All news for 2023-12-04

Gender-neutral names and 'surnames and first names' are expected to boom next year - but one name making a comeback goes back hundreds of years, and means 'resurrection'

And they will also spend 155 hours heating their homes - although three in 10 worry about how much energy they use in the last month of the year, research has found

Dorinda Medley proudly showed off her 'British Sunday lunch', but she had no idea about the social media abuse she was about to face for her food- complete with HP sauce

Over a quarter of Brits surveyed are dreaming of a white Christmas - as skiing in the Alps and visiting Vienna's world-famous festive markets also ranked highly

A gynaecologist has answered some of the most pressing questions she gets asked - and reveals the one habit she wishes woman would stop doing at appointments

The radioactive waste held at Sellafield is far greater than the quantity held at Chernobyl before the disaster there, with the biggest store of plutonium on the planet

Jaclyn Elmquist, 24, was found dead in a garbage chute after she left a work party on Thursday, November 30. Police suspect no foul play but questions remain unanswered as the investigation progresses

A dad has secured legend status with his children after he got a tattoo of an elf, as an ode to their family Elf on the Shelf tradition - and they absolutely love it

A third of Brits feel sentimental at Christmas, and say it is a time to keep traditions alive - like sending Christmas cards, and eating dinner with the whole family

The Paddy Power PDC Darts World Championship has caused a stir before the action at Alexandra Palace gets underway later on this month

A Strictly Come Dancing audience member has claimed that Nigel 'took out his frustrations' on his Hollywood actress wife Lucy Liemann - who has appeared in films including The Bourne Ultimatum

Racing legend Frankie Dettori has become the first person to leave this edition of I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here, just over a month after bidding farewell to the UK racing scene

It has been confirmed that the Princess of Wales will be joined by Prince William and other members of the Royal Family when she hosts her annual Christmas Carol concert at Westminster Abbey later this week

An analysis of NHS services across England has revealed the 10 worst - and best - constituencies judged off eight vital indicators, showing that even the best areas are failing to meet most targets

Api Ratuniyarawa, 37, an international rugby player plays for Fiji and just a few days before he was due to play against Wales he sexually assaulted three women at a nightclub in Cardiff

Cut the cost down this Christmas with these 'adorable' stockings made from an unwanted jumper. It's a great way to get into the festive spirit without breaking the bank - and lets you upcycle some of your old clothes

Alice Wood, 23, is accused of murdering boyfriend Ryan Watson, 24, after a party in Hamley, Stoke during which witnesses say the couple appeared tense and argumentative

A woman has been praised for her 'genius' hack to keep your hands warm at home, as it left many wondering why they hadn't thought of the completely free trick earlier

The 'committed' learner driver has finally passed after spending a whopping £1,380 and making 59 failed attempts at their theory test - more than anyone else in the UK

Coming up with a different Elf on the Shelf idea every night can be a real challenge but a mum has shared a brilliant one that others say their kids love and will be a real hit

Strictly Come Dancing fans are petitioning for Dianne Buswell to swap her flame red hair colour for brunette after loving her look when she transformed into Baby in Dirty Dancing

Avril and Christopher Rowlands planted their £6 fir outside their home in Inkberrow, Worcestershire, back in 1978 - it now stands 50ft tall and has become a festive attraction

Pep Guardiola took aim at Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta over his attitude to referees after Manchester City were the victims of a howler by Simon Hooper in their thrilling draw with Tottenham

The NHS recommends adults get between seven and nine hours of sleep a night. Habitually missing out on that is well known to increase the risk of several health problems

Ben Wooldridge, 35, has forked out thousands of pounds on his globe-trotting adventure travelling to every Disney park across four countries and three continents