18 h. ago 2025 dates for Cardiff Christmas markets and Winter Wonderland confirmed

Is it already time to start thinking about Christmas?

Economics

20 h. ago Taxi fares set to rise across West Lothian in time for Christmas

The largest proposed rise of 9.5%, could see the cost of a Tariff 3 journey of 10 miles rise by more than £4 over the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Economics

49 h. ago Paralysed man dies six years after brother stabbed him in neck on Christmas Day

John Boniface, 60, has been jailed for a second time after stabbing his brother Paul Hinds in the neck on Christmas Day, which left him with paralysis that would ultimately kill him

Events

3 d. ago Two popular UK caravan parks to open over Christmas and New Year for first time ever

Families have the chance to celebrate a 'magical' Christmas this year as popular caravan site Haven has announced two parks will open their doors for the festive season this year

Politics

3 d. ago Beauty advent calendars 2025: The best picks from Soap & Glory, Liz Earle, Lookfantastic, and Jurlique

It’s never too early to think about Christmas as now is the time to shop beauty advent calendars 2025.

Politics

5 d. ago Manchester Christmas Markets 2025 dates and locations confirmed with BIG Albert Square role

Time to start planning those Manchester Christmas Markets trips for 2025 - the dates and locations have today been confirmed with a BIG update about the return of Albert Square billed as an "early Christmas present for the city"

Economics

5 d. ago Hard winter for West Lothian residents after Ofgem confirms energy price cap rise

Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the national energy advice service energyadvice.scot, said people’s budgets were being stretched “to the limit”.

Economics

6 d. ago Best Christmas market holidays to book now – from just £74pp

Back from summer and already dreaming of Christmas? Now’s the time to book a festive market break – here are five of the best deals to get you in the spirit.

Economics

1 week ago Enormous royal warehouse Kate Middleton's using to renovate new home dubbed 'California'

Princess Kate can access a vast array of furniture that has been amassed by the Royal Family as she looks to move into the eigh-bedroom Forest Lodge in time for Christmas

Politics

1 week ago Craig Tara to open over Christmas and Hogmanay for the first time

Santa Claus visited Craig Tara this week to plan his new delivery schedule after the park announced plans to offer festive breaks for the first time.

Politics

1 week ago ‘It’s the best time of the year’, says Anton Du Beke as he announces Christmas tour

The 59-year-old’s Christmas With Anton And Friends tour will begin in Truro on November 20.

Politics

2 w. ago UK's biggest holiday park company to open four new sites in time for Christmas

This holiday park company is expanding the number of sites open during the festive period this year - with four new additions set to launch for Christmas and New Year breaks until 3 January, 2025.

Politics

3 w. ago Son of British woman held in Iran speaks to her for first time in 213 days

Joe Bennett says Lindsay Foreman sounded in good spirits despite her and husband being charged with espionageThe son of a British woman being held in Iran on espionage charges has said speaking to her on the phone for the first time in 213 days felt like “five birthdays and 10 Christmases at once”.Lindsay and Craig Foreman, both 52, were arrested on 3 January in Kerman, southern Iran, while travelling through the country from Armenia to Pakistan while on a round-the-world motorbike trip. Continue reading...

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