loved Christmas films among Brits. But many fans might not know that one of the film's most iconic scenes was improvised by cameo star

Politics

2 w. ago Are you a Boxing Day Mastermind? Test your knowledge of 2025 with CLIVE MYRIE's fiendish quiz

CLIVE MYRIE: Never mind the Christmastide editions of your favourite shows on TV or reruns of classic films, there's only one festive thing the whole family should be gathering around for...

Politics

2 w. ago Monopoly 'banned' from Sandringham because Royal Family find it 'too vicious'

The classic Christmas board game was first outlawed by Queen Elizabeth II because it caused too many rows - and that tradition will continue

Events

2 w. ago People just learn why Sally in Nightmare Before Christmas has a familiar voice

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a hugely popular festive film – but despite this, many people are only just discovering who voiced the iconic character of Sally

Politics

2 w. ago BBC airing 'all time classic horror' with almost perfect rating on Christmas Day

The masterpiece airs on BBC Two tonight and it has an almost perfect 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes

Events

2 w. ago The Grinch 'ruined' as viewers spot huge film blunder 25 years on

Eagle-eyed fans of the Christmas classic have spotted a major error that has remained undetected for a quarter of a century

Politics

2 w. ago Elf child star unrecognisable 22 years on as he ditches Hollywood for normal job

Child star Daniel Tay played Michael Hobbs in the Christmas classic

Society

2 w. ago Stop The Cavalry singer Jona Lewie's astonishing earnings from Christmas anthem

Christmas wouldn't be the same without its classic festive anthems, including Jona Lewie's perennial favourite, Stop The Cavalry – but he never expected it to see such huge success

Politics

2 w. ago Home Alone quiz: How well do you know the classic Christmas film?

Test your knowledge on this festive film with these 20 questions

Politics

2 w. ago The Grinch Cindy Lou Who child star now 25 years after iconic Christmas classic

Actress and singer Taylor Momsen, who played Cindy Lou in The Grinch, shares her delight in reuniting with her "mean and hairy and smelly" co-star Jim Carrey during a magical Christmas reunion.

Politics

2 w. ago How well do you know Love Actually? Take our quiz on the classic Christmas rom com

Think you know the Richard Curtis classic? It's time to put your knowledge to the test

Politics

2 w. ago 'Magical' Netflix film hailed new 'Christmas classic' scores 96% on Rotten Tomatoes

The Netflix Original film has been branded an 'absolute masterpiece' by critics and movie fans alike

Politics

2 w. ago Taylor Momsen dons Cindy Lou Who dress 25 years after iconic Grinch film

Momsen starred as Cindy Lou Who in the 2000 Jim Carrey classic ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’

Culture