Worst Christmas gifts: Used pyjamas and rotten fruit revealed
A fifth of Brits got unwanted Christmas presents in 2024, from used pyjamas to a Spurs book for a Chelsea fan. Discover the worst gifts and what to do with them.
A fifth of Brits got unwanted Christmas presents in 2024, from used pyjamas to a Spurs book for a Chelsea fan. Discover the worst gifts and what to do with them.
Understand your legal rights for returning faulty or unwanted Christmas gifts in the UK. Know the 30-day and 14-day rules, and when shops can refuse.
Families slam Toby Carvery's 'morning of magic' Santa breakfast event as a major letdown, citing a grumpy Santa and lack of festive cheer. Read the full story of the disappointing £10.99 experience.
A mischievous Staffordshire Bull Terrier pup named Nova snatched Santa's beard at a festive doggy daycare event in Sunderland, sparking a hilarious 10-minute chase. Read the full story of the Christmas chaos.
Solihull Police officers rallied to buy gifts for a five-year-old boy who faced having no presents. Read this heartwarming story of community spirit.
The beloved NORAD Santa Tracker is live for Christmas Eve 2025. Use the interactive tool to follow Father Christmas's global journey, see when he'll reach England, and discover the heartwarming story behind this festive tradition.
Escape Birmingham's festive bustle at the Library's Secret Garden. Find panoramic city views, greenery & quiet on the 7th floor. Your peaceful urban retreat awaits.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 winner Karen Carney reveals her most pressing worry after lifting the Glitterball trophy is a festive chore many will recognise. Discover her plans for life after the show.
Hollister has reopened in Birmingham's Bullring, prompting fond memories of its dimly-lit 2011 store. Victoria's Secret is also set for a 2026 comeback. Read the full story.
UK drivers warned: leaving Christmas gifts in vehicles risks £2,500 insurance costs and fines for obstructed views. Experts urge secure storage and safe loading.
A little-known insurance rule could see drivers losing thousands this Christmas. Hiding presents in your vehicle may breach 'reasonable care' clauses, leading to reduced or invalidated claims. Check your policy now.
Four festive Pomeranians surprised Santa at an Asda in Rhyl, boosting the Rotary Club's Christmas charity appeal for the NSPCC and St Kentigerns. Join the festive fun!
Amazon's Guinness Nitrosurge Device, discounted to £20, lets you pour pub-quality pints at home. A perfect last-minute Christmas gift for stout lovers, with delivery before December 25.
Pupils at Loughborough Schools Foundation have raised nearly £2,000 for Rainbows Hospice and delivered 50 festive hampers to vulnerable residents across the East Midlands.
Rossendale Rotary spreads festive cheer with Santa's sleigh, collections at Tesco Haslingden, and a carol concert. Discover how they support local causes and how you can get involved.
Torfaen's 20th annual Santa Appeal has surpassed expectations, delivering gifts and hampers to over 300 children and young people. See how community generosity made Christmas brighter.
A UK family shares their unforgettable journey to Lapland to meet Father Christmas, enjoy husky rides, and witness the Northern Lights. Discover travel tips and what makes this festive adventure so special.
A life-size Santa figure has mysteriously appeared at Banksy's 2019 Jewellery Quarter artwork. Is it the artist's return or a brilliant tribute? Discover the clues.
The Saturdays singer Vanessa White shares she's expecting a baby boy in a new interview with British Vogue, following her secret London wedding to Emmanuel Lawal.
Snag a last-minute festive beauty steal with Give Me Cosmetics' Christmas Mystery Box. Get eight full-sized products worth over £66 for just £18.99. Perfect for gifting or treating yourself!
Struggling for a last-minute Christmas present? A Laithwaites wine subscription offers a thoughtful, flexible gift that delivers joy well into 2025. Discover the perfect festive solution.
J D Wetherspoon confirms its first European pub, Castell de Santa Bàrbera, opens at Alicante-Elche Airport on January 29, serving UK favourites and Spanish tapas to British holidaymakers.
Amazon has reduced the popular Pedigree Christmas Dog Socks by 25%, now £11.99. Over 5,000 sold in a month, with owners praising the value and fussy-dog approval. Discover the deal.
Varden Callaghan, 8, from Bromley, completed the Santa in the City 5km run with his family after beating a brain tumour. They raised over £2,000 for Brain Tumour Research's vital Christmas appeal.
Boots has slashed 30% off the Adidas Vibes Energy Drive Eau de Parfum, now just £14. Shoppers, from construction workers to young lads, are stunned by its 'masculine' and 'refreshing' scent. Discover the perfect, affordable Christmas gift.
A Leicestershire family, led by Neil 'Buddy The Elf', will cycle dressed as Christmas characters on Dec 20 & 21 to raise vital funds for LOROS Hospice. Follow their festive route.
Shoppers can slash their grocery bills by learning to read a hidden six-digit code on Tesco Clubcard Price tags. Discover how to spot when discounts are about to end.
Darren Mackenzie transforms his Yardley home into a free Winter Wonderland and Santa's grotto for families, offering gifts and photos at no cost. Visit 553 Hob Moor Road.
Darren Mackenzie transforms his Yardley home into a free Winter Wonderland and Santa's grotto, offering festive joy to Birmingham families facing cost-of-living pressures.
Families can visit a magical reindeer grotto at Planters Garden Centre in Tamworth, just 20 minutes from Birmingham. Meet Santa, see Swedish reindeer, and enjoy festive crafts. Open weekends in December and Dec 22-24. Book now!