62 m. ago Urgent police search for north London schoolboy, 13, ‘who should be with family on Christmas Day’

Abdul’s father said the family are ‘deeply concerned’ for his safety since he left him in Islington

Events

80 m. ago Brits braced for 65mph Christmas Day winds as 26 areas could face power cuts

The Met Office has warned that 65mph winds could cut power supplies with large waves posing an additional hazard in some coastal areas - here's all you need to know

Politics

96 m. ago NBA Christmas Day schedule – when and where to watch all five games

The Thunder are an NBA-best 26-4 this season — 26-2 against every team but the Spurs, 0-2 against the Spurs

Politics

2 h. ago Christmas Day parkrun: Full list of locations staging 5k event on December 25th

Christmas Day parkrun will be held at locations throughout the UK on Thursday

Politics

2 h. ago 'Blackout' alert for 26 areas as Met Office issues new Christmas Day warnings

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for winds of up to 65mph on Christmas Day affecting 26 areas across South West England and Wales from 4am to 11.59pm

Events

2 h. ago Met Office Christmas Day weather warning with 'blackout' alert for 26 areas

Residents were warned that 55-65 mph winds could bring power cuts during Christmas Day, sparking fears of a Christmas blackout for millions of homes in Wales and the south west of England

Events

3 h. ago Weather warning issued for Wales on Christmas Day with power cuts expected

The yellow weather warning for parts of Wales will be in place from 4am until midnight on Thursday

Events

3 h. ago Quality Street sold for just £2.75 at this UK supermarket ahead of Christmas Day

Asda are selling the festive treats for almost half the price of their rivals - but stores are closing soon

Economics

3 h. ago King George VI Chase tips: Boxing Day racing predictions & Kempton best bets

Find the latest odds and tips ahead of Boxing Day racing at Kempton, featuring the the Christmas Hurdle and King George VI Chase

Politics

3 h. ago Wales star's huge move to be announced on Christmas Day as fans work out who it is

The 30-year-old Wales and British Lions player will be a big Christmas present for supporters of one team

Politics

4 h. ago Toys sold at Sainsbury's and Argos in urgent recall over 'serious' choking risk

Orchard Toys has issued a recall on its Jungle Heads and Tails toy sold at Sainsbury's and Argos, with warnings it 'presents a serious risk of choking' hours before Christmas Day

Events

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

5 h. ago Christmas weather forecast as cold health alert and frost warnings issued

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow cold health alert for parts of England from Christmas Day evening through to Boxing Day, warning of an impact on health services

Events

5 h. ago How I make the most of the Boots Boxing Day Sale every year and never leave empty handed

Why I never miss the Boots Boxing Day Sale and shop all the Christmas gift sets for myself.

Politics

5 h. ago 'Cheapest' days over Christmas to book flights and it's not Boxing Day

Skyscanner recently shared insights into the best and worst times to buy flight tickets

Politics

5 h. ago White Christmas? Met Office reveals where snow could fall with Christmas Day weather forecast

Temperatures may be low in much of the country, but will we see snow?

Society

6 h. ago Everything you need to know as Christmas Day cold health alert issued for parts of UK

Temperatures expected to drop as low as -1C overnight on December 25.

Events

6 h. ago How to see Santa flying home over the UK in the sky on Christmas Day morning

Don't stay up too late tracking Santa - or he might not bring you any presents!

Politics

7 h. ago How to navigate Christmas Day boozing to avoid a Boxing Day hangover, according to experts

The simplest way to avoid a hangover-apart from not drinking at all-is said to be avoiding mixing different types of booze, which can be undeniably tricky over Christmas.

Politics

7 h. ago Christmas Eve 2025 supermarket closing times: Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Lidl and more

Most major supermarkets are closed on Christmas Day

Politics