Poet and author Frieda Hughes reveals how her gym routine and lifting weights, including a 125-pound bench press, provides mental clarity and creative inspiration. Discover her unique perspective on wellness.
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.
Our ultimate guide reveals the best supermarket Christmas food for 2025, from starters to desserts. Find out which retailers offer top quality and value to impress your guests without breaking the bank.
Frieda Hughes shares a poignant poem and tends her mother Sylvia Plath's grave in Heptonstall with Christmas hellebores. Read the moving account of her annual pilgrimage.
Panicking about Christmas gifts? Our ultimate UK guide offers 57 brilliant last-minute present ideas, from experiences to edible treats. Find the perfect gift now!
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.
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.
Patricia Robson, a dedicated teacher, published poet, and passionate Remainer, has died at 83. Her innovative drama work and poetry left a lasting legacy in Kent and Sussex education.
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to Christmas and New Year opening hours for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Asda, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op. Avoid locked doors!
Primark's £9 Christmas door bow is the last-minute decoration shoppers are loving. Available in red or pink, it's a quick way to add festive cheer to your home's exterior.
Raymond Horsley, 94, shared his book of poems for his late wife of 58 years on BBC Breakfast, revealing how charity Age UK 'changed his life' after her death.
Discover five of the UK's best Christmas markets, from Edinburgh to Bath, offering unique gifts, festive food, and magical experiences. Plan your visit now!
Iceland's festive dinner box for four returns at £25. Our review reveals its delicious highlights, stress-free cooking, and the one classic item it's missing. Find out if it's worth it.
In war-torn Somalia, poets preserve a vital cultural heritage. Amid bombings, they gather in Mogadishu's National Theatre, using verse to champion peace and unity. Discover their enduring struggle.
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.
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
Explore Thomas Love Peacock's 'Rich or Poor or Saint and Sinner', the Guardian's Poem of the Week for 1st December 2025. Discover this Victorian gem's timeless social commentary.
New research reveals AI's safety features can be bypassed using poetry, with models providing harmful content 62% of the time. Discover the vulnerability and its implications.
Discover stylish festive knits for Christmas Jumper Day 2025. From Fair Isle to subtle sequins, find wearable designs from £16 that avoid novelty tackiness.
Poet and painter Frieda Hughes shares her creative journey between exhibitions and writing. Discover how she transforms life events into art. Read her powerful reflection now.
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.
Ryan Lizza exposes RFK Jr's explicit poems to Olivia Nuzzi during their alleged affair. Read the full story of this political scandal and its fallout.
Explore Miles Burrows' powerful new poem 'Missing You' from his collection Slow Puncture, which satirises Western society's harsh treatment of the elderly through lunar metaphor. Discover this unique poetic voice.
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.
A rare first-issue print of William Blake's iconic poem 'The Tyger' is set for auction, estimated at £120,000. Discover this unique piece of literary history.