UK Retail Footfall Records Best December Since 2011
UK retail footfall surged 1.3% in December, the strongest annual uplift for the month since 2011. Evening visits soared, driven by experience-led shopping. Discover the key trends.
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UK Retail Footfall Sees Biggest December Rise Since 2011
UK retail footfall surged 1.3% in December, the strongest annual uplift for the month since 2011, driven by evening socialising. Discover the festive trends reshaping shopping.
Two Dead in Salt Lake City Church Shooting
A shooting outside a Mormon church in Salt Lake City leaves two dead and six injured. Police are hunting for the suspect. Get the latest updates on this developing story.
Utah Church Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured
A shooting outside a Mormon church in Salt Lake City has left two people dead and six injured. Police are conducting an active manhunt for the suspect. Read the latest updates.
Church sued after boy loses foot on youth boating trip
A lawsuit alleges negligence by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after a 12-year-old boy's foot was severed in a 2022 boating accident. His 14-year-old brother performed a rescue.
Boxing Day footfall up 4.4% in strongest Christmas surge for 10 years
UK retailers enjoyed a resilient festive period with Boxing Day footfall up 4.4%, the strongest increase in a decade. Discover the trends that defined Christmas 2025 shopping.
Boxing Day sales: Mixed start as footfall dips slightly
Early data reveals a patchy start to Boxing Day sales with retail parks busier but high streets quieter. Barclays predicts £1bn less spending than last year. Discover the regional trends.
Boxing Day footfall dips on UK high streets
UK Boxing Day sales saw a shift from high streets to retail parks, with central London footfall down 7.7%. Discover the changing trends in post-Christmas shopping.
Boxing Day retail parks see footfall surge
Boxing Day shopping gets a 'really positive start' with retail park visits up 6.9%. Discover the trends reshaping the post-Christmas sales, from coastal town boosts to changing consumer habits.
Boxing Day sales crowds defy £1bn spending drop forecast
Shoppers queued from dawn for Boxing Day sales at Bicester Village and on UK high streets, but Barclays predicts spending will be £1bn lower than 2024 amid economic pressures.
Baby Jesus statue smashed at Edinburgh church on Christmas Eve
A historic Catholic church in Edinburgh was desecrated by vandals who smashed a statue of the Baby Jesus on Christmas Eve. Police are investigating the shocking incident.
UK Christmas Eve shopper numbers up 2.4% year-on-year
Shopper footfall across UK high streets and retail parks surged on Christmas Eve, rising 2.4% year-on-year. Discover the regional data and what it means for retailers.
How to attend the Royal Family's Christmas church service
Discover how you can see the Royal Family at the traditional Sandringham Christmas Day church service, learn who's attending, and get essential visitor tips. Plan your festive royal glimpse now.
Gaza's Only Catholic Church Celebrates Christmas in War
As Gaza's tiny Catholic community gathers for Christmas, Father Carlos Ferrero reveals their struggle for faith and survival amidst ongoing conflict, nightly papal calls, and a fragile ceasefire. Discover their story of resilience.
Syrian Church Marks Christmas After Deadly Attack
Months after a suicide bomber killed 25, a Syrian church held a poignant Christmas service, remembering victims and reaffirming faith amidst ongoing fears. Read the powerful story of resilience.
'Miracle' Face Appears at Las Vegas Church Service
Parishioners at a Las Vegas Catholic church captured a face-like image in fabric during mass on a major feast day, calling it a divine sign. Read the full story.
China detains pastor in crackdown on unofficial churches
Senior pastor Gao Yingjia is held in China as his wife and son flee abroad. The crackdown on unofficial Christian gatherings has drawn international condemnation. Read the full story.
Oxford Street Descends into Chaos as Last-Minute Shoppers Swarm
Central London descends into chaos as last-minute Christmas shoppers pack Oxford Street shoulder-to-shoulder. Footfall surges 9%, with pickpockets exploiting the crowds and transport systems overwhelmed.
England's oldest building is a must-visit church
Discover St Martin's Church in Canterbury, England's oldest surviving building still in regular use. Part of a UNESCO site, it's a historic gem waiting to be explored. Plan your visit today.
Gen Z Leads Surge in UK Christmas Church Attendance
A major survey reveals nearly half of Brits plan to attend a Christmas church service, with young adults driving the trend. Discover the reasons behind this festive revival.
Historic Glasgow church destroyed in devastating fire
A massive fire has destroyed the 182-year-old Pollokshaws Parish Church in Glasgow. Emergency services remain on the scene after part of the building collapsed. Read the full story.
Atlanta Church Grows from 200 to 6000 in Two Years
A viral Atlanta pastor's 'no sugarcoating' approach draws thousands of young adults, with lines forming before dawn. Discover the story behind 2819 Church's explosive growth.
Pensioner donates £750k to save village church from demolition
A 91-year-old man in France has stunned his community by donating his entire £750,000 inheritance to restore his local church, securing its future for 150 years. Read this heartwarming story of legacy and generosity.
UK High Street Visits Fall Amid Black Friday Fears
New data reveals a sharp drop in UK high street footfall as economic worries deter shoppers. Discover the impact on retail and the wider economy.
Spanish bishop resigns amid Vatican abuse investigation
Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Bishop Rafael Zornoza, the first Spanish bishop publicly investigated by Vatican for alleged sexual abuse of a minor. Read the full story.
Pope removes Spanish bishop in first abuse case
Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Bishop Rafael Zornoza amid abuse investigation, marking the pontiff's first known case involving clerical abuse allegations. Read the full story.
Megachurch fires pastor accused of child abuse
A prominent Atlanta church with 1.4 million YouTube followers has dismissed pastor Kenneth McFarland after his arrest on child cruelty charges. Read the full story.
Police launch criminal probe into Presbyterian Church
PSNI confirms criminal investigation into Presbyterian Church safeguarding failures spanning 2009-2022. Victims encouraged to come forward as police pursue accountability.
King Charles donates £50k to repair church roof
King Charles has personally donated over £50,000 to help repair the roof of St Peter and St Paul Parish Church, a place of worship dearly loved by his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
PSNI Engages With Presbyterian Church Over Safeguarding
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland admits serious safeguarding failings from 2009-2022 after a child sex offence conviction. PSNI confirms engagement as church leadership steps down.
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