47 m. ago BBC to air 9 Christmas blockbusters with huge family treat on Boxing Day

The Shrek spin-off will air more than a decade after the original animation adventure proved a firm festive favourite

Society

2 h. ago Black Friday vs Boxing Day sales: when is the best time to shop?

Black Friday is the cheapest time to buy expert-approved products, according to our research

Economics

4 h. ago Willie Mullins jumper favourite to claim 'Christmas cracker' of a King George VI Chase

Fresh off his victory over Fact To File at Punchestown on Sunday, Gaelic Warrier tops the sponsor’s betting for the Boxing Day feature at Kempton

Politics

6 h. ago Willie Mullins pulls five horses from King George entries but leaves Gaelic Warrior to lead his team on Boxing Day

WILLIE MULLINS did some late chopping and changing in his King George entries - pulling five horses after originally putting them in the race. But it looks like the Closutton boss is all set to rely on Gaelic Warrior in the huge Boxing Day blockbuster. Rich Ricci's ultra-talented seven-year-old downed stablemate Fact To File in...

Events

6 h. ago West Lothian residents advised over changes to bin collections over festive period

There will be no grey, blue or green bin collections on Christmas Day and Boxing Day and New Year's Day and January 2 due to the public holidays.

Politics

3 d. ago Saturday’s briefing: Gabriel misses ‘madhouse’ derby and Guardiola stays cool

Cole Palmer faces a lay-off for Chelsea after fracturing a toe in an accident at home.

Politics

4 d. ago Sir Keir Starmer opens up to Pete Wicks about brother's death in 'very difficult' admission

The Prime Minister's brother Nick died on Boxing Day 2024 at the age of 60 following a battle with cancer

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4 d. ago Keir Starmer opens up about grief and being by brother's side for terminal diagnosis

Nick Starmer, 60, who had learning disabilities after suffering complications during birth, passed away 18 months after being diagnosed with terminal cancer on Boxing Day 2024

Politics

7 d. ago Money lured Anthony Joshua to circus fight but he could really hurt Jake Paul | Donald McRae

The so-called Judgment Day will generate millions of dollars and attract huge ratings, but leave boxing a little more brokenThe unsurprising confirmation of “a colossal global showdown” between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua arrived on Monday morning with a dull thud. That grand description of an eight-round scrap between a former YouTuber and a former world heavyweight champion was supplied by Paul’s company, Most Valuable Promotions, which also announced that the contest will be screened live on Netflix on 19 December and called Judgment Day.Boxing operates in a netherworld that appears to have sunk far beyond any fear of judgment, while Paul has always had delusions of grandeur as a novice pro. But even boxing may have to consider its own culpability should Paul be badly hurt and end up in hospital after this fully sanctioned bout with regulation 10oz gloves is held in Miami. Continue reading...

Sport

8 d. ago The horrific murders of Hannah Clarke and her children stunned Australia. Could they have been saved?

Exclusive: A two-year Guardian investigation reveals new details about the critical final weeks of Clarke’s life, casting doubt on the coroner’s finding that nothing more could have been done to prevent her deathPolice made potentially critical mistakes in Hannah Clarke murders, new evidence revealsRead more from the Broken trust investigation hereWitnesses recall seeing a woman and two children crying out “no, stop”. A man carrying a small girl to his car. Her head banging into the door as he bundled her into a seat. No time to fasten her seatbelt.“You have caused all of this, it’s your fault,” Rowan Baxter said to his estranged wife, Hannah Clarke, as he drove off with their daughter, Laianah, on Boxing Day 2019. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Meghan Markle faces backlash for 'beige' and 'depressing' As Ever Christmas collection promo

The Duchess of Sussex , 44, took to Instagram on Saturday to share a brief clip of her stashing a stocking with gifts as she continues to promote her As Ever Christmas range.

Politics

1 week ago Chris Eubank weighs in heavier than Conor Benn on fight day as rematch nears

Britons square off in hotly-anticipated rematch tonight

Sport

1 week ago Saturday’s briefing: Frustration for Northern Ireland as Germany face shoot

England manager Thomas Tuchel has been talking about singing the national anthem again.

Events

3 w. ago Premier League fans only have one group of people to blame in Boxing Day fixture row

Newcastle United supporters face a long trip to Manchester United for the only Premier League fixture to be played the day after Christmas - but TV companies want value for money

Sport

3 w. ago Saturday’s briefing: Slot sidesteps contract talk and Boxing Day looks barren

Premier League managers finalised their preparations for another important weekend.

Politics

3 w. ago Premier League explains why there is only one Boxing Day game this year

The decision has been a controversial one

Sport

3 w. ago Premier League: When Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are playing as festive fixtures revealed

When are your team playing over the Christmas period?

Sport

3 w. ago Premier League Christmas fixtures confirmed with huge match 'breaking with tradition'

The Premier League has today announced its festive schedule with only one game set to take place on Boxing Day in a significant break from decades of tradition

Politics

3 w. ago Premier League confirms Manchester United v Newcastle is only Boxing Day game

League says issues rooted in more European matchesIt promises increased Boxing Day games next yearThe Premier League has confirmed there will be only one Premier League game on Boxing Day, with Manchester United to host Newcastle United at 8pm. The late kick-off may cause travel issues for Newcastle fans, with public transport limited on the holiday.The league cited the expansion of European competition in explaining its schedule. The last time Boxing Day was a Friday, in 2014, there was a full top-flight programme. Continue reading...

Sport

3 w. ago Premier League abandons Boxing Day tradition as festive fixture schedule released

The expanded Champions League and exclusive weekends for the FA Cup has led to the Premier League scrapping its traditional feast of Boxing Day football

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