Expert's Top 10 Wine Gift Ideas for Christmas 2025
A seasoned drinks professional with 24 years' experience shares his ultimate gift guide for wine enthusiasts, featuring unique presents to avoid common pitfalls. Discover the perfect present.
A seasoned drinks professional with 24 years' experience shares his ultimate gift guide for wine enthusiasts, featuring unique presents to avoid common pitfalls. Discover the perfect present.
A head-to-head test of the UK's top wine subscriptions reveals a clear winner for quality and gifting. Discover which service offers the best bottles and value for your money this Christmas.
WWE commentator Wade Barrett praises John Cena for fixing his controversial heel turn ahead of his final match on December 13. Discover the emotional build-up and Cena's lasting legacy.
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.
Ruby Miligan's new wine venture lands her in hot water with Charity Dingle and Jai Sharma. As she struggles, Charity offers a deal, but Ruby's past with Anya could unravel everything. Read the latest spoilers.
A look back at the UK's most notorious Christmas event disasters, from broken drones to handless Santas. Discover the festive fails that left families furious and organisers in court.
Netflix announces a free, immersive Stranger Things fan event at a secret London location on December 20. Plus, discover festive Hawkins installations across the capital.
Wine expert Hannah Crosbie reveals her perfect festive drinks pairing guide for Christmas Day 2025, from sparkling wine to the ultimate mulled cocktail. Plan your celebration now.
Master of Wine Jane Masters shares the ideal wines for key festive moments, from presents to the King's Speech, helping 47% of Brits boost their wine knowledge.
Discover Ling Ling's, the acclaimed nomadic Chinese kitchen now in residence at Godet wine pub in Islington. Chef Jenny Phung's Cantonese-inspired dishes are a must-try.
Viral pianist Julien Cohen stunned rush-hour travellers at King's Cross Station with a surprise flashmob to launch the new AI-powered ROLI Piano. Discover how the event unfolded.
Families were left freezing and disappointed after a Christmas drone show in Ardingly, West Sussex, suffered technical faults. Read the full story and the company's apology.
Discover the best wine subscription services in the UK. We review top boxes for taste, value, and convenience to help you find your perfect monthly pour.
Premier League clubs and major sports bodies fear multi-million pound increases in policing costs as the Home Office launches a funding review. Could taxpayers be off the hook?
Aperol brings a Florentine-style 'Festive Spritz Window' to London's Mayfair, offering free cocktails to shoppers from 2-4 December. Find the pop-up in St Christopher's Place.
A London cardiologist explains the complex truth about wine and heart health. Discover the risks, the minor benefits, and the safer alternatives like grapes and berries. Read the expert advice.
Discover The Terrace, a stunning wine hotel in Ventnor, Isle of Wight. Featuring a 1,100-bottle library, nightly tastings, and acclaimed dining. A perfect UK staycation for couples and foodies.
Aldi's new premium wine range includes a £6.29 Stellenbosch Chardonnay that outperformed a £125 restaurant wine in blind tasting. Discover the best bottles for Christmas.
Discover Winters of the World in Finsbury Square, a festive pop-up featuring five global alpine destinations, seasonal food, curling, and live music. Book now for a unique Christmas experience.
Sugababes, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Wolf Alice join Olly Alexander's Trans Mission charity concert at Wembley Arena to support trans rights and fight discrimination. Tickets on sale December 2nd.
Discover how London's 'Admit Two' event is using movie preferences to match singles, creating real-life connections beyond dating apps. Find your cinema soulmate.
A British mother-of-three faces 50 years in US prison after allegedly orchestrating an elaborate £30,000 wine theft from a Virginia restaurant while posing as an event planner.
Discover why wine experts recommend magnum bottles for Christmas celebrations. Better aging, perfect sharing size, and enhanced festive experience. Upgrade your holiday wine selection!
A Bristol family has transformed their home into the Winterbourne Wonderland with 150,000 lights, raising funds for charity. Visit this spectacular festive display until January 4.
Ahmedabad pledges a flawless 2030 Commonwealth Games, learning from Delhi's 2010 challenges. Discover how India plans to lay foundations for the next century of sport.
Cinema visionary Terry Gilliam reflected on his 50-year career, from Monty Python to The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, at a special Guardian Live event in London. Discover his extraordinary journey.
The guerrilla activists behind headline-grabbing campaigns from Brexit to Gaza share their methods and future plans in an exclusive Guardian Live event. Discover their impact.
A previously dormant Ethiopian volcano has erupted for the first time in recorded history, captured in dramatic footage. Witness nature's raw power unfold.
Discover the ultimate grown-up advent calendars for Christmas 2025 featuring wine, spirits, cocktails and gourmet treats. Make your festive countdown extraordinary with these daily delights.
French independent winemakers issue an urgent plea for government aid as a catastrophic sales slump, Trump tariffs, and the worst harvest in 70 years threaten the industry. Read more.