68 m. ago What time is sunset on Winter Solstice 2025 – the shortest day of the year?

FOR the past six months, the days have been getting shorter and the nights longer, but that is about to reverse soon. Sunday, December 21, marks the shortest day of 2025 — also known as the Winter Solstice. What time is sunset on the shortest day of the year 2025 and how many daylight hours...

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77 m. ago EA FC 26 Winter Wildcards full squad confirmed including ICONs and new Heroes

It’s the most wonderful time of the year as Christmas finally arrives on EA Sports FC 26 with the much-anticipated return of Winter Wildcards.

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82 m. ago Millions of Brits facing traffic hell as Christmas journeys hit by torrential downpours

Winter is already a poor time for drivers due to bad weather conditions, but new figures from the Met Office has revealed some areas could be at risk of flooding this weekend

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87 m. ago UK snow forecast maps show millions of Brits face blizzard bringing four inches

As much as four inches of snow could fall in some parts of the UK as a major winter weather blast looks set to impact millions of Brits before the end of the year

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1 hour ago Anyone with 3 key symptoms told to 'stay home' as warning issued over 'unpleasant' virus

Cases of norovirus - the 'winter vomiting bug' - are rising in England

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2 h. ago Gaza no longer in famine but hunger levels remain critical, UN says

Monitor says almost one in eight people face food shortages as flooding and cold exacerbate humanitarian emergencyThe famine in Gaza has ended as a result of increased humanitarian aid deliveries into the territory, the UN said on Friday, though it warned that levels of hunger and the humanitarian situation remained critical.Almost one in eight people in Gaza still faced food shortages, the UN said, adding that persistent hunger had been made worse by winter flooding and the colder weather. Most people in Gaza live in tents or other substandard accommodation as Israel destroyed much of the housing and civilian infrastructure during its two-year war. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Woman in court charged with breaching abortion buffer zones law

Rose Docherty is accused of two offences under the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Act 2024.

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3 h. ago Dr Oz claims it costs $150K to create male genitalia during surgery

Trump administration moves to effectively block access to gender-affirming care for minors

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3 h. ago Best Scottish Winter Walks 2025: Here are 11 amazing walks to enjoy before spring

Our country is glorious all year around.

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4 h. ago Householders with festive lights should follow '9pm rule' to help robins survive this winter

Our pretty outdoor Christmas lights can be fatal to robins and other garden birds, warns an expert

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4 h. ago Meet Britain's Paralympic champion leaning on unique insight to grab more glory in Milano Cortina

Nearly four years on from claiming a stunning Super G gold in Beijing alongside his guide and brother Andrew, the visually impaired 23-year-old heads to Milano Cortina in March

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4 h. ago British skier Scott Meenagh lifts lid on secret inspiration for success at Milano Cortina Paralympic Games

The Cumbernauld ace has been officially selected to go to Milan Cortina in March and is determined to come home with a maiden medal in his final event before retirement.

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4 h. ago British Paralympic champion Neil Simpson taking unique route to more glory in Milano Cortina

Nearly four years on from claiming a stunning Super G gold in Beijing alongside his guide and brother Andrew, the visually impaired 23-year-old heads to Milano Cortina in March

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4 h. ago Emotional family connection fuelling British skier's Winter Paralympic tilt

The Cumbernauld ace has been officially selected to go to Milan Cortina in March and is determined to come home with a maiden medal in his final event before retirement.

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4 h. ago Dr Oz bizarrely says it costs $150K to create male genitalia during surgery

Trump administration moves to effectively block access to gender-affirming care for minors

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4 h. ago When is the shortest day of the year? The Winter Solstice is nearly here

The shortest day of the year will see an early sunset at 3:03pm in the UK

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4 h. ago Winter sun destination with 25C weather and £1.75 pints is 5 hours from UK

If you're looking for some winter sun to soak up the rays on a golden sand beach engulfed with crystal-clear turquoise waters, there's an idyllic destination just five hours from the UK

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5 h. ago I visited a hidden gem Aberdeenshire town that has the perfect cosy winter cafe

Scotland Now's Alexander Smail spent the day sampling the local shops and cuisine.

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6 h. ago The worrying stats behind flu in Wales as NHS admits 'we don't know when it will peak'

Health bosses have warned that we could be in for a 'long and difficult' winter

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6 h. ago The Scottish Highlands 'winter wonderland' that is most likely to see white Christmas

From an ice rink to reindeer walks, there is fun to be had for everyone.

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