Victoria Jones, the 34-year-old daughter of Hollywood star Tommy Lee Jones, was discovered unresponsive at the Fairmont hotel. Police are investigating but see no signs of foul play. Read the latest details.
Hundreds across the UK braved freezing seas for the 100-year-old New Year's Day swim tradition. See pictures and read why some events were cancelled due to dangerous conditions.
Emmerdale aired a devastating double death twist on New Year's Day. Ray Walters seemingly killed his mother Celia after she confessed to murdering Bear. Full story and spoilers here.
Over 8,000 performers dazzled crowds in London's New Year's Day Parade, following a spectacular fireworks display watched by 100,000. Discover the highlights.
MTV is shutting down its dedicated 24-hour music channels globally, marking the end of a 44-year pop culture era. Read more about the impact and reaction.
New research reveals a shift in UK festive habits, with a third of households packing away Christmas decorations early. Discover how cost and stress are reshaping traditions.
Melanie Watson, famed for playing Kathy on Diff'rent Strokes, has died at 57 after being hospitalised. Her brother confirms the tragic Boxing Day loss.
The Next Boxing Day sale 2025 is live with huge discounts on Reiss, Tala, Made.com & more. Our shopping expert reveals the best fashion, home & beauty deals to snap up now.
Plan your Boxing Day shop with our essential guide to UK supermarket opening times. Find out which major chains are open, closed, or running reduced hours.
A history expert explains the true medieval origins of Boxing Day, revealing it has nothing to do with boxing. Discover the traditions, dates, and how it became a UK bank holiday.
Despite a UK housing shortage, 11 luxury properties, including a £25m London mansion, have failed to sell for years. Discover why opulence isn't always a guarantee.
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to UK supermarket opening hours over Christmas and New Year. Find out which stores are open on Boxing Day and New Year's Eve.
From George Michael to Charlie Chaplin, discover the famous stars whose lives tragically ended on December 25. A look back at their final moments and legacies.
Discover the real origins of Boxing Day, from Victorian gift boxes to St Stephen's Day traditions and modern shopping sales. Unwrap the history behind this British bank holiday.
A nursery assistant reveals her dread of Christmas due to the cost of living crisis, as a poll shows 40% of early years staff fear affording food. Discover the sector's struggle.
Discover which major UK retailers are closing on Boxing Day 2025 to give staff a break, and which will be open. Get the full list and essential shopping tips here.
Plan your festive shop with Tesco's 2025 Christmas and New Year opening hours. Find out when larger stores and Express branches will close and reopen.
Your complete guide to Boxing Day sport on TV, featuring Manchester United vs Newcastle, the Ashes Test, Premiership Rugby, and live horse racing. Plan your festive viewing now.
Monty Python legend and visionary director Terry Gilliam reflects on his half-century in cinema in a special Guardian Live event. Watch the full interview now.
UK childcare centres will close early five times a year for compulsory staff safety training from February. Learn how this protects children from abuse.
Danny Boyle's British thriller '28 Years Later' is streaming now on Apple TV & Amazon Prime. Critics call it a masterpiece with an 89% Rotten Tomatoes score. Watch the must-see film of the year!
Kim Stephen, co-founder of Light Years restaurant, tragically dies at 40. His fiancée urges men facing mental health struggles to seek help. A legacy of creativity and community.
Patrick Galvani, 81, arrested for the 1982 murder of his wife Nancy after their daughter's four-decade quest for justice. Read the full story of this cold case breakthrough.
UK councils report an 'astronomical' rise in under-fives with speech and development delays, linked to increased screentime. Learn the findings and what it means for early years support.
The Princess of Wales launches a £100,000 research fund to combat 'technoference' - the distraction gadgets cause in family life. Discover the royal family's own tech rules.
A Melbourne mother is calling for criminal charges after her neurodivergent three-year-old was slapped by a childcare educator. Discover the full story and the call for better SEND training.
The Princess of Wales urges business leaders to value 'time and tenderness' alongside profit, arguing for a £45.5bn boost from early years investment. Discover her vision for a healthier society.
The Princess of Wales told City leaders that business success and social good are not mutually exclusive. Discover how she champions early years development.
The Princess of Wales convened a major business summit in London to drive investment in early childhood development, highlighting a potential £45.5bn boost for the UK.
Netflix's adaptation of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' is being praised by fans as a spectacular and enduring masterpiece. Stream now!