Chef's Verdict on Yorkshire Puds for Christmas
A leading UK chef ends the festive food debate: Yorkshire puddings absolutely belong on your Christmas plate. Discover his expert tips for the perfect roast.
A leading UK chef ends the festive food debate: Yorkshire puddings absolutely belong on your Christmas plate. Discover his expert tips for the perfect roast.
Award-winning chef Steve Smith shares his two crucial tips for achieving the crispiest roast potatoes this Christmas. Discover the simple method used in a five-AA-rosette kitchen.
Feeling festive dread? Therapists share essential strategies for navigating difficult family dynamics this Christmas, including safe conversation topics, grounding techniques, and post-holiday recovery.
A mother explains how telling her children Santa only brings stocking fillers changed Christmas, reducing pressure and fostering gratitude. Discover her simple family rule.
A journalist puts a Ninja air fryer to the ultimate test: cooking an entire festive feast. Discover the impressive time savings and the surprising drawbacks.
A woman with coeliac disease shares her festive struggle as a YouGov study reveals millions with allergies face exclusion. Learn how to be more inclusive this Christmas.
Pastry chef Matt Adlard reveals his simple hack for perfect homemade mince pies using only four store-bought items. Get his top tips for festive baking success.
Thames Water urges Londoners to bin festive fats and gravy responsibly to prevent sewer blockages and avoid a plumbing disaster this Christmas.
The Cosori Smart Meat Thermometer, now £48.58 on Amazon, promises perfectly cooked Christmas dinner with live Bluetooth temperature updates. Our review tests its claims.
Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay reveals his top five secrets for a stress-free and delicious Christmas feast, from juicy turkey to perfect roast potatoes. Follow his expert advice for an unforgettable meal.
Dublin-born chef Anna Haugh shares five modern twists on Irish Christmas classics, from Blue Cheese Bites to Turkey Wellington. Elevate your festive menu with these accessible recipes.
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.
Discover 15 simple, expert-approved household tips to get your home sparkling clean before the festive season. From teabags to ketchup, learn the secrets of professional cleaners.
A new survey reveals millions of Brits are breaking Christmas dinner traditions with chips and baked beans, but Londoners cling to Yorkshire puddings. Discover the festive food revolution.
Navigating Christmas in a blended family? Experts and parents share seven essential strategies to reduce stress and centre children's needs for a happier festive season.
Struggling to choose clothes as presents? Guardian fashion editor Jess Cartner-Morley shares her foolproof rules for stylish, stress-free Christmas gifting. Learn how to avoid festive fashion faux pas.
We compared stuffing mixes from Paxo, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose and M&S for your Christmas dinner. Discover which supermarket brand came out on top in our festive taste test.
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.
Food critic Grace Dent weighs the chaos of home cooking against the stress of dining out on Christmas Day. Discover the pros, cons, and her ultimate verdict.
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.
Channel 4's 'Batch from Scratch at Christmas' shows how to prep your festive dinner months early. Plus, Kate Winslet discusses her first film as director on The Graham Norton Show. Your essential evening viewing guide.
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.
Ditch the stiff etiquette and embrace playful tablescaping this Christmas. Broadcaster Laura Jackson shares her secrets for creating a warm, inviting, and memorable festive feast.
Chef Max Rocha shares his recipe for braised turkey legs with colcannon, a simpler, flavourful alternative to the traditional roast for your Christmas feast. Discover how to save time and oven space.
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.
British Gas engineers offer five crucial safety and energy-saving tips for festive lights. Stay safe, save money, and avoid hazards this Christmas season.
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.
A Green Party member and Conservative voter from India discussed immigration, colonialism and capitalism over dinner in London. Discover if they found common ground in this political exchange.
Aviva reports festive candle fires cause over £25,000 in damage on average. Discover essential safety tips to protect your home this Christmas season.
Your complete guide to the festive Leicester Square Christmas market for 2025. Discover food, drink prices, the new ice rink, and why it's a perfect alternative to Winter Wonderland.