Two missing swimmers prompt Devon police sea warning
Devon and Cornwall Police warn against sea swimming as two men remain missing and a UKHSA cold health alert stays active for Boxing Day. Stay safe and check official advice.
Devon and Cornwall Police warn against sea swimming as two men remain missing and a UKHSA cold health alert stays active for Boxing Day. Stay safe and check official advice.
A record 85,000 fans packed the MCG for the Boxing Day Test, transforming the cricket match into a vibrant cultural festival. Discover how tradition and spectacle converged in Melbourne.
A football fan faces a tense wait as his son queues to validate £500 worth of tickets bought on a secondary platform. Will they gain entry to the ground? Read about the risks of the resale market.
A woman faced a Christmas Eve nightmare when her 200kg electric wheelchair became stuck in sand on a Baltic beach in freezing temperatures. Read how firefighters rescued her.
From a festive royal duet in Windsor to Bono busking in Dublin and protests in Gaza, see how the world marked Christmas Day 2025. Explore the day's most powerful images.
From air-conditioned Piccadilly Line trains to expanded Superloop routes and Tube-wide mobile coverage, discover TfL's key projects transforming London travel in 2026.
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The US Department of Veterans Affairs has immediately banned abortion services, with no exceptions for rape or incest, following a Department of Justice memo. This rolls back a key Biden-era policy.
Colindale Underground station has fully reopened following an 18-month, £29.5m transformation. The upgrade provides step-free access and increased capacity to support the area's 70% population surge. Discover the new look.
As 'The Nutcracker' captivates young audiences, we examine why dance education remains out of reach for many UK children and the new hope for creative subjects under a changing curriculum.
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.
Sony kicks off the PlayStation Store January sale early for PS Plus members, featuring massive discounts on Mortal Kombat 1, Tekken 8, Forza Horizon 5, and Battlefield 6. Grab deals before the full sale launches.
Chocolatier creates giant edible coins of Henry VIII and Queen Victoria to celebrate a new UK banking hub. Discover the craft and the research on cash's emotional value at Christmas.
Labour MP Oliver Ryan argues third-party litigation funding is becoming a volume-driven model, citing the Post Office scandal where £46m went to funders, not victims. Read his call for reform.
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.
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.
A High Court judge will decide in the new year whether a judicial review challenging trans access to Hampstead Heath's single-sex ponds can proceed. The case follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of 'sex'.
The European Parliament votes today on a citizen-led proposal for an EU fund to cover abortion care, aiming to close a deadly gap in access for millions. Follow the historic decision.
Discover the football match playing when George Michael wrote 'Last Christmas', which European champions topped their league at Christmas, and other festive football trivia. Explore the unique history of the beautiful game during the holidays.
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.
Millions of UK savers are missing out on better interest rates due to inertia. Finance experts reveal why switching is easy and crucial to beat inflation.
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.
A father reveals his daughter reapplied for a wheelchair seven times, exposing a crisis in NHS services for young disabled people. Read the full story and letters.
Lord Evans of Watford, suspended from the Lords for lobbying breaches, now faces US legal action over a $1m payment from a Kazakh asset sale. He denies all claims.
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.
Mitcham will get a shared banking hub in 2026 after a successful community campaign overturned an initial rejection, restoring vital face-to-face services. Read the full story.
Discover the quaint East Sussex town of Rye, crowned one of the best winter day trips from London. Explore its cosy pubs, medieval streets, and rich history. Plan your perfect getaway now!
Save 60% on a luxury Bannatyne spa day for two with treatments, lunch and prosecco. Available at 38 locations nationwide through Wowcher's Black Friday promotion.
Two 15-year-olds launch a landmark legal challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Discover the constitutional fight.
The 2,000-year-old Arena di Verona undergoes £17.5m transformation with lift and toilets for Winter Paralympics opening ceremony, creating lasting accessibility legacy.