All news for 2023-12-24

A psychologist has explained how our sleep is controlled by three mechanisms: the supply-and-demand relationship between sleep and wakefulness, the body clock and psychological factors

BBC star Layton Williams, 29, has revealed that he is still receiving nasty DMs from Strictly fans about his appearance on the show

While the world eagerly awaits the launch of a fully-functioning time machine, a Ukrainian man claims to have already mastered the art of transporting himself through history

Pet owners have been given key ways to keep your dog relaxed and stop it from becoming agitated and aggressive with unfamiliar faces and plenty of noise over the festive season

One woman realised that being on your period and using an electric mattress topper sat up and doing work do not mix well after making a horrifying discovery before her office Christmas party

From discounted cashmere knits, to party-ready dresses, refresh your wardrobe for less with the early Reiss Boxing Day sale

LIVERPOOL 1-1 ARSENAL: In a frenetic and often intense clash, two defenders stood up for their sides and delivered displays that showed exactly what is required of modern centre-backs

Jack Branning emerged as a late runner in the race to uncover the identity of the Christmas murder victim and killer, but EastEnders star Scott Maslen has revealed why he shouldn't be ruled out

Notorious serial killer Robert Maudsley has spent more than 16,600 consecutive days in isolation for his horrific crimes, and will remain in his underground cell on Christmas Day

EastEnders spoilers reveal where Nish Panesar, Ravi Gulati, Phil Mitchell, and Jack Branning are moments before one character is killed off on Christmas Day next week

Thorpe Park, Alton Towers, Legoland, Chessington World of Adventures and Drayton Manor all have plans for 2024 that will provide theme park fans plenty to look forward to

A Domino's Pizza worker has given his tried and tested tips on getting discount on your food - or even getting it free. Plus, the employee sets the record straight when it comes to the iconic pizza tracker

A woman was reduced to tears after her Christmas dinner guests said they would go to her home on Christmas Day on the agreement they would all bring a dish to help her out. Now they've backtracked and she's threatening to cancel altogether

Thanks to Christmas 2022 being quite a sad affair for Charlotte Crosby and her loved ones, this year the former Geordie Shore star is celebrating the festive season differently

Christmas Day is expected to be exceptionally mild, though the Met Office says a white Christmas is "definitely" on for Scotland with up to four inches set to fall

Comedian and stand-up performer Neel Nanda has reportedly passed away aged 32 as tributes flood in for the Jimmy Kimmel Live! star from fellow comics Matt Rife and Dane Cook

Anthony Joshua now faces having to line up a new opponent in early 2024 after his plans to fight Deontay Wilder were scuppered by the American's defeat to Joseph Parker

LIVERPOOL 1-1 ARSENAL: The Arsenal boss had previously revved up Anfield by responding to a challenge he didn't like, but he cut a much calmer figure in the early exchanges of Saturday's clash

EastEnders is about to air the episode we have all been waiting for next week on the BBC soap, with all kinds of spoilers and theories teasing show-changing events

The undefeated Raven Chapman moved into world featherweight title contention with a commanding ring display against the experienced Lucie Sedlackova in York Hall

Sky has dished out some festive free updates - here’s how to find them.

Home Secretary James Cleverly has been been criticised by former Love Island contestant Sharon Gaffka, who was a victim of drink spiking, after he joked about Rohypnol

WORST SPORTING MOMENTS OF 2023: Shamed Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales unfortunately took centre stage after the Women's World Cup, while English football mourned a legend

Chloe Homan, 32, from Tennessee, is the first to admit she had no idea how to manage her curly hair growing up. But, she said she always embraced her curls even when the hairstyle was "frowned upon" in the late nineties and early 2000s.

Finding out she had cancer at Christmas was not what Sharon-Ann was expecting but how do you celebrate when you only have six months to live?