Here are all eight dates to note – with the UK Government confirming that there will be substitute days over both the 2026 and 2027 festive periods There are eight bank holidays in 2026(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) With the final bank holidays of 2025 coming up, households will already be looking …

Waste can pile up quickly at this time of year – from wrapping paper and food waste to plenty of bottles needing recycled. Here is a quick guide of the changes to bin collections this year in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. 06:00, 21 Dec 2025Updated 09:59, 21 Dec 2025 North-east’s Christmas …

On the late evening of 29 May 1906, tension filled the air within HMS Montagu. The Duncan class pre-Dreadnought battleship was anchored in the foggy Bristol Channel, tasked with testing the Royal Navy’s brand new wireless telegraphy technology. This groundbreaking tool, which transmitted telegraph signals via radio waves, had the …

The matter was the subject of a lively debate during a meeting of Crawley Borough Council on Wednesday (December 17) where Labour and Conservative members disagreed with each other time and again. The Labour group has been enthusiastically backing the idea of a town council since the idea was tabled …

A reality television personality who encountered King Charles has revealed how the meeting descended into chaos – arriving late, misplacing his invitation, and subsequently annoying palace officials with his relaxed demeanour. Sam Thompson, 33, formerly of Made in Chelsea, attended a Buckingham Palace function for the King’s Trust, which helps …

A touching gesture was provided for Prince William and Prince George as they were welcomed to a homeless shelter at the same charity the Prince of Wales visited with his mother, Princess Diana, 31 years ago. George, 12, followed in the footsteps of his father with his visit to the homelessness …

The festive season presents an opportunity to brighten your home with an array of seasonal blooms. Options include the Christmas cactus, amaryllis and jasmine. Another favourite is the poinsettia, celebrated for its eye-catching crimson foliage. Although relatively straightforward to maintain, achieving the correct placement and hydration during the colder season …

The strike involves 400 tanker drivers at Certas Energy, a primary supplier to Sandringham, where the Royal family traditionally spends several weeks over Christmas and New Year. Unite, the union representing the drivers, said the walkout could leave the King and Queen Camilla, 78, facing a “cold Christmas.” Drivers plan …

Delivery giant Evri has come under fire from customers and MPs who say they have been consistently let down Complaints about online delivery services have soared in the run-up to Christmas, with families forced to replace presents which have vanished “into thin air”. British shoppers are forecast to make online …

21 December 2025, 18:00 Jessie J released a new album in 2025. Picture: Getty Is Jessie J in a relationship? And what is her net worth? Here’s everything you need to know about the Price Tag singer. Jessie J has made an epic return to music with her new album …