How to Salvage a Christmas Dinner Disaster
Overcooked turkey? Soggy roasties? Our guide reveals pro tips to fix every festive cooking calamity, from Samsung's stress survey to Ina Garten's turkey revival trick.
Overcooked turkey? Soggy roasties? Our guide reveals pro tips to fix every festive cooking calamity, from Samsung's stress survey to Ina Garten's turkey revival trick.
Explore the surprising Roman and Victorian origins of Christmas on December 25th. Discover the theories behind the date and how Charles Dickens shaped our modern festivities.
The Jonas Brothers' new festive film, 'A Very Jonas Christmas Movie', is now streaming on Disney+. With an 85% critics score, it's a feel-good holiday watch full of music and comedy.
A Leeds couple's £5,000 festive cruise turned into a 'hellish experience' after the wife fell and was left without a suitable cabin. Read their story and the operator's response.
In 2020, Polly Hudson's family braved the cold for a 'Diffmas' garden lunch with her mum. Discover how gazebos, heaters and gritted teeth failed against a British winter.
Supermarkets battle with pre-prepared festive meal kits. Iceland's £25 offering for four wins top praise from experts and customers for value and taste. Find out which boxes are worth it.
Your full guide to the explosive Christmas storylines in EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street for 2025. Discover the secrets, violence and tragic twists planned for the festive season.
A writer reflects on eight alcohol-free festive seasons, offering wisdom on navigating Christmas Day stress, the benefits of sobriety, and finding alternative pleasures. Discover a fresh perspective on holiday celebrations.
A couple's festive trip to Ko Phi Phi turned into a nightmare of illness and a stranded boat tour. Discover why it's now their fondest pre-child Christmas memory. Read their cautionary yet heartwarming tale.
Steven Spielberg's acclaimed sci-fi film 'Minority Report', starring Tom Cruise, is being removed from Netflix in the UK on New Year's Eve. Find out why this 2002 classic is a must-watch before it's gone.
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.
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.
P&O's Iona cruise ship delayed in Southampton after 18 containers, carrying bananas, fell from a cargo vessel near the Isle of Wight. The incident is under investigation.
Thousands of bananas and exotic fruit wash up on the Isle of Wight after containers fall from cargo ship, delaying a P&O cruise. Full details and coastguard warnings here.
Survivors of the devastating Los Angeles wildfire face a sombre Christmas in temporary housing, with many still awaiting permanent homes and grappling with trauma.
A norovirus outbreak has infected over 100 passengers and crew on the AIDAdiva's 133-day world cruise. The CDC is monitoring as the ship continues its journey. Read the latest updates.
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.
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.
Catastrophic flooding in Indonesia forces over a million to flee. The death toll rises amid widespread destruction. Learn about the crisis and relief efforts.
Residents of Sri Lanka's east coast describe the terror of Cyclone Ditwah, which killed 14 and displaced thousands. Read their harrowing stories and the ongoing recovery efforts.
Families were left freezing and disappointed after a Christmas drone show in Ardingly, West Sussex, suffered technical faults. Read the full story and the company's apology.
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.
Catastrophic flooding and landslides across Southeast Asia have killed over 1,000 people. Rescue teams are in a desperate race against time to find survivors. Follow the latest developments here.
Torrential rain triggers catastrophic flash floods and landslides across Indonesia, causing widespread destruction and multiple fatalities. Rescue operations continue.
Discover the surprising rules of nude cruises, including the one strict regulation solely for male passengers. Explore what really happens on a 'nakation at sea'.
See the first photos of the 2025 Downing Street Christmas tree, decorated by Jane Ingram and her daughter. Discover the festive details and what's next for London.
A major search is underway after a 76-year-old British passenger fell from the Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship near Tenerife. Read the latest updates on this developing story.
A 76-year-old British man is missing after falling from Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship near Tenerife. Search operation continues as family receives support.
A major sea and air search is underway for a tourist who fell from the Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship north of Tenerife. Spanish authorities are leading the rescue operation.
A huge Black Friday price drop offers a 10 or 14-night Nile cruise and all-inclusive Red Sea holiday from £429. Includes flights, transfers, and winter sun.