Top 5 UK Christmas Markets to Visit This Festive Season
Discover five of the UK's best Christmas markets, from Edinburgh to Bath, offering unique gifts, festive food, and magical experiences. Plan your visit now!
Discover five of the UK's best Christmas markets, from Edinburgh to Bath, offering unique gifts, festive food, and magical experiences. Plan your visit now!
Anthony Gilheaney admits manslaughter after hitting and killing Aidan Chapman, 25, in London's West End. The trial continues on more serious charges. Read the latest court updates.
Iceland's festive dinner box for four returns at £25. Our review reveals its delicious highlights, stress-free cooking, and the one classic item it's missing. Find out if it's worth it.
Ditch the festive pressure with writer Ellen Manning's practical guide. From family politics to perfect roasties, learn how to enjoy a calmer, happier Christmas with minimal effort.
Discover the UK's top Christmas markets for 2025, from York's foodie paradise to Birmingham's authentic German market. Find dates, highlights, and festive inspiration.
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to UK supermarket opening hours from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day. Find times for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, and more to avoid disappointment.
A man is on trial for murder after a drink-fuelled rampage in London's West End on Christmas Day 2024, which killed Aidan Chapman and injured four others in a homophobic attack. Follow the trial.
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!
Discover how Chessington's Winter Trail, with its patient Santas and magical elves, created the perfect festive day out for families, despite the British weather. Book your tickets now.
A driver left a 'trail of carnage' in London's West End in a series of homophobic and racist attacks on Christmas Day, a court hears. One man died and five others were injured. Read the full trial details.
Anthony Gilheaney, 30, left a 'trail of carnage' in London's West End, killing one man and injuring others in a series of racist and homophobic attacks. Read the full court report.
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.
ITV viewers have branded the broadcaster's festive schedule 'terrible', with a Loose Women Christmas special drawing particular ire. Discover the full lineup and the backlash.
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 young Swiss couple mauled by a bull shark in Australia had tried to find employment locally. Read the full tragic story of their final moments and survival efforts.
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 official Met Office definition of a white Christmas and the latest 2025 UK snow forecast. Find out if you'll see snow this festive season.
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.
Discover the best Christmas jumpers for 2025 as chosen by fashion writers. From Boden to Next, find stylish festive knits perfect for Christmas Jumper Day on December 11.
ITV announces Loose Women will broadcast on Christmas Day for the first time ever as part of an expanded festive lineup including This Morning and GMB. Tune in for festive fun!
The BBC announces nine blockbuster premieres for Christmas, featuring Puss in Boots: The Last Wish on Boxing Day, Elvis, Oppenheimer and more family treats. Don't miss the festive TV event!
Germany's festive markets open with heightened anti-terror measures following deadly 2016 and 2022 attacks. Discover how organisers balance safety with seasonal cheer.
Germany's beloved Christmas markets welcome visitors with festive treats and cheer, but operate under significantly heightened security following past tragic attacks. Discover the details.
A festive shopper discovers a £4.50 festive roll that made her trip to the acclaimed Chester Christmas Market truly memorable, despite an unexpected power cut.
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 German city of Magdeburg reopens its Christmas market nearly a year after a car-ramming attack killed six. Discover the new safety measures in place.
A British couple flew to Copenhagen for a 14-hour Christmas market day trip they claim was cheaper than visiting UK markets. Discover their budget travel secrets.
Author Julia Donaldson reveals she rewrote The Scarecrows' Wedding for its BBC Christmas special, replacing a cigar-smoking villain with marshmallows. Don't miss the festive premiere!