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

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

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 ...

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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Caitlin Clark has been named the AP Female Athlete of the Year after raising the profile of women’s basketball to ...

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 ...

Kostas is set to become Australia men’s youngest Test batting debutant in 71 years with ‘The Baggy Greens' set to roll the ...