UK Supermarket Opening Hours for Christmas 2025
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to UK supermarket opening hours over Christmas and New Year. Find out which stores are open on Boxing Day and New Year's Eve.
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The 80-Year Mystery of the Sodder Children
On Christmas Eve 1945, five children vanished in a house fire. No remains were found, sparking an 80-year mystery of kidnapping, arson, and a family's relentless search.
Santa surfs and swimmers plunge for charity on Christmas Eve
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.
Premier League Stars' Christmas Eve Celebrations Revealed
From Casemiro's family pyjamas to Bellingham's Dubai trip, see how football's biggest names are spending Christmas Eve. Get the festive insights here.
Bono joins Dublin Christmas Eve charity busking session
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.
Bono, Glen Hansard Lead Dublin Christmas Eve Charity Busk
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.
Bono, Glen Hansard star at Dublin Christmas charity busk
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.
Global Christmas Eve 2025: Swims, Markets, and Protests
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.
NORAD Santa Tracker 2025 Live: Watch His Journey
Watch the NORAD Santa Tracker live as Father Christmas begins his 2025 journey from Finnish Lapland. Follow the festive flight, powered by a 70-year tradition born from a wrong number.
Christmas Eve tragedy: Man and dog die in Glenrothes fire
A man and his pet dog have died in a devastating house fire in Glenrothes, Fife, in the early hours of Christmas Eve. Emergency services rushed to the scene.
Christmas 2025 Supermarket Opening Hours Guide
Don't get caught out! Your essential guide to Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year opening times for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Aldi, Lidl and more. Plan your festive shop now.
Live: Track Santa's Global Journey with NORAD for 2025
Father Christmas has embarked on his epic global gift delivery. Use the official NORAD Santa Tracker with live updates, radar, and satellite tech to follow his sleigh in real-time this Christmas Eve.
Love Actually: Watch the Christmas Classic on ITV1 Tonight
Don't miss the beloved 2003 festive rom-com 'Love Actually' on ITV1 this Christmas Eve at 9.10pm. Featuring an all-star British cast, it's the perfect holiday viewing.
Live NORAD Santa Tracker 2025: Follow His Journey
Track Santa's sleigh live with NORAD this Christmas Eve as he delivers gifts worldwide. Get real-time updates, fun facts, and festive cheer. Follow his magical journey here!
US Post Office Christmas Eve 2025 Opening Hours
US Postal Service branches will be open on Christmas Eve, but hours vary. Check online before visiting. Full closures confirmed for Christmas and New Year's Day.
How to use the NORAD Santa Tracker this Christmas Eve
Discover how to track Father Christmas's global gift delivery this Christmas Eve using NORAD's Santa Tracker, featuring radar, satellites, and fighter jets. Follow his journey live.
Best New Year's Eve Outfits for 2026 Celebrations
Discover the perfect New Year's Eve outfits for 2026, whether you're hitting the pub, hosting a house party or cosying up at home. Our style guide has looks for every plan.
Simple Roast Chicken Christmas Dinner for Last-Minute Planners
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.
Major Fire at Methil Harbour in Fife Extinguished
A significant fire involving multiple heavy goods vehicles sent thick black smoke over Methil Harbour in Fife. Emergency services attended, with no injuries reported. Read the full story.
Christmas travel chaos hits ferry ports and trains
Thousands face Christmas travel chaos with long Dover ferry queues and major train cancellations. RAC warns of record 37.5m leisure trips. Plan your journey now.
1987 Christmas Trap: How Santa Outsmarted My Whoopee Cushion
In 1987, an eight-year-old's elaborate plan to catch Father Christmas with a whoopee cushion backfired spectacularly. A festive tale of childhood curiosity and a surprising encounter. Read the full story.
The Story of 'Silent Night' and its Scottish Resonance
Explore the humble 1818 origins of 'Silent Night', its journey to Scotland, and why its message of peace remains vital in our turbulent modern Christmas. Discover the history behind the hymn.
18 Last-Minute UK Christmas Gifts Still Available
Forgotten a present? Don't panic. From museum memberships to wine subscriptions, here are 18 thoughtful last-minute Christmas gifts you can still buy online for delivery across the UK.
Last-Minute Christmas Flowers for Festive Delivery
Discover beautiful, last-minute Christmas flower arrangements from Freddie's Flowers. Order by 23 December for Christmas Eve delivery. Perfect festive gifts.
Kardashians Share Cost of Lavish Christmas Party
Khloe Kardashian pulls back the curtain on the family's famous Christmas Eve bash, revealing the cost-sharing model and star-studded guest list. Discover the festive secrets.
Pork Scratchings Factory Gutted by Devastating Fire
A family-run pork scratchings factory in Walsall was gutted by a major fire involving cooking oil. The blaze threatens Christmas supplies as the business assesses the damage. Read the full story.
Murder probe after boy, 4, dies in 'callous' house fire
A four-year-old boy and a 60-year-old woman have died in a 'callous and murderous' house fire in County Offaly, Ireland. Police are treating the blaze as deliberate and have launched a murder investigation. Anyone with information is urged to come forward
Historic Glasgow church destroyed in devastating fire
A massive fire has destroyed the 182-year-old Pollokshaws Parish Church in Glasgow. Emergency services remain on the scene after part of the building collapsed. Read the full story.
Christmas Decor Fire Hazards: Experts Issue Urgent Warning
Lighting experts warn of seven common festive fire risks, from tinsel to dry trees. Learn how to protect your home this Christmas and ensure a safe holiday season.
Historic Brighouse Ritz Nightclub on Fire in Yorkshire
A major fire has broken out at the iconic former Ritz ballroom and nightclub in Brighouse, Yorkshire. Dramatic images show flames and smoke billowing into the sky. Read the latest updates.
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