9 h. ago Why doing good also makes us feel good, during the holidays and beyond

The holiday season is a popular time for volunteering, but experts say giving back is beneficial year-round

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10 h. ago Is your Christmas tree making you look tacky: From the age old real vs artificial debate, to the colours of your baubles, we finally settle the score...

The festive period demands homemakers to wrangle tinsel, baubles and fairy lights into a scenic winter wonderland spectacle - and at the heart of it, is the beloved Christmas tree.

Sport

13 h. ago The creatures lurking in your Christmas tree: Experts warn firs are crawling with beetles, flies, mites, moths and spiders

Apart from festive cheer, your tree could also bring unwanted visitors into your home, an expert has warned.

Events

13 h. ago Exact date you should put Christmas tree up, according to tradition

If you like to stick to tradition at Christmas, follow this handy guide to putting your tree up. You can also follow advice about when to start putting the decs away

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14 h. ago 'I came to Mustard Tree for clothing while sleeping in a tent outside the Town Hall

The M.E.N are this Christmas raising money for incredible Manchester-based charity Mustard Tree

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15 h. ago Christmas tree expert warns you must never store your tree in 2 places

Around eight to 10 million real Christmas trees are sold each year across the UK, but often, they've died by the big day, so one expert has shared how to keep them fresh

Events

15 h. ago Royal Christmas tree 2025 with 'baubles bigger than footballs' and 3,000 lights

The Christmas decorations at the royal palaces are steeped in history and sentiment, but there's also a few new additions and some very special gifts waiting to be opened

Politics

15 h. ago Royal Christmas tree 2025 with 3,000 lights and 'baubles larger than footballs'

The Christmas decorations at the royal palaces are steeped in history and sentiment, but there's also a few new additions and one particular item King Charles doesn't want to see

Politics

16 h. ago Christmas tree expert issues concerns over 1 mistake people make every year

Around eight to 10 million real Christmas trees are sold each year across the UK, but not all of them retain their fresh pine scent and gorgeous green branches until the big day

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16 h. ago Prince Harry’s awkward Christmas encounter while festive shopping with Meghan

When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex celebrated their first Christmas in California after quitting the Firm, Harry had an awkward moment when picking out a Christmas tree

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17 h. ago Shoppers snap up 'full and thick' 7ft Christmas tree that they're 'very impressed with' for £54

The seven foot artificial Christmas tree features has a fluffy 'full and thick' appearance that shoppers say is 'beautiful' - and you can now snap it up for £54

Economics

17 h. ago Bargain hunters are ‘very impressed’ with ‘full and thick’ 7ft Christmas tree for £54

Amazon shoppers have been racing to snap up a seven foot artificial Christmas tree for just £54 ahead of December, with praise for how ‘beautiful’ and ‘full and thick’ it looks

Economics

20 h. ago Christmas trees will stay in 'optimum condition' throughout the season if you follow these 10 tips

From keeping them hydrated to how to choose the right tree for your home and for your needs, a Christmas tree expert has shared tips and tricks for this festive season

Politics

30 h. ago Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday to snag holiday deals, despite wider economic uncertainty

Despite wider economic uncertainty hovering above this year’s holiday season, shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday — spending billions of dollars both in stores and online

Economics

33 h. ago Seven essential passport checks every traveller should do this December

Brits travelling this December are being urged to check their passports now to avoid airport delays during the busy holiday season

Politics

35 h. ago Hilarious moment veteran BBC newsreader bursts out laughing over Christmas tree innuendo about 'small one' going up at the weekend

This is the amusing moment a BBC newsreader couldn't stop laughing after a cheeky Christmas tree innuendo about a 'small one' going up at the weekend.

Politics

36 h. ago 'I leave my Christmas tree up all year but I've got a good reason for it'

Jane Malyon has her Christmas tree up all year round, as well as lights and other festive touches - and while some cruel people have accused her of being 'lazy', there's a heartwarming reason why

Politics

36 h. ago Veteran BBC newsreader bursts out laughing after making Christmas tree innuendo during live broadcast

A veteran BBC newsreader struggled to contain his laughter over a Christmas tree innuendo he made during a live broadcast.

Politics

37 h. ago 'People call me lazy for keeping my Christmas tree up all year but there's a good reason'

Jane Malyon has her Christmas tree up, lights on and other little festive touches around the house, 365 days a year - and she's always ready for a Christmas celebration

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38 h. ago 'I'm a mum and have perfect hack to keep toddler away from Christmas tree'

A mum has shared how to toddler-proofed her Christmas tree without having to surround it with a playpen, large boxes or putting it on a high table to keep it out of reach

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