12 h. ago Valleys town with independent shops and cafes perfect for a Christmas day out

Don't be pulled by the bright lights of the shopping centres, and be enticed by some small town charm, too

Politics

12 h. ago The surprising Welsh town with independent shops and cafes perfect for a Christmas day out

Don't be pulled by the bright lights of the shopping centres, and be enticed by some small town charm, too

Politics

13 h. ago The best London restaurants open on Christmas Day, from Langan's to Decimo

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, says Ben McCormack, and here’s the food to prove it

Politics

14 h. ago James Martin says do 1 Christmas cooking task now to save time and energy

Chef James Martin has spoken about a clever three-ingredient hack that'll save you plenty of time ahead of Christmas Day. So here's everything you need to know

Politics

17 h. ago Lapland UK visitors left disappointed after spending £350 and being forced to leave attraction

The popular Christmas event was shut after just one day

Economics

17 h. ago BBC boss reveals truth behind Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman Strictly exit

It comes after Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced that their final show would be on Christmas Day, with

Politics

31 h. ago Gail Platt returns to Coronation Street! Iconic character played by Helen Worth 'will be back for Christmas Day episode'

Gail Platt is reportedly returning to Coronation Street for their Christmas Day special this year - a year after her high-profile soap exit.

Politics

35 h. ago Christmas Jumper Day 2025: when is it and how can you celebrate?

Participants are encouraged to support sustainability by wearing their existing jumpers, buying pre-owned or vintage options, or knitting their own

Politics

39 h. ago 'I visited the Christmas markets in York but my day was ruined by 1 thing'

A woman has said she was disappointed by the Christmas markets in York because of one detail that ruined her day - and many locals have agreed with her

Politics

43 h. ago Regent Street to close to traffic for first time in five years

Regent Street will be pedestrianised and transformed as part of a special day of Christmas shopping

Politics

3 d. ago Adam Peaty's mum finds huge support through unlikely alliance in Eirianedd Munro

Caroline Peaty was devastated, it is thought, after she — and other members of the family — were banned from Adam and Holly Ramsay's wedding at Bath Abbey on Christmas Day

Politics

3 d. ago West End show hailed as 'St Patrick's Day party at Christmas' heads to Manchester with tickets from £15

It's been described as a 'craic-ker of a show'

Economics

4 d. ago Christmas pudding fans urged to do one thing this week by Mary Berry

Get ready for Christmas Day with this foolproof to make and delicious to eat festive recipe from baking legend Mary Berry

Politics

5 d. ago Huge reality star set to join Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special

REALITY star Jess Wright is set to join the line-up for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special. Former The Only Way Is Essex star Jess, 40, is one of six celebrities dancing in the festive show which will air on BBC One on Christmas Day. A source said: “Jess loves the glamour of Strictly and...

Politics

5 d. ago Best 'non traditional' item on Christmas dinner plate is named

The glorious Yorkshire Pudding has been named as the nation's favourite 'non-traditional' Christmas accompaniment - but some Brits even like to include a salad with their big Christmas Day meal

Politics

5 d. ago Adam Peaty's mum reveals message which started family fall out

The mother of Olympian Adam Peaty has broken her silence over the breakdown of her relationship with her son ahead of his marriage to Holly Ramsay on Christmas Day

Politics

5 d. ago Adam Peaty's hidden family tragedy before wedding row tore family apart revealed

It's just over one month before Adam Peaty says 'I do' to Holly Ramsay at a grand Christmas Day wedding ceremony, but chaos has erupted this week over a family fall-out

Society

6 d. ago Doctors issue sugar warning for teenagers ahead of Christmas

Younger people aged 16 to 24 year olds tend to eat a total of 135g of sugar on Christmas Day - a staggering 106g more than usual, which equates to devouring half a box of Celebrations chocolates

Events

6 d. ago Marks & Spencer's 'glamorous' Christmas party top reduced to 60p with money

The sparkly top comes in sizes six to 24 and can be worn for plenty of festive occasions from a cosy Christmas day to glitzy work parties - and you can get it for 60p

Politics

6 d. ago State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit pay day changes over Christmas and New Year

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payment date changes during the festive fortnight.

Economics