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Tallest royals in history: a look at the kings and queens who towered above the rest
We look back at Britain's royals who have stood out in history, quite literally, thanks to their height
Why is Christmas Day on the 25th December?
When it was first held on that date and why; when Jesus was actually born in terms of year and what month; what places celebrate Christmas in January instead…
Can dogs eat Brussels sprouts?
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Father Christmas or Santa Claus... Just who invented him and how did he become clad in red?
How did Father Christmas evolve? Fergus Collins takes a look
How long has the Royal Family been going to Sandringham at Christmas? It turns out, it’s a fairly new tradition…
We tend to picture Sandringham as the Royals’ timeless festive retreat – but the tradition is actually a recent one (and it began for a surprising reason)
This popular Christmas treat could kill your dog: science-backed facts on how to care for your pet - and spot the signs of poisoning
Is chocolate very poisonous to dogs? How much can they eat? Veterinary surgeon Nicholas Burrell explains all you need to know
Why are robins a symbol of Christmas and how do I attract them to my garden?
Did you know we have postmen to thank for the robin being associated with Christmas?
"No lounging about or a second glass of wine – someone still needs to tend to the livestock:" Frost, snow, animals - the gruelling reality of Christmas on a farm
While most of us down tools and pick up the mince
pies, a farmer’s work doesn’t stop for the festive
break. Amy Bateman welcomes us into her
farmhouse for a busy Yule on her Cumbrian farm
This high-tech treasure hunt is a global phenomenon – and everyone can try it
The biggest treasure hunt in the world is right on your doorstep. It’s free, it’s easy and it’s called geocaching.
Government raises inheritance tax threshold for farmers to £2.5m
The UK government has raised the inheritance tax threshold for farmers after months of protests
What happened to the Christmas goose? Inside the rise and fall of a Christmas classic
For most people, Christmas dinner means turkey, but not so long ago, the goose ruled the roast. Ivan Day seaches for the lost festive fowl
How many royal titles does Prince William have and what are they all – and what do they mean?
Prince William holds a number of royal titles – could you list them all?
Where is Young Sherlock filmed? All the filming locations from the new Guy Ritchie TV series
A new TV series about the sleuth's teenage years is coming to Prime Video
Trail hunting and puppy farming to be banned in England and Wales
Defra has published a new animal welfare strategy today which promises “ambitious” changes
Drunken feasts, role reversals and sacrifice: Before Christmas there was this Roman party in December – and it was absolutely out of control
Our Yuletide has its roots in Saturnalia, an ancient and sometimes raucous festival
held to honour the Roman god of agriculture, reveals Pat Kinsella
Should we still be cutting down trees for Christmas in 2025?
At a time of environmental loss and climate chaos, should we be cutting down living trees just for the Christmas period? We delve deeper...
5 healthiest – and 5 unhealthiest alcoholic drinks to drink this Christmas?
Bitter, smelly, odd-looking and invited for Christmas – and why they make you fart
Humdrum, bitter and smelly? Wait – there’s more to Brussels Sprouts than you might think. Cast aside your preconceptions, urges our Brussels correspondent, Dixe Wills
Could all the 'helpful' advice you've been given about sleep be wrong? Sleep expert debunks 10 popular myths
From caffeine and naps to stress and snoring, we separate sleep science from stubborn sleep myths.
22 toughest, craziest festive sporting events to try, from brutal fell runs to freezing swims - say hello to burning calories and having fun...
Who invented the Christmas tree?
We take a look at how and where the Christmas tree tradition started
35 birds, two ox tongues and a ham – in one pie? The history behind Britain’s favourite festive feasts
Beef in a mince pie? It may seem odd, but many of our festive favourites have their roots in the kitchens of the medieval upper classes, when meaty dishes laced with spices were a status symbol. Dr Neil Buttery reveals the lip-smacking history of our Yuletide treats
Each year, a Cornish village switches off its famous Christmas lights. Here's why
Mousehole remembers the 16 people who lost their lives in the Penlee lifeboat disaster of 1981
Fox hunting ban overruled in Ireland
Fox hunting remains legal in Ireland after a bill to ban it was defeated