Organisers of some Christmas Day and Boxing Day swims have cancelled events due to the weather.

Emergency services are responding to reports of people in trouble in the water off the Devon coast.

Russell Gower is spending Christmas with the Australian brother he didn't meet for 60 years.

The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.

Tributes have been paid to the boy who has been named by a local basketball club as Alfie Hallett.

Linda Edwards is housing two families on boats in her fleet, until they have a solution.

Police say a 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

James says messages from his non-speaking 13-year-old son Tommy have made his year.

When Lucy Turner was diagnosed with an aggressive mouth cancer she was told she would have to terminate her pregnancy.

Lead singer Ian Anderson says Mick Abrahams was "vitally important" to the band's early line-up.

Meg Jones won the Rugby World Cup but missing her parents who both died in recent months.

The temporary 'bemusement park' opened in Weston-super-Mare in 2015.

Laura Crane, a 30-year-old from Devon, hopes to have broken a world record for the biggest wave ever surfed by a woman.

Mother of teenage sextortion victim Murray Dowey encourages parents to have uncomfortable conversations with their children.

As 2025 draws to a close, it's the perfect time to take a look back at some of the fantastic photographs sent in by the BBC Weather Watchers.

Many of the big issues which troubled Justin Welby’s time in office remain unresolved.

For some of Northern Ireland's dogs with jobs, a busy Christmas lies ahead.

A Muslim, a Hindu and a Jew who live in Northern Ireland explain what Christmas means to them.

Police are searching for a man suspected of stabbing two people in Bangor, County Down on Christmas Eve.

A deal to take part of energy services firm Petrofac, which employs 2,000 people in Aberdeen, out of administration has been agreed.

The Duchess of Sussex, 44, told subscribers how she and Prince Harry keep the 'morning magic' of Christmas alive for the couple's two children, Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four.

Catherine, 43, smiled and waved at well-wishers outside the church on King Charles's Norfolk estate as she walked in-step with Prince William, and their children.

The 71-year-old supermodel has son Jack Brinkley-Cook, 30, and daughters Sailor Brinkley Cook, 27, and Alexa Ray Joel, 39. All three kids have different fathers.

The 56-year-old A-lister - who recently enjoyed a surprise reunion with ex-husband Ben Affleck -  slipped into matching cozy pajamas with her loved ones for Christmas.

Robertson was part of the iconic Forest side which won the First Division and two European Cups among other trophies under Brian Clough in the 1970s and '80s.

Data collected by the Daily Mail through a Freedom on Information request with the Met has highlighted the staggering rate at which thieves are targeting luxury accessories in the capital.

Two men are believed to be missing in the sea off the beach at Budleigh Salterton, Devon and Cornwall Police said after a number of people were reported to be in difficulty on Christmas morning. 

King Charles, 77, highlighted the power of community unity in an increasingly divided and fractured world in his annual Christmas speech to the nation, Realms and Commonwealth.

Videos showed Charlotte gracefully wishing fans a 'Merry Christmas' as she accepted a bouquet of red roses from one well-wisher outside the church in Norfolk.

A new exhibition at the Museum of Brands in London packed with nostalgia is charting the history of Thunderbirds through hundreds of pieces of memorabilia.

It's a dilemma faced by many singletons: Does someone actually fancy you, or are they just being polite? Now, scientists have revealed an easy way to find out - simply look closely at their eyes.

The holiday period is forecast to be a washout for the Golden Statethis year, with meteorologists warning that up to eight inches of rain is expected to hit several areas including Los Angeles.

Some of them have been on the market for nearly seven years but still haven't been shifted.

A video taken outside St Mary Magdalene Church in Norfolk showed the young royal grab the box out of his father's hands after the well-wisher informed Prince William 'those are for Louis'.

Gail's made the decision to keep its doors open on Christmas and surprisingly customers swarmed to the artisanal bakery chain to grab a pre-roast coffee.

The Israeli military said it killed a member of Iran's elite Quds Force in a strike in Lebanon on Thursday, accusing him of planning attacks against Israel.

Footage shows a group chasing after one boy, flinging themselves over the metal entrance barriers to reach him.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor cut a lonely figure as he was spotted driving out of Royal Lodge alone, while his family celebrated Christmas at Sandringham.

Gubba has shared her top tips to surviving any emergency and revealed how to prepare for the worst - including what items everyone should have handy in case.

The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the traditional Christmas Day church service in Norfolk alongside their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Police carried out simultaneous operations at 124 locations across the city early on Thursday, detaining 115 suspects believed to be linked to the extremist group.

Captain John Kimber was accused of suspending the 15-year-old child by her ankle while whipping her on deck with a cat o' nine tails en route to Grenada in 1791, before she died five days later.

The former First Lady, 61, made the candid admission during the latest episode of her podcast, IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson, during which the 80-year-old actor appeared as a guest.

The days between Christmas and New Year have repeatedly delivered devastating loss, transforming what should be a season of reflection into one of remembrance in Hollywood.

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee launched a controversial billboard campaign in New York City ahead of Christmas in an attempt to raise awareness about Israel's war on Gaza.

In the spirit of the festive season, the Daily Mail has ranked the stars by their reported wealth - all the way up to the number one spot.

Wayne Lineker isn't letting his hospital stay get him down as he shared a festive health update with his fans ahead of his release.

Under the title of a forum post titled 'nice and not very nice celebrities who you have met', one fan opened up on her experience of meeting Kylie, 57, and Dannii, 54.

When Sue Warner's father asked her to follow a strange man, she had no idea it would help foil an international drug-smuggling operation.

Kylie Jenner celebrated her mother's Christmas Eve party in a black John Galliano gown. Kim Kardashian was in SKIMS pajamas with her children that she shares with Kanye West.

It comes after Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, remarkably said in his Christmas message that he hopes the dictator dies.

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Adorable photos captured the future King George clutching a soft toy alongside his younger brother Louis, while Charlotte could be seen reaching over to collect a present.

John endured years of gruelling chemo after being diagnosed with late-stage lymphoma before facing the devastating irony of watching his adopted daughter battle the disease.

Scottish law firm WW&J McClure Limited (McClure) sold family protection trusts to couples across the country, usually offered as an add-on to a free will writing service.

William and Kate were joined by their children Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven.

Christmas is a time of peace when families get together for homemade meals to unwrap thoughtful gifts.

She has been enjoying the success of her latest album, West End Girl - which documents the breakdown of her marriage to David Harbour, with a little artistic licence, of course. 

The incident happened at a bash held at the Igra Stolov 'Game of Tables' cooking studio, where guests were being entertained with a theatrical 'cryo-show' by an unidentified 'celebrity chef'.

The Channel 4 cult comedy classic debuted in 2003 and ran for 12 years before its final episode in 2015. So, 10 years after its last episode, where did the beloved stars end up?

Adam Peaty's mother Caroline appeared heartbroken as she and her husband Mark were pictured amid the fallout with their son on Christmas Day.

Instead of their typical over-the-top soirees, the family have opted for an 'intimate' gathering at Kendall Jenner's Montecito home.

The aspiring chef, 26, shared a snap of him and the heiress, 30, holding hands while celebrating the festive season with her billionaire parents in Palm Beach, Florida.

There were nearly 7,000 dismissals in 2024-25, according to NHS data, up nearly by double two years ago when there were around 4,000 were dismissed.

Laura Anderson has opened up about how Christmas is 'tricky and emotional' trying to blend her family with her boyfriend's.

Harper Beckham was manifesting her future wishes this Christmas - after her beloved brother Brooklyn blocked their whole family as their feud rumbles on. 

It's the fan-favourite film that comes around every year at Christmas.

France, Germany and Brussels condemned the move as an attack on allies, after Washington barred several figures involved in efforts to combat online hate and disinformation.

It started out as a joyous Christmas Eve at the Sodder home on December 24, 1945. Until a devastating house fire broke out and five of their children mysteriously perished.

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A man has died in a 'freak accident' after getting trapped between his car and a McDonald's driver-thru counter. 

Officers were called to Burcot Avenue in Wolverhampton at around 3.30am following reports a 30-year-old man had been attacked.

An American streamer has been banned from Kick after apparently running someome over with his car during a broadcast. 

A Home Alone style burglar's attempt to break into a home in London were thwarted after the bungling thief became caught on a door handle.

Cristiano Ronaldo spread some Christmas cheer with his family as he sent a festive message to his fans on social media.

She is never shy showing off her incredible, gym-honed figure.

The pair have not been invited to celebrate with the rest of the royals at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

We were not in a good place and Mike couldn't see what he'd done wrong; I realised there was no going back.

There are so many women like me - including fellow mothers - spiralling further into addiction, aided and abetted by the season of excess.

A huge cordon was set up at Queen's Park after the alleged rape happened between 12.30am and 1am yesterday morning.

An 80s heartthrob looked unrecognisable as he shared an adorable childhood snap of himself on Christmas day.

On Christmas morning at 10am, the Leo presided over the Holy Mass during the day on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord in St. Peter's Basilica.

Christmas will not be a joyous occasion for everyone this year, with some mourning the loss of loved ones and other spending it alone.

One disgruntled woman reported she and her husband failed to get through passport control in time for their flight.

Coronation Street fans are in for a Christmas Day shocker after this year's festive special ended with a shocking cliffhanger.

Jeffrey Epstein said of Prince Andrew: 'We are both serial sex addicts. He's the only person I have met who is more obsessed with p***y than me.'

It's 2 o'clock on a Saturday afternoon at Butlin's in Skegness and I'm about to sample one of the site's famed group activities - but I'm not about to play bingo or join a round of pitch 'n' putt.

The Met Office's yellow weather warning is in place from 4am until midnight on Christmas Day, with gusts of up to 65mph predicted.

The Love Island winner, 26, took to Instagram with a sweet snap alongside boyfriend Tommy Fury, also 26, and two-year-old daughter Bambi.

The iconic actress and writer tragically passed away at the age of 52 In July 2016  following a battle with cancer.

Jeffrey Epstein's notorious US Virgin Islands retreat was sold to investor Stephen Deckoff for $60 million in 2022, who vowed he'd develop the islands into a luxury tourist hotspot.

Across the globe, stunned locals have captured footage of animals born with extra heads, legs, eyes, and even tentacle-like growths.

Cloudy skies did not curb Christmas cheer as crowds braved the unseasonably cool summer weather to hit the waves on of Australia's most iconic beaches on Thursday.

Rebecca, who now lives in Norway with her husband and children, stunned in glamorous green and white gown.

Was there ever a Golden Age of TV? Plenty of people say yes, there was - it's always in the past! - but perhaps argue over exactly when that was.

Rescuers spent more than two weeks searching for the wreckage of the small plane that had nosedived in a remote area of southern Colombia on May 1, 2023.

Moomins, moose burgers and saunas, what's not to like about this tiny northern country with the world's happiest folk?

Whether it's reheating a meal or popping some popcorn, many of us use our microwaves on a daily basis. But it turns out you've probably been using your microwave wrong this whole time.

Caged in enclosures in Madrid's Retiro Park, they were described as 'strange', 'disfigured', 'brutal' and 'subhuman'. 

EasyJet has issued a warning for tourists travelling to a European country. Brits heading to the destination must abide by new rules after regulations come into force in the nation.