Why Brits brave icy seas on Boxing Day & New Year's Day
Discover the science and mental health benefits driving the UK's Boxing Day and New Year's Day sea dip craze. From cold water euphoria to safety tips, find out why thousands take the plunge.
Discover the science and mental health benefits driving the UK's Boxing Day and New Year's Day sea dip craze. From cold water euphoria to safety tips, find out why thousands take the plunge.
Sign up for Metro's 2026 Lifeline challenge: a scenic fundraising hike in the Cotswolds for Alzheimer's Society. Choose from 25km, 50km, or 100km routes on June 13, 2026.
Christmas Day in Emmerdale delivered two huge shocks for the Dingles as Charity's baby secret teetered on the edge of exposure and April made a devastating decision to leave with Celia. Read the full spoilers here.
A London couple shares how opening their home to asylum seekers through Refugees at Home has enriched their lives, created lasting bonds, and brought new meaning to festive traditions. Discover their inspiring story.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese served festive meals at a Sydney charity on Christmas Day, alongside political rivals. The federal government pledged $10m to the Rev Bill Crews Foundation.
Alexander Wishart, former Harrods Bank director, has died aged 81. He and his wife founded Kelly's Trust, helping hundreds of families with sick children in Kent. Read his inspiring story.
Heartfelt tributes are paid to Madison Richardson, 13, who died in Manchester. Police investigation continues as family faces first Christmas without her.
The heartbroken parents of Madison Richardson, 13, have paid tribute to their 'bubbly, loving' daughter. A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and bailed as Greater Manchester Police continue their investigation.
The Oakbank Community Inn in Sandbank, Argyll, has reopened after locals spent three years buying and restoring it. Discover how this social hub beat the odds.
After a foiled Islamic State attack plot, a Greater Manchester Jewish community focuses on daily struggles and solidarity, refusing to live in fear. Explore their story.
Iso Neville, 28, buys all Christmas presents pre-loved, saving thousands on Burberry and designer items. She shares her tips for sustainable, thoughtful gifting.
The Guardian's 2025 charity appeal supports grassroots organisations countering extremism and division. Your donations help rebuild community connections. Donate now to support hope.
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.
Avi Krishnan, 13, from Pinner, lives with achromatopsia and sees in shades of grey. He and his family are championing Fight for Sight's Christmas appeal for vital research funding.
A North London charity shop was forced to close after a mountain of dirty pans and soiled clothes was fly-tipped outside. St Luke's Hospice in Harrow issues a desperate plea to donors.
Sir Alec Reed, founder of Reed employment agency and pioneering philanthropist behind The Big Give, has died aged 91. His innovative charity model raised hundreds of millions.
A kinship carer shares her emotional battle with debt and grief, unable to buy Christmas presents for her grandchildren. She calls for better support for families like hers. Read her story and find out how to help.
Discover 18 of the UK's most joyful mass swims this festive season. From icy dips for charity to community celebrations, find your perfect Christmas, Boxing Day or New Year's Day plunge.
A three-year-old cat was rescued after being listed for sale for just £30 on the second-hand clothes site Vinted. The charity founder who bought him says the low price shows 'no value on his life'.
Prince William and his son Prince George volunteer at The Passage homeless charity in London, continuing a royal tradition started by Princess Diana. See the festive visit.
Prince William and Prince George made a surprise visit to The Passage in London, helping prepare its annual Christmas lunch and continuing a family tradition of supporting the homeless.
Emmerdale's New Year brings three explosive finales: a secret pregnancy, a serial killer's return, and a criminal showdown. Which characters will survive? Read the spoilers.
A new report reveals the UK government's strategy to protect women and girls from violence is critically underfunded, risking its core aims. Read the full analysis.
Discover how Sir Tom Stoppard secretly created a 40-minute abridgement of The Merchant of Venice for schoolchildren over 20 years ago, a gift still performed today.
Enter Omaze's latest draw for a chance to win a spectacular £5 million four-bed house in Queens Park, London, plus £250,000 in cash. Entries from £15 support Alzheimer's Society.
Emmerdale star Emma Atkins reveals her excitement for the explosive 'Corriedale' crossover, promising a 'mind-blowing' episode. Discover the drama behind Charity Dingle's secret.
Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap led a 10km charity run for Gaza in Dublin, joined by over 200 participants and cheered on by President Catherine Connolly. Greta Thunberg also took part.
A new national audit reveals adults in England wait up to 700 days for eating disorder treatment, with a stark disparity between child and adult services. Experts call for urgent action.
The Corrie and Emmerdale crossover, 'Corriedale', brings a terrifying baby crisis for Shona Platt and a web of lies for Charity Dingle. Don't miss the drama on January 5.
Merchandise celebrating a raccoon found drunk in an Ashland liquor store has raised over £250,000 for a Virginia animal shelter. Discover the viral story and its charitable impact.