Bill Houghton, 80, crafts hundreds of wooden toys for children living in poverty in Wigan. Inspired by a three-year-old with no toys, his work supports the Daffodil Dreams charity. Read his heartwarming story.
Santa ditched his sleigh for a surfboard in Scotland, while crowds braved icy waters in Northern Ireland for Christmas Eve charity events raising funds for Dementia NI and Air Ambulance NI.
U2's Bono joined Imelda May and Glen Hansard for the 15th annual Grafton Street Christmas Eve busk, raising vital funds for the Dublin Simon Community to fight homelessness. Read about the star-studded festive event.
U2's Bono joined Glen Hansard and Imelda May for a rousing Christmas Eve busking session in Dublin, raising vital funds for the homeless. Read about the star-studded 15th anniversary event.
U2's Bono joined Imelda May and Glen Hansard for the 15th annual Christmas Eve busking session in Dublin, raising vital funds for the homeless. Watch the highlights and see how the community came together.
From charity swims in Northern Ireland to protests in Gaza, see how the world marked Christmas Eve 2025. Explore the day's most powerful images and stories.
Forgot to order the turkey? This stress-free, two-hour roast chicken Christmas dinner menu with a one-trolley shopping list is your festive safety net. Get all the trimmings with minimal fuss.
Disability charity Scope is shutting 77 of its 138 UK stores in a major restructure to tackle a £8.9m deficit. The closures, alongside job cuts, aim to save millions as charity retail faces soaring costs and online competition.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex mark their charity's fifth year with a new name, Archewell Philanthropies, and detail its work on AI, digital safety, and aid for Gaza and Ukraine. Discover their renewed mission.
Sean McKiernan, a former Fine Gael councillor, has been sentenced to prison for stealing £150,000 from a mental health charity to fund male escorts and crystal meth. Read the shocking details of this breach of trust.
A Manchester mum reveals how buying second-hand toys saves hundreds for Christmas memories, despite facing judgment for getting her nails done. Discover her savvy shopping tips.
Disability equality charity Scope is shutting 77 high street shops this year, with three closing this weekend. The move puts 200 jobs at risk and impacts 2,000 volunteers. Read the full list of closures.
M&S's 2025 Christmas food-to-order menu is here, featuring festive Colin the Caterpillar & wagyu beef pie. Items are selling rapidly, with collection from 22-24 Dec. Order now.
Tesco is offering hundreds of imperfect Christmas trees for free on 6 December. Embrace festive imperfection and consider a donation to food banks. Get yours while stocks last!
The Post Office warns Friday 8 December will be its busiest day, as a survey shows a 33% surge in Britons planning to send gifts. Royal Mail hires 20,000 temps. Post early to avoid stress.
A new survey reveals Gen Z is breaking festive food traditions, with over half using mayo and ketchup instead of gravy. Discover the saucy scandal reshaping the British Christmas dinner.
A Hertfordshire mother reveals her 18-year strategy for preparing Christmas dinner weeks in advance, saving time and money. Discover her tips for a stress-free festive kitchen.
A savvy shopper uncovered a haul of designer clothes in London charity shops, including a jacket made for actor Hugh Laurie, making a £1,000 profit from one trip. Discover the secrets of sustainable, high-profit charity shopping.
Family of Owen Henderson speak out after his death during charity boxing training becomes fourth fatality linked to Ultra White Collar Boxing events company.
Discover stylish festive knits for Christmas Jumper Day 2025. From Fair Isle to subtle sequins, find wearable designs from £16 that avoid novelty tackiness.
Discover the best value Christmas tree deals at UK supermarkets for 2025. Compare prices at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Aldi and Morrisons to find your perfect tree.
Fans are outraged as Cheryl Tweedy's name is removed from the Newcastle youth centre she helped raise £1million for. Discover the royal charity's explanation.
Celebrity chef James Martin reveals his simple three-ingredient gravy recipe you can make and freeze now to save precious time and energy on Christmas Day.
The Charity Commission faces backlash for refusing to investigate East London Mosque's ban on women and girls over 12 from a charity fun run, sparking discrimination claims.
A rescue cat named Lumen helped test 10 artificial Christmas trees for durability and feline appeal. Discover which trees withstood the ultimate cat challenge and how to sustainably donate your old tree.
Discover the ultimate Christmas 2025 gift guide for your pets. From turkey-flavoured treats to stylish tartan coats, find perfect presents for your furry friends.
Discover the 9 best UK Christmas markets according to Which? magazine's 2025 ranking, featuring festive favourites from York to Belfast. Plan your perfect seasonal trip today!
Cat owners can prevent festive chaos by making one simple change to Christmas ornament placement. Expert tips for a pet-safe holiday season revealed.
A puppy named Stormzy, found badly injured on the streets, makes an incredible recovery after 22 days with the Happy Doggo charity, defying vets who suggested euthanasia.
Leading homelessness charity Crisis calls on Shelter to embrace direct housing provision after successful pilot. Could this transform Britain's approach to rough sleeping?