Cheapest Christmas dinner box hailed as 'greatest'
Supermarkets battle with pre-prepared festive meal kits. Iceland's £25 offering for four wins top praise from experts and customers for value and taste. Find out which boxes are worth it.
Supermarkets battle with pre-prepared festive meal kits. Iceland's £25 offering for four wins top praise from experts and customers for value and taste. Find out which boxes are worth it.
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.
Australia faces a weather split this Christmas, with severe heatwaves on the Queensland-NSW border and Melbourne bracing for its coldest Christmas Day since 2006. Get the full forecast.
Discover 18 of the UK's most joyful mass swims this festive season. From icy dips for charity to community celebrations, find your perfect Christmas, Boxing Day or New Year's Day plunge.
Australians face a Christmas Day of weather extremes, from scorching 41C heat in Perth to a chilly 16C in Hobart. Discover the forecast for your capital city and how to plan your celebrations.
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.
Discover why Margate is one of the best winter day trips from London. Explore the windswept beach, Turner Contemporary, and cosy pubs for a perfect festive escape.
Discover the perfect Christmas Day outfit with our 2025 style guide. From cosy knits to sparkling jewellery, find inspiration for a festive look. Get ready to celebrate in style!
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.
From a rare polar bear adoption in Canada to Christmas greetings in Jerusalem's Old City, The Guardian's picture editors curate Thursday's most compelling global images. Explore the stories behind the lens.
Discover the football match playing when George Michael wrote 'Last Christmas', which European champions topped their league at Christmas, and other festive football trivia. Explore the unique history of the beautiful game during the holidays.
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.
The Met Office's latest forecast hints at a shift to calmer weather for Christmas, but could snow fall? Discover the UK regions with the best chance of festive snow and the history of white Christmases.
London's Hyde Park Winter Wonderland closes for the season on January 1, 2026. Plan your final visit for ice skating, rides, and Bavarian treats before it's gone.
Amazon has cut 43% off the Sanctuary Spa Spa Day Discovery Gift Set, now just £22.99. The perfect Christmas present includes six full-size products with rave reviews for its relaxing scents.
ITV unveils the festive characters for The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special, airing Boxing Day. Meet Santa's Sack, Mistletoe and more, with a star panel guessing their identities.
Guardian readers propose a 10-day working week, critique US actions in Venezuela, and share witty life stages in this week's eclectic letters section. Read the full debate.
London's Christmas Day weather forecast predicts thick clouds and a high of 8°C, with no snow expected. Get the detailed hour-by-hour breakdown for December 25th.
Anthony Gilheaney pleads guilty to manslaughter after hitting and killing Aidan Chapman in London's West End. The prosecution alleges racist and homophobic motives. Follow the ongoing Old Bailey trial for the latest.
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.
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.
Plan your 2026 celebration with our guide to the London New Year's Day Parade. Discover the start time, route from Green Park to Westminster, and ticket info for the free January 1st event.
The Post Office urges Britons to send Christmas gifts early to avoid the expected busiest day on December 8. A survey reveals a surge in festive parcel sending plans.
A driver left a 'trail of carnage' in London's West End, trying to punch a baby and killing a man, the Old Bailey hears. Read the shocking details of the Christmas Day attacks.
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.
Wine expert Hannah Crosbie reveals her perfect festive drinks pairing guide for Christmas Day 2025, from sparkling wine to the ultimate mulled cocktail. Plan your celebration now.
Royal Mail has announced the final date for children to send letters to Santa and receive a free reply. Ensure your child's festive wish list arrives in time for Christmas 2025.
A UK day trip less than an hour from London has been crowned the world's best Christmas attraction, sharing the top spot with New York's Central Park. Discover the festive magic.
A man told the Old Bailey his friend saved his life during a drink-driver's alleged 'trail of carnage' in London's West End on Christmas Day 2024. The trial continues.