Christmas Lotto £15m Jackpot Unclaimed, Rolls Over
No one won the £15m Christmas Eve National Lottery rollover, creating three new millionaires. The £3.8m Saturday jackpot and a £46m EuroMillions draw offer more festive chances.
No one won the £15m Christmas Eve National Lottery rollover, creating three new millionaires. The £3.8m Saturday jackpot and a £46m EuroMillions draw offer more festive chances.
A single ticket holder in Arkansas scooped a staggering $1.8bn (£1.3bn) Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve. It's the second-largest US lottery win ever. Read the full story.
A Powerball player in Arkansas scoops a staggering $1.817bn jackpot, the second-largest in US history. The win ends a 46-draw jackpot drought. Read the full story.
Avoid festive disputes with our complete guide to Scrabble rules, tile point values, and high-scoring two-letter words. Dominate the board this holiday season!
A single ticket sold in Arkansas has won a colossal $1.8bn Powerball jackpot, the second-largest in US history. The winner faces a choice of a lump sum or annual payments.
Explore the surprising Roman and Victorian origins of Christmas on December 25th. Discover the theories behind the date and how Charles Dickens shaped our modern festivities.
President Donald Trump joined the NORAD Santa tracker calls from Mar-a-Lago, assuring children about Santa's security and calling coal 'clean and beautiful'. Read the full festive exchange.
The M2 westbound is shut near Maidstone after a car overturned. Major delays expected through the afternoon as police investigate. Get the latest traffic updates.
Police were called to Mill Lane in Witham, Essex, after a man's body was discovered. Officers confirm the death is not suspicious and next of kin are informed.
From icy dips in the UK to a unique underground mass in the Philippines, explore the powerful and poignant images that defined Christmas Eve around the world. See the full gallery.
A man and his dog have died after a fire broke out in a Fife apartment in the early hours of Christmas Eve. Police and fire services are investigating the tragic incident.
As Christmas Eve arrives, a provocative question emerges from the clergy: does the figure of Santa Claus align with Christian theology? Explore the debate dividing believers.
Plan your festive shop with our guide to Christmas and New Year opening times for Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Lidl, and Morrisons across the UK. Check your local branch now.
EastEnders has finally unveiled the identity of Zoe Slater's stalker in a shocking early BBC iPlayer release. The Christmas Eve episode delivers a stunning twist in the long-running mystery.
Plan your Christmas Eve travel in London. Full guide to Tube service reductions, early closures on the Piccadilly and District lines, and last train times.
Find out the exact time Santa Claus is expected to fly over London tonight, Christmas Eve 2025, and how to track his journey live with the NORAD and Google Santa trackers.
Millions embark on Christmas Eve travel across the UK, facing major road, rail, and airport congestion. Plan your journey with our latest traffic and disruption updates.
Your guide to Christmas Eve TV, featuring a chilling Mark Gatiss ghost story with Joanna Lumley, a chaotic Sewing Bee special, and Bob Mortimer's festive fishing. Discover tonight's schedule.
In 2020, Polly Hudson's family braved the cold for a 'Diffmas' garden lunch with her mum. Discover how gazebos, heaters and gritted teeth failed against a British winter.
Discover why countries across Europe and Latin America exchange presents on Christmas Eve, rooted in ancient Christian tradition. Explore the global festive customs.
Expert reveals the exact times to find yellow sticker bargains at Lidl, Aldi, Asda, M&S, Tesco, Morrisons, and Sainsbury's on Christmas Eve. Save big on your festive feast.
London's Shard will illuminate its top 20 floors as a giant red Christmas stocking on December 24th. The festive display, visible for 40 miles, is part of the landmark's seasonal light show.
Everything you need to know about London's famous Christmas Eve meat auction at Smithfield Market. Find times, tips, and how to bag a festive bargain.
A journalist reflects on missing her annual festive hometown reunion for the first time, exploring the unique nostalgia and chaos of Christmas Eve back home. Share your story with us.
After years of muted observance due to conflict, Bethlehem's Christmas celebrations have returned, symbolising resilience and hope for the Palestinian community. Discover the story behind the revival.
Discover the top free vantage points to watch London's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display. Find out which parks and hills offer the best views of the Thames celebration, including key travel info.
Discover the perfect outfits for every NYE 2026 plan, from city pubs to country cottages. Get inspired with our style guide for a sparkling start to the new year.
The small Spanish town of La Bañeza is celebrating after winning over €70 million in the famous 'El Gordo' Christmas lottery draw. Discover how the win is transforming the community.
Lewisham Council approves late licence for Grand Empire's New Year's Eve party until 4am, overriding police concerns over capacity. Find out the full story.
In 1987, an eight-year-old devised a cunning plan with a whoopee cushion to catch Father Christmas. The festive prank backfired spectacularly, revealing a surprising side to Santa. Read the full story of a childhood mystery.