Letting loose over the festive period has become headline news.

Facebook presents a unrealistic view of other people's lives that will leave you feeling dissatisfied.

According to an investigating officer, it is unclear whether the man had consumed alcohol or not.

Celebrate the time of year with friends from around the world using these messages.

Judy Murray does not spoil her sons Andy and Jamie but makes sure they have travel essentials.

Police have arrested a suspect after 12 people were killed and 48 injured.

Harry appeared less cheery than usual on the outing with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Post Office workers join rail and airline workers in the spate of strikes lined up around the festive period.

Closing coal plants and expanding renewables have left National Grid relying on emergency measures.

Retailer joins Post Office and Southern Rail in being hit by festive season industrial action.

Check our guide to getting around the capital before leaving the house over the holiday period.

The two celebrations coincide every so often - but it is rare.

The IBTimes UK guide to geek-friendly Christmas gives for less than a tenner.

Claims could not be verified that a young boy died in the arms of a Santa Claus actor after making final wish.

Some communities are getting into the festive season ahead of Christmas Day.

From Graham's Vintage 1970 Port to Maldonado ham, Fortnum & Mason's hamper has everything for someone with £6,000 to spare.

Gadgets including Apple iWatch and Amazon Fire Stick expected to be in demand this festive season.

The weeks before Christmas are about more than opening calendars for devout Christians.

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The advert stars Oscar-nominated actress Janet McTeer.

Carey wore a red Balmain leather jacket to show off the diamond-encrusted bra and a bejewelled chain.

There may be a reason this is the first turkey-only restaurant in London...

Overall sales were almost flat over the festive period according to the BRC.

The Haxey Hood and the Leominster Morris Wassail date back hundreds of years.

Islamist group says that NYE parties 'offend religious traditions'

A hoax post went viral claiming Zuckerberg will give random Facebook users millions of dollars.

Unnamed 29-year-old man used explosives in an attempt to steal from the condom machine.

Scotland Yard warns the number of armed officers deployed to London leaves other cities at risk.

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Coach's plan will allow players to join their families for lunch on Christmas.