Search for missing Devon swimmers called off on Christmas
A major search operation for two swimmers missing off Budleigh Salterton has been stood down. Emergency services warn of dangerous sea conditions. Read the full story.
A major search operation for two swimmers missing off Budleigh Salterton has been stood down. Emergency services warn of dangerous sea conditions. Read the full story.
A desperate search is underway for two men missing after a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton, Devon. Emergency services were called amid strong winds. Read the latest updates.
Emergency services launch major search after two men disappear during festive swim in Sidmouth. Multiple others rescued from dangerous conditions. Stay informed.
Emergency services were called to a Devon beach on Christmas Day after swimmers ignored severe weather warnings. Read the full story on the dramatic rescue operation.
Emergency services swarmed a Devon beach on Christmas morning, leading to the cancellation of a festive swim. Several people were safely recovered from the water. Read the latest updates.
From London's Serpentine to Birmingham's parks, hardy swimmers kept up Christmas traditions. Meanwhile, crowds gathered in Sandringham hoping to see the royal family. See the festive scenes.
Severe Christmas weather with 65mph gusts forces historic cancellations of festive swims across Devon and Cornwall. Stay safe with the latest Met Office warnings.
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The Met Office says a white Christmas is 'highly unlikely' for most of the UK, with cold, windy conditions and sunshine expected. Discover the full festive forecast.
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.
Find out which 39 McDonald's restaurants are open across the UK on Christmas Day 2025, with full location details and specific trading hours for the festive period.
The NBA's Christmas Day showcase features five games, including Thunder vs Spurs and LeBron's 20th appearance. Discover the full schedule, key players, and where to watch in the UK.
Hundreds of festive swimmers plunged into icy UK waters for charity on Christmas Eve, despite a cold health alert and temperatures set to drop to -5°C. Read about the brave dippers and the weather warnings in place.
King Charles III delivers his fourth festive address at 3pm on Christmas Day. Find out where to watch the broadcast and what themes the monarch may cover.
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.
King Charles will deliver his 2025 Christmas message at 3pm on BBC One, ITV & Sky. Find out how to watch, the location, and expected themes of the poignant address.
Discover the real origins of Boxing Day, from Victorian gift boxes to St Stephen's Day traditions and modern shopping sales. Unwrap the history behind this British bank holiday.
The Met Office predicts a cold, windy, and sunny Christmas Day for the UK, with temperatures feeling close to freezing. Get the full festive forecast and travel advice here.
The Met Office predicts a cold, windy, and largely dry Christmas Day for the UK, with temperatures feeling close to freezing. Find out the full festive forecast details here.
Brits face a chilly, breezy Christmas Day with sunshine for many. Met Office warns of strong easterly winds making it feel near freezing. Get the full festive forecast.
King Charles will deliver his personal Christmas message from Westminster Abbey at 3pm on 25 December. Discover the historic setting and the theme of pilgrimage.
The Met Office predicts a cold, windy Christmas Day for the UK with sunshine for many. Find out where temperatures could plummet to -5°C and the slim chance of festive snow.
King Charles will deliver his personal Christmas message from Westminster Abbey at 3pm on Christmas Day, focusing on pilgrimage. Read the unique details of this historic broadcast.
A 12-hour sports marathon awaits on Christmas Day 2025 with five NBA and three NFL games. Our guide highlights the must-watch matchups and the ones you can skip.
Find out which major US retailers like Walmart and Target are closed on Christmas Day 2025, and which convenience stores and pharmacies will remain open for last-minute needs.
Discover which major UK retailers are closing on Boxing Day 2025 to give staff a break, and which will be open. Get the full list and essential shopping tips here.
Plan your festive shop with Tesco's 2025 Christmas and New Year opening hours. Find out when larger stores and Express branches will close and reopen.
Find out if your local McDonald's will be open over Christmas 2025. Most branches will close on Christmas Day, but a few key locations may welcome customers.
Don't miss the best festive TV! Our complete guide to Christmas specials on BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Netflix from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day. Plan your viewing now.