Discover Vilnius: The Underrated 'Capital of Christmas'
Explore Vilnius, Lithuania's festive 'Capital of Christmas', with its award-winning markets, £4 mulled wine, and Stranger Things filming locations. Plan your magical break now.
Explore Vilnius, Lithuania's festive 'Capital of Christmas', with its award-winning markets, £4 mulled wine, and Stranger Things filming locations. Plan your magical break now.
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.
Our ultimate guide reveals the best supermarket Christmas food for 2025, from starters to desserts. Find out which retailers offer top quality and value to impress your guests without breaking the bank.
Small businesses in Plymouth say they 'can't afford to trade' at the city's Christmas market due to high pitch costs. Read how organisers defend their pricing.
Panicking about Christmas gifts? Our ultimate UK guide offers 57 brilliant last-minute present ideas, from experiences to edible treats. Find the perfect gift now!
Don't miss the last posting dates for Christmas 2025. Check Royal Mail, DPD, and Evri deadlines to ensure your gifts arrive on time. Post early to avoid disappointment.
A festive market fan left baffled by London's tiny Southbank Christmas Market. Discover why this popular spot failed to deliver on the hype and what was missing.
A quarter of UK Christmas hosts have forgotten a key dinner item. Aldi urges shoppers to 'check lists twice' to avoid festive panic. Discover the top 10 most overlooked essentials.
Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that caused airport closures. Read the full investigation details.
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to Christmas and New Year opening hours for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Asda, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op. Avoid locked doors!
Primark's £9 Christmas door bow is the last-minute decoration shoppers are loving. Available in red or pink, it's a quick way to add festive cheer to your home's exterior.
Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that forced repeated airport shutdowns. Read the full investigation details.
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!
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.
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!
Lithuania accuses Belarus of a cynical hybrid attack as smuggler balloons shut Vilnius Airport. Read the latest on escalating tensions and the €1m defence plan.
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.