Avatar: Fire and Ash scores a $345 million global opening, but faces unexpected competition from Timothée Chalamet's Marty Supreme, which breaks limited release records. Discover the festive box office battle.
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.
Facing tough immigration chats over Christmas dinner? A charity with 15 years' experience reveals why empathy works better than facts. Learn their techniques and support the Guardian's 2025 appeal.
Explore the surprising history of the UK's Christmas dinner, from medieval 'umble' pies to Victorian turkey. Discover global festive feasts and why we eat what we do on 25 December.
Top chef Marcus Wareing reveals his fail-safe method for perfect crispy roast potatoes this Christmas. Get his expert tips on boiling, roasting, and seasoning, plus the one thing he'd never use.
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.
Transform your Christmas veggies with a top chef's viral TikTok recipe for honey-glazed carrots. Savoury, sweet, and ready in under 30 minutes. Try it this festive season!
A leading UK chef ends the festive food debate: Yorkshire puddings absolutely belong on your Christmas plate. Discover his expert tips for the perfect roast.
Award-winning chef Steve Smith shares his two crucial tips for achieving the crispiest roast potatoes this Christmas. Discover the simple method used in a five-AA-rosette kitchen.
A journalist puts a Ninja air fryer to the ultimate test: cooking an entire festive feast. Discover the impressive time savings and the surprising drawbacks.
A woman with coeliac disease shares her festive struggle as a YouGov study reveals millions with allergies face exclusion. Learn how to be more inclusive this Christmas.
Thames Water urges Londoners to bin festive fats and gravy responsibly to prevent sewer blockages and avoid a plumbing disaster this Christmas.
The Cosori Smart Meat Thermometer, now £48.58 on Amazon, promises perfectly cooked Christmas dinner with live Bluetooth temperature updates. Our review tests its claims.
A huge 820g box of festive KitKat chocolates is now just £13.09 on Amazon, a 42% saving. The box contains 100 individually wrapped festive figures, perfect for sharing or portion control.
James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash dazzles visually but struggles with a 197-minute runtime and repetitive plot. Is the magic starting to fade for the Pandora saga? Read our full review.
Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay reveals his top five secrets for a stress-free and delicious Christmas feast, from juicy turkey to perfect roast potatoes. Follow his expert advice for an unforgettable meal.
Dublin-born chef Anna Haugh shares five modern twists on Irish Christmas classics, from Blue Cheese Bites to Turkey Wellington. Elevate your festive menu with these accessible recipes.
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.
A new survey reveals millions of Brits are breaking Christmas dinner traditions with chips and baked beans, but Londoners cling to Yorkshire puddings. Discover the festive food revolution.
Struggling for a last-minute Christmas present? A Laithwaites fine wine subscription offers a thoughtful, flexible gift that delivers joy month after month. Discover the perfect solution.
We compared stuffing mixes from Paxo, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose and M&S for your Christmas dinner. Discover which supermarket brand came out on top in our festive taste test.
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.
Food critic Grace Dent weighs the chaos of home cooking against the stress of dining out on Christmas Day. Discover the pros, cons, and her ultimate verdict.
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.
Disney's Zootopia 2 has become China's highest-grossing foreign animated film, earning over $600 million. Discover how it surpassed Frozen II and what this means for Hollywood.
Channel 4's 'Batch from Scratch at Christmas' shows how to prep your festive dinner months early. Plus, Kate Winslet discusses her first film as director on The Graham Norton Show. Your essential evening viewing guide.
Elyas Moussa has been convicted of murdering Ricardo Clarke in Willesden Green. He called police from a phone box to hand himself in. Read the full details of the case and the upcoming sentencing.
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.
The Face the Future Festive Sparkle Edit beauty box offers 25 luxury products worth £1,150 for just £199.99. Our review reveals the best skincare and haircare gifts for Christmas.