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.
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.
Pauline McLynn's Maggie marks a major milestone in Coronation Street, but dark flashbacks reveal a deadly secret she's keeping from her family. Discover the spoilers.
Carl Webster's secret affair with James Bailey is on the verge of exposure after a drunken text and a lost phone. Can he talk his way out of it? Read the latest Coronation Street spoilers.
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.
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.
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.
Next week's Coronation Street delivers a killer reveal and a special flashback into Maggie Driscoll's dark past. Get all the spoilers for December 8-12, 2025.
The beloved Lewisham street food market is set to return in spring 2026 after a five-year closure. It will feature retro 1950s styling, live music, and a focus on local vendors.
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.
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.
Coronation Street reveals Lauren Bolton grows suspicious of Megan's predatory behaviour towards underage Will Driscoll. Discover the grooming storyline twists and Beth Nixon's character insights.
Coronation Street's Carla and Lisa declare their love but face a heartbreaking split. Discover the spoilers and if Becky's scheming will be exposed. Read the full story now.
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.
A tragic death threatens to tear the Websters apart as Debbie prepares to marry Ronnie. Will her secret and Carl's affair be exposed? All the spoilers.
New Transport for London maps show how Oxford Street will become traffic-free, with 16 bus routes set to change. Have your say in the consultation before January 16.