Plans for an annual ice rink have been scrapped by the council as uncertainty over when the coronavirus pandemic will end continues.

A coach company is asking people to nominate their NHS heroes for a free trip to the Bruges Christmas Markets.

The longest-running pantomime production in the county is set for its final, festive curtain call and there's still time to catch some tickets.

Despite an age gap of more than a century, an eight-month-old and her 102-year-old great-great-grandmother have formed a special bond.

Kind-hearted children helped fill a record number of boxes filled with essential items for people with no home of their own.

Restaurants donated food and drink to ensure those on their own weren't left out this Christmas.

A jeweller has introduced a scheme to make sure no Christmas gifts are wasted in the new year.

A Boxing Day Dip will take place at 9.30am instead of 11am tomorrow due to high tide fears.

A recently unearthed letter sent by the great author has thrown doubt on whether Dickens spent his last Christmas meal without a turkey.

From a single mum with five children at home to the soldier suffering PTSD, we've spoken to those who rely on the food bank.

From Boxing Day rambles to family raves, here's some ideas for things to do during the Christmas and New Year break.

A town's fire crew loaded up a truck with presents and delivered festive cheer to families.

It can be the hardest night of the year for getting the kids to bed - but these top tips for a Christmas Eve bedtime routine will help.

A young singer-songwriter has released her first Christmas track as she bids to join other festive music heavyweights and prepares an album.

Two roundabouts have not been decorated for the first time in years, sparking disappointment among passing motorists.

Mrs Claus drives children to their Christmas party on her Frozen-themed bus.

Festive community events, charity fundraisers and Christmas fun have been taking place across the Towns - will you be in the paper?

From Chestnut Avenue to Mistletoe Drive, here are the most Christmas-y street names and how much properties are worth there.

Despite there still being days to go before the big day, one shop is selling Christmas trees for a quid.

The kindness of a stranger towards a heartbroken young girl who lost her dad in a car accident brought her mother to tears on a shopping trip.