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Christmas at Kew has been named by The Times as one of the top 19 light trails for Christmas 2025 in the UK, coming in at an impressive number three, just behind Lincoln Castle. This festive light trail takes visitors on a magical two-mile walk through the historic botanical gardens. The 3km route takes visitors on an evening tour of some of the garden’s most iconic landmarks. this festive light trail takes visitors on a magical two-mile walk through the historic botanical gardens. Christmas at Kew will run until January 4, with slots bookable between 4:20pm and 10pm.
Man Utd’s real feelings on Benjamin Sesko as details of private transfer talks emergeManchester United pursued several strikers in the summer before landing on Benjamin Sesko, who they decided on ahead of Viktor Gyokeres following a look at the dataView 2 Images Benjamin Sesko completed his move to Manchester in August (Image: Getty)Manchester United opted to go after Benjamin Sesko ahead of Viktor Gyokeres in the summer after a data-led approach suggested the Slovenian would be better suited to them. Ruben Amorim's history with Viktor Gyokeres at Sporting Lisbon, where he was prolific, led to inevitable links but the Swede headed to Arsenal. He said: "I'm relaxed, he's not relaxed. I understand how things are in football and he's going to struggle. He is going to be our striker for the long term but he's going to have these struggles and these bumps during the ride.
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The UK newspapers and media outlets wasted no time in singing the praises of Stokes and his team after they reduced Australia to 9-123 in reply to England's 172 on a chaotic opening day in Perth. 08:03 Play video Australia v England | First Ashes Test | Day OneThe Independent found particular joy in listing how Australia's major dailies responded to the mayhem. 00:57 Play video Stokes takes five to inspire stunning England fightbackAs Stokes ran riot, Cook asked Langer about his reputation in Australia. Langer, of course, was coach of the Australian team during that series. 'Alastair Cook forced into apology as England leave Australia reeling', screamed The Mirror of Cook and Langer's good-natured exchange.
The Department of Health will host a meeting with leading experts to discuss the potential launch of the first NHS screening programme for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the UK, with 55,300 cases and 12,200 deaths reported annually. The NSC will then provide a recommendation on whether to initiate the first NHS screening programme for prostate cancer. Chiara de Biase, the director of health services, equity and improvement at Prostate Cancer UK, spoke to The Times about the difficult decision surrounding prostate cancer screening. According to the NHS website: "Prostate cancer usually starts to grow on the outer part of the prostate.
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President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine suggested on Friday that his country’s alliance with the United States could be at a breaking point as the White House presses Kyiv to respond by Thanksgiving to its plan to end the war against Russia. The 28-point proposal from the White House — which Kyiv has said was drafted without its involvement — would give Russia most of what it has asked for, including the surrender of Ukrainian territory and sharp limits on Ukraine’s military. The plan would require Ukraine to accept conditions that it and its European allies have long called unacceptable and tantamount to capitulation. In a video address to the Ukrainian people on Friday afternoon, Mr. Zelensky said that his country was facing “one of the most difficult moments in our history.”“Ukraine may soon find itself before a very difficult choice,” he said. Either the difficult 28 points, or an extremely hard winter — the hardest one — and further risks.”
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Indian students in the UK now have a dedicated body, the Indian National Students Employability Council (INSEC), formed by INSA UK and Creoo. This initiative aims to tackle declining job prospects by moving beyond discussions to concrete actions like national roadshows and research. A national body with real muscleRoadshows, research, and representationStudents speak out on silence from employersAdvocacy and policy engagementBuilding a community, not just a networkWhy INSEC matters(With inputs from PTI)In a decisive step to improve career outcomes for Indian students in Britain, the Indian National Students Association (INSA) UK has partnered with AI-driven career platform Creoo to establish the Indian National Students Employability Council (INSEC). The programme will bring mentorship, employer engagement, and targeted career support directly to campuses.Inputs shared with PTI indicate that the council will also launch the first nationwide study on “Indian Student Outcomes” early next year. By combining research, policy advocacy, and direct engagement with employers, INSEC aims to reshape the way Indian students navigate the UK job market — turning individual frustration into a collective movement for change.
It would almost be majestic, if it weren’t so smelly. An enormous wall of trash about 500 feet in length and up to four stories tall was recently discovered near a highway in the English countryside, leading to a national outcry across Britain. Despite its massive scale, the dump remained hidden from sight for weeks behind a row of trees, leaving many in the country who recently came across images of the heap in disbelief. “When I was sent the video and pictures, I had to double check and think, is this A.I. “In terms of the waste tips I’ve seen, this is probably the worst.
The prime minister is expected to make his own trip to the country, perhaps as soon as early next year. In September a case involving two men - including a former parliamentary researcher - who were accused of spying for China collapsed in controversial circumstances. Prosecutors said the case was dropped because they could not get evidence from the government referring to China as a national security threat. However, ministers insisted they were frustrated it collapsed and blamed the position of the previous Conservative government, as well as out-of-date national security legislation. Earlier this week MI5 issued an alert to MPs and peers, warning they faced a significant risk of spying from the Chinese state.
Sir Keir Starmer is poised to approve the new Chinese super-embassy in London, it has been reported. A Whitehall source told The Times on Thursday that the embassy’s approval by Dec 10 was likely to be a “formality”. It is understood that the intelligence agencies feel confident in their ability to mitigate any potential security risks around the embassy site. Sources have pointed out that the security service is well accustomed to countering national security risks from foreign states’ bases in the capital. He told Bloomberg: “It’s right and proper that the Chinese should get their embassy.”
Mr Frenette and his wife Donna were held on suspicion of concealing a body and detained in custody for 36 hours. View 4 Images Donna Frenette was held on suspicion of concealing a bodyThey are claiming "substantial damages" for alleged trespass, false imprisonment and emotional distress. Mr Frenette, 60, decorated guns for King Charles and the late Queen and a watch for Sir David Beckham. Article continues belowView 4 Images Mr Frenette, 60, decorated guns for the late QueenDonna Frenette said: "We took him home from hospital because there was nothing more they could do. The next day the couple took the body to their home and buried him in a grave next to Mr Frenette's grandfather's remains.
