18 h. ago Manchester's giant festive Ferris wheel to stay after end of Christmas Markets

The Christmas Markets favourite will still be around for a while longer

Politics

25 h. ago I went to Birmingham's Christmas market and 1 problem left me outraged all day

Birmingham Christmas Markets are well-known for really getting you into the festive mood, but when Danielle Kate Wroe went with her friend, she was left a little bit baffled

Politics

32 h. ago Welsh mum faints at the wheel then hero son, 12, averts tragedy by calmly taking control

Nicola Crump and her son Zac Howells from Ebbw Vale had been on their way to the Birmingham Christmas markets when she lost consciousness

Politics

48 h. ago Everything you need to know about Manchester Christmas Markets’ final weekend

It's the last weekend of Manchester's Christmas Markets - although some will remain open until January

Sport

49 h. ago Christmas ads put on a diet as UK ban on TV junk food advertising bites

Gone are shots of puddings and sweets as advertisers try to market other foods to stay within rules coming into force on 5 JanuaryThe festive season is traditionally a time of national culinary overindulgence but eagle-eyed viewers may have noticed that this year’s crop of big-budget Christmas TV ads have been decidedly lean and sugar-free.From Tesco and Waitrose to Marks & Spencer and Asda, the UK’s biggest exponents of extravagant festive food marketing have put their Christmas ads on a diet to comply with new regulations banning junk food products from appearing in TV ads before 9pm. Continue reading...

Events

50 h. ago The popular summer hotspot with surprisingly good Christmas markets

The Mail's Alesia Fiddler checked out the Christmas markets at a destination that's usually a hotspot for tourists in the summer.

Politics

69 h. ago I spent £17.70 on a pick and mix — my jaw dropped at what was inside

The same company that has stalls at Manchester Christmas Markets

Economics

69 h. ago What is the Santa Rally and how do investors make money from it?

A familiar phenomenon is witnessing the stock market rising at Christmas - but it doesn’t always go to plan in the short term

Economics

69 h. ago Five free Christmas things to do in Greater Manchester this weekend

Christmas carols, festive markets and family raves are all taking place across Greater Manchester this weekend

Politics

3 d. ago This glittering European city has the only Christmas market you need to visit in 2025

With the magical Grote Markt and a flourishing cultural scene, Mary Novakovich believes this Flemish city is the perfect place to get in the festive spirit

Politics

3 d. ago 30 pictures from Manchester Christmas Markets 2025 as final weekend approaches

With 274 market stalls, a return of festive huts by Albert Square, and a huge Ferris Wheel, the Manchester Christmas Markets 2025 have been huge

Sport

3 d. ago I flew from Glasgow to Dublin for one night to visit the city's new Christmas market

There's nothing quite like flying off with your friends to a new country - but is it really worth all the effort for just one night?

Politics

4 d. ago Bank of England CUTS interest rates to 3.75% to save economy from Labour slump

Borrowers were handed an early Christmas present today when the Bank of England cut interest rates to save the economy from collapse under Labour.

Economics

4 d. ago 'I went to most overrated Christmas market in London and was completely shocked'

'I went to most overrated Christmas market in London and was completely shocked'  My London

Events

4 d. ago 'I went to most overrated Christmas market and one thing left me baffled'

While I continue on my journey to achieve Christmas nirvana by exploring the plethora of festive markets around Great Britain, there’s one beloved Christmas market that I’m just not a fan of.

Politics

4 d. ago Brilliant photos show Manchester at Christmas before the markets took over

See snaps of Kendal's, Lewis's, and a carol service at Strangeways

Culture

5 d. ago Walkable European city has great Christmas market — just 1 hour from Cardiff Airport

Amsterdam's festive Christmas market at Museumplein offers jumbo sausage sandwiches, raclette and glühwein - just a short trip from Wales.

Transport

5 d. ago This Scottish Christmas market ranks among best in the UK for budget

The market has been ranked among the UK’s most cost-efficient, offering festive attractions, a wide range of stalls, and seasonal food and drink.

Economics

5 d. ago Massive Willie Mullins market moves rock the big Christmas races with Fact To File the new King George favourite

WILLIE MULLINS sparked a series of massive market moves for the big Christmas races. And the biggest plunge of all came for the new King George favourite. Paddy Power and Betfair make Ryanair king Fact To File the new 15-8 fav for the feature 3m Grade 1 on Boxing Day. Others were slightly more defensive,...

Politics

6 d. ago German police arrest a suspect amid fears of another Christmas market terror attack

Man held by German anti-terror police amid fears of another terror attack on a Christmas market

Events