11 m. ago I binned an unfinished £7.50 treat at UK city's miserable Christmas market

Ludicrous prices at Christmas markets are causing disgruntled scrooges everywhere to pooh pooh the festive activity. Is this northern UK market worth your time?

Economics

11 m. ago Dog owners urged to follow simple Christmas rule or risk pet's life

It is really important, especially with Christmas just weeks away

Events

25 m. ago Lucy Fallon wows as she joins Catherine Tyldesley at Coronation Street Christmas party

Weatherfield's golden girls Lucy Fallon and Catherine Tyldesley stole the show as they cut glam figures for the night out.

Politics

37 m. ago Boots beauty advent calendars slashed to £12 with 50% off this weekend

Missed out on a beauty advent calendar? You're in luck as Boots is offering up to 50% off its range of Christmas countdowns still in stock

Economics

37 m. ago Major DIY chain accused of banning workers from putting up Christmas decorations on shopfloor where customers might see them

Workers are said to have been told this week they can only put up tinsel and baubles where they will not be visible to customers, such as in staff rooms.

Economics

45 m. ago Convicted child killers including Lucy Letby and Constance Marten 'will be treated to cushy Christmas opera classes plus festive chocolates and mince pies behind bars'

Despite committing some of the country's most appalling crimes, inmates at HMP Bronzefield in Surrey will take part in a singing workshop where mince pies and chocolate are also on the menu.

Events

75 m. ago Kate the glittering star: How Princess dazzled in £11,195 'Tsar Star' earrings picked for her Christmas carol service that was family's first public outing together since June

Smiling, the princess - who had arrived a little earlier for last-minute checks and to meet some of her guests - walked up to their car to meet them, warmly putting arms around their shoulders.

Politics

81 m. ago UK set for disruptive weather into new week as weekend downpours continue

Parts of the United Kingdom can expect disruptive weather into the new week, following weekend showers, but forecasters say it is too early to give a prediction for Christmas

Politics

81 m. ago The looks of love: Royal fans swoon at the sweetest moments between the Princess of Wales and her three children at Kate's Christmas carol service

Kate was pictured beaming proudly at her children, leading them towards Westminster Abbey as they admired the festive light decorations ahead of the service last night.

Politics

2 h. ago FAA launches investigation into US airlines over flight cuts ordered during the shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into whether U.S. airlines complied with an emergency order to cut flights at 40 major airports during the recent government shutdown

Events

2 h. ago Best perfume dupes to buy for Christmas presents including bottle that’s just like iconic YSL scent but £70 cheaper

SAVVY shoppers looking to save a bundle this Christmas can bag a fragrance that actually smells better than the designer version - and costs a fraction of the price. New tests from consumer champion Which? have revealed that you don’t need to splash out hundreds of pounds to smell expensive this festive season. In a...

Economics

4 h. ago Enzo Maresca lands blow to Chelsea squad players with reality check over rotation policy

Chelsea head coach’s decision to rotate his squad against Leeds backfired as Blues slumped to a 3-1 loss at Elland Road

Sport

4 h. ago Thomas Frank makes honest admission over his best Tottenham XI

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank is looking to rectify Spurs' home Premier League struggles when the Europa League winners host his former employers Brentford on Saturday afternoon

Events

4 h. ago Derek McInnes in Celtic confession about Wilfried Nancy before loaded Hearts reminder

Table toppers head to face the champions on Sunday but how different Celtic will look under their new boss remains a mystery.

Politics

4 h. ago Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr appears to send signal to Paloma Faith in new show

Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr gets ready for Christmas with pal Amanda Holden

Politics

4 h. ago The impressive meal you can get on trains in Wales this Christmas

Transport for Wales has brought back its onboard festive menu across selected train services this December

Politics

5 h. ago People with any of 10 conditions urged to 'get protected' before December 11

Health bosses warn 'time is running out' to get protected against flu before Christmas

Politics

6 h. ago The UK's most festive houses decked out in thousands of Christmas lights

'It was just a few lights, and now it's grown every year'

Politics

6 h. ago Scotland's World Cup draw sends Tartan Army into frenzy for digs and flights

Fans have been sent into a frenzy searching for ways to see Scotland meet Brazil and Morocco on the big stage again, with Haiti completing the 2026 group.

Politics

6 h. ago School ‘stunned’ after John Lewis praises its Christmas video

The headteacher of Fivemiletown College in Co Tyrone described the response to the video as ‘overwhelming’.

Culture