A crocheted “elf on the shelf” has been spreading festive joy and raising money for charity by being captured in several ...

A British aid worker spending Christmas in Gaza has said the generosity of the UK public is giving “hope” to families affected by the conflict in the Middle East.

Daniel Poole was travelling in Sri Lanka when he was hit by the tsunami, whilst Rachel Harvey witnessed the devastation in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.

The Scottish Government’s “utmost priority” is tackling child poverty, the First Minister has said in his Christmas message. On Tuesday, John Swinney wished the country a Merry Christmas and thanked ...

Information on alcohol consumption, rabies, and bites – both animal and human – were among the top of the list for NHS advice being sought on Christmas and Boxing Day last year, new data shows. Page ...

The contest dates back to the Second World War when troops deployed in harsh conditions sought to bring some Christmas cheer to bleak positions.

The Daily Telegraph writes that the Royal Mail has been caught “lying” about deliveries to hit targets for bonus payouts.

Ukrainians in the UK marking their third Christmas away from home and another milestone since Russia’s invasion have said it can be “difficult to be in a festive mood”. Maria Romanenko, 32, left the ...