Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have unveiled exciting new Christmas market flights and city breaks to Cologne and Vienna for Winter 2024/25, departing from 10 UK airports. Get the full schedule and booking details for the ultimate festive getaway.
Butlin's has announced its spectacular 2024 Christmas breaks, featuring festive fireworks, Santa's grotto, pantomimes, and magical entertainment for the whole family at its UK resorts.
Get an exclusive sneak peek at Waitrose's highly anticipated 2025 Christmas food range. Discover the show-stopping centrepieces, decadent desserts, and innovative canapés set to define your holiday feasting.
Waitrose has unveiled its spectacular 2025 Christmas food collection, featuring exclusive hampers, ready-to-serve festive feasts, and decadent showstopping desserts to make your holiday celebrations effortless and delicious.
Don't miss the last posting dates! Our expert guide reveals when to book your Christmas supermarket delivery slot and how to order the perfect festive food online from M&S, Waitrose, Tesco and more.
Trade the hectic high street for the serene waterways of Britain. Our guide reveals the most enchanting historic canal boat trips for a uniquely peaceful and magical Christmas escape.
UK supermarkets are launching a Christmas price war on turkeys, with some frozen birds now cheaper than last year. Find out where to get the best deals for your festive feast.
Actor Richard E Grant reveals his extreme festive tradition: a month-long Christmas pudding feast and a pantry stockpile of 27 puddings in a delightful interview with chef Clodagh McKenna.
Move over, chocolate! A revolutionary new festive trend is encouraging UK families to swap their traditional advent calendars for a daily activity-based 'Advent-ure' that promises more joy and less sugar.
Discover Vienna's enchanting Christmas markets for 2024. From the spectacular Rathausplatz to hidden gems, find opening dates, must-try food, and unique gifts in Europe's most magical winter destination.
Discover the story behind The White Company's iconic 'Winter' candle, the must-have Christmas fragrance that sends the nation into a frenzy and sells out in record time.
Violence erupts in Jerusalem as ultra-Orthodox protesters attack Israeli paramedics, injuring crew and damaging ambulance in shocking display of sectarian tensions.
In a landmark decision with profound geopolitical ramifications, Ukraine's Orthodox Church has officially cut all ecclesiastical links with Moscow, signalling a final religious break from Russian influence following the invasion.
US Senator JD Vance makes an unannounced visit to the scene of a deadly Minneapolis church shooting, drawing criticism and raising questions about the politicisation of tragedies.
Channel 4 is set to ignite the festive season early with its 'Christmas Starts Now' event on September 4th, featuring a lineup of over 25 new shows, movies, and specials, sparking both excitement and debate among viewers.
The official countdown to Christmas Day 2024 is on! With just 115 sleeps remaining, discover expert tips for budgeting, gift-buying, and organising the perfect stress-free festive season in the UK.
Minneapolis police are investigating a daylight shooting near the Annunciation Greek Orthodox School that left three men wounded. The incident, described as a targeted attack, has shaken the local community.
Exclusive: The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, held clandestine talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Alaska to explore backchannel peace negotiations for the Ukraine conflict, the Independent can reveal.
An Ethiopian Orthodox church in Central London has been slapped with a parking fine after a vehicle was left illegally outside its Westminster chapel, sparking a debate over religious exemptions and council enforcement.
A growing divide emerges within Judaism as Orthodox leaders resist LGBTQ+ inclusion while Reform communities embrace diversity, spotlighting Ellie's journey.
The Russian Orthodox Church in Alaska faces scrutiny as its ties to Moscow fuel political debates, with figures like Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin drawn into the controversy.
Two men who targeted Orthodox Jews with water pistols in London received only a slap on the wrist, raising concerns over hate crime enforcement.
Two Orthodox Jewish men were detained in Bolton following a controversial water pistol prank that was filmed and shared online, leading to public outcry and police intervention.
Two Orthodox Jewish men were arrested on suspicion of a hate crime after allegedly spraying water pistols at passersby in a London neighbourhood. Police are investigating the motive behind the incident.
Greater Manchester Police are reviewing footage of an Orthodox Jewish man being squirted with a water pistol in a suspected hate crime incident.
Members of London's Orthodox Jewish community were subjected to cowardly water pistol attacks in what appears to be a series of coordinated pranks. Police are investigating the incidents as potential hate crimes.
An Israeli strike on a Greek Orthodox church in Gaza has left a priest injured, drawing sharp condemnation from Pope Francis. The attack highlights the escalating tensions in the region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a political crisis as the United Torah Judaism party threatens to withdraw from his coalition over controversial military draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews.