9 h. ago What happened to my body after I quit Mounjaro, by CLAUDIA CONNELL. I lost four stone and slimmed to size 10. But after Christmas, the consequences for my skin, looks and weight are truly astonishing

The average person is likely to have gained about 3lbs over the festive period and gorged on 6,000 calories on Christmas Day.

Politics

26 h. ago John Terry responds to reports he could leave Chelsea to take first managerial job

John Terry has gained experience as a coach at Aston Villa, Leicester and Chelsea and has been linked with Championship side Oxford United over the Christmas period

Society

32 h. ago Five steps to build a saving strategy that actually works in 2026

The post-Christmas period is the perfect time to start taking control of spending and set clear financial goals for the year ahead, experts say

Economics

41 h. ago Missing woman last seen nearly week ago sparks police search

Alexanderina Smith, 31, disappeared from an area of Aberdeen six days ago and has not been since even over the Christmas period.

Events

45 h. ago 'Serious warning' to Bailey's drinkers over common mistake after Christmas

People are being warned not to make a costly mistake if they are enjoying a bottle of Bailey's over the Christmas period with the Irish cream liqueur a possible unexpected hazard

Events

50 h. ago People are only just realising what the period between Christmas and New Year is called

There are several terms used to describe the festive period, with one gaining widespread popularity among Brits

Politics

60 h. ago Liam Gallagher struck down by norovirus as he spends 'two days' on toilet

Liam Gallagher has revealed he's spent the Christmas period unwell after being struck down by norovirus, after the UK Health Security Agency issued a warning to Brits

Politics

63 h. ago Perry Bamonte dead: The Cure star dies over Christmas after suffering 'short illness'

The Cure have issued a statement announcing that guitarist Perry Bamonte has tragically died over the Christmas period having suffered from a 'short illness'

Events

65 h. ago Scots man talked down from M8 bridge thanks staff after Christmas in hospital

Robert Hampson, 22, from Glasgow says he was "given a second chance at life" and that the nursing team and support staff worked tirelessly to ensure those under their care felt at home over the Christmas period.

Politics

67 h. ago GP warns against eating 1 common veg that can trigger bloating this Christmas

A GP issued advice for people with IBS who are struggling with their symptoms over the festive period, warning that Christmas foods can trigger uncomfortable bloating

Events

67 h. ago Alan Shearer's horror Christmas left Newcastle icon in hospital with brutal injury

Alan Shearer would likely enjoy forgetting one particular Christmas period during his playing career

Events

3 d. ago The exact date Christmas leftovers should be thrown away, according to experts

Christmas leftovers are a perk of the festive period, but how long do they last?

Politics

3 d. ago Call the Midwife fan favourite makes surprise return in Christmas Special after years away

A CALL the Midwife fan favourite made a surprise return during this year's Christmas Special after years away. The popular BBC period drama aired the first of two festive episodes this evening. It saw a group of Poplar residents head to Hong Kong to help the sisters of Branch House after the building collapsed and...

Politics

3 d. ago Home Alone fans stunned to learn the movie wasn't filmed in THAT famous house

It's the film that is on everyone's screens over the Christmas period.

Society

3 d. ago The exact name for the 'weird' period between Christmas Day and New Year

From Twixtmas to Chrimbo Limbo, people have invented various names for the strange period after Boxing Day when no one knows what day it is. Here is everything you need to know

Politics

3 d. ago Supermodel swaps runway for sport in shock change of career no one saw coming

A stunning reality TV star and supermodel swapped the runway for an unexpected sport over the Christmas period - shocking fans on social media

Events

4 d. ago 'Mind blowing' crime drama 'packed with unexpected twists' now on Netflix

The limited series is one to binge-watch this Christmas period

Events

4 d. ago Parents warned to check under tree for potentially lethal toys on urgent recall

The popular toys could prove dangerous posing choking hazards to small children, as people are warned not to give the gifts to loved ones over the Christmas period

Events

4 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...

Politics

5 d. ago UK households warned to never pour three popular Christmas drinks down sink

A plumber has issued a warning to households drinking popular drinks over the Christmas period

Events