Category : UK

Archbishop of Wales calls for Christmas peace prayers

Andrew John notes the struggles facing people across the world in "one of those dreadful years".

Archbishop of Canterbury to highlight suffering in Israel-Gaza war in Christmas Day sermon

The Most Rev Justin Welby is expected to say "so many parts of the world seem beset with violence".

Young carers in Northern Ireland say Christmas is even more of a struggle

Thousands of carers under the age of 25 will be helping family and friends over the festive period.

Doctor Who: Welsh landscapes the perfect backdrop, says Ncuti Gatwa

New Doctor Ncuti Gatwa says the "mythical landscapes of Wales" are also stars of the show.

Christmas cards: Welsh Bethlehem tries to save tradition

A Welsh village still welcomes visitors who want Christmas cards stamped "from Bethlehem".

Cheese that could be in Christmas hampers recalled due to possible E. coli

Four types of cheese have been recalled due to possible E. Coli - with warnings they could have been gifted in Christmas hampers.

Billy Row Neighbourhood Watch volunteer reflects on 24 years

Harold Wilsher has spent 24 years patrolling his village to make it safer for his neighbours.

Pope offers solidarity with Bethlehem and condemns 'the futile logic of war'

The Pope used his sermon at Midnight Mass to offer his solidarity with people in the Middle East - and condemn the "futile logic of war".

Plumber to go on tour with his music - with his story to become a Hollywood film

A plumber is about to realise a decade-long dream of going on tour with his music - as his story is made into a Hollywood film.

British woman missing in Thailand

The UK Foreign Office is supporting the family of a British woman after a scuba diving tour boat reportedly capsized off the coast of Thailand.

Three-pawed puppy found abandoned in carrier bag

A puppy with a missing paw has been rescued after being abandoned in a carrier bag on Christmas Eve.

Family of woman and son, 15, who died in car crash say Christmas will be 'immensely difficult'

The family of a woman and her teenage son who died in a car crash in Greater Manchester have said Christmas will be "immensely difficult" without them.

Cardiff: Llandaff Christmas Eve murder inquiry arrest

A 23-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder after another man was found injured.

Tribute to mother and son killed in Oldham car crash

Christmas will be "immensely difficult" without Clair and Sam after their deaths, their family say.

Christmas Eve: Hottest since 1997 after 15.3C recorded near Heathrow

Mild conditions lay the groundwork for what forecasters say could be the hottest Christmas Day since 2016.