7 h. ago My toxic mother made Christmas hell. Here are the signs your mum is a narcissist, and the five ways to stop her ruining the festive period with her self

Every Christmas we are bombarded with images of happy families at the dinner table. They tell us everyone is having a fun and love-filled Christmas with emotionally healthy family members.

Events

8 h. ago Celebrations shoppers snapping up 2.4kg boxes of chocolates reduced by £13 for Christmas

If your family goes through tubs and tubs of Celebrations over Christmas and New Year, it may be worth stocking up on a massive box of the treats instead

Economics

14 h. ago I've seen proof death is not the end. This is the eerie Christmas moment that convinced me

For many, this time of year can be difficult, with the absence of the departed keenly felt. But for psychics like me, the spiritual energy around Christmas is palpable.

Events

17 h. ago Netflix's 'perfect family Christmas film' with Succession legend now streaming

Netflix has dropped a Christmas film from Love Actually director Richard Curtis, with fans labelling it as the 'best Christmas movie of all time'.

Politics

20 h. ago Best Christmas board games to crack out for fun with the whole family

Classic and kooky options that won’t (necessarily) start any arguments

Politics

20 h. ago Quality Street's reduced 2kg Christmas box from Amazon has 'nice variety'

The bundle should arrive in time to share out this Christmas with friends and family

Politics

22 h. ago Quality Street fans race to get Amazon's reduced 2kg box of Christmas chocolates

The 2kg box should arrive in time to share out this Christmas with friends and family

Sport

22 h. ago Terminally ill DJ to be reunited with family for 'last Christmas' after visa limbo

A consultant had written to the Home Office to try and resolve the issue

Politics

26 h. ago 'Christmas day was a painful reminder of the family I don’t have'

A brunch for philanthropists raises £75K for our appeal — and becomes unexpectedly emotional

Politics

28 h. ago Terminally ill Scots dad to be reunited with family for 'last Christmas' after visa nightmare

DJ Adrian O’Grady, 42, from Glasgow, was facing spending Christmas without his partner and daughter Chloe, four, after a shattering cancer diagnosis due to visa 'limbo'.

Politics

39 h. ago Dog Christmas Hazards 2025: Here are six hidden festive dangers for puppy parents to look out for

With Christmas just around the corner, dog owners are being warned about the festive hazards around the home that could put their pet in danger.

Politics

40 h. ago Christmas: What to eat to boost mood over the festive period and hopefully avoid that family argument

A dietitian shares her top tips for eating well over the holidays

Politics

41 h. ago Fire leaves heartbroken family with nothing just weeks before Christmas

'They had presents they had stored away and now they are all gone'

Events

43 h. ago Mum's Christmas ruined as family refuse to get her 1 thing she asked for

A woman was fuming after her family refused to buy her one thing for Christmas

Politics

43 h. ago 'I asked my family for 1 thing this Christmas and they outright refused'

Sophie's family refused to buy her what she wanted for Christmas due to it being a "waste of money" - but she isn't alone as other people have said they're in the same position

Politics

43 h. ago Adopt A Dog in Edinburgh This Christmas 2025: Here are 13 adorable Dogs Trust pups looking for a new forever home this festive season

All these dogs want for Christmas is you!

Politics

43 h. ago 'I bought lost Amazon parcels for Christmas and couldn't believe what I got'

Becky swapped out traditional Christmas crackers for something completely different at her family's dinner table - and it went down a treat with her excited guests

Politics

44 h. ago Family left with nothing after fire destroys home weeks before Christmas

The fire has left the young family without a house and only the clothes on their backs

Society

45 h. ago Dad murdered 16 people, including 14 family members, in horrific Christmas killing spree

One of the most horrific killing sprees in history, an ex-serviceman brutally murdered 16 people, including 14 of his own family members, during Christmas.

Events

61 h. ago David Walliams makes sad Christmas confession in rare family insight

David Walliams has a new Christmas book out this year which is inspired by his son

Politics