Watch live as Santa Claus begins his yearly lap around the world, being pulled by his nine reindeer to deliver presents to ...

Sir Keir Starmer has announced Britain will lead an international initiative to bring peace to the Middle East ...

As we head into a new year, businesses are raising concerns about the UK’s economy and whether the government’s approach will ...

When did the gnome become the unofficial symbol of the festive season? Katie Rosseinsky explores how these bearded, ...

Air Force Colonel Harry Shoup, who picked up the call that night, played along and assured the child he was Santa. As more calls poured in, he assigned an officer to handle the queries, starting a ...

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As the Birmingham-born chocolate brand loses its royal warrant, Katie Rosseinsky presents the case against this iconic ...

A star-studded cast of famous faces has backed the Brick by Brick campaign - including everyone from the PM Sir Keir Starmer, to Dame Joanna Lumley, Dame Helen Mirren, the Queen, Olivia Colman, ...

Britons hoping for white Christmas set to be disappointed as conditions improve after bad weather caused widespread ...

American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issue just as the Christmas travel season kicks into ...

A captivating year of rugby saw plenty of storylines across the sport, including the thrilling sevens tournaments at the ...

Among those who braved the elements on the Christmas Eve swim in Helen’s Bay were a couple who first met at the event last ...