48 h. ago Gorgeous island dubbed 'Hawaii of Europe' is 23C in January with £17 flights

This island offers the perfect winter escape with average temperatures of 20C in January - and it's just a four-hour flight from London

Economics

3 d. ago This surprise Baltic capital proved to be the perfect winter city break

History, geopolitics, snow, markets and a giant Tony Soprano statue. Rich Booth discovers that Vilnius at Christmas has it all

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4 d. ago The North West village named among ‘UK’s prettiest’ for a winter break

Surrounded by stunning countryside, this place is perfect for a rural escape

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5 d. ago The River Island high neck mesh midi dress is the ultimate New Year's eve party dress

The River Island high-neck mesh midi dress is the perfect Christmas party dress.

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8 d. ago Man United's dream January transfer window as Marcus Rashford deal agreed and England star joins

Manchester United head into the January transfer window knowing a few key decisions could transform their season, and a handful of realistic moves could make or break their winter

Economics

1 week ago The beautiful Scottish Highlands village named 'best for winter break'

It is home to a cosy inn with a log fire and more than 350 whiskies.

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1 week ago Liverpool cult hero to miss World Cup after horror injury in last game before winter break

Liverpool learned of a serious injury to record signing Alexander Isak just days before Christmas but one of their former stars has suffered a heartbreaking blow of his own

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1 week ago The undiscovered tropical island that is perfect for a winter sun break

Sarah Marshall finds Principe has all the tranquility of a Caribbean holiday without the crowds

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1 week ago ‘Cue air punches and tears’: why Next Goal Wins is my feelgood movie

Continuing the series where writers pick their go-to mood-lifting films is a look back to the inspiring sports documentaryIt feels apt following a 2026 World Cup draw featuring tiny island debutants Curacao and Cape Verde to revisit Next Goal Wins, an underdog story I adopted upon first watch as if it were a team I would loyally follow for the rest of my life.The documentary chronicles the world’s (once) worst soccer team, American Samoa, and their valiant efforts to qualify for the 2014 World Cup, but to label it merely a soccer film is to overlook a perfect study of remarkable characters, circumstances and a lesser seen island life. You don’t need to be a sports fan to be uplifted here. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Winter Wonderland descends into mass brawl as fights break out in front of families

Video shared on TikTok appeared to show a large number of people involved in fights as violence broke out in the Bavarian Village beer hall at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland

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1 week ago Wales' answer to Center Parcs is like a trip to Lapland for a fraction of the price

The Mail's Heath Editor Kate Pickles headed to Bluestone National Park Resort for a winter break with her family.

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1 week ago My weirdest Christmas: I was flirting wildly with my crush – then a rogue wave ruined everything

At a Barbados beach barbecue, I attempted to attract the attention of handsome Dwayne. I ended up with drenched hair and no sunglasses or bikini topChristmas in Barbados is different. Forget snow and scarves – we do Christmas in flip-flops, sweating through church services and pretending to feel festive because there’s tinsel on a palm tree. Everyone’s singing Mary’s Boy Child as if they’re auditioning for Caribbean Idol, and someone’s auntie is halfway through a bottle of Mount Gay before 11am.But my weirdest Christmas was when I was about 19 – that magical age when you’re convinced you’re grown, but you still have braces. My mum had taken me “back home” to spend the holidays with family. I was excited because 1) I needed a break from university, 2) I could finally escape the British winter, and 3) I was ready to find a husband. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta eyeing double transfer swoop for £78m star and teen talent

Arsenal are in the middle of a hectic end to December with four games before the winter break, and Mikel Arteta could be lining up new signings to boost the team's chances of silverware

Economics

3 w. ago The alluring Scottish island walk with magical waterfalls perfect for a winter escape

The trail was recently named among Scotland's top 10 most scenic winter walks

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3 w. ago The undiscovered tropical island that is perfect for a winter break

Sarah Marshall finds Principe has all the tranquility of a Caribbean holiday without the crowds

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3 w. ago How long is the F1 winter break? New regulations, testing, and when racing returns

Lando Norris wrapped up the 2025 title in Abu Dhabi last weekend, and while the Brit celebrates his ultimate achievement, the F1 paddock has already turned its attention to next season

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3 w. ago Where’s hot in February? 9 warm winter sun holiday destinations

EVEN if you enjoy crisp mornings and a bit of snow, it’s hard not to daydream about a sunny break during the British winter.  You could be looking for a half term getaway with the family or simply trying to escape the UK at its chilliest. Whatever your motivation, the desire to shed your winter...

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3 w. ago Lewis Hamilton to ‘unplug from matrix’ after worst season of F1 career at Ferrari

Seven-time world champion could not ‘wait to get away’First year without podium for Brit in Ferrari debut seasonA despondent Lewis Hamilton has said he could not wait to get away from Abu Dhabi after enduring what has been the worst season of his career. He finished in his lowest ever championship position of sixth place and is looking forward to the winter break and disconnecting from the sport as he attempts to reset and regroup.In the final race of the season in he qualified in 16th place and finished in eighth, while the young British driver Lando Norris claimed his first world championship, the first Briton since Hamilton last did so in 2020. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Lewis Hamilton to 'throw phone in bin' during winter break after nightmare Ferrari season

Lewis Hamilton said he will 'throw his phone in the bin' during the winter break after the seven-time world champion's nightmare debut season with Ferrari finally came to an end

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3 w. ago The River Island high neck mesh midi dress is the ultimate party dress for under £17

The River Island high-neck mesh midi dress is the perfect Christmas party dress.

Economics