Christmas

LEGO® Star Wars™ Advent Calendar 2024

This Lego advent calendar is the perfect gift for Star Wars fans

Could Prince Harry and Meghan Markle be heading back to the UK for Christmas? They are pictured here with King Charles, then the Prince of Wales, Prince William, Catherine, Princess of Wales, at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, on Christmas Day, 2018

Are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returning to the UK for Christmas?

The Pandora x Marvel collab has to be my fave yet

Get into the festive spirit with a Christmas market this winter

Four great Christmas market city breaks you can book today

We dive into Liberty beauty advent calendar 2024 to review one of this year's most luxurious offerings. It makes a great Christmas present to gift others, or as a very special personal treat.

I tried Liberty beauty advent calendar, here are my top 4 products

We dive into Liberty beauty advent calendar 2024 to review one of this year's most luxurious offerings. It makes a great Christmas present to gift others, or as a very special personal treat.

I tried Liberty beauty advent calendar, here are my top 4 products

Christmas themed confectionary on the shelves at B&M Bargains in Leeds - four months before the big day (Photo by SWNS)

Shoppers stunned as Christmas chocolates appear on shelves

While the zoo’s resident animals were enjoying the sunshine and seeking out shady spots to relax, children took part in a giant snowball fight with Father Christmas and his mischievous elves outside Grade I listed Marwell Hall.

The event gave guests a sneak peek of the festive fun to come for its magical winter lights experience Glow Marwell and also marked the opening of the zoo’s new snow leopard extension. For the first time since 2019, Father Christmas and his elves will be taking up residence inside Marwell Hall.

Christmas came early at Marwell Zoo

A herd of 12 reindeer have joined Dudley Zoo - and Santa, dressed in his summer attire, was there to launch the special enclosure.

Christmas in July! Watch moment Santa opens reindeer ravine at zoo

Gunwharf Quays has announced that it will be welcoming the American store, New Balance at some point this year - the opening date has not yet been confirmed but it will be open before Christmas.

Gunwharf Quays: Excitement as New Balance to join discount outlet

Georgia Bettam has taken to the skies (July 13) to raise money for the charity, Teenage Cancer Trust, in memory of her friend Jack Beames.

"I wanted to be brave for him": Devoted friend completes skydive

Darren & Rachael Reid - Omaze Million Pound House Surrey winners outside their new £3m home

We won a £3m house in the Omaze prize draw - I thought it was a prank

Andrew Lincoln and Keira Knightley in Love Actually (Photo: United International Pictures)

Christmas favourite live in concert at Portsmouth Guildhall

The Holiday in concert

Showing of treasured Christmas film complete with live orchestra

Faces of two female Christmas robbers jailed for over two years

Croxton's Kitchen and Tap House is one of The News' recommended venues.

Stylish kitchen in Southsea marvellous venue that dishes up tasty food
Seeped in style, Croxton's Kitchen and Tap House, in the heart of Palmerston Road, is a marvellous venue that serves up a range of sublime dishes.
Sophie Lewis

Bowling alley hosts first birthday party

Bowl Central opened in Market Quay, Fareham a year ago.

Bowling alley to host first birthday party with deals for customers

Kelly Jones Picture: James D Kelly

Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones on the process of creating new solo album

Jack Beames has sadly died at the age of 22-years-old following a long battle with cancer.

Inspirational young man, Jack Beames, has sadly died

The Osborne View pub was destroyed by a fire in the early hours of Wednesday, February 22.

Former staff member shares memories of time at pub struck by fire

Pictured is: Southsea Model Village

Picture: Keith Woodland

Portsmouth half term: Southsea Model Village re-opens

Father and son duo, Jacob and David Smith, have celebrated a year of trading in Portchester high street.

Portchester Butchers celebrates its first birthday

Portsmouth Magistrates' Court.

Man who attacked police officer pleads guilty

A family have been left "traumatised" after a "gift-wrapped brick" was thrown through their lounge window in the early hours of Christmas Day.

Watch: 'Gift-wrapped brick' thrown through lounge window

The best things about Boxing Day football

Triumphant return for Christmas number one
The Christmas number one is a coveted spot to take, and has seen Wham! and Sam Ryder battle for the title this year.
Holly Allton

Norad Santa Tracker: Track Santa Claus around the world this Christmas Eve.

Track Santa Claus around the world this Christmas Eve

London based sitcom Motherland, shares a comedic insight into life as a parent. The show first aired in 2016 and consisted of three seasons, with two Christmas specials. The first special aired in 2020, and the second in 2022. Motherland stars Anna Maxwell Martin, Lucy Punch and Diane Morgan.

The 2022 Christmas special of Motherland is available to watch on BBCiPlayer and Netflix.

Most watched Christmas TV specials - Google ranking and how to watch

Royal Mail have unveiled their Christmas stamps for 2023.

Royal Mail Christmas Stamps 2023: Stamp designs and how to purchase

The essential works will be carried out between Christmas and New Year.

All of the train stations affected by Network Rail's Christmas works

This is the ultimate international Christmas wish list

Christmas Eve: 10:00 — 16:00
Christmas Day: CLOSED
Boxing Day: CLOSED
Wednesday 27 Dec: 06:00 — Midnight
Thursday 28 Dec: 06:00 — Midnight
Friday 29 Dec: 06:00 — Midnight
Saturday 30 Dec: 06:00 — Midnight
New Year's Eve: 10:00 — 16:00
New Year's Day: 9:00 — 18:00

When are the supermarkets open during Christmas?

Schools across the UK are preparing to break up for the Christmas holidays (Photo: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

When do schools close for Christmas 2023? Date pupils are off for Xmas

Ad Feature LinkedIn reveals the time that workers begin 'Christmas Coasting'

How to cook the perfect Christmas turkey

25 funny and fiendishly difficult Christmas pub quiz questions

A Tesco food product has been recalled due to possible moth contamination.

Tesco recalls stuffing just before Christmas as it could contain MOTHS

Uber and Uber Eats offer NHS staff working over Christmas free food and travel

NHS workers can claim free travel at Christmas thanks to Uber

The Christmas tree in a sinkhole in Bognor Regis

Christmas tree in sinkhole is town's new festive attraction

Slade's Dave Hill, 77, said he loves that Merry Xmas Everybody means a lot to so many people

Watch Slade's Dave Hill perform Merry Xmas Everybody

Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire is so pretty that it has been used as a filming location for the likes of BBC’s Happy Valley and Gentleman Jack. The town is also home to many unique local shops, including Broug’s, Wood & Wire, Spirals and the Yorkshire Soap Company - meaning there are plenty of places to pick up an unforgettable gift for a loved one.

The 'prettiest' UK towns to visit for Christmas shopping ranked

Sustainability experts, Business Waste, found that Brits fill around 7 million bins worth of food waste over the festive season.

Unique ways to reuse leftovers and save money this Christmas

Timothée Chalamet in Wonka - a film best experienced at Cineworld 4DX

Wonka review: Even Roald Dahl would love Hugh Grant's Oompa-Loompa

These are the most loved and hated Christmas traditions

These 'new' Christmas traditions are slowly pushing old ones out

Swimsuit collection designed for those spending Christmas abroad

Aldi super six deal to return, with items starting at 15p.

Aldi: Christmas Super Six deals return starting at 15p

Quiz reveals your Christmas spending habits

A student nurse forced to 'sofa surf' after becoming a victim of Britain's rental crisis has won a £5M house in the Omaze prize draw. Picture: Omaze/SWNS

Student nurse forced to 'sofa surf' wins £5m London townhouse

Christmas Jumper Day is an annual fundraising event for Save The Children.

Christmas Jumper Day 2023: Get involved with the cause

Fancy watching something a little different this Christmas? Look no further.

Christmas Day 2023 - Alternative watch guide

Retailer calls on psychic to aid customers find the perfect gifts

IKEA is selling a giant meatball for Christmas - and we're not sure how to feel about it

IKEA launches turkey-sized meatball for Christmas

NHS staff can claim free coffee from Starbucks for one day only