All news for 2023-12-29

As many prepare to write their New Year's resolutions, a nutritionist has advised the Mirror which diets actually work in the long run, while cautioning against one food fad in particular

We're all familiar with the Christmas tradition that you should kiss under the mistletoe when you see it, but have you ever wondered where the idea came from and why people do it?

Kayla Severi, 18, told her mum that she wanted a dog for Christmas 'more than anything in the world' - and when her wish was rejected, she decided to get creative

According to one expert, all the fuss about the heat of the pan isn’t what you need to pay attention to for creamy eggs - ultimately, they say it comes down to technique

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has made the bold claim that his players could do with more training after a dire display during the 2-0 home defeat at the hands of West Ham

An easyJet plane from Gatwick Airport with 179 people onboard came close to hitting another aircraft after being given permission to land by an air traffic controller in a mistake

If you’re struggling to stay warm this winter, there’s no better time to rustle up this comforting broccoli and stilton soup, which will have you coming back for seconds

BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood tied the knot with fiancé Steve Randall in a secret ceremony in Buckinghamshire on Wednesday

Recent days has seen the UK battered by Storm Gerrit that even led to a tornado touching down in parts of Manchester as many look ahead to what could be a snowy January

The Kardashian-Jenner clan have long been surrounded by speculation they've gone under the knife for plastic surgery procedures, but they've denied a lot of the rumours

Arsenal remain in the Premier League title race despite their shock defeat against West Ham, but club legend Thierry Henry is concerned about the increased competition at the top

BBC weather forecast says more bleak weather including rain, wind and possible snow is on its way for the New Year period after Storm Gerrit brought freak conditions to millions of Brits

There's more than meets the eye with this baffling optical illusion of a man looking for something in the woods. It turns out you have high IQ if you manage to spot the mysterious outline of a woman's face

The New Year is fast approaching and if you haven't managed to pick up your New Year bits and bobs, that’s okay, Asda will be open on New Year’s Eve

Who knew getting your daily caffeine fix could also be helping your relationship? One woman has raved about the morning coffee habit she has crafted to save her marriage - so pop the kettle on

New Year's Eve falls on a Sunday this year and some Tesco stores will only be open for six hours - this means you won't have as long to pick up last minute bits for your New Year celebrations

Over the festive season, supermarket chains adjust their opening hours and New Year is no exception with stores set to close earlier than normal

We've rounded up all the significant money changes that are scheduled to happen in the next 12 months, including increases to key bills, as well as the latest economic predictions

Vera icon Brenda Blethyn has admitted there are currently no more series of the ITV drama planned, as she shared when the show might come to an end

Manchester United could move for Viktor Gyokeres, who has excelled at Sporting, but will cost a huge sum despite being available for a modest fee back in the summer

Over New Year, opening times for supermarkets are a bit of a mixed bag as you may find opening times are slightly shorter, while some stores won’t be open at all - with Aldi being one of them

Coronation Street airs a shocking betrayal next week on the ITV soap, as Aadi Alahan and Nina Lucas share a shock kiss, leaving Nina's girlfriend Asha Alahan devastated

The best places for seeing the Northern Lights around the world include an amazing Arctic village that boasts gorgeous surroundings especially when it's covered in snowfall

Today's top transfer news, rumours, gossip for the 72 EFL clubs up and down the Championship, League One and League Two ahead of the January window

Liverpool are spoilt for choice in the attacking third but are eyeing up a move for AC Milan star Rafael Leao with a left-back also on their radar amid an injury crisis in that area