Last-Minute Christmas Gift & Decor Ideas for 2024
Panicking about forgotten presents? Our festive survival guide offers last-minute gift hacks, DIY decor tips from experts, and Jo Malone's shopping secrets to save your Christmas.
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Cheapest Christmas dinner box hailed as 'greatest'
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.
Christmas TV Soap Guide: Death, Drama & Danger
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.
What I learned from eight sober Christmases
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.
Aussie Birds Bring Festive Cheer: Nature's Christmas Decor
Move over, Elf on a Shelf! Discover the vibrant Australian birds whose colours and names make them perfect, natural decorations for the festive season. Explore nature's own Christmas palette.
25 Hidden Smartphone Features You Should Use
Move beyond doomscrolling. Discover 25 clever, practical uses for your smartphone, from DIY tools to health monitors and smart home controls. Transform your device today.
Inside London's 'Most Christmassy Pub' The Churchill Arms
Discover why The Churchill Arms in West London is famed as the capital's most festive pub, with 55 trees and 300,000 lights attracting visitors from across the globe. See the story behind the dazzling display.
Dunelm's Last-Minute Christmas Delivery & Decor Guide
Get your Christmas essentials from Dunelm with last-minute delivery. Discover tablescape ideas, guest storage solutions, and festive decor to perfect your holiday hosting before it's too late.
Christmas lights used for 69 years without a bulb change
A retired caretaker's Philips fairy lights, bought in 1956, still work perfectly. Discover the story of this durable festive marvel and a modern light display contrast. Read more.
UK White Christmas 2025 Forecast & Historic Snow Facts
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.
Investors Spooked by Dividend and Savings Tax Rises
New analysis reveals over 70% of UK DIY investors are concerned about upcoming tax increases on dividends and savings announced in the Budget. Learn how to prepare your finances.
Washing-Up Liquid as Pest Control: A Gardener's Guide
Discover if a DIY washing-up liquid spray really works on houseplant pests like aphids and spider mites. Learn the safe method to avoid leaf scorch and when to seek stronger solutions.
Tilgate Park Christmas Market Doubles in Size
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.
Bizarre Christmas Baubles: Ozempic, Pringles & More
From weight-loss syringe ornaments to Pringles cans, discover why Britain's Christmas trees are showcasing bizarre, commercialised baubles. Explore the data driving the festive shift.
UK Christmas Tree Guide: Find the Best Real Tree Price
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.
Edible Rice Krispie Baubles for a Tasty Christmas
Chef Helen Goh's recipe for edible Christmas baubles offers a fun, festive alternative to traditional decorations. These marshmallow-coated treats are perfect for gifting or adorning your tree.
Giant Inflatable Santa Sparks Festive Neighbour Row
A festive father-to-be in south-west London is defying a 'Grinch' neighbour's poison pen letter demanding he remove his 20ft inflatable Santa and snowman. Discover the full story of the Christmas decoration dispute.
TV fans outraged at 'awful' 2025 Christmas schedule
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.
Christmas Delivery Deadlines: First Cut-Off Hits This Week
UK Christmas shoppers are urged to check postal deadlines now. The first cut-off for overseas parcels is 5 December, with UK deadlines following. Avoid missed gifts by planning ahead.
Meet Real Reindeer at London's Chic Monocle Christmas Market
Discover the Monocle Christmas Market in Marylebone, London's most underrated festive fair featuring real reindeer and curated artisan brands on December 13-14, 2025.
Trafalgar Square Christmas tree switch-on: 4 Dec timings
The iconic Trafalgar Square Christmas tree lights up at 6pm tonight, 4 December. Get the full schedule, history, and how long it stays. Join the festive celebration in central London.
Neighbour's angry letter over 20ft Christmas decorations
A Chessington dad-to-be received an anonymous complaint branding his giant Santa and snowman 'tacky'. He vows to keep the festive display up despite the threat of council action.
Winchester's European Top Christmas Market: 100 Stalls
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.
St Pancras has London's best Christmas tree for 2025
Time Out names the 'Powered by Dreams' tree at St Pancras International as London's top festive display for 2025. The stunning creation supports Great Ormond Street Hospital. Discover the magic.
DWP £10 Christmas Bonus 2025: Who is eligible?
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is set to arrive for eligible claimants. Find out the payment dates, qualifying benefits, and if you are eligible for the extra support.
25 Unusual Ways Brits Get Into the Christmas Spirit
Discover the quirky festive rituals of Guardian writers, from ice-skating at Hampton Court Palace to 'intermittent wrapping' and bizarre mermaid ornaments. Find your new Christmas tradition.
Save the Children's 2025 Christmas Ad Mimics Coke
Save the Children's powerful 2025 Christmas advert cleverly mimics Coca-Cola's iconic trucks to highlight urgent aid needs. Discover the campaign's message and shocking child poverty research.
Inside the 2025 White House Christmas decorations
First Lady Melania Trump reveals this year's White House Christmas theme, featuring a Lego portrait, a gingerbread house, and tributes to Gold Star families. Discover all the festive details.
Mum cooks Christmas dinner a month early to save time
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.
London Eye's First Christmas Grotto Opens 135m High
Santa's grotto opens for the first time on the London Eye, 135 metres above London. Meet Father Christmas in the sky from December 1st to Christmas Eve. Book tickets now.
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