3 h. ago Drinking 1 festive tipple this Christmas could 'make your teeth yellow'

Dr Nyree Whitley has warned drinking one particular festive tipple over Christmas could be ruining your teeth as she revealed a useful tip to help ease the situation

Politics

3 h. ago Juventus creep into title race while Ferguson struggles to convince Gasperini

Whoever wins season’s Scudetto is likely to crawl over the line and Juve have entered the picture”When you say things like that, it makes me want to bite you,” Luciano Spalletti told a Sky Sport Italia reporter asking about title ambitions. Treating interviewers like a slice of Panettone aside, the most shocking thing about this assertion is that it’s not entirely implausible. Juventus have barely scraped a few good performances, but the overwhelming sense of inconsistency throughout Serie A means that’s no reason to rule them out for the top prize.Spalletti can tuck into his Christmas dinner knowing Juventus beat Roma 2-1 to close within a point of fourth place, securing three competitive wins in a row, with Loïs Openda finally breaking his Serie A duck, and Gleison Bremer returning for his first start sincehis meniscus tear on 27 September. The quality in the squad was always present, so with a little confidence, momentum and players beginning to gel with their new coach, there’s ...

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3 h. ago Rising prices, closing early and no Christmas parties: Festive season ‘perfect storm’ leaves pubs on the brink

Pubs across the UK describe tough Christmas trading conditions after some were left without any festive party bookings for the first time - as they fear they won’t even be able to keep their doors open until the New Year

Events

3 h. ago Christmas and New Year opening times for UK supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Lidl and more

Most major supermarkets are closed on Christmas Day

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7 h. ago London house prices in 2025: did property prices rise or fall in your borough this year?

While average prices fell slightly across the capital this year, some eastern boroughs saw a boost

Society

23 h. ago Do prawns feel pain? Why scientists are urging a rethink of Australia’s favoured festive food

Studies show crustaceans can learn, remember, solve problems and form relationshipsMore summer essentialsSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereCrustaceans are a festive season staple for many families, particularly in Australia where an estimated 18.5m kilograms of prawns and more than 150,000 lobsters are eaten over Christmas and New Year.Globally, trillions are caught and consumed each year. Australia is a major producer, with prawn, lobster and crab industries valued at more than $1bn.Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Most explosive soap Christmas storylines from exposed affair to sudden death

As Christmas edges ever closer, we're taking a look back at some of the most explosive soap Christmas specials from over the years

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54 h. ago I tried 4 viral Christmas pancake designs perfect for the festive season

At Christmas, our usual habits go out the window and we end up eating our Advent Calendar for breakfast. However, if you want something just as fun but slightly more nourishing, Christmas-themed pancakes are definitely the way forward

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60 h. ago When to take energy meter reading before Ofgem price cap rises to £1,758

Ofgem's energy price cap will rise in weeks but taking a meter reading on a key date can make sure you do not pay more than you need to

Economics

60 h. ago Exact date to take energy meter reading before Ofgem price cap rise

The energy price cap is set to rise for millions of households in a matter of weeks

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67 h. ago Shocking pictures show train station outside London completely flooded as it’s closed until Christmas Eve

The flooding at Rye House station is due to a burst Thames Water sewer pipe

Events

68 h. ago 2025’s paltry Christmas Day lineup is not what Britain’s television industry needs

It’s a particularly drab year on the British festive television front, writes Micha Frazer-Carroll. The Big Four need to get their act together soon – or risk ceding Christmas to American streaming giants

Politics

3 d. ago Future of ‘breathtaking’ Netflix period drama confirmed after one season

The first season received a perfect 100 per cent Rotten Tomatoes score

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3 d. ago Adolf Hitler's Christmas cards found in secret diary of Nazi leader's evil close pal

A Nazi leader's secret diary has been unearthed, containing accounts of his daily life in the Third Reich during World War Two - and includes some surprising entries

Politics

3 d. ago Trump gives federal workers two new days off around Christmas after using Juneteenth to denounce ‘nonworking holidays’

Trump signed an executive order that will see federal agencies close and employees excused from work on Christmas Eve and December 26

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4 d. ago Analysis: how prices for the cheapest World Cup tickets have rocketed

A Guardian study of past ticket prices for the men’s World Cup, compared with current 2026 figures, shows how the barrier for entry has been raised for most fansIn the past, a fan’s ability to attend a World Cup hosted in their nation hinged more on bid books than their checkbooks. For 2026 in the US, Mexico and Canada, even the least expensive tickets are a luxury commodity by comparison.An analysis by the Guardian of men’s World Cup ticket pricing shows that amid the general rise in ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, the most extreme of those hikes have often applied to the cheapest tickets. The analysis is based on official Fifa pricing dating back to 1994, with more robust data available starting in 2006. Prices for 2026 games are accurate as of 16 December 2025, and do not include the 1.6% of sellable tickets for each game that Fifa recently made available for a fixed $60 price. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Popular brewer confirms price rise next year with cost of five pints to go up

Punters can expect an average price increase of 2.7 percent on select draught beers and ciders next year.

Economics

4 d. ago Waterloo train station closes for Christmas but will be reopen for New Year's Eve fireworks

No trains in or out of UK’s second busiest station from December 25-28, then limited service until January 5

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4 d. ago My petty gripe: office parties feel like work because that’s what they are

And don’t get me started on office Secret SantasAs we head into the so-called silly season – that sun-drenched summer of drinks and parties, barbecues and socialising – there’s a shadow looming over the festivities.The office Christmas party. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Stirling County secure dream perfect season with Premiership title win

The County women secured their third domestic title in four years after the victory over Watsonians at a muddy Bridgehaugh - and sealed a note-perfect season in the process.

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