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Aldi super six deal to return, with items starting at 15p.

Aldi: Christmas Super Six deals return starting at 15p

King Charles III will deliver his Christmas Day speech at 3pm.

King’s Speech 2023: What time and where can you watch

American football coach used disturbing 9/11 metaphor to inspire team

Quiz reveals your Christmas spending habits

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 Professional Dancers

12 things Behind the scenes at Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Hawick Youth and Gala Wanderers game saw rugby's first own goal. Picture: Elliot Jack/SWNS

Funny footage shows world's first own goal - in a rugby match

Following news the TV licence is set to increase next year, an expert from Broadband Genie explains how you can avoid the charge. Picture: PA

How to legally avoid paying BBC licence fee

Michelle Keegan is starring in Harlan Coben's Fool Me Once for Netflix. Picture: Netflix

Fool Me Once: Everything you need to know about the Netflix thriller

Selena Gomez confirms relationship with music producer Benny Blanco.

Who is Benny Blanco? - the new boyfriend of Selena Gomez

A student nurse forced to 'sofa surf' after becoming a victim of Britain's rental crisis has won a £5M house in the Omaze prize draw. Picture: Omaze/SWNS

Student nurse forced to 'sofa surf' wins £5m London townhouse

This is the shocking moment a man's vape battery exploded burning his arm and sending flames shooting up. Picture: SWNS

Watch dramatic moment lorry driver's vape battery explodes in cab

British Gas electricity customers can claim half price electricity on Christmas Day.

British Gas offers half price electricity on Christmas Day

The BBC licence fee will increase by £10

BBC should 'refocus on making wonderful TV and terrific local radio' Gary Shipton

Northumberland market town Hexham, located in the North East is 10th on the list. Hexham is close to the iconic landmark Hadrian’s Wall, and is home to the beautiful Sele Park and Hexham House.

The 10 happiest places to live in the UK - according to Rightmove

The BBC licence fee is set to increase in line with inflation.

BBC licence fee set to increase in 2024 - here's what you need to know

LEGO Fornite game mode has been released.

How to get the LEGO Fornite brand-new game mode

BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has apologised after she raised her middle finger to camera seconds before beginning her news bulletin. (Credit: BBC News)

BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri issues apology after middle-finger gaffe

Ishmael Duncan, 24, of Kennington, south east London, has admitted blackmailing dozens of young girls worldwide into sending indecent pictures and videos of themselves by posing as a model agency scout on social media Picture: NCA/SWNS

Blackmailer made young girls send him sexual pictures and videos

CosMc's is a new concept from McDonald's - but is it coming to the UK? (Photo: McDonald's)

CosMc's: what is the new restaurant concept from McDonald's?

Meet the 18-stone 'gentle giant' who eats £4,000 of food a year

Meet 'Trains Billy' - the viral train enthusiast who is just six

Christmas Jumper Day is an annual fundraising event for Save The Children.

Christmas Jumper Day 2023: Get involved with the cause

Two young men were surrounded by armed police at a McDonald's drive-through and ordered out of their car at gunpoint. Driver Joel Thorogood, 21, said he was "shocked and scared" as guns were pointed directly at him and his passenger during the incident in Taunton, Somerset, on Monday evening (4 Dec).
Picture: SWNS

Men terrified as armed police surround them at McDonald's over 'gun'

Jools Holland will return to BBC Two for his Annual Hootenanny 2023.

How to watch Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny 2023 and full line-up

Fancy watching something a little different this Christmas? Look no further.

Christmas Day 2023 - Alternative watch guide

These to 'new' Christmas traditions are slowly pushing old ones out

Retailer calls on psychic to aid customers find the perfect gifts

Check out the full Christmas Day schedules across main channels.

Christmas Day 2023 TV schedules - soaps, movies, and specials

Giant Willy Wonka sculpture is made entirely out of chocolate

IKEA is selling a giant meatball for Christmas - and we're not sure how to feel about it

IKEA launches turkey-sized meatball for Christmas

Jamie Payne wants to make precious memories with wife Joanne, who has incurable cancer.

Dad's plea for terminally ill wife facing final Christmas

The home in Sandringham Avenue in Walsall which was built without planning permission - and must now be torn down Picture: SWNS

'Monster mansion' with no planning permission has to be demolished

NHS staff can claim free coffee from Starbucks for one day only

Home Alone is the UK's favourite festive film according to a recent study.

How to watch all the Home Alone movies over the Christmas period

Rightmove have released their forecast for 2024.

Rightmove forecast for property buying in the UK next year

A fare dodger who posted tips on TikTok about how to avoid paying for train journeys has been caught and fined more than £700 Picture: East Midlands Railway / SWNS

TikTok fare dodger fined - after telling followers not to buy tickets

Find out if you are eligble for Cold Weather Payments.

Who is eligible for Cold Weather Payments?

Craig Gillett, 61, as Santa, runs Santa's Grotto Frome alongside his sister Clare Perry, 59, Mrs Claus but is facing eviction over planning permission Picture: Santa's Grotto Frome / SWNS

Santa faces eviction from grotto over planning permission row

Screen grab from Grand Theft Auto VI trailer. Picture: Rockstar Games

Watch first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI ahead of 2025 release

Editorial chiefs from across local publishers have sent a strong message to the BBC about its expansion

Analysis BBC must abandon the plan to elbow its way into local journalism

NS&I Premium Bonds December 2023 prize winners: When is the draw date & how to check if you are a winner

Everything you need to know about the NS&I Premium Bonds December draw

Two men are being hunted by police after a man had a £28,000 Rolex watch stolen off of his wrist on a London street. (Credit: Metropolitan Police / SWNS)

Shocking clip shows £28k Rolex stolen from a man's wrist in attack

Part of the light trail at Warwick Castle

The castle that's a perfect start to Christmas

Mars has recalled Revels after rubber pieces were found in some packets Picture: Getty Images

Mars recalls popular sweet because it may contain rubber

Benn Curran-Nicholls, 14, tragically died after eating poisonous berries off a yew tree during a walk with his dad in Fletcher Moss Park in Manchester. (Photo: PA)

Boy dies after eating berries from tree in his local park

A murder probe has been launched after a man died in a house fire in Hull, East Yorkshire Picture: Humberside police / SWNS

Murder probe launched after man dies after house fire