67 m. ago Huge reality star set to join Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special

REALITY star Jess Wright is set to join the line-up for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special. Former The Only Way Is Essex star Jess, 40, is one of six celebrities dancing in the festive show which will air on BBC One on Christmas Day. A source said: “Jess loves the glamour of Strictly and...

Politics

3 h. ago Best 'non traditional' item on Christmas dinner plate is named

The glorious Yorkshire Pudding has been named as the nation's favourite 'non-traditional' Christmas accompaniment - but some Brits even like to include a salad with their big Christmas Day meal

Politics

12 h. ago Adam Peaty's mum reveals message which started family fall out

The mother of Olympian Adam Peaty has broken her silence over the breakdown of her relationship with her son ahead of his marriage to Holly Ramsay on Christmas Day

Politics

13 h. ago Adam Peaty's hidden family tragedy before wedding row tore family apart revealed

It's just over one month before Adam Peaty says 'I do' to Holly Ramsay at a grand Christmas Day wedding ceremony, but chaos has erupted this week over a family fall-out

Society

25 h. ago Doctors issue sugar warning for teenagers ahead of Christmas

Younger people aged 16 to 24 year olds tend to eat a total of 135g of sugar on Christmas Day - a staggering 106g more than usual, which equates to devouring half a box of Celebrations chocolates

Events

34 h. ago Marks & Spencer's 'glamorous' Christmas party top reduced to 60p with money

The sparkly top comes in sizes six to 24 and can be worn for plenty of festive occasions from a cosy Christmas day to glitzy work parties - and you can get it for 60p

Politics

38 h. ago State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit pay day changes over Christmas and New Year

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payment date changes during the festive fortnight.

Economics

62 h. ago Starbucks Red Cup Day: full list of confirmed items on the Christmas 2025 range

The red cups have been released in UK stores today 🎄

Politics

3 d. ago Nostalgic dance anthems to eloping carrots, who’s winning the Christmas ad wars?

IT’S THAT time of year again. Boxes of sweets are piled high in supermarkets and there’s magic in the air as thoughts turn to the season’s big event. No, not Christmas Day – but the battle for the best TV advert. For many people, the much anticipated John Lewis ad has come to represent the...

Events

4 d. ago Boden has reduced every new Christmas party dress, coat jumper and cardigan for one day

Boden shoppers have hours to save 22% on the retailer's latest Christmas party dresses, coats, knitwear and more

Politics

4 d. ago Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty 'ban his mother from wedding' with 'hurtful' snub

Holly Ramsay, 25, and Adam Peaty, 30, are set to tie the knot on Christmas Day at Bath Abbey, but the couple have reportedly "banned Adam's mother Caroline from the wedding"

Politics

5 d. ago Eugenie and Beatrice to 'ditch' Andrew on Christmas Day as they make 'major choice'

King Charles has ruled out having his younger brother round for the traditional Royal Family Christmas as Sandringham, but does not want him to spend the day alone

Politics

6 d. ago 'It's not the 60+ days of Christmas!' Exasperated Brits blast John Lewis, Coca

Scientists say that stretching out the festive season could spark 'festive burnout', as Christmas decorations appear two months ahead of the big day.

Politics

6 d. ago Dani Dyer enjoys festive day out with her children at Paw Patrol Christmas screening in London

The former Love Island winner and podcast host’s twin girls looked angelic in matching ensembles

Politics

6 d. ago Brit leaves wife in UK to spend Christmas in Tenerife with the lads

Dan, who documents his travel with wife Natalia on Youtube and Instagram, spent Christmas Day on the Canary Islands hotspot of Tenerife with his two scaffolder friends

Politics

6 d. ago Brit leaves wife in UK to spend Christmas Day in Tenerife with the lads

Dan, a scaffolder from Essex, spent Christmas Day in Tenerife with two of his mates while his wife stayed at home in the UK - and she wasn't too happy about the plan

Politics

6 d. ago EastEnders love rat Max Branning gets a split lip during massive Christmas bust

EASTENDERS fans will see love rat Max Branning get a split lip following a fight at a family christening as part of the Christmas Day special. The soap character, played by actor Jake Wood, 53, is seen with blood on his face after an argument with his brother Jack, played by Scott Maslen. In scenes...

Politics

7 d. ago Top Christmas towns to visit this month less than two hours from the UK

Christmas day trips could be taking families to some of the most iconic locations, as experts share the top festive itineraries less than two hours from the UK

Politics

8 d. ago Vicky Pattison's £12 'luxury' fleece pyjamas are perfect for Christmas Day

The cosy pyjamas from Strictly star Vicky Pattison's latest collection with Matalan can be snagged for £11.78 rather than £28 - here's how

Economics

9 d. ago Illuminated angels soar over streets of London with message of 'welcome' to the capital as new Christmas lights go up a day after Bonfire Night

The seasonal spectacle runs until January 4, inviting Londoners and visitors alike to soak up the sparkle and joy of the season.

Events