Rick Stein's Guide to the Perfect Christmas Dinner
Celebrity chef Rick Stein shares his expert advice for cooking turkey, gravy, roast potatoes and more to ensure your festive feast is a triumph. Get his essential tips here.
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Chef's 5 Easy Fixes for Christmas Dinner Disasters
Don't panic if your Christmas meal goes wrong. A top chef reveals simple, last-minute solutions for dry turkey, burnt potatoes and more. Save your festive feast!
Reclaiming Christmas after parents' divorce
Lucy Pearson shares how breaking from tradition and spending Christmas away from her divorced parents brought back the festive magic. Discover her story and tips for a drama-free December.
Avoid Christmas weight gain with these science-backed tips
Expert reveals simple, research-supported strategies to enjoy Christmas feasts without derailing your health goals or breaking the bank. Learn about pre-meal snacks, breakfast importance, and smart shopping.
Online Tool Cuts Christmas Dinner Prep by Two Hours
A new online Christmas dinner calculator promises to save UK households up to two hours of kitchen time on the big day. Get your step-by-step festive cooking schedule here.
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.
Cranberry Sauce Dominates UK Christmas Sandwiches
From Boots to Pret, cranberry sauce is smothering this year's festive sandwiches. Isobel Lewis argues it's time to end Big Cranberry's reign of terror. Read the full investigation.
Retirement anxiety: 'I'm afraid of living too long'
A 57-year-old's fear of outliving their savings is more common than admitted. Financial educator Vanessa Stoykov explains how $480k can grow and offers a roadmap to clarity for retirement planning.
Man hit with £104k bill after home extension too large
A Wokingham taxi driver says he's been left suicidal after the council ordered him to pay a £104,000 Community Infrastructure Levy for building an extension that breached approved plans. Read his story.
Slimming World Festive Delights Box Review: A Win-Win
A lifestyle editor tested Slimming World Kitchen's new Festive Delights recipe box. The result? Delicious meals, saved time, and a 3.5lb weight loss before Christmas. See her full verdict.
Tesco slashes Christmas dinner cost to under £10 for six
Tesco launches a budget Christmas meal for six at just £9.55, sparking a festive supermarket price war with Aldi. See the full deal and how Clubcard members save.
Labour's Sweeping Planning Changes for 1.5m Homes
Labour announces radical planning reforms to fast-track 1.5 million homes in five years, including new rules for green belt stations, swift bricks, and biodiversity. Discover the local impact.
Review: Heston's £455 Christmas Meal is 'Mad'
Restaurant critic Gary Hanna reviews Heston Blumenthal's £455 advent calendar menu at The Fat Duck. Discover the bizarre, Michelin-starred festive feast.
Labour's one-chance rule to stop Nimby planning delays
Housing Secretary Steve Reed unveils planning overhaul to prevent 'weaponisation' of objections, aiming to accelerate 1.5 million new homes. Read the full details.
Rick Stein's Guide to a Perfect Christmas Dinner
Celebrated chef Rick Stein shares his expert advice for cooking the perfect festive feast, from turkey timing to stress-free gravy. Discover his essential tips for a flawless Christmas meal.
How to Plan an Affordable Party: Expert Advice
Event planners reveal four key strategies for hosting a fantastic festive gathering without overspending. Focus on atmosphere, not expense, to create lasting memories.
Expert's Guide to Christmas Dinner Shopping Timings
An expert reveals the optimal timeline for buying your Christmas dinner ingredients, from what to buy now to what to purchase last minute. Plan ahead to save money and reduce festive stress.
Sarah Beeny in showdown talks over illegal 'mini-Downton' home
TV presenter Sarah Beeny holds crisis talks with Somerset Council over her illegally built £3m mansion. A six-year planning battle with locals could see the 'mini-Downton Abbey' razed. Read the latest.
10-Minute Prep Sausage Traybake Recipe
This simple one-pan sausage and vegetable traybake takes just 10 minutes to prep and cooks in 45 minutes. Discover the perfect midweek family meal that beats takeaway.
McDonald's US Debuts Limited Grinch Meal for Holidays
McDonald's unveils its festive Grinch Meal in the US, featuring fan-favourite McShaker fries with dill pickle seasoning and themed socks. Get the limited-edition deal now.
Post Office: Send Christmas parcels before 8 December
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.
Mum preps Christmas dinner a month early, saves 3 hours
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.
Bristol garden makeover sparks neighbour row
A bitter dispute erupts in Bristol's Redland over 'ludicrous' garden plans. Neighbours fear a 'concrete pit' while the homeowner insists it's for family. Discover the full story.
Thanksgiving Turkey Sleep Myth Exposed by Chefs
Discover why Thanksgiving turkey isn't the real culprit behind post-feast drowsiness. Professional chefs reveal the true causes and share optimal dinner timing tips for better digestion.
M&S £6.50 Christmas dinner review: A festive feast
EssexLive reporter Matt Lee tries M&S's £6.50 roast turkey dinner for one. Discover if this budget-friendly, convenient ready meal delivers on festive flavour and what's missing.
Homeowner forced to tear down summer house in row
Andrew Causley must demolish his garden summer house after an 18-month planning dispute with a neighbour and Exeter City Council. The couple vow to fight the decision.
McDonald's launches new Grinch-themed festive menu
McDonald's unveils its 2025 festive menu featuring an 'adult happy meal' with Grinch socks and the return of the Big Tasty. Available for six weeks only.
Couple's £3k battle over garden summer house
Royal Mail driver Andrew Causley faces demolition order for his garden summer house after 18-month planning dispute with Exeter City Council. Read the full story.
Worcester homeowner faces £170k demolition order
A Worcester mother spent £170,000 building a detached house for her disabled daughter without planning permission. The council has ordered its demolition. Discover the full story.
Tesco meal deal creates 2970 unique stir fry combinations
Discover how Tesco's £5 stir fry meal deal provides over 2970 combinations for 11 years of unique dinners. Get recipe ideas and see why shoppers are obsessed with this versatile offer.
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