The Pogues' 1987 classic 'Fairytale of New York' remains a festive favourite, generating huge annual royalties and sparking enduring chart campaigns. Discover the story behind the iconic song.
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!
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.
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.
Jorja Smith's record label demands a share of royalties from a viral TikTok track, 'I Run', alleging it used an AI-cloned version of her voice. The case highlights urgent calls for AI music regulation.
Leona Lewis's 2013 hit 'One More Sleep' has been streamed over 190 million times, making it the UK's most-streamed 21st-century Christmas song. Discover the full top 10 list and festive chart surprises.
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.
Mariah Carey earns an estimated $2.5-3 million yearly from 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'. Discover how the 1994 hit became a festive financial powerhouse.
JoJo Siwa shares worrying ambulance photo before performing her Christmas song. The 22-year-old recovered to play the Black Friday show. Read the full story.
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.
Author Sally Rooney says she cannot publish new work in the UK due to her publishers' fears over royalties for proscribed group Palestine Action. Discover the full story.
Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin reveals his young sons have no idea he played Kevin McCallister in the iconic Christmas film, despite watching it often. Discover his sequel idea.
Loose Women's Denise Welch releases hyperpop Christmas track 'Slayyy Bells', hailed as iconic by co-stars but facing mixed reactions online. The festive anthem encourages doing Christmas your way.
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.
TikTok revives Kate Winslet's 2001 ballad 'What If' as fans campaign for UK No.1. The track originally peaked at No.6, but Winslet finds the renewed attention 'haunting'.
An Arsenal-supporting co-writer of 'Can't Smile Without You' claims Tottenham rejected his request for royalties over the club's matchday use of the track. Read the full story.
A song thrush's rare December performance brings unexpected joy to Hogshaw, Derbyshire. Discover the science and poetry behind this uplifting winter chorus.
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.
Shoppers who purchased heavily discounted Christmas trees from online marketplace Temu are reporting disappointing deliveries of wilted, browning firs that are shedding needles within days of arrival.
A controversially sparse Christmas tree in London's affluent Mayfair district has become an unlikely tourist attraction, drawing comparisons to Charlie Brown's tree and sparking heated debates about holiday spirit.
The legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli provides the breathtaking soundtrack to this year's John Lewis Christmas advert, performing a stunning rendition of 'Hallelujah' alongside the adorable Snapper the Venus flytrap.