Mary Berry's Easy Shortbread Recipe with Secret Ingredient
Baking legend Mary Berry reveals her simple shortbread recipe using semolina for extra crunch. Ready in 10 minutes prep, perfect for cosy winter nights. Try it now!
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Mary Berry's Quick Spiced Orange Cake Recipe
Bake Mary Berry's easy spiced orange cake in just 25 minutes. Using a whole orange, this recipe serves eight and is ideal for festive gatherings. Get the full method here.
Royal Family's Unusual Christmas Traditions Revealed
Discover the quirky festive customs of the British Royal Family, from pre-dinner weigh-ins to German-inspired gift exchanges and Christmas Eve football matches.
Don't vacuum Christmas tree needles - use this 65p trick
Experts warn against using a vacuum cleaner on fallen pine needles. Discover a safer, more effective cleaning method using a common kitchen staple to protect your floors and your appliance.
Freezer Trick Makes Christmas Gingerbread Cookies Easier
Food blogger Emmy Clinton reveals a make-ahead gingerbread cookie recipe you can freeze. Her simple method reduces festive stress, offering a gluten-free, vegan-friendly bake perfect for gifting.
Simple Roast Chicken Christmas Dinner for Last-Minute Planners
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.
Merz Aims to Make Berlin a Global Power Centre
CDU leader Friedrich Merz pledges to transform Berlin into a major geopolitical hub if he becomes chancellor. Will his ambitious foreign policy vision resonate with German voters? Read our analysis.
Chef's Chocolate Trifle May Replace Christmas Pudding
Private chef Chris Davey shares his decadent chocolate cherry trifle recipe, a nostalgic yet elevated dessert set to become a new Christmas tradition. Get the full recipe here.
Top 8 German Christmas Markets for 2025
Discover Germany's most enchanting festive markets for 2025, from historic Nuremberg to the magical Ravenna Gorge. Plan your perfect Christmas escape.
German police arrest suspect over Christmas market terror fears
German anti-terror police have arrested a 21-year-old man suspected of planning an Islamist-motivated attack on a Christmas market. This follows the arrest of five men last week in a separate plot. Read the latest.
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.
Why Baking is the Perfect Winter Therapy for the UK
Discover how baking offers therapeutic benefits, from stress relief to creative expression, this winter. Experts reveal why the process is as rewarding as the delicious results.
Meera Sodha's 500-Year-Old German Christmas Biscuit Recipe
Discover Meera Sodha's recipe for Friede's grandma's zimtsterne, a festive German almond and cinnamon biscuit with a history stretching back over five centuries. Bake these chewy stars this Christmas.
World Record: 621 Christmas Trees in One German Home
Step inside the Jeromin home in Germany, where 621 decorated Christmas trees have earned a world record. Discover the festive wonderland they live in year-round.
German President thanks King for 'unbelievable' Windsor banquet
King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle for Germany's president. The event celebrated UK-German ties with star guests and festive cheer.
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.
King Charles hosts German President for historic state visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcome German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for a three-day state visit, the first by a German leader since 1998. The historic trip includes a state banquet and a poignant wreath-laying in Coventry.
Authentic German Christmas Recipes for UK Bakers
Discover traditional German Christmas baking with authentic recipes for stollen, cinnamon stars and mulled wine cake from Jürgen Krauss's new cookbook. Perfect for festive UK baking.
Moravian Stars: 180-Year Christmas Tradition
Discover the history of Moravian stars, the handmade German Christmas decorations illuminating homes for over 180 years. Learn about their symbolism and craft.
German Christmas Market with £15 flights from UK
Discover the magical Nuremberg Christmas market, a festive German gem less than two hours from the UK with £15 flights, traditional treats, and family activities.
Moravian Stars Illuminate German Christmas
Discover the history of Herrnhut's Moravian stars, a 180-year-old Christmas tradition lighting up Germany. Learn how this handmade decoration became a national symbol.
German Christmas Markets Boost Security After Attacks
Germany's festive markets open with heightened anti-terror measures following deadly 2016 and 2022 attacks. Discover how organisers balance safety with seasonal cheer.
Germany's Christmas markets open with enhanced security
Germany's beloved Christmas markets welcome visitors with festive treats and cheer, but operate under significantly heightened security following past tragic attacks. Discover the details.
German Christmas markets open with enhanced security
Germany's cherished Christmas markets open for the season, offering festive cheer with mulled wine and handmade gifts, while implementing robust security measures following past attacks.
Magdeburg Christmas Market reopens after fatal attack
The German city of Magdeburg reopens its Christmas market nearly a year after a car-ramming attack killed six. Discover the new safety measures in place.
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.
Apple Brown Butter Oat Loaf Recipe by Benjamina Ebuehi
Discover Benjamina Ebuehi's irresistible apple, brown butter and oat loaf recipe. This perfect autumnal bake combines seasonal flavours for ultimate comfort.
Pear, Chocolate & Hazelnut Torte Recipe
Discover Helen Goh's exquisite pear, chocolate and hazelnut torte recipe - a stunning dessert that combines seasonal fruit with rich, nutty flavours for the perfect autumn treat.
Pear Chocolate Hazelnut Torte: Autumn Baking Magic
Discover Helen Goh's exquisite pear, chocolate and hazelnut torte recipe - a sophisticated dessert perfect for cosy gatherings and impressive enough for any dinner party.
Paul Hollywood's Secret Baking Ingredient Revealed
Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood shares his ultimate baking secret that transforms ordinary bread into bakery-quality masterpieces. Discover the simple ingredient that makes all the difference.
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