Christmas 2025 Supermarket Opening Hours Guide
Plan your festive shop with our guide to Christmas and New Year opening times for Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Lidl, and Morrisons across the UK. Check your local branch now.
Plan your festive shop with our guide to Christmas and New Year opening times for Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Lidl, and Morrisons across the UK. Check your local branch now.
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak asks the public to spare a thought for the 1.2 million people working on 25 December. He hails the new Employment Rights Act as a vital festive gift for low-paid staff.
Coronation Street bosses reveal two residents will be violently attacked on Christmas Day, with both incidents connected to the explosive Driscoll family drama. Actress Catherine Tyldesley spills the secrets.
In December 1914, British and German soldiers spontaneously ceased fire to share Christmas. Explore the true story of football, fraternisation and the forbidden humanity of the WW1 truce.
On Christmas Eve 2012, the BBC's family fantasy show Merlin delivered a devastating finale that shocked millions. We revisit the controversial ending that still haunts fans 13 years later.
In 2020, Polly Hudson's family braved the cold for a 'Diffmas' garden lunch with her mum. Discover how gazebos, heaters and gritted teeth failed against a British winter.
A Twickenham newsagent is opening its doors on Christmas Day, offering 500 free samosas and festive cheer to combat community loneliness. Join the event from midday.
The Met Office forecasts a dry, sunny but cold Christmas for most of the UK, with temperatures near freezing. Discover if snow is expected in your area.
Australians face a turbulent Christmas Day with extreme heat in the west, severe storms in the east, and a cyclone threat in the north. Plan your festive day with the latest official forecasts.
From festive displays in Durham to floods in France and global protests, The Guardian's picture editors curate Tuesday's most compelling global images. Explore the day's visual stories.
With only one top-flight Boxing Day match scheduled, players and staff enjoy a rare festive break at home. Discover how the football world is spending this unusual holiday period.
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.
From youth-led protests in Nepal to a car bombing in Moscow, see the powerful images that defined Monday, 22 December 2025. Explore the day's global events.
Gail's Bakery will open 10 branches across London on Christmas Day, offering free mince pies. Find the full list of locations and opening hours here.
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.
Gail's Bakery sparks debate by opening 10 London branches on Christmas Day. While some praise the move for combating loneliness, others criticise it for staff welfare. Discover the full story and locations.
Discover the ancient story behind the Lucia tradition, where women wear candle crowns in December. See how this Scandinavian festival is celebrated in London today.
As Christmas 2025 approaches, Ukrainian refugees in the UK share how they preserve their festive traditions, from St Nicholas Day to Holy Supper, while mourning lives shattered by Russia's full-scale invasion.
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.
Discover Fordwich, Britain's tiniest town, where a 1585 wassailing ritual comes alive on Twelfth Night. Explore its history, Michelin-starred pub, and wildlife for a perfect festive day trip from the capital.
The BBC's long-range forecast predicts wet weather for London on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, potentially disrupting celebrations. Check the full festive outlook.
A luxury spa day in central London is now just £39, down from £130. The Wowcher offer includes a treatment, spa access & bubbly—ideal for a post-festive recharge. Book now.
Anthony Gilheaney, 31, found guilty of murdering Aidan Chapman, 25, and attacking others in a drink-fuelled rampage on Shaftesbury Avenue. Sentencing set for January 30.
Anthony Gilheaney found guilty of murder and attempted murder after a drink-fuelled, hate-fuelled attack in London's West End. Read the full court verdict and details.
Anthony Gilheaney, 31, has been found guilty of murder after using his car as a weapon in a drunken rage in London's West End last Christmas, killing Aiden Chapman. Read the full story.
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.
Transport for London confirms no ULEZ or Congestion Charge fees on December 25th. Find out the details of the festive exemption for drivers across all boroughs.