What to Watch on Christmas Eve: BBC Ghost Story & More
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.
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Lake Lanier's curse: 700 deaths and a dark history
Georgia's Lake Lanier, with over 700 fatalities, is shrouded in ghost stories. We investigate the curse's origins in racial violence and submerged towns. Discover the truth behind America's most haunted lake.
Ickenham Tube's Christmas ghost in a red scarf
Explore the eerie legend of the ghost in a red scarf that haunts Ickenham Tube station every Christmas. Discover the chilling 1952 origin story and other London Underground spectres.
How a screaming baby changed my first Christmas as a grandfather
A three-hour car journey with a wailing newborn led to a profound life change for one man, redefining family and the joy of Christmas. Discover the heartwarming story.
Edible cannabis horror story: A family Christmas gone wrong
Writer Bunny Banyai shares her cautionary tale of taking a cannabis edible to cope with festive family tension, only to spend Christmas Day incapacitated on her bedroom floor. A stark warning for the holiday season.
US in 'Active Pursuit' of Third Venezuelan Oil Tanker
US forces are chasing a sanctioned 'ghost ship' near Venezuela, aiming to seize it. This marks the third such incident this month following Trump's blockade order. Read the latest developments.
Gina Rinehart's Wealth and Political Influence Explored
Explore the growing political power of Gina Rinehart, Australia's wealthiest individual. The first episode of the 'Gina' podcast delves into her past and future ambitions. Listen now.
Inca Trail Romance: A Lavender Umbrella Moment
Jenny and Jarod's love story began on a rainy day in Peru. Discover how a chance meeting on the Inca Trail led to marriage, adventures, and a lasting bond. Read their inspiring journey.
Reader's 2026 PS5 Demands: More Games, Save Bungie, Delay PS6
A PlayStation fan outlines three critical changes Sony must make in 2026: boost first-party games, repurpose Bungie for single-player, and delay the PS6. Can the silent giant listen?
Christmas Food Poisoning Disaster in Thailand
A couple's festive trip to Ko Phi Phi turned into a nightmare of illness and a stranded boat tour. Discover why it's now their fondest pre-child Christmas memory. Read their cautionary yet heartwarming tale.
Ghost jobs and AI bots: the bleak new reality of UK job hunting
From fake 'ghost job' ads to AI interviewers, the UK job market has become a soul-destroying maze. Discover why even experienced professionals are struggling to be seen by a human.
BBC iPlayer may charge for older shows in new plan
The UK government proposes a 'top-up' subscription for older BBC iPlayer content to secure the broadcaster's future. Have your say in the public consultation.
Full List of 2026 London Movie Premieres Revealed
Discover the blockbuster London film premieres for 2026, including Mortal Kombat II and Toy Story 5. Get the full schedule and see which Hollywood stars are coming to town.
Top 10 Scariest Christmas TV Ghost Stories
From MR James to Mark Gatiss, explore the finest festive chillers that have haunted British TV schedules. Discover the classics that define Christmas terror.
BBC Charter Review: Ministers Eye Permanent Status
The UK government is considering major reforms to the BBC's charter and funding, aiming to depoliticise its board and secure its long-term future. Explore the potential changes and what they mean for the broadcaster.
Trump sues BBC for $10bn as licence fee future debated
Donald Trump files a $10bn lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama edit, as UK ministers publish a green paper on the future of the licence fee. Political leaders clash over the broadcaster's independence.
Trump sues BBC for £7.5bn over edited speech
US President Donald Trump launches a massive £7.5 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, alleging a Panorama documentary maliciously edited his January 6 speech. Read the full details.
Elderly monk survives 4 days trapped upside down in cave
A 77-year-old Buddhist monk endured a four-day ordeal trapped upside down in a narrow cave in Thailand. Discover how rescuers performed the dramatic operation.
7am Manchester-London Train Service Saved from Axe
The rail regulator has reinstated the 7am Manchester to London service after public pressure, derailing a trial for 'ghost' trains. Read the latest on UK rail policy and public reaction.
Semicolon tattoo moved to tongue after cancer surgery
Harriet Trewhitt, 21, woke from tongue cancer surgery to find her meaningful semicolon tattoo had been grafted from her arm onto her tongue. Read her incredible story of survival and symbolism.
Gus Lamont: Two Months Missing in Australian Outback
Four-year-old Gus Lamont vanished from his homestead on 27 September. Despite one of South Australia's largest searches, no trace has been found. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Jane Austen Chat Leads to Marriage for Oxford Couple
Darcy Green moved to Oxford for her masters, not love. But a chance meeting with Miranda changed everything. Discover their heartwarming story of unexpected romance, from a football screening to a winter confession.
Date ruined by Louis Theroux mansplaining incident
A first date after lockdown went disastrously wrong when a man tried to correct a journalist on the name of Louis Theroux's 'Weird Weekends'. Read the full cringe-worthy story.
Nick Cave's Life Story Told by Friends in New Film
A new documentary reveals the intimate life of Nick Cave through the eyes of his closest friends. Discover the moving portrait of the music icon's journey, from tragedy to creative rebirth.
Danny Dyer reads CBeebies Bedtime Story on crying
EastEnders star Danny Dyer reads a CBeebies Bedtime Story promoting emotional expression. Tune in Friday at 6.45pm on CBeebies and iPlayer.
Woman loses 66lbs, reverses diabetes after holiday shock
Gerri Walters, 59, shed 3st 10lbs in a year and reversed her type 2 diabetes after a distressing holiday experience. Discover how a personalised diet plan transformed her health and life.
Ghost Perfume: 30-Year Favourite Now 65% Off
Discover why Ghost The Fragrance Eau de Toilette, with its blend of jasmine, peach & musk, is the perfect Christmas scent. Now on sale for £19.
Avanti's 7am Manchester-London train saved from axe
The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London has been saved after a public outcry. Passengers and staff react to the U-turn on plans to scrap the busy but often delayed intercity train.
U-turn on Manchester to London 'ghost train' plan
The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will carry passengers after a regulator's U-turn. Read the full story on the victory for commuters and local politicians.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells her prison story on BBC Two
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe recounts her six-year detention in Iran in a powerful BBC Two documentary, 'Prisoner 951: The Hostages' Story'. Discover her shocking experience and the wider political context.
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