Birmingham's famed Frankfurt Christmas Market faces a crisis of reputation. Once a festive highlight, visitors now report overcrowding, anti-social behaviour, and soaring prices. Discover why locals are staying away.
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.
Discover why Dublin is the perfect extreme day trip from the UK. See Trinity College, Dublin Castle & taste the world's best Guinness, all within 24 hours.
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.
Newcastle's Christmas market, named one of the UK's best, is back with 80% local stalls, heated igloos, and festive boozy hot chocolates. Open until 23 Dec.
A journalist's visit to York's Christmas market reveals ludicrous prices, including a £7.50 hot chocolate disaster. Discover if the festive experience is worth your hard-earned cash.
A TikTok food critic sampled 10 dishes at Tottenham Court Road's festive market. Discover her standout favourite and full reviews of the seasonal offerings.
A new analysis reveals it's now cheaper for Brits to fly to European Christmas markets than visit major UK attractions. Rising domestic costs make Budapest, Warsaw, and Copenhagen more affordable festive escapes.
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.
York Christmas Market faces a backlash for severe overcrowding and sky-high prices, with locals warning it's a 'hellscape'. Discover why visitors are calling it the worst in the UK.
Bath Christmas Market faces backlash over overcrowding and high prices during its 25th year. Visitors complain of being 'packed like sardines' with no festive music. Discover the full story.
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!
An American's ambitious plan to drive from London to Edinburgh over Christmas, covering 400+ miles in two days, has gone viral, highlighting the vast UK-US travel culture gap. Discover why Brits are horrified.
A 'hidden' Victorian Christmas market at St Katharine Docks, praised for its storybook charm, is a festive gem running daily until January 6. Discover this London secret.
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.
Bath's world-famous Christmas market faces backlash as overcrowding and queues spark fury. Locals describe a 'hellscape' that threatens the city's top destination status. Read the full story.
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.
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.
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!
Discover Verona's enchanting Christmas market with over 200 stalls, festive treats, and horse-drawn carriages. A perfect Italian winter getaway just two hours from the UK.
Discover the magical Nuremberg Christmas market, a festive German gem less than two hours from the UK with £15 flights, traditional treats, and family activities.
Discover Poznan, Europe's most affordable Christmas market. With £30 hotels, £2.50 beers, and a 2-hour flight from the UK, it's the perfect budget festive getaway.
A Surrey father surprised his daughter with a spontaneous day trip to Lanzarote for just £99 total. Discover how this extreme budget travel hack proved cheaper than a day in London.
A family's £56 trip to Manchester Christmas Markets reveals the true cost of festive fun. Discover what you get for your money and if it's worth it.
Discover why Edinburgh's Christmas Market was named the best in the UK. From boozy mulled wine to stunning lights, find out what makes this festive experience unforgettable.
Germany's festive markets open with heightened anti-terror measures following deadly 2016 and 2022 attacks. Discover how organisers balance safety with seasonal cheer.