Brightly coloured meteors in white, blue, green and red could light up the night sky as the year ends with one of the best displays of the year.

The AA has issued an amber traffic warning for the dates it expects to see the most Christmas traffic and two Kent motorways are included.

For 60 years Royal Mail has been in charge of Santa’s postbag and his replies – so what is it that children really want for Christmas this year?

Cadbury has confirmed that ‘supply chain challenges’ are the reason as to why some customers can’t find a particular chocolate this Christmas.

The cost of a TV Licence is going up next year but there are some exemptions - so who is entitled to a free or discounted licence?

A surge in food poisoning cases, caused by Salmonella, are being linked to raw poultry products and food safety officials have some advice.

Christmas shoppers are being warned to avoid ‘fake branded’ Prime and Wonka chocolate bars but how can you spot counterfeit items?

Dig out your favourite festive jumper and take part in this year’s annual charity event.

Confectioner Mars is recalling a range of its chocolate over fears packets may contain small pieces of rubber.

Train services are facing major disruption this week due to train strikes, despite a deal being agreed for workers last week.

They enjoy mess, sugary treats and keeping a close eye on the kids before Christmas so what chaos will your elf on the shelf cause this year?

One of the most sought-after coins, a rare 50p piece, will be among the items to go under the hammer at a Royal Mint auction next month.

Gas and electricity will cost more in January, it’s been confirmed, but what is the energy price cap and why is it behind an increase to our bills?

Black Friday is now one of the biggest shopping events of the year but it can also encourage increases in online fraud so how can you avoid a scam?

Calls to the RSPCA about dumped pets are at record levels and the charity says abandonments are ‘spiraling’ amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Gas and electricity bills are forecast to rise for millions of homes within weeks according to the latest predictions into changing prices.

Walkers Crisps has discontinued another flavour in its range, weeks after it emerged that Worcester Sauce packets were also disappearing from shelves.

Millions of women will soon be able to get the contraceptive pill from their pharmacy in a change to the rules and here’s how the scheme will work:

An animal charity, which says it treated more than 40 cases of antifreeze poisoning last winter, is warning pet owners to be vigilant.

Train drivers’ union Aslef has announced six strike dates for December with the walkouts expected to disrupt the build-up to Christmas.