‘It is a horrible thing to have happened. Who would have believed this could happen in a sleepy place like this’ Via: Crawley Down: Tributes paid to 'teacher killed with woman who tried to save her'
Opposition figures call on Boris Johnson’s government to introduce 28-day limit on length of time asylum seekers and others can be detained Via: More than 1,800 people spending Christmas in immigration detention centres
The photograph of the Queen with the Apollo 11 astronauts at Buckingham Palace in October 1969 could be a nod to Netflix series The Crown, which featured the scene five weeks ago. Via: Does Queen's Speech include a subtle nod to The Crown?
Fascinating images also show children carrying mistletoe and marvelling at mechanical toys at Holborn’s Christmas markets in central London. Via: Fascinating photos show how we used to celebrate Christmas 100 years ago
Fans have gone wild over baby Archie’s resemblance to his mother Meghan Markle following the unofficial release of the Sussexes’ Christmas card. Via: Fans gush over Archie's resemblance to Meghan Markle
EXCLUSIVE: Speaking to Femail, food historian Tasha Marks has given her insight into changing festive feasts over the years, revealing how pigs and blankets first appeared in the 1950s. Via: How Christmas dinner has changed over the century
The Beckhams are no stranger to sharing their lavish exploits, and Christmas Eve proved to be no different, as they led stars taking to Instagram to share a glimpse of their own festive preparations. Via: David and Victoria Beckham share family Christmas Eve photos
Was Mary a virgin? Did she stay a virgin? The confusion goes back to Christ’s early followers, who turned a biological necessity into a viceAt Christmastide you can’t escape from the fact that Christianity centres on the birth of a child, and glories in it. But Christians say that this Read more
Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s e-card to friends and colleagues stars baby ArchieThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex have opted to break with tradition and chosen a more eco-friendly way of sending festive wishes, releasing an e-card with their son Archie at centre stage.The card reads: “Merry Christmas and a Read more
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, on the final trading day before ChristmasLatest: UK stocks close at new peakEurope’s Stoxx 600 hits record highIntroduction: Gold rallies in pre-Christmas tradingAnalyst: Gold could keep rallying in 2020Trade war jitters haven’t gone away 1.48pm GMT Time for a quick recap, Read more