How to Have a Stress-Free Christmas: 18 Expert Tips
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.
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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.
Best UK Christmas Markets for Foodies & Families in 2025
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.
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.
M&S 2025 Christmas food menu selling out fast
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.
Tesco's 'Wonky' Christmas Tree Giveaway This Saturday
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!
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.
Gen Z Ditches Gravy for Curry Sauce & Mayo at Christmas
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.
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.
Wearable Christmas Jumpers 2025 From £16
Discover stylish festive knits for Christmas Jumper Day 2025. From Fair Isle to subtle sequins, find wearable designs from £16 that avoid novelty tackiness.
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.
Cheapest Christmas Tree Deals at UK Supermarkets
Discover the best value Christmas tree deals at UK supermarkets for 2025. Compare prices at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Aldi and Morrisons to find your perfect tree.
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.
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.
Beckhams in planning row over Cotswolds home
David and Victoria Beckham face neighbour fury over 30+ planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds property. Locals accuse them of 'abusing' the system. Read the full story.
Neighbours attack Beckhams over planning applications
David and Victoria Beckham face local fury over more than 30 planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds home, accused of 'abusing' the system. Discover the full story.
James Martin's Make-Ahead Christmas Gravy Hack
Celebrity chef James Martin reveals his simple three-ingredient gravy recipe you can make and freeze now to save precious time and energy on Christmas Day.
Default Yes for Homes Near Train Stations
New planning rules will give a 'default yes' to housing developments within a 15-minute walk of train stations, including green belt land, as the government pushes to build 1.5 million homes.
Cat-Tested Christmas Trees: Feline Reviews Reveal Top Picks
A rescue cat named Lumen helped test 10 artificial Christmas trees for durability and feline appeal. Discover which trees withstood the ultimate cat challenge and how to sustainably donate your old tree.
Best Christmas 2025 Gifts for Your Pets
Discover the ultimate Christmas 2025 gift guide for your pets. From turkey-flavoured treats to stylish tartan coats, find perfect presents for your furry friends.
UK's Best Christmas Markets Named for 2025
Discover the 9 best UK Christmas markets according to Which? magazine's 2025 ranking, featuring festive favourites from York to Belfast. Plan your perfect seasonal trip today!
One simple change stops cats climbing your Christmas tree
Cat owners can prevent festive chaos by making one simple change to Christmas ornament placement. Expert tips for a pet-safe holiday season revealed.
Temu's Droopy Christmas Tree Disaster Leaves Shoppers Fuming
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.
Village fury over 65ft 'mega-shed' built via planning loophole
Outraged residents in a quiet Buckinghamshire village discover a developer used a 1948 agricultural rule to bypass modern planning permission for a massive industrial structure looming over their homes.
Mega-Shed Planning Row Divides Kent Village
A massive 18ft 'mega-shed' has become the centre of a bitter planning dispute in a Kent village, with furious neighbours branding it a 'monstrous eyesore' that's destroying their rural views and privacy.
Martin Clunes loses planning battle over travellers site
Doc Martin star's woodland development plans thwarted as neighbours win fight to establish permanent travellers site in Dorset countryside.
London's 'Saddest' Christmas Tree Sparks Social Media Frenzy
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.
Andrea Bocelli sings in John Lewis Christmas ad 2024
The legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli provides the breathtaking soundtrack to this year's John Lewis Christmas advert, performing a stunning rendition of 'Hallelujah' alongside the adorable Snapper the Venus flytrap.
Sainsbury's 2025 Christmas Ad Features Beloved BFG Character
Sainsbury's brings back the magic of Christmas with a nostalgic BFG-themed advertisement featuring stunning animation and Roald Dahl's beloved giant, marking a return to classic storytelling after years of cost-of-living focused campaigns.
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