Christmas TV Soap Guide: Death, Drama & Danger
Your full guide to the explosive Christmas storylines in EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street for 2025. Discover the secrets, violence and tragic twists planned for the festive season.
Your full guide to the explosive Christmas storylines in EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street for 2025. Discover the secrets, violence and tragic twists planned for the festive season.
A writer reflects on eight alcohol-free festive seasons, offering wisdom on navigating Christmas Day stress, the benefits of sobriety, and finding alternative pleasures. Discover a fresh perspective on holiday celebrations.
Greenwich Council announces revised schedules for bin collections, leisure centres, libraries and key services over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Essential dates and contacts for residents.
Plan your festive post with our complete guide to Post Office opening hours over Christmas and New Year 2025. Check your branch times now to avoid disappointment.
GAIL's Bakery will open 10 London shops on Christmas Day, offering a free mince pie. The decision has sparked online debate over staff working conditions.
Transport for London confirms no ULEZ or Congestion Charge fees on December 25th. Find out the details of the festive exemption for drivers across all boroughs.
Key London Overground and DLR lines face closures on Dec 20-21 for essential works. Plan your last-minute Christmas shopping trips now to avoid travel disruption.
Greenwich Council announces revised bin collection dates and holiday hours for services including leisure centres, libraries, and housing support from December 22.
Will it snow on Christmas Day 2025? We examine the UK forecast, the Met Office's definition, and look back at historic white Christmases, including the last widespread one in 2010.
B&M has announced its festive opening hours for 2025. Stores will close on Christmas Day and have reduced hours on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. Check your local store times now.
Labour's flagship employment bill, hailed as a 'generational shift', becomes law after Lords battle. New rights on zero-hours contracts, sick pay, and parental leave expected from 2026.
Labour's employment bill moves forward after business groups urge Lords to stop blocking it, but critical details on contracts and rights are deferred to secondary legislation, setting the stage for fresh disputes.
Plan your festive travel in London with our complete guide to tube and train closures from December 24 to January 2, 2025-2026. Essential reading for navigating the capital.
Tilgate Park's Magical Christmas event near London expands its festive market this year. Enjoy free entry, Santa visits, craft stalls & zoo access. Open select dates in December.
The DVSA has confirmed changes to driving and theory test centre hours over the festive period. Check the full list of dates to see if your test is affected.
Transport for London adds extra Elizabeth Line services for Christmas shopping. From Dec 20, trains every 3 minutes between Whitechapel and Paddington. Check your journey.
Discover expert tips on buying the perfect real Christmas tree in the UK. Learn how prices vary by size, type, and region, and where to find the best deals from supermarkets to local growers.
TfL increases Elizabeth line Saturday services to 20 trains an hour between Whitechapel and Paddington from 20 December. Plan your festive shopping and theatre trips now.
Viewers have expressed widespread disappointment with the 2025 festive TV line-up from major UK channels, criticising repeats and uninspiring shows. Discover the one programme getting praise.
UK pubs can serve until 1am if England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirms the extension to boost the struggling hospitality sector.
Regent Street in central London will be pedestrian-only this Saturday, December 6, for festive activities. Get the full timings, travel advice, and event details here.
London's Congestion Charge will be suspended from 25 December to 1 January 2026. Find out which other road charges, like ULEZ, remain in place and plan your festive travel.
Transport for London announces key service alterations for the 2025 festive period, including Christmas Eve early finishes, no Tube on Christmas Day, and overnight New Year's Eve services. Plan your journey now.
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is set to arrive for eligible claimants. Find out the payment dates, qualifying benefits, and if you are eligible for the extra support.
Discover the quirky festive rituals of Guardian writers, from ice-skating at Hampton Court Palace to 'intermittent wrapping' and bizarre mermaid ornaments. Find your new Christmas tradition.
Save the Children's powerful 2025 Christmas advert cleverly mimics Coca-Cola's iconic trucks to highlight urgent aid needs. Discover the campaign's message and shocking child poverty research.
A Hertfordshire mum reveals her 18-year method of preparing the festive feast in advance, saving three hours and £65.55. Discover her time-saving hacks for a stress-free Christmas.
Santa's grotto opens for the first time on the London Eye, 135 metres above London. Meet Father Christmas in the sky from December 1st to Christmas Eve. Book tickets now.
Discover how shop window-dressers create stunning festive decor. Learn budget-friendly tips for trees, lights, and DIY decorations to make your home welcoming this Christmas.
Discover London's most spectacular Christmas displays for 2025, from Fortnum & Mason's crimson lights to Annabel's Narnia wonderland. Plan your festive tour today!