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.

Former champion Rob Cross and Dave Chisnall crashed out of the PDC World Championship as more seeds were scattered at Alexandra Palace. Fifth seed Cross, the 2018 champion, lost 3-1 to Scott Williams ...

The King’s Christmas message and the British economy feature among the headlines for the daily newspapers on Christmas Eve. The Sun, the Daily Express, and the Daily Mail lead on Charles’ message to ...

Many Ukrainian refugees are marking their third festive period away from home since Russia’s invasion in February 2022.

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 ...

Scots soldiers are keeping alive a festive tradition dating back to the Second World War – an annual battalion blanket-decorating competition. Those in 4th Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland ...