90 m. ago Historian shares when to take Christmas decorations down and it is way later than you think

Many people are divided over when is the right time to take down the Christmas decorations now that the celebrations are over.

Politics

28 h. ago Victims 'as young as 14' caught in Swiss ski resort fire which killed 40 as probe continues

The horror, which unfolded at around 1.30am local time as revellers celebrated the new year at the popular tourist bar, has been described as "one of the worst tragedies" in Swiss history

Events

37 h. ago Mariah Carey returns to New Year’s Rockin’ Eve nine years after on

The singer performed her hit Obsessed.

Politics

58 h. ago Every country in the world and the order they celebrate New Year's Eve

Kiribati celebrates first while it's still 10am on December 31 in the UK - but working out the order each nation celebrates New Year is more complicated than it seems due to time zones and the International Date Line

Politics

60 h. ago 15 photos of Hogmanay in Scotland over the years that will make you feel nostalgic

We have gone back in time to round up old pictures of New Year's celebrations.

Culture

62 h. ago Mystery as Mark Feehily’s Westlife bandmates snub him as he returns to social media after health battle

WESTLIFE fans have noticed a bizarre absence from the band members on Mark Feehily’s most recent Instagram post.  Mark, who has taken time away from the band amid their 25th anniversary celebrations, returned to social media on Tuesday to share a rare update on his private health battle.  Posting online for the first time in...

Events

3 d. ago Petty Adam Peaty is a snake and his latest actions have revealed the real reason behind the bitter feud with his family. It's an affliction that affects so many ungrateful famous men: LIZ JONES

Weddings. A time for joy, celebration, two families coming together and making memories.

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3 d. ago Celebrity Apprentice feud explodes as star takes massive swipe at cocky teammate

THINGS got tense on the premiere episode of Celebrity Apprentice as the stars bickered over the name of a penguin. The two-part special started on BBC One last night and featured a gaggle of famous faces hoping to raise money for Children In Need. The celebs wasted no time in jumping into action and were...

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6 d. ago Dani Dyer hits back at trolls after Celebrity SAS as she 'doesn't give a s***'

Love Island star Dani Dyer admits she used to 'beat herself up over stuff' but she's now willing to stick up for herself after her time on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins

Events

7 d. ago ‘Celebrity MasterChef’ fame Rajiv Adatia celebrates Christmas in London, says, ‘the best time of year’

‘Celebrity MasterChef’ fame Rajiv Adatia celebrates Christmas in London, says, ‘the best time of year’  The Times of India

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9 d. ago How we eat and gather is central to who we are: the diaspora at Christmas

Our personal and shared communal traditions across food and drink play a dominant role in festive celebrations• Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereFor us, what makes the Christmas period so special is how the nature of our celebrations and observances can be profoundly personal and widely shared at the same time. And nothing symbolises this better than the food and drink that fill our tables. In today’s newsletter we explore Christmas food traditions across the diaspora and how they represent our familial identities and wider communal histories.There isn’t a single route to crafting a Nigerian Christmas table. Traditions vary from family to family, but there are a few staples that you will find at any large, celebratory gathering, regardless of the time of year: mountains of plantain; coleslaw smothered in salad cream or mayonnaise; an array of starters (spring rolls, chicken wings, savoury donut-style puff puff balls, samosas) endearingly known collectivel...

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9 d. ago Rick Stein's simple roast potato trick ensures they come out crispy every time

Celebrity chef Rick Stein has urged home cooks to save time by skipping a popular method and focusing on a crucial preparation step when making the perfect roast potatoes

Politics

1 week ago Vogue Williams says 'that was a make' in I'm A Celebrity admission

Irish star Vogue Williams has opened up about her time on ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and admitted she made a 'first mistake' before entering the camp

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1 week ago How to manage the festive season when you’re grieving, according to experts

It’s the time of year when everyone’s supposed to be celebrating, but Christmas often brings up a tangle of memories of the people we’re missing. Katie Rosseinsky asks grief counsellors for their advice on how to navigate the festivities when you’re feeling anything but festive

Politics

1 week ago New South London venue gets it extended licence in time for New Year’s Eve celebrations

New South London venue gets it extended licence in time for New Year’s Eve celebrations  Southwark News

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1 week ago How to cook the perfect turkey this Christmas as England's best butcher shares top tips

Christmas is a time to celebrate with family, friends, gifts and indulging on the iconic dinner, now England's best butcher has shared his top tips on how to cook the perfect turkey

Politics

1 week ago Winter solstice is here and it’s a spiritual experience for costumed revelers at Stonehenge

The winter solstice is when the sun makes its shortest, lowest arc, but many celebrate it as a time of renewal

Politics

2 w. ago Celebrity MasterChef fans make John Torode demand as his final episode airs

This series of Celebrity MasterChef is the last time viewers will see John taking on hosting duties after he was let go

Sport

2 w. ago Vogue Williams makes I'm A Celebrity confession as she reveals confusing moment

Vogue Williams has spoken out about her time in the I'm A Celebrity jungle and revealed how Ant and Dec helped the campmates try to work out a confusing factor

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2 w. ago Amazon slashes multipack of chocolate tubs including Celebrations and Quality Street to under £30

Amazon has slashed the price of the multipack of chocolate tubs, which includes Celebrations, Heroes, Roses, and Quality Street, to under £30 just in time for Christmas

Economics