Dry and mild Boxing Day ahead for much of country
Boxing Day is a popular choice for outdoor swimmers hoping to enjoy a festive dip. On Christmas Day, bathers across the country took advantage of the milder temperatures to take the plunge. The ...
Train reliability hits the buffers as annual cancellations exceed 360,000
The rail industry produces a cancellations score – counting full cancellations as one and part-cancellations as half – which ...
Government’s pledge to ban trail hunting in spotlight as Boxing Day hunts meet
Anti-hunt campaigners are calling for ministers to set out a timetable for change but the Countryside Alliance says it is unjustified.
Few revelations but a fond trip down memory lane in new ‘Sir Alex’ documentary
The highs, lows and heartbreaks before and during his time at United are chronicled in a new two-part BBC series titled ‘Sir Alex’ released on Boxing Day. It is not as revelatory as the “Never Give In ...
Campaigners hail move to ditch 2031 cut-off date for recording historic paths
The Government plans to repeal a cut-off date for registering historic paths in a move that walking enthusiasts hailed as a “fantastic step” for people to enjoy nature. In an announcement timed to ...
Man questioned after four pedestrians hit by car in West End
A man is being questioned by police on suspicion of attempted murder after four pedestrians were hit by a car in London’s West End on Christmas Day.
Nearly a quarter of people ‘have already booked overseas holidays for 2025’
Those planning a holiday abroad expect to spend £1,753 on average while those going on a UK-based trip plan to spend £784.