8 h. ago The Christmas foods of your childhood that don't exist anymore: These sweet and savoury treats from the last 50 years will provoke extremely nostalgic cravings

if you pride yourself on serving your guests paella bites and bao buns decorated with snowman hats, what they may really be yearning for is a party hedgehog and a plate of vol au vents.

Society

14 h. ago Rats are 'targeting' Christmas food and drink being stored in garages and sheds

As we hurtle towards Crimbo and temperatures plummet, many folk are tempted to hoard treats outside as fridges and kitchen cupboards rapidly fill up.

Events

16 h. ago Christmas dinner 'being ditched by millions of Brits' in favour of quicker alternative

A new study has shown a quarter of Brits could ditch the traditional Christmas dinner this year for a takeaway

Politics

17 h. ago I tried McDonald's new Grinch Christmas menu but 1 item has a big problem

McDonald's new festive Grinch menu includes gherkin-flavoured fries, a sweet and festive pie, and more in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the hit film, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, and one item is proving divisive

Politics

19 h. ago 'If my family want to eat on Christmas Day, it'll cost £20 each'

Whitney has said her bumped-up festive price will be 'worth every penny'

Economics

22 h. ago It’s that time of year again, Christmas Dinner in a Cup is back

It comes with a Bovril and brandy gravy

Politics

29 h. ago I've discovered the perfect Christmas cocktail that's better than mulled wine

If you think mulled wine is vile, this warming Cuban Winter cocktail made with rum, cinnamon syrup and fruit juices could be the perfect festive alternative

Politics

41 h. ago I tested 20 Christmas sandwiches from Tesco, Sainsbury's, M&S, Morrisons and more

My Christmas feast included a beef wellington sarnie, some festive duck and a ‘double dunk' turkey treat

Politics

41 h. ago I tried 20 Christmas sandwiches from UK supermarkets — the best was a tie

UK supermarkets have rolled out tasty sandwiches reminiscent of Christmas dinner. I set out to find which options are worth trying

Politics

42 h. ago Top chefs reveal what they eat on Boxing Day – and its not just leftovers

Rick Stein and James Martin on what they’ll be eating on December 26

Politics

43 h. ago What to drink at Christmas: Douglas Blyde's festive guide to the very best buys

Good times by the bottle, according to Douglas Blyde

Politics

47 h. ago 'I tried Nando's Christmas items and 1 thing looked disgusting but was so tasty'

Nando's has brought out three festive offerings as part of their menu until January 5, and foodies have been raving about them, so Danielle Kate Wroe had to try them for herself...

Politics

61 h. ago Christmas driving warning as police chiefs call for stricter drink

The proposal would reduce the legal limit from 80 milligrams to 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, bringing England, Wales and Northern Ireland into line with Scotland

Events

65 h. ago Brits try Northern Ireland's Christmas chip for first time and have 1 thing to say

Northern Ireland has been enjoying a Christmas chip for a month as the festive season kicks off, and now some Brits are trying the famous dish for the first time

Politics

66 h. ago Christmas sandwiches have become unhinged – so why does Britain keep buying them?

They’re overpriced, structurally unsound and weirder by the year, yet we buy them anyway. Hannah Twiggs investigates the runaway Christmas-sandwich economy, the cold-roast physics behind them and why your pick reveals more about you than it should

Politics

67 h. ago Five Royal banquet rules you can follow for a classy Christmas dinner table

The Royal Family follow certain rules when it comes to a Christmas lunch – and there are some you can easily adopt to make your dinner table look like a state banquet.

Politics

67 h. ago The most unhealthy Christmas coffees on the high street revealed

Experts warn against indulging too often in these 'secret sugar bombs', as many of them contain significantly more than the NHS recommended daily sugar intake.

Politics

68 h. ago I tried 6 dishes from Wetherspoons' Christmas menu and one was simply amazing

Wetherspoons recently launched its Christmas menu at pubs across the UK, and I decided to try most of the meals on offer with mixed results

Politics

3 d. ago AD FEATURE: Your guide to magical festive days out with National Trust Cymru

Castles and houses adorned with decorations, breathtaking light projections, family trails, and festive markets - magical adventures await in South Wales this Christmas

Politics

3 d. ago Scots issued warning over favourite festive drink amid Christmas countdown

Experts say that you could be doing serious harm to your body if your indulge in this festive treat.

Events