69-Year-Old Christmas Lights Still Working in Scunthorpe
A 79-year-old man's cherished Christmas lights, bought in 1956, are believed to be the oldest working set in the UK. Discover the heartwarming story of these vintage Philips bulbs.
A 79-year-old man's cherished Christmas lights, bought in 1956, are believed to be the oldest working set in the UK. Discover the heartwarming story of these vintage Philips bulbs.
A food reviewer tested 30 festive party foods from UK supermarkets to find the best and worst for your Christmas. See which items scored a perfect 10 and which to avoid.
Don't miss the final order dates for next-day and standard delivery from M&S, River Island, Boden and more to get your gifts in time for Christmas Day 2025.
Stansted Airport's expansion plans are approved, paving the way for 51 million annual passengers and 4,500 new jobs. Discover how this will reshape UK air travel.
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
Discover how savvy UK mums are beating supermarket price hikes to create a full festive feast for as little as £2.50 per person. Get their expert tips for a budget-friendly Christmas.
A journalist taste-tests Yo! Sushi's insane Xmas Tempura Wrap, a deep-fried fusion of festive flavours. Discover if this £6.95 culinary gamble is worth trying this season.
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.
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's most impressive engineering feats in a new ranking. 94% of Brits take pride in this heritage. Explore the full list and insights.
Don't miss the final posting dates for Royal Mail, Amazon, DPD, Evri, Yodel and other UK couriers to ensure your Christmas parcels arrive on time. Check the full list now.
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.
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
New weather maps forecast snow for parts of the UK on Christmas Day, with temperatures set to plunge. Discover the latest Met Office and independent forecaster predictions.
The Met Office has released its latest Christmas weather forecast. While frost and fog are likely, the chance of significant snow is low. Discover the official definition of a 'white Christmas' and the UK's snow history.
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
How UK retailers like John Lewis and M&S are crafting Christmas ads amidst global turmoil and a cost of living crisis. Discover the poignant narratives of 2024.
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.
The Advertising Standards Authority reveals over half of environmental claims by travel firms are misleading. Discover which ads failed and what rules they broke.
Exclusive interview with the team behind Tango's legendary slap ads that boosted sales by 35% and created a cultural phenomenon that still resonates today.
WPP's share price surged as much as 6% following reports of potential takeover interest from rival Havas and private equity firms. Discover the implications for the UK's advertising giant.
Cat owners can prevent festive chaos by making one simple change to Christmas ornament placement. Expert tips for a pet-safe holiday season revealed.
Major UK brands are embracing genuine kindness and emotional storytelling in their 2025 Christmas campaigns, marking a significant shift from commercial messaging to heartfelt connections.
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.
Marks & Spencer's 2024 Christmas campaign features Sex Education star Aimee Lou Wood in a bold departure from traditional festive advertising, focusing on unwrapping joy rather than presents.
John Lewis's latest Christmas campaign breaks tradition by focusing on relatable Generation X fathers and a surprising gardening theme, moving away from their signature animated characters.
Coca-Cola's revolutionary AI-created Christmas commercial has sparked heated debate among viewers and marketing experts. Discover why this technological leap is dividing opinions about authenticity in holiday advertising.
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.