11 h. ago How much Christmas dinner costs at each major supermarket – the cheapest will set you back less than £25

From the turkey to the trimmings, here are some budget-friendly options from Tesco, Sainsbury’s and more

Economics

13 h. ago Christmas 2025: Forget this yuletide tradition as reindeer hate this one thing

You may need to rethink that midnight snack on Christmas Eve

Politics

15 h. ago Meet the author who’s turned whisky tasting notes into short festive stories

The warm and heady experience of sipping a dram has inspired a whole new style of storytelling this Christmas.

Culture

15 h. ago The exact times to bag yellow sticker discounts on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve at every major supermarket

Supermarkets are keen to sell as much Christmas food as possible before the big day - so prices are bound to plummet in the last few opening hours before they shut for Christmas Day.

Politics

18 h. ago £10 off when you spend £20 on No7 at Boots with this great offer

We’ve teamed up with No7 at Boots to bring you a sparkling festive offer inside your paper - starting inside Saturday December 13 and running all the way until Christmas Eve!

Economics

37 h. ago The Dead of Winter by Sarah Clegg audiobook review – haunting Christmas tales

An esoteric blend of folklore and festivity reveals the lesser known, dark side of Christmas, from horse skulls and Yule cats to Icelandic ogresChristmas nowadays tends to revolve around family, food and a furtive visit from a pot-bellied stranger down the chimney. But in The Dead of Winter, the historian and folklorist Sarah Clegg reveals a lesser known side to the festive season, unearthing unsettling midwinter traditions and stories that fell out of favour in the Victorian age.Subtitled The Demons, Witches and Ghosts of Christmas, the book opens with Clegg embarking on a pre-dawn walk to a graveyard on Christmas Eve. She is recreating an old Swedish tradition called årsgång, or “year walk”, which is said to offer glimpses into the walker’s future along with “shadowy enactments of the burials of anyone who will die in the village this coming year”.Available via WF Howes, 4hr 21min Continue reading...

Events

38 h. ago Beer expert says supermarket is 'one of the best' for lager and lists the best 8

Posting ahead of Thursday's National Lager Day, Adam revealed his eight favourite lagers from one of the UK's major supermarket chains - and there's probably one near you

Politics

42 h. ago Metrolink operator issues statement as tram drivers' Christmas and New Year's Eve strikes back on

The walkout will take place over the Christmas party season and on New Year's Eve

Events

46 h. ago Metrolink tram driver strikes over Christmas party season and New Year's Eve back on, says union

'Drivers have said it's not a case of if an accident will occur, but when'

Events

60 h. ago Met Office maps reveal exact time wind gusts set to exceed 60mph as yellow weather warnings issued

Several yellow weather warnings are in force over the next few days

Events

60 h. ago Met Office maps reveal exact time huge band of rain set to hit UK as weather alerts issued

Greater Manchester is set to be affected by heavy rain in the coming days

Events

65 h. ago Morrisons makes major change to checkouts in all UK supermarket stores

The supermarket has teamed up with the 1 Million Minutes campaign, which is working to combat loneliness

Politics

68 h. ago Met Office weather maps pinpoint exact time huge area of low pressure will hit Wales

It says a powerful jet stream will continue to drive weather into next week and may help to rapidly deepen an area of low pressure that will bring heavy rain and high winds

Events

3 d. ago Major supermarket giving away free Christmas trees today – but you’ll need to be quick

A MAJOR supermarket chain is giving away hundreds of Christmas trees for free today. A real Christmas tree will usually set you back at least £30, so rushing to your local supermarket today could save you serious cash. Tesco is giving away the trees at ten stores across the UK from 10am onwards. But there’s...

Politics

3 d. ago Forget festive schmaltz, the best Christmas film this year is a gay biker dom

Die Hard isn’t a Christmas film, claims the British public. But Pillion reminds us that the finest festive films reflect the complexities of the seasonCan Die Hard – the 1988 action movie starring Bruce Willis as an NYPD detective hoping to reconcile with his estranged wife on Christmas Eve – be called a Christmas film? The annual debate had officially reached my street WhatsApp group when a happily married couple decided to launch a poll. With 18 votes against four, the result from my road was a landslide “yes”. One neighbour even shared a picture of their Die Hard tree baubles to prove the point.But an official poll by the British Board of Film Classification has now asserted the contrary – with 44% deciding that Die Hard should not be designated a Christmas movie, against 38% in favour. To some, even with the odd tinsel-strewn tree thrown in, the gun fights, violence and hostage-taking just don’t feel festive. For an admirable 5% of respondents, it remains their favourite Christm...

Politics

4 d. ago These supermarkets are open over Christmas, from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day

I’ve got the details for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi and more

Politics

4 d. ago Major UK supermarket offering free deliveries this weekend ahead of Christmas

Beat the busy Christmas queues with this supermarket offer.

Politics

5 d. ago Man was found dead days after being allowed to leave hospital on Christmas Eve

Leon Michael Shaw suffered with emotionally unstable personality disorder

Events

5 d. ago Where to shop Meghan Markle's exact timeless cashmere jacket from her Netflix Christmas special

Meghan Markle's new Christmas special of her With Love, Meghan Netflix series showcases her effortless style, including a chic cashmere jacket that's a worthwhile investment

Politics

5 d. ago Morrisons rolls out major change to tills across all UK supermarkets starting from today

MORRISONS has rolled out a major change across all UK stores starting from today. The supermarket chain has introduced a brand new initiative for the first time, which is set to be a game-changer for shoppers. The supermarket chain has introduced 'Talking Tills' – a slower check out where customers can enjoy a conversation with...

Politics