Shard to light up as giant Christmas stocking on Dec 24
London's iconic Shard will illuminate its top 20 storeys as a giant red Christmas stocking on Christmas Eve, visible for over 40 miles. A spectacular festive finale for the capital.
London's iconic Shard will illuminate its top 20 storeys as a giant red Christmas stocking on Christmas Eve, visible for over 40 miles. A spectacular festive finale for the capital.
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.
A visual journey through the weekend's festive highlights, from traditional horse-drawn carts to spectacular Christmas light switch-ons across the UK. See the magic unfold.
Experience the spectacular Christmas at Kew light trail, illuminating the 300-acre botanic gardens until 4 January 2026. Book tickets for festive magic.
Darcy Green moved to Oxford for her masters, not love. But a chance meeting with Miranda changed everything. Discover their heartwarming story of unexpected romance, from a football screening to a winter confession.
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.
A powerful new play at Oxford's Old Fire Station explores the legacy of Section 28 and the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Discover this must-see theatrical reckoning.
Anglo-American artist Jane Birt, known for her watercolours, book illustrations and vibrant social life, has died aged 82. Discover her journey from 1960s Oxford to rural Wales.
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.
A person is in a major trauma centre after a crash near Oxford Circus. Four London bus routes are on diversion. Get the latest traffic and travel updates here.
UK rap icon Giggs halted Black Friday shopping on Oxford Street with an impromptu performance from a branded taxi, causing huge crowds and social media frenzy. Discover the details.
A former college campus near Oxford Street is set for a 'deep retrofit' into offices, a food hall and retail. Westminster Council calls it a 'highly commendable scheme' set to create hundreds of jobs.
Regent Street in central London will be pedestrian-only this Saturday, December 6, for festive activities. Get the full timings, travel advice, and event details here.
Full festive TV schedules for EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale from 22 Dec to 2 Jan. Get all the air times and plot spoilers here.
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.
UK rapper Giggs stunned shoppers with an impromptu performance from a taxi on Oxford Street, causing chaos. Fans shared the viral moment online. Read more.
As 'rage bait' wins Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year, columnist Zoe Williams argues it's time to decommission problematic terms like 'mansplain', tracing its journey from useful neologism to political weapon. Read the full analysis.
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.
Shoppers are switching from Cadbury and Nestlé to M&S's 'Big Mix' chocolate tin for Christmas, praising its traditional wrappers and value. Discover why it's flying off the shelves.
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a tripling in use. Discover how this term defines online manipulation and our digital humanity.
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' as the 2025 Word of the Year, defining online content designed to provoke anger for clicks. Discover the shortlist and trends.
Theatreland will honour the late playwright Tom Stoppard by dimming its lights this Tuesday. Discover where to pay your respects and upcoming revivals of his work.
British Gas engineers offer five crucial safety and energy-saving tips for festive lights. Stay safe, save money, and avoid hazards this Christmas season.
Discover London's most spectacular Christmas displays for 2025, from Fortnum & Mason's crimson lights to Annabel's Narnia wonderland. Plan your festive tour today!
Oxford Union president-elect George Abaraonye issues a public apology after comments appearing to celebrate the death of activist Charlie Kirk. Read the full story and fallout.
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.
Explore stunning global photography from Chad to Iceland. Witness northern lights, winter lantern trails, and poignant human stories in our daily visual roundup.
Discover how Gustavo Zuluaga Villegas, a Shard housekeeper, inspired this year's spectacular Christmas light display. See London's tallest festive show lighting up the sky until January.
London's Oxford Street pedestrianisation moves forward with 16 bus routes facing changes. TfL consultation open for public feedback on the 2026 transformation plan.
A Bristol family has transformed their home into the Winterbourne Wonderland with 150,000 lights, raising funds for charity. Visit this spectacular festive display until January 4.