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.
Experience the spectacular Christmas at Kew light trail, illuminating the 300-acre botanic gardens until 4 January 2026. Book tickets for festive magic.
Discover seven budget-friendly winter wardrobe essentials from New Look's menswear collection, including coats, jumpers, and jeans, all under £50. Refresh your style without overspending.
Discover the hidden art trail of miniature paintings on discarded chewing gum across London's Millennium Bridge, created by artist Ben Wilson over a decade.
Shoppers are rushing for M&S's belted tailored coat, calling it 'cosy, warm and so on trend'. The £90 winter essential offers smart-casual versatility and great value.
UK electric vehicle drivers warned of hefty penalties for common winter errors. Learn Kia's essential tips to stay safe, legal, and avoid fines up to £11,000 this season.
Struggling to find the perfect winter wedding outfit? Discover elegant solutions featuring lace, cocktail coats, and glimmering jewellery to shine despite the chill.
The 9th Aldgate in Winter Festival is back on 4th & 5th December with a lantern parade, community feast, live music, and festive workshops. Join the free celebration in Aldgate Square.
NHS data shows a sharp 56% rise in flu patients compared to 2024, with 1,717 daily hospitalisations. Norovirus cases are lower. Read the full winter health update.
Shoppers praise the Marks and Spencer Air-Yarn Roll Neck Jumper for its soft, flattering fit and lightweight warmth. Discover this £26 winter essential and stylish pairing ideas.
Gareth Butterfield reveals five simple, no-cost checks to keep your car running in freezing conditions and avoid a winter breakdown. Essential reading for UK drivers.
Theatreland will honour the late playwright Tom Stoppard by dimming its lights this Tuesday. Discover where to pay your respects and upcoming revivals of his work.
British Gas engineers offer five crucial safety and energy-saving tips for festive lights. Stay safe, save money, and avoid hazards this Christmas season.
Discover London's most spectacular Christmas displays for 2025, from Fortnum & Mason's crimson lights to Annabel's Narnia wonderland. Plan your festive tour today!
Sarah Akinterinwa's latest cartoon perfectly captures the British struggle through winter illness season. Discover how her work resonates with millions battling colds and flu.
Explore stunning global photography from Chad to Iceland. Witness northern lights, winter lantern trails, and poignant human stories in our daily visual roundup.
Get up to 40% off Hobbs winter coats, including Kate Middleton's favourite styles. Shop the Black Friday 2025 sale for timeless elegance at reduced prices.
Discover the scientific reasons why London's damp, humid winter can feel colder than Canada's freezing temperatures, from heat conductivity to the urban canyon effect.
Discover how Gustavo Zuluaga Villegas, a Shard housekeeper, inspired this year's spectacular Christmas light display. See London's tallest festive show lighting up the sky until January.
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.
Discover why Croyde in north Devon offers the perfect winter weekend escape with empty surfing beaches, cosy pubs and stunning coastal walks away from the summer crowds.
Discover London's magical Christmas markets for 2025. Get opening dates, locations and travel tips for Winter Wonderland, Southbank Centre and more festive highlights.
Got a favourite UK winter activity? Share your tip for a chance to win a £200 Coolstays voucher. Tom Hall of Lonely Planet will judge. Enter by 1 December.
London's first-ever Peter Pan light trail, Neverland at Kenwood, is now open on Hampstead Heath. Experience a magical winter walk until 3 January, supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Discover why 'button edgers' - pedestrians who refuse to press crossing buttons - are infuriating commuters across the UK. Learn the truth about traffic light systems and why pressing matters.
Discover why Margate, the Victorian seaside town just 90 minutes from London, has been crowned the UK's top winter getaway by Condé Nast. Plan your cosy escape today!
The Churchill Arms in Kensington has unveiled its spectacular annual Christmas display, featuring 90 conifer trees and thousands of fairy lights. Discover this global attraction.
Escape London's bustle with a winter day trip to Oxford's Port Meadow. Walk ancient trails, spot wild ponies, and cosy up in a 17th-century pub. The perfect countryside tonic.
Discover which festive markets Londoners recommend for 2025, from riverside gems to hidden local favourites. Plan your perfect Christmas market tour today!
Discover how Scandinavians embrace long, freezing winters with expert tips on wellbeing, cosy clothing and home rituals. Transform your winter mindset today.