UK's Best Festive Swims: Christmas, Boxing Day & New Year
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.
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70 butchered geese dumped in Norfolk roadside
A second illegal dumping of slaughtered geese in Norfolk sparks a public health alert. Authorities warn the meat may be unsafe and are appealing for information.
Margate: A Perfect Festive Day Trip from London
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.
Brent Geese Gather at Norfolk Pier in Winter Display
A Norfolk pier becomes a stage for thousands of dark-bellied Brent geese, a vital winter ritual. Discover the spectacle and why these migratory birds matter.
Photos of the Day: Polar Bear Adoption to Holy Land Christmas
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.
Guardian Readers Debate Four-Day Week and Trump's Comments
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 2026 New Year's Day Parade: Your Complete Guide
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.
Royal Mail Santa Mail final date is December 10
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.
London's Harry Potter Studio Tour is world's top festive spot
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.
Friend saved man from Christmas Day 'carnage', court hears
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.
US Voting Rights Trial: Goal to End Same-Day Registration
A federal trial in North Carolina reveals a push by conservative activists to eliminate same-day voter registration, a move critics say targets college students. Explore the details and potential impact.
10-Year Journey to Accepting a Disabled Identity
Hannah Shewan Stevens shares her 10-year struggle to call herself 'disabled' and her fight against societal stigma. On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, she calls for greater awareness and equality.
England Aim to Shock Australia in Day-Night Adelaide Test
England face a monumental challenge in the day-night Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval. With a 1-0 deficit, Ben Stokes's side must adapt to the pink ball under lights to level the series. Can they defy the odds?
Tarantino Criticises Paul Dano's 'Weak' Performance
Quentin Tarantino has labelled Paul Dano the 'giant flaw' in Paul Thomas Anderson's 'There Will Be Blood', sparking debate over the actor's acclaimed performance. Read the full story.
Winchester's European Top Christmas Market: 100 Stalls
Discover Winchester Cathedral's magical Christmas market, named among Europe's best. With 100 Alpine chalets, it's open until Dec 22 and just an hour by train from London.
Murder trial hears of Christmas Day 'trail of carnage'
Aidan Chapman, 25, died after being hit head-on by a Mercedes in London's West End. Anthony Gilheaney, 30, denies murder and attempted murder charges in the Old Bailey trial.
Man 'didn't stand a chance' in West End Christmas crash
Aidan Chapman, 25, died after being hit head-on by a Mercedes on Christmas Day in London's West End. The driver, Anthony Gilheaney, denies murder. Read the full court report.
Driver 'tried to hit baby' in fatal Christmas Day rampage
A driver left a 'trail of carnage' in London's West End, allegedly trying to strike a baby. One man died in the Christmas Day attacks. Read the latest from the Old Bailey trial.
Man 'had no chance' in Christmas Day West End crash, court told
Aidan Chapman, 25, was killed in a series of alleged drink-fuelled attacks by a Mercedes driver in London's West End on Christmas Day 2024. The Old Bailey trial continues.
London's White Christmas Forecast: Snow Predicted for 25 Dec
AccuWeather's long-range forecast hints at rare snowfall in London on Christmas Day 2025 and New Year's Day. Get the latest details and what it means for the capital.
The Traitors Season 4 UK Return Date Confirmed
The BBC announces The Traitors Season 4 premieres January 1, 2026 on BBC One and iPlayer. Get episode dates, cast details, and Celebrity Traitors renewal news.
Global Photos: Fallen Sculpture, Desert Storm, Protests
The Guardian's picture editors curate powerful global images for Tuesday, 2 December 2025, from a war-damaged cemetery in Ukraine to protests in New Orleans and a military parade in Laos.
Driver's 'rage-fuelled' Christmas Day attacks left trail of carnage
A driver 'intended to kill' during a series of drink and rage-fuelled attacks on Christmas Day in London's West End, a court hears. One man died from his injuries.
Four-Day School Week Pilots Urged in England
Campaigners urge the government to allow schools to trial a four-day week to address the teacher recruitment crisis. Share your views as a parent or teacher in England.
Report: UK Gas Security Risk Buried in Budget
A new report reveals a critical risk to UK gas security was omitted from Budget Day documents. Experts warn of potential supply shocks. Read the full analysis.
Calls for four-day week trial in UK schools
A campaign group urges the Education Secretary to let schools pilot a four-day week for teachers to boost recruitment and wellbeing. Read the latest on the debate.
Ashes 2025: England's Gabba Challenge After Perth Defeat
England must recover from a chaotic two-day defeat in Perth as the Ashes moves to a day-night Test at Brisbane's Gabba. Get full UK start times, team news, and how to watch the crucial second Test.
Photos of the Day: Autumn Maples and Frankfurt Fog
Monday's stunning visual selection captures fiery autumn maples and the ethereal fog enveloping Frankfurt. Explore the day's most compelling photography now.
Snow forecast for London on Christmas Day 2025
AccuWeather's long-range forecast hints at rare snowfall in London on Christmas Day and New Year's Day 2026. Could this be the first white Christmas since 2010?
Will Jacks in Ashes contention for England's Brisbane Test
England consider Will Jacks for the day-night Ashes Test in Brisbane as they seek to level the series. The spinning all-rounder's net session puts him in the frame.
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