Visitors turned away from world record Christmas tree
A Guinness World Record Christmas tree at Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, causing car park closures. The National Trust advises checking online before visiting.
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Festive TV streaming disrupted by slow broadband speeds
New data shows slow internet is spoiling Christmas Day TV for millions of UK households. Find out which age groups and shows are most affected and why reliable broadband is now essential.
Met Office: White Christmas 'highly unlikely' for UK
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.
UK Supermarket Opening Hours for Christmas 2025
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.
UK's Favourite Christmas Film Revealed in New Survey
A new UK survey crowns Home Alone as the nation's top festive film, while settling the debate on Die Hard. Test your knowledge with our tricky Christmas movie quiz.
Christmas Day parkrun 2025: Full UK Event List
Discover the full list of UK locations hosting a festive Christmas Day parkrun this year. Join the free 5k community event and start your holiday with a healthy tradition.
Festive swimmers brave freezing seas on Christmas Eve
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.
Mistletoe: The Festive Parasite's Hidden Dangers
This Christmas, the festive mistletoe hanging in your home is a toxic parasite. Experts warn it can make you and your pets sick. Discover its surprising history and ecological role.
Christmas 2025 Supermarket Opening Hours Guide
Don't get caught out! Your essential guide to Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year opening times for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Aldi, Lidl and more. Plan your festive shop now.
CAA Approves Santa's Christmas Eve Flight After Safety Checks
The UK Civil Aviation Authority confirms Santa's sleigh has passed all safety inspections for Christmas Eve. Get festive travel tips for your own journeys.
Rejecting Christmas misery: A guide to festive freedom
Columnist Anne Atkins argues that festive misery is often self-inflicted. Discover how to reclaim joy by ditching obligations and focusing on what you truly love about the season.
Gingerbread's Ancient History and Health Benefits Revealed
Discover how gingerbread, a beloved Christmas tradition, may aid digestion, lower cholesterol, and fight flu. Explore its rich history from ancient Greece to UK towns like Ormskirk.
UK's busiest Christmas Eve getaway sparks travel chaos
Millions face severe congestion on roads, railways, and at airports this Christmas Eve. The M25 is a major hotspot, with Heathrow expecting its busiest festive season ever. Plan your journey now.
Tesco Christmas & New Year Opening Hours 2025
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to Tesco's Christmas and New Year opening hours across the UK, including Express stores. Don't get caught out!
Quiz: How Typical Is Your UK Christmas?
Discover how your Christmas traditions stack up against the nation. New YouGov and Tesco data reveals the UK's most common festive habits. Take our quiz to see if you're typical or a total outlier.
Quiz: Is Your Christmas Typical for the UK?
Discover how your festive traditions measure up against the nation. New YouGov and Tesco data reveals the UK's most common Christmas habits. Take our quiz to see where you fit in.
Dad refuses UK Christmas visit over bacalhau cod
A Portuguese father refuses to visit his daughter and granddaughter in the UK for Christmas unless his traditional salted cod dish, bacalhau, is prepared. Discover the festive family dilemma.
UK Christmas TV Guide 2024: All the Festive Highlights
Your complete guide to the UK's Christmas TV schedule. From Strictly's final to an Ab Fab reunion and cosy crime dramas, discover what to watch this festive season.
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Christmas Supermarket Opening Hours 2025: Full Guide
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to Christmas and New Year opening hours for all major UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Asda, Aldi, and more.
Christmas 2025 Travel Chaos: What You Need to Know
Your essential guide to festive travel disruption across UK roads, railways, airports and ferries. Plan ahead with key dates, worst routes and expert advice.
Holly's Symbolism and How to Grow It in Your Garden
Discover the rich history and symbolism of holly, a festive evergreen. Learn how to plant and care for popular varieties like English and American holly to enhance your UK garden year-round.
Poll: Half of UK to Buy Fewer Christmas Gifts
New Savanta polling reveals 51% of Britons are buying fewer presents this Christmas due to rising costs, with many scaling back celebrations. Discover the full impact of the 'cost-of-giving crisis'.
Coles Halts Doughnut Production Before Christmas
Coles shoppers in the UK are surprised as in-store bakeries pause doughnut making to meet festive bread demand. The labour-intensive process explained. Find out when they'll return.
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.
How Chris Rea's Christmas Hit Built a £15m Fortune
The incredible story of how Chris Rea wrote 'Driving Home For Christmas' while stuck in traffic, a song that now earns £210k yearly and helped amass his £15m fortune in supercars and property.
The Enduring Story of Chris Rea's Driving Home for Christmas
Discover the true story behind Chris Rea's classic festive song, 'Driving Home for Christmas', a slow-burning hit that captured Britain's seasonal spirit. Read the full journey from A1 traffic jam to timeless anthem.
Golden Gate Park's Dazzling Lightscape Display Delights
A stunning new holiday light trail with over a million lights illuminates San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, bringing festive joy to thousands of visitors. Explore the magical display.
Best UK Christmas Train Rides for Festive Magic
All aboard! Discover six enchanting UK Christmas train journeys, from illuminated steam rides to Santa specials, for a magical festive day out. Book your tickets now.
9 Summer Salad Recipes for a Fresh Christmas Feast
Ditch soggy leaves! Discover nine exceptional summer salad recipes from top chefs like Ottolenghi and Sodha to bring crunch, tang, and flavour to your festive table. Perfect for UK celebrations.
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