Australia's Christmas Weather: Heatwaves and Chilly Temps
Australia faces a weather split this Christmas, with severe heatwaves on the Queensland-NSW border and Melbourne bracing for its coldest Christmas Day since 2006. Get the full forecast.
Australia faces a weather split this Christmas, with severe heatwaves on the Queensland-NSW border and Melbourne bracing for its coldest Christmas Day since 2006. Get the full forecast.
Discover 18 of the UK's most joyful mass swims this festive season. From icy dips for charity to community celebrations, find your perfect Christmas, Boxing Day or New Year's Day plunge.
Australians face a Christmas Day of weather extremes, from scorching 41C heat in Perth to a chilly 16C in Hobart. Discover the forecast for your capital city and how to plan your celebrations.
Struggling to pick a festive film? We've used Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB scores to rank the ultimate Christmas movies and the ones to avoid this holiday season.
GAIL's Bakery will open 10 London shops on Christmas Day, offering a free mince pie. The decision has sparked online debate over staff working conditions.
ITV's 2025 festive lineup is branded 'dreadful', but the real culprit is our shift to streaming giants like Netflix. As traditional TV viewership declines, can British broadcasters survive the Christmas ratings war?
Discover why Margate is one of the best winter day trips from London. Explore the windswept beach, Turner Contemporary, and cosy pubs for a perfect festive escape.
Discover the perfect Christmas Day outfit with our 2025 style guide. From cosy knits to sparkling jewellery, find inspiration for a festive look. Get ready to celebrate in style!
Will it snow on Christmas Day 2025? We examine the UK forecast, the Met Office's definition, and look back at historic white Christmases, including the last widespread one in 2010.
From a rare polar bear adoption in Canada to Christmas greetings in Jerusalem's Old City, The Guardian's picture editors curate Thursday's most compelling global images. Explore the stories behind the lens.
Discover the football match playing when George Michael wrote 'Last Christmas', which European champions topped their league at Christmas, and other festive football trivia. Explore the unique history of the beautiful game during the holidays.
The Met Office's latest forecast hints at a shift to calmer weather for Christmas, but could snow fall? Discover the UK regions with the best chance of festive snow and the history of white Christmases.
Guardian readers propose a 10-day working week, critique US actions in Venezuela, and share witty life stages in this week's eclectic letters section. Read the full debate.
Amid global turmoil and a cost of living crisis, UK retailers like John Lewis and M&S craft complex Christmas ads. Explore how they sell joy in difficult times.
London's Christmas Day weather forecast predicts thick clouds and a high of 8°C, with no snow expected. Get the detailed hour-by-hour breakdown for December 25th.
A stark economic divide defines the 2025 holiday season. While a wealthy minority fuels luxury spending, many face rising costs and poverty. Explore the data behind the 'K-shaped' economy.
Plan your 2026 celebration with our guide to the London New Year's Day Parade. Discover the start time, route from Green Park to Westminster, and ticket info for the free January 1st event.
Wine expert Hannah Crosbie reveals her perfect festive drinks pairing guide for Christmas Day 2025, from sparkling wine to the ultimate mulled cocktail. Plan your celebration now.
Royal Mail has announced the final date for children to send letters to Santa and receive a free reply. Ensure your child's festive wish list arrives in time for Christmas 2025.
A UK day trip less than an hour from London has been crowned the world's best Christmas attraction, sharing the top spot with New York's Central Park. Discover the festive magic.
Arsenal returned to winning ways with a 2-0 Premier League victory over Brentford. Player ratings reveal a standout 9/10 for Ben White and a frustrating night for Noni Madueke. Read the full analysis.
Exclusive polling reveals most London voters believe Sadiq Khan should not seek a fourth term as Mayor in 2028, with many unhappy with the city's direction. Read the full analysis.
Discover Winchester Cathedral's magical Christmas market, named among Europe's best. With 100 Alpine chalets, it's open until Dec 22 and just an hour by train from London.
AccuWeather's long-range forecast hints at rare snowfall in London on Christmas Day 2025 and New Year's Day. Get the latest details and what it means for the capital.
Campaigners urge the government to allow schools to trial a four-day week to address the teacher recruitment crisis. Share your views as a parent or teacher in England.
AccuWeather's long-range forecast hints at rare snowfall in London on Christmas Day and New Year's Day 2026. Could this be the first white Christmas since 2010?
The Financial Conduct Authority will now oversee ESG ratings agencies to tackle transparency and conflict of interest concerns. A consultation is open until March 2026.
Reece James delivered a masterclass as 10-man Chelsea held title rivals Arsenal to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. Get the full player ratings and match analysis.
Discover the quaint East Sussex town of Rye, crowned one of the best winter day trips from London. Explore its cosy pubs, medieval streets, and rich history. Plan your perfect getaway now!
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