17 h. ago The River Island high neck mesh midi dress is the ultimate New Year's eve party dress

The River Island high-neck mesh midi dress is the perfect Christmas party dress.

Politics

55 h. ago River Island's £48 jeans reduced to £19 in the Boxing Day sale 'suck the tummy in'

Fashion writer Shawna Healey has shared the River Island sale items she's got her eye on this year - including a £19 pair of jeans that will 'suck in' the tummy

Economics

61 h. ago My weirdest Christmas: it was our first year in Sweden – but I insisted on having a big British celebration

When my family emigrated to Malmö, I wanted to stick to our traditions, but my husband was keen to embrace the local customs. Why were we butting heads?It was 3pm on Christmas Eve and already getting dark. As I stripped off on a wooden pier over the Baltic Sea in Malmö, Sweden, my husband and five-year-old boy, bundled up against the harsh wind, chanted: “Go Mummy, go Mummy, go Mummy!” Just as I was about to heroically slither out of my final layer, a bearded, completely naked man, who can only be described as Viking-esque, ascended the wooden ladder from the sea, looked at me with horror and possibly hypothermia in his eyes and shook his head. I put my five layers of clothing back on and, feeling deflated, suggested we crack open the Thermos. I knew I had failed at Swedish Christmas.My family and I emigrated to Sweden from the UK last winter, and while the days seemed impossibly short and dark, we were buoyed up by optimism, glögg (Swedish mulled wine) studded with almonds and rais...

Politics

3 d. ago Boy, 3, left an orphan at Christmas as parents and sibling killed on way home from party

A family of four were driving home from a Christmas party in Texas when they were involved in a head-on collision with a suspected drunk driver, killing three members of the family

Society

3 d. ago Amandaland Christmas special cast in full as Absolutely Fabulous legends reunite

Amanda and her family head to Aunt Joan's country house for Christmas but her plans are changed when Mal and Anne tag along

Politics

3 d. ago Fury at Keir Starmer's Christmas message about going to the pub as industry reaches crisis

Mr Starmer made a nearly three minute long recorded speech in which he mentioned - with a wry smirk - people might 'heading to the pub' this Christmas.

Events

3 d. ago On Christmas Day morning 1991 a man's severed head and legs were found

A grisly discovery in Salford’s Linnyshaw Moss in 1991 set off an exhaustive police investigation. Decades on, the identity of the victim and the story behind the crime remain unknown. Damon Wilkinson reports.

Politics

3 d. ago Strict Christmas dinner rule George, Charlotte and Louis have to follow until they get older

Prince William and Princess Kate's three children will head to Sandringham next month for the royal family's Christmas celebrations - but there are some rules they will need to abide by

Politics

3 d. ago I couldn’t afford to buy Christmas presents and I was £4,500 in debt

AS he sat on the sofa watching telly with his mum on Christmas Day, 56-year-old David Young felt a wave of sadness. The charity volunteer had £4,500 of debt hanging over his head, and it meant he couldn't afford to get any Christmas presents for his family or do anything festive. David, from Kintulloch in...

Economics

3 d. ago Christmas Quiz 2025: Here are 25 bits of fiendish seasonal trivia to ask in your festive family quiz

From Christmas songs and movies to Rudolph, Santa, and strange traditions - these headscratchers will test your festive knowledge.

Politics

3 d. ago Major bridge closure live as strong winds buffer coast on Christmas Day

A major bridge has been closed, a move that could result in Christmas Day headaches for some.

Politics

4 d. ago King Charles 'sad' as Princess Beatrice snubs Christmas tradition, says former butler

Princess Beatrice is not expected to be in Sandringham with the rest of the Royal Family for Christmas as she heads to the slopes with her husband and children, according to reports

Politics

4 d. ago Charlotte Hawkins and Ed Balls bid emotional farewell to 'much loved' Good Morning Britain co

The pair returned to our screens on ChristmasEve to share all the latest news and headlines with viewers.

Politics

4 d. ago Ruben Amorim press conference LIVE Bruno Fernandes updates, Man United injury latest and team news

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim will be addressing the media on Christmas Eve ahead of the Boxing Day clash with Newcastle.

Events

4 d. ago 'I wasn’t using my head': The kids appearing in court days before Christmas

From a young rioter before the court for the first time to a heavily convicted 17-year-old, the Youth Court saw a whole host of children held accountable for their behaviour

Events

5 d. ago Man City players slapped with cheeky ban after Pep Guardiola's brutal Christmas decision

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are on a winning streak in December but that hasn't stopped their manager taking a hard line with his squad heading into the Christmas period

Sport

5 d. ago Manchester Christmas Markets taken down as traders divided and some head home early

Running for over six weeks and spanning more than 270 stalls, Manchester Christmas Markets are some of the UK's most popular, but it's been a mixed year for traders

Politics

6 d. ago Brooklyn and Nicola's 'hidden plot to silence Beckhams after cut

A PR to the stars has decoded the latest 'messy' move in the Beckhams feud, with comments from Brooklyn's pal said to contain a dark 'irony' as the fractured family heads into Christmas

Politics

6 d. ago 'Perfect' sparkly Christmas jumper that looks stylish now £1.10 with deal stack

It will add a touch of sparkle to any pair of jeans or leggings

Economics

6 d. ago We spent 15 HOURS doing the ultimate Elf on the Shelf prank – we’ll take it down again tomorrow, people say we’re crazy

ELF on the Shelf has taken over numerous UK households in the run up to Christmas. And while many parents have been scratching their heads as to what comical scenes they can place the mischievous toy in, one gran shared how she truly pushed the boat out. Taking to Facebook, the creative grandma shared how...

Economics