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.
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.
Tilgate Park's Magical Christmas event near London expands its festive market this year. Enjoy free entry, Santa visits, craft stalls & zoo access. Open select dates in December.
The US Interior Department has removed Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth from its list of free-entry days for national parks, adding Donald Trump's birthday instead. Read the full details and implications.
Emma Parsons-Reid shares her 17-year strategy for scoring hotel upgrades, free meals, and samples by using polite persuasion and strategic stories. Discover her tips and ethical stance.
Discover expert tips on buying the perfect real Christmas tree in the UK. Learn how prices vary by size, type, and region, and where to find the best deals from supermarkets to local growers.
Next week's Coronation Street sees Maggie's 65th birthday party simmer with tension, Carla in peril, and a painfully awkward baby shower. Get all the spoilers here.
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.
Viewers have expressed widespread disappointment with the 2025 festive TV line-up from major UK channels, criticising repeats and uninspiring shows. Discover the one programme getting praise.
As society grows more isolated, children's birthday parties offer a vital chance to forge real-world connections, despite the chaos and sugar-fuelled mayhem. Discover why these events are essential.
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.
A mass shooting at a toddler's birthday party in Stockton, California, left four dead and 11 injured. Victims include three children. Police search for multiple suspects.
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.
Aidan Chapman, 25, died after being hit head-on by a Mercedes in London's West End. Anthony Gilheaney, 30, denies murder and attempted murder charges in the Old Bailey trial.
Aidan Chapman, 25, died after being hit head-on by a Mercedes on Christmas Day in London's West End. The driver, Anthony Gilheaney, denies murder. Read the full court report.
A driver left a 'trail of carnage' in London's West End, allegedly trying to strike a baby. One man died in the Christmas Day attacks. Read the latest from the Old Bailey trial.
A football fan shares two unforgettable birthday match memories: Exeter City's famous 2005 FA Cup trip to Manchester United and Gianfranco Zola's 2015 home debut managing Cagliari. Relive these personal football stories.
Aidan Chapman, 25, was killed in a series of alleged drink-fuelled attacks by a Mercedes driver in London's West End on Christmas Day 2024. The Old Bailey trial continues.
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.
A driver 'intended to kill' during a series of drink and rage-fuelled attacks on Christmas Day in London's West End, a court hears. One man died from his injuries.
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.
Police in Stockton, California, are pleading for witnesses after a mass shooting at a child's birthday party left four dead and 11 injured. Authorities believe the attack was targeted.
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?
A Hertfordshire mum reveals her 18-year method of preparing the festive feast in advance, saving three hours and £65.55. Discover her time-saving hacks for a stress-free Christmas.
Police vow to hunt down 'animals' after a mass shooting at a children's birthday party in Stockton, California, leaves three children and a young adult dead. Authorities appeal for information.
A mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California, leaves four dead and 11 wounded. Police are searching for the attacker in this targeted incident.
A targeted mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California leaves four dead and ten wounded. The gunman remains at large as officials urge the public to come forward with information.