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.
A North London charity shop was forced to close after a mountain of dirty pans and soiled clothes was fly-tipped outside. St Luke's Hospice in Harrow issues a desperate plea to donors.
Sutton Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details of a free Christmas tree recycling service for residents.
Bexley Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Learn how to recycle your tree, wrapping paper, and book a free clothes collection.
Kensington and Chelsea Council confirms revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details for Christmas tree disposal. Plan your festive waste.
Islington Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find your new collection day and local Christmas tree recycling points.
Find the perfect winter escape from London's bustle. The enchanting Halnaker tree tunnel in West Sussex offers a breathtaking walk just 90 minutes by car. Discover this magical pathway.
Hackney Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out how to recycle your real Christmas tree for free or via collection services.
Southwark Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details on how to book a free Christmas tree recycling collection. Check your new dates now.
Southwark Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year 2025. Find out your new collection day and how to book a free Christmas tree recycling pick-up.
Residents in Brent and Harrow are advised of revised bin collection dates over the festive holidays, including free Christmas tree recycling services. Check your dates now.
Hackney Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out your new collection day and how to dispose of your real tree for free from January 2.
Islington Council announces revised waste collection dates over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Find out when your bins will be collected and where to recycle your real Christmas tree.
Lewisham Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out your new collection day and how to recycle your Christmas tree.
Croydon Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details for Christmas tree recycling. Find your new collection day here.
Camden Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find your new collection day and learn how to recycle your Christmas tree correctly to avoid fines.
Sutton Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out your new collection day and details of the free Christmas tree recycling service.
Residents in the Square Mile face revised waste collection dates over the festive bank holidays. See the full schedule and tree recycling details here.
Bexley Council announces revised festive bin collection dates and explains how to correctly recycle Christmas trees, wrapping paper, and electrical items. Essential guide for residents.
Camden Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year 2025/26, plus details on Christmas tree recycling points and disposal rules to avoid fines.
Residents in Brent and Harrow must check revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Includes details on Christmas tree recycling and tip closures.
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.
South Korea recycles 96.8% of its food waste using RFID bins that charge by weight. Discover how this tech-driven system changed behaviour and cut Seoul's waste by 23.9%.
Croydon Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details for Christmas tree recycling. Find your new collection day here.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details for real Christmas tree recycling from January 5. Check your new schedule now.
Lewisham Council announces revised bin collection dates for Christmas and New Year 2025. Find out how your household waste schedule is affected and how to recycle your Christmas tree.
Tributes are paid to Patricia Robson, a dedicated teacher, published poet, and passionate Remainer, who has died aged 83. Discover her remarkable legacy in education and the arts.
Mexican H-2A visa workers, vital for North Carolina's £115m Christmas tree industry, may not return due to new wage cuts and immigration fears. Explore the human cost.
Explore the fascinating history of the Christmas tree, from Roman Saturnalia to Norwegian church floors. Discover how the Norway spruce became a festive staple and its surprising practical uses.