Horse-drawn carts and Christmas lights ceremonies light up UK
A visual journey through the weekend's festive highlights, from traditional horse-drawn carts to spectacular Christmas light switch-ons across the UK. See the magic unfold.
A visual journey through the weekend's festive highlights, from traditional horse-drawn carts to spectacular Christmas light switch-ons across the UK. See the magic unfold.
Willie Mullins' star Il Etait Temps stormed to a nine-length victory in the Grade One Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown. Read the full report and analysis of this major National Hunt racing result.
Charlie Mackesy's sequel, 'Always Remember', challenges festive bestseller charts. We analyse its contenders and the debate over its millennial appeal. Read the full story.
J.M.W. Turner's lost watercolour, 'Mother's Frustration', fetches a record £1.8m at auction, its value boosted by a chance encounter with Francis Bacon. Discover the full story of this remarkable find.
L'Eau Du Sud, trained by Dan Skelton, wins the Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown, becoming the first horse to complete a rare autumn Grade One double. Read the full race analysis.
Swift Ascend, with Harry Bentley aboard, is a key contender in Sunday's competitive Chatham Handicap at Sha Tin. Can the David Eustace-trained runner capitalise on a favourable weight?
Champion jockey Zac Purton, in stellar form, has two prime rides at Sha Tin on Sunday. We analyse his chances on Allcash and Little Paradise ahead of the Longines Hong Kong International Races.
An indie café, a luxury massage parlour and a Japanese teashop are the first new tenants announced for the historic Sicilian Avenue in Holborn, following its five-year, £245 million restoration. Discover the new Bloomsbury hotspot.
Racing Club's Wendigo clinched the Grade 2 John Francome Novices' Chase at Newbury, delivering a landmark victory for thousands of microshare owners. Discover how to own a share from £15.
London's iconic Grade II-listed Sicilian Avenue reopens after a five-year restoration. Discover the first three new businesses moving in, from coffee to Japanese tea.
The Tattersalls December Mares Sale shattered European auction records with a £60m day. Barnavara sold for a world-leading £5m. Read the full breakdown of the historic sales.
The Tattersalls December Mares Sale broke the European auction record for a single day, generating £60m. Barnavara sold for a world-leading £5m. Read the full report.
A historic Fabergé egg, commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II, has sold for a world-record £22.9m at Christie's London. Discover the story of this imperial masterpiece.
A historic Faberge egg, the Winter Egg, has sold at Christie's in London for a staggering £22.9 million, setting a new world auction record. Discover the story behind this imperial treasure.
Former UK galloper Victor The Rapid, ridden by French champion Maxime Guyon, seeks a return to form in Wednesday's Tai Tam Handicap at Happy Valley. Can he seize his golden opportunity?
Preview of Saturday's Becher Chase at Aintree, where a £500k Grand National bonus is on offer. Expert tips for Bill Baxter, O'Connell, and Aworkinprogress.
Champion hurdler Constitution Hill suffers another fall at Newcastle, prompting trainer Nicky Henderson to question if the horse should race over hurdles again. Explore the debate over his future.
A rediscovered Peter Paul Rubens painting, 'Christ on the Cross', sold for nearly €2.3 million in France, far exceeding its estimate. Discover the story of the Flemish master's lost work.
22-1 outsider Golden Ace claims a dramatic Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle after the hot favourite, Constitution Hill, suffers another early fall. Read the full race report and analysis.
Nicky Henderson's star hurdler Constitution Hill aims to bounce back in Newcastle's Fighting Fifth Hurdle after his startling dip in form at Punchestown. Can the former champion reclaim his crown?
Former gymnast Lucie Colebeck sets a new Guinness World Record with 17 backflips in 30 seconds atop London's O2 Arena. Discover her incredible feat.
Australian import Alpha Strike returns after impressive debut win, while Blazing Wukong seeks return to form in Sunday's Sha Tin racing card. Expert analysis and predictions.
James McDonald takes the ride on Panasonic Cup winner Sagacious Life at Sha Tin's closed-doors meeting. The HKJC donates £7m to Tai Po tragedy victims.
A derelict Camden house filled with rubbish is on sale for £925,000. Discover why this prime London property is a developer's dream despite its shocking condition.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves spares horse racing from tax hikes in new Budget, keeping betting duty at 15% after successful industry campaign. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves exempts horse racing from betting tax hikes in the Budget, a move hailed by racing chiefs. Meanwhile, grassroots sports clubs warn of closures due to business rate changes.
Hakyung Lee murdered her two children in 2018 and hid their bodies in a suitcase stored for four years. The grim discovery was made when the unpaid storage unit was auctioned online. Read the full shocking story.
A previously unknown Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting, 'L'enfant et ses jouets', sold for a stunning €1.8m at auction. Discover the story behind this remarkable find.
Join hundreds of elves in Weymouth this Saturday for a magical parade and a bid to break the world record. Direct trains from London Waterloo make it an easy festive day out for the whole family!
Chelsea and Barcelona set for a high-scoring Champions League thriller. Both teams boast incredible scoring records, promising goals and drama. Kick-off at 8pm GMT.