Yorkshire Post Christmas

Sheffield Christmas Market: Best photos as festive season gets underway in city centre

Jonathan Pritchard — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:44:53 GMT

Sheffield Christmas Market has returned to the city centre as festive celebrations across Yorkshire begin to ramp up.

How far does £50 go at TK Maxx when you’ve still got three Christmas presents to buy?

Marc Reeves — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:45:55 GMT

A skincare set, a coffee maker and a planetarium projector came to £49.96 delivered. One toy swap cuts £7 off the bill.

"I make Christmas decoration that you can keep out all year," says Yorkshire Potter Fiona Newby

Sally Clifford — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:28:01 GMT

THE countdown to Christmas is on, and our attention has consciously turned to decking the halls for the festivities. Trends change, of course. The sentimental among us will always make room on the Christmas tree for the decorations passed down through the generations, but less seems to be more these days, with fuss-free and simplistic alternatives replacing over-the-top trimmings of yesteryear.

Christmas at Chatsworth 2026: 'It's got to be special. That's why families come back every year'

Stephanie Smith — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:22:02 GMT

In the first of our Yorkshire Post Magazine feature series celebrating the best and the most beautiful stately home festive experiences, Stephanie Smith finds out how Chatsworth created its 12 Days of Christmas spectacle. Pictures by Tony Johnson.

York Christmas Market: Best pictures as popular market opens this week

Jonathan Pritchard — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:24:25 GMT

York's much-loved Christmas market has reopened this week as preparations begin to ramp up for the festive season.

Am I the only person to love this year's controversial John Lewis advert? - Christa Ackroyd

Christa Ackroyd — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:23:17 GMT

All that fuss about a Christmas advert on the telly. The worst festive ad ever screamed the headlines. Poor grandma shouted another, as if Kristin Scott Thomas was not just an actor playing a role. Those kids need to learn some manners, agreed thousands upon thousands.

'It makes you really proud of York'- Traders on first day of Christmas Market

Joe Gerrard — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 08:14:42 GMT

York Christmas Market traders have spoken on the first day of the event about their expectations and hopes this year.