Christmas

Find Evri's Christmas 2026 last-send dates, plus Royal Mail and Parcelforce UK posting deadlines

Evri and Royal Mail final posting dates for Christmas 2026 revealed

Christmas toy sales are underway, with Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and Argos offering big discounts. Here’s how to use deal stacking to save more.

Christmas toy sales are underway, with Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and Argos offering big discounts. Here’s how to use deal stacking to save more.

Tesco, Argos, Asda and Lidl toy sales revealed with clever deal stacking tips

Argos has revealed its top toys for Christmas 2026

Argos has revealed its top toys for Christmas 2026

Argos reveals the 'must have' toys children will want this Christmas from £15 to £150

Pigs in blankets are flying off the shelves at a Hampshire farm shop.

Pigs in blankets are flying off the shelves at a Hampshire farm shop.

Pigs in blankets flying off shelves as demand reaches high for Hampshire shop

67 Southern Co-op stores will be open for limited hours on Christmas Day.

67 Southern Co-op stores will be open for limited hours on Christmas Day.

Selected Southern Co-op stores will open on Christmas Day

A Hampshire butcher is expecting to sell enough chipolatas and streaky bacon to make 5,500 pigs in blankets.

A Hampshire butcher is expecting to sell enough chipolatas and streaky bacon to make 5,500 pigs in blankets.

Hampshire butcher expected to sell 5,500 pigs in blankets this Christmas

A colourful new Christmas display is brightening up Whiteley Shopping Centre.

A colourful new Christmas display is brightening up Whiteley Shopping Centre.

Hampshire shopping centre unveils festive display

Santa and his grotto are returning to Fareham Shopping Centre.

Santa and his grotto are returning to Fareham Shopping Centre.

Santa's grotto set to return to Fareham - here's when

Strawberry Fields Christmas Tree Farm is celebrating 45 years with a treat for visitors.

Strawberry Fields Christmas Tree Farm is celebrating 45 years with a treat for visitors.

Christmas tree farm celebrates 45 years with gift to visitors

Aldi has revealed that Hampshire is the first UK destination where Christmas starts.

Aldi has revealed that Hampshire is the first UK destination where Christmas starts.

Hampshire named as first place in UK where Christmas starts

Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is set to run from Thursday, November 27 to Saturday, January 3

Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is set to run from Thursday, November 27 to Saturday, January 3

Winter light trail to return to Hampshire with new immersive displays

It is coming to Southampton this November.

It is coming to Southampton this November.

Festive Irish concert brings music and cheer to Mayflower Theatre

Fareham Christmas light switch-on

Fareham Christmas light switch-on

Fareham Christmas lights switch-on date revealed with festive family fun

Caption Desk said:Light trail returns to Hillier Gardens with immersive zones and festive magic

Caption Desk said:Light trail returns to Hillier Gardens with immersive zones and festive magic

Award-winning light trail returns this Christmas with new immersive zones

Have you ever had a drain blockage disaster after cooking Christmas dinner?

Have you ever had a drain blockage disaster after cooking Christmas dinner?

The Christmas food and drink you must avoid pouring down the sink today

Reverend Dr Paul Chamberlain told children at Lee-on-the-Solent Juniors that Santa is not real during a school RE lesson.

Reverend Dr Paul Chamberlain told children at Lee-on-the-Solent Juniors that Santa is not real during a school RE lesson.

Reverend 'ruins Christmas' by telling school kids Santa is not real

Hampshire County Council has released a guide on how to save money this Christmas season

Hampshire County Council has released a guide on how to save money this Christmas season

Christmas waste and recycling advice issued by council

BP employees - like ones at their Shirley station pictured - were left confused after a weekly conference call.

BP employees - like ones at their Shirley station pictured - were left confused after a weekly conference call.

BP staff left confused as management 'ban' Christmas decorations

The Moose Bar is back this year serving alcoholic drinks -shoppers have reacted to the prices.

The Moose Bar is back this year serving alcoholic drinks -shoppers have reacted to the prices.

'Does it come with a brewery?': shoppers react to Christmas market prices

No visit to the market to Southampton's Christmas Market complete without trying a German Bratwurst, this is what we thought of it.

No visit to the market to Southampton's Christmas Market complete without trying a German Bratwurst, this is what we thought of it.

Christmas Markets

I tried Southampton's Christmas Market - it's surprisingly fun for thrill seekers

Animations transform Bargate during 2024 Christmas light switch on

Animations transform Bargate during 2024 Christmas light switch on

Animations transform Bargate during Christmas lights switch on

A service will take place at New Forest Crematorium

A service will take place at New Forest Crematorium

Christmas carol and memorial services to remember loved ones this festive season

This family on Bitterne Road West already have their Christmas decorations up - this is why.

This family on Bitterne Road West already have their Christmas decorations up - this is why.

Why this family have already started putting up their Christmas decorations

All in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

All in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

Charity Fundraiser

Garden centre hosts Christmas Shopping Night for charity

Dobbies Cadnam, in partnership with Needlefresh, has launched the initiative to spread festive cheer

Dobbies Cadnam, in partnership with Needlefresh, has launched the initiative to spread festive cheer

Dobbies offering free Christmas trees to schools

With the cost of 1st and 2nd class stamps, sending Christmas cards has become an expense many people can't afford to make.

With the cost of 1st and 2nd class stamps, sending Christmas cards has become an expense many people can't afford to make.

I'm a Gen Z: This is the dying Christmas tradition I want to keep alive

The Christmas tree towers over Pangbourne Close

The Christmas tree towers over Pangbourne Close

The 12-metre Christmas tree with 5,000 LED lights illuminating an entire street

Share photos of your baby getting ready for their first Christmas

Share photos of your baby getting ready for their first Christmas

Is your baby about to celebrate their first Christmas? Share your photos with us

Employees at Skill Scaffolding have lit up their unusual Christmas tree

Employees at Skill Scaffolding have lit up their unusual Christmas tree

Take a look at this unusual Christmas tree

GP, Dr Bhavini Shah (GMC: 7090158) from LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor has urged Brits that their common cold symptoms could actually be allergies and what many call 'Christmas Tree syndrome'.

GP, Dr Bhavini Shah (GMC: 7090158) from LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor has urged Brits that their common cold symptoms could actually be allergies and what many call 'Christmas Tree syndrome'.

GP issues health warning to Brits putting up their Christmas decorations

S&D Leisure will return to offer a Christmas market in Southampton

S&D Leisure will return to offer a Christmas market in Southampton

Christmas market operator announces return to Southampton

Christmas 2022: Festive footfall dropped in Southampton

Christmas 2022: Festive footfall dropped in Southampton

Festive footfall in city centre slumped despite ‘many activities’ on offer

How to get rid of unwanted Christmas presents

How to get rid of unwanted Christmas presents

How to get rid of unwanted Christmas presents

Meal ideas to make the most of your Christmas leftovers

Meal ideas to make the most of your Christmas leftovers

Meal ideas to make the most of your Christmas leftovers

Runner proposes on Christmas Day after Southampton parkrun

Runner proposes on Christmas Day after Southampton parkrun

‘Magical’ Christmas proposal after runner surprises girlfriend at parkrun event

Why is Boxing Day celebrated?

Why is Boxing Day celebrated?

Everything you need to know about Boxing Day and why it's celebrated

The truth on police checking for drink drivers at Christmas.

The truth on police checking for drink drivers at Christmas.

Are there really more police checking for drink drivers over Christmas?

Christmas: Bin collection dates in Southampton, Eastleigh and New Forest

Christmas: Bin collection dates in Southampton, Eastleigh and New Forest

This is when your bins will be collected over the Christmas period

Christmas opening times at Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons, M&S and more.

Christmas opening times at Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons, M&S and more.

Full list of Christmas opening hours at major UK supermarkets from M&S to Aldi

NASA reveals when you can see 'Santa's sleigh' this Christmas.

NASA reveals when you can see 'Santa's sleigh' this Christmas.

NASA reveals when you can see 'Santa's sleigh' in the sky this Christmas

A Santa Paws grotto is coming to Raw Pet Food Pantry in Shedfield

A Santa Paws grotto is coming to Raw Pet Food Pantry in Shedfield

‘Santa Paws’ grotto for dogs is coming to town – here’s when

Danny Klopper's Christmas cars

Danny Klopper's Christmas cars

Man decks out car in Christmas lights to ‘put a smile on people’s faces’

Is the Southampton Christmas market worth it?

Is the Southampton Christmas market worth it?

Southampton’s Christmas market is BACK – and this is what we thought

Southampton's Christmas market in years gone by

Southampton's Christmas market in years gone by

What you can buy at Southampton’s Christmas market – in full

All you need to know about Southampton’s Christmas market

All you need to know about Southampton’s Christmas market

Southampton’s Christmas market to return tomorrow - What you need to know

Christmas in Southampton

Christmas in Southampton

Need inspiration? The Christmas markets and fairs coming to Southampton

Here is our rankings of the best Christmas adverts released so far - do you agree? (Canva)

Here is our rankings of the best Christmas adverts released so far - do you agree? (Canva)

Watch the best Christmas adverts of 2022 from John Lewis, Aldi, Asda, Tesco and more

Iceland's Christmas dinner costs just £4.35 per person.

Iceland's Christmas dinner costs just £4.35 per person.

Iceland launches air fryer friendly Christmas dinner costing less than £5 per person

Christmas 2022: Will there be free parking in Southampton?

Christmas 2022: Will there be free parking in Southampton?

Will there be free Christmas parking in and around Southampton?

Southampton's Christmas market will return this year - and this is what residents have to say

Southampton's Christmas market will return this year - and this is what residents have to say

‘Best news’ say residents after return of Christmas market is announced

Kevin the Carrot returns ready for the World Cup in Aldi's Christmas ad teaser

Kevin the Carrot returns ready for the World Cup in Aldi's Christmas ad teaser

Kevin the Carrot returns ready for the World Cup in Aldi's Christmas ad teaser

Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec from Strictly Come Dancing star in this year's Freemans festive TV advert (Freemans)

Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec from Strictly Come Dancing star in this year's Freemans festive TV advert (Freemans)

Strictly Come Dancing duo Manrara and Skorjanec star in Freeman Christmas ad

The new workers will stock shelves, pick items as well as pack and deliver online orders. (PA)

The new workers will stock shelves, pick items as well as pack and deliver online orders. (PA)

Sainsbury's launches Christmas hiring spree with 18,000 jobs up for grabs

ITV to 'axe' popular Christmas show after 12 years leaving fans devastated (Canva/PA)

ITV to 'axe' popular Christmas show after 12 years leaving fans devastated (Canva/PA)

ITV to 'axe' popular Christmas show after 12 years on air