MYSTERIOUS: Father christmas | Mind Blowing Facts

We blind taste-tested supermarket mince pies – and there was a clear winner

We looked for quality pastry, a generous amount of spiced filling, and value for money

The Independent UK · Nov 5

The six best Christmas markets in Europe to visit in 2026 this winter

It’s hard to avoid overly commercialised markets full of generic imported tat, but these six festive villages are recommended for their Christmassy atmosphere

The Independent UK · Oct 12

I was told it’s ‘unethical’ to let your children know the truth about Santa Claus

LET’S UNPACK THAT: New research claims that lying to our children about Father Christmas coming down the chimney to deliver presents is a form of bad parenting. Charlotte Cripps talks to the experts to find out whether it’s time to bust the myth rather than perpetuate it

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2024

Steam and sparkle: 6 of the best Christmas railway journeys in the UK

From Santa Specials for excited children to a luxury Yuletide Evening Express for the grownups, these colourful trips will get you into the festive spirit

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023

These are the faces of 30 criminals jailed during May

Dozens of people were put behind bars in May

Liverpool Echo · Jun 1, 2023

Peppa Pig makes surprise Eurovision appearance leading conga line

She joins Father Christmas, The Wombles and Moominpappa as fictional characters to appear in a non-competing capacity.

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

Rapist told child to do what he wanted or 'Father Christmas wouldn't appear'

Victim left with 'weight on her shoulder she can't bear' after year of sickening attacks

Liverpool Echo · May 3, 2023