The superheroes fancy dress theme saw Batman, The Incredibles, Wonderwoman and a whole crew of emergency services dashing into the chilly water.

From grabbing a bargain to sea swimming and watching traditional sporting events, people have indulged in a range of Boxing Day activities.

Analysts predicted Boxing Day shoppers would spend £236 each on average in the Boxing Day sales this year, with most purchases made online.

Data updated on Thursday indicated that 451 migrants arrived on December 25 on 11 boats. The last time vessels carrying migrants were known to have arrived was on December 14, when 160 people arrived ...

A historic Boxing Day hunt returned to a village for another year. The Holcombe Hunt returned to Pleasington today, with hounds and horses meeting at the Railway Hotel pub in Victoria Road from 12pm.

Erling Haaland missed a penalty as Manchester City’s torrid run continued with a frustrating 1-1 draw against Everton at the Etihad Stadium. The ailing champions at least avoided a 10th defeat in 13 ...

Footage circulating online appeared to show the aircraft making a steep descent before smashing into the ground in a fireball.

An Israeli strike has killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip, the Health Ministry said. The strike hit a car outside the Al-Awda Hospital in the built-up Nuseirat ...

This is where Boxing Day gets its name from - find out when it was first made a bank holiday in the UK, who celebrates it and why America don't.

Outnumbered returns to the BBC for a Christmas special, find out the full cast list and how you'll be able to watch it.

Two women have died and a man and teenage boy suffered serious injuries after reports of a stabbing in Milton Keynes on Christmas Day. A 49-year-old man from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, was ...

Beyond Paradise's Christmas Special for 2024 will air at 9pm on BBC One on Friday, December 27. Once the episode has aired it will become available to watch on BBC iPlayer.