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Families have the chance to see Santa in Lapland

‘Bucket-list trip’ to see Santa Claus and Northern Lights in Lapland

To celebrate Toy Story 5 arriving in cinemas, ODEON is launching the 'Play Them Forward' toy collection campaign this weekend.

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HCLTech has been selected as a strategic technology partner by Neste

Ad Feature HCLTech lands AI transformation deal with renewable fuels leader Neste

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaks with authorities near a stretch of railway damaged between Warsaw and Lublin, Poland

Polish railway explosion ‘unprecedented act of sabotage’

Houses in Norway

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An image of the Northern Lights in England in 2024 and a Met Office map showing where the Northern Lights could be visible in the UK on October 28 2025.

Where Northern Lights could be visible in the UK tonight

You could be experiencing the magic of Manhattan at Christmas for just £99

£99 Christmas market mystery holiday: New York, Lapland, Rome, or...?

Soldiers take part in a large-scale airborne assault exercise in the Netherlands, involving 500 fully equipped military paratroopers of various Nato nations this week

Explainer What is Nato? Who is in it - and why is it important?

The happiest country in the world truly made me happy!

We went to Finland’s Lake Saimaa to uncover what makes Finns so happy

When Northern Lights may be visible as aurora sightings possible in UK.

When Northern Lights may be visible as aurora sightings possible in UK

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Elk served at the phenomenal Nokka restaurant

A trip to Finland voted the world's happiest country for eight years in a row

A young Finnish MP has taken his own life in the country's parliament building. (Photo: Facebook)

MP kills himself in parliament building

New York City is a dream Christmas destination - and you could fly there for just £99

Fly to a mystery Christmas destination for just £99 with this deal

Police works at a cordoned area outside the Ratina shopping centre in Tampere, Finland

Four people stabbed outside shopping centre

TV star Dr Eva Orsmond has ended her marriage after 27 years. Photo: drevasclinics/Instagram

TV star Dr Eva Orsmond has ended her marriage after 27 years

A unique and lesser-known destination, Tampere is perfect for holidaymakers as there are a lot of fun things to see and do on the social scene. (Photo: Visit Tampere)

Visit this lesser-known destination - with festivals and saunas
A unique and lesser-known destination, Tampere is perfect for holidaymakers as there are a lot of fun things to see and do on the social scene.
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The aurora borealis, or northern lights, are visible in parts of Scotland and get more spectacular the further north you go.

Where northern lights could be visible tonight as red alert issued

Ten more countries booked their place in the grand final of Eurovision 2025.

Eurovision 2025: Full list of semi-final 2 qualifiers

Finland has once again topped the World Happiness Report’s rankings. (Photo: Visit Helsinki/Facebook)

Why is Finland the world's happiest country for the eighth year?

New data reveals UK motorists are paying some of the highest pump prices in Europe

Fuel for thought…UK's unwanted high pump prices compared to European neighbours ...

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A British man has been accused of axing a 75-year-old man to death in Finland after he claimed he was tied down and raped. (Photo: Garo Akaub Jlitakrian/Facebook)

Brit hacks man, 75, to death after 'being tied up and raped'

Cathy says that planning a trip in December gave her a bit of relief from the pressure and expectations of Christmas.

“I spent last Christmas having an Icelandic Adventure – this is why Christmas ab...

You need to pack for the cold when travelling to Lapland - but there are some essential items nobody ever tells you about too

What to pack for Lapland: Essential items nobody ever tells you about

TUI trips to Lapland, of course, include a visit to see Santa Claus

I visited Lapland on a TUI trip of a lifetime - my advice to parents

Lapland, Finland

Co-op Holidays announces 2025 Lapland tours

Lakeside cabin in Roscoe, New York

The merriest, Santa-ready Airbnbs you can still book this festive season
For those after a festive getaway, Airbnb shares 12 Santa-ready homes in the UK and around the world - from a shepherd’s hut on a Christmas tree farm in Ceredigion to a charming gingerbread cottage in Germany - these stays are available over the festive period and are guaranteed to make it merrier.
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‘True’ home of Santa Claus is £3k cheaper to visit than Lapland

Finland’s first openly gay ice hockey player Janne Puhakka, reportedly shot dead by ex partner after break up, It has now been revealed that the Traitors finale has been postponed after his murder. Janne Puhakka of Team Finland congratulates Saku Kinnunen on his second period goal against USA White during the 2014 USA Hockey Junior Evaluation Campat Lake Placid Olympic Center on August 4, 2014 in Lake Placid, New York

Traitors finale postponed after contestant Janne Puhakka's murder

The Aurora Borealis over Tromsø, Norway.

Missed the Northern Lights? Travel expert reveals the best places to see them

Prince William says he has "no other agenda" than helping people in need because that is "part of my role" - in new ITV documentary.

Prince William says he has "no other agenda" in new ITV documentary

Finland’s first openly gay ice hockey player Janne Puhakka, reportedly shot dead by ex partner after break up, Janne Puhakka of Team Finland congratulates Saku Kinnunen on his second period goal against USA White during the 2014 USA Hockey Junior Evaluation Campat Lake Placid Olympic Center on August 4, 2014 in Lake Placid, New York

Finland’s first openly gay ice hockey player Janne Puhakka found dead

Helsinki

Finnair boosts flights from London to the world's happiest country

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Four unique accommodations to try for unforgettable Finland stay

US video artist Bill Viola at a preview of the exhibition "Bill Viola. Electronic Renaissance" at the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence in 2017 Picture: Tiziana Fabi/AFP via Getty Images

Pioneering video artist dies at home in California aged 73

Axe head found at the supposed temple site in the Sibbosberg cave system close to the coastal resort of Gumbostrand, 20 miles east of Finland's capital, Helsinki.

Archaeologists discover ‘first evidence’ of £15billion treasure trove

Jedward, Käärijä and Lordi have definitely worn some of the worst outfits at the Eurovision Song Contest over the years

Eurovision 2024: Worst Dressed Eurovision stars of all time

Three 12-year-old students have been wounded after anther 12-year-oldopened fire on a school in Finland. (Credit: Lehtikuva/AFP via Getty Images)

Child killed as 12-year-old opens fire at school

Love Island stars Molly Marsh and Zach Noble have split after seven months. Picture: Molly Marsh/Instagram

Love Island stars split

Steely Dan keyboardist Jim Beard dead at 63 following a 'sudden illness'

Breaking Musician dies after 'sudden illness'

Finnair has begun weighing passengers before they board flights to get a more precise sense of how much weight people add to cabins. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Airline now weighs passengers before they board flights

Finnair is cancelling over 500 flights this week due to a labour union strike - and it has been warned there could be major travel delays. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Breaking Airline cancels 550 flights

Grant Shapps has announced the UK will be deploying 20,000 troops to NATO Europe. Picture: Leon Neal/PA Wire

UK deploying 20,000 troops to NATO Europe

Santa’s Official Post Office in Rovaniemi, Finland

Spend the Christmas period at Santa's official Post Office - for free

UK moves to block self-ID for trans migrants of 'blacklisted' countries

UK to increase ‘blacklist’ of countries that allow trans self-ID

Watch the ‘udderly’ adorable moment a herd of cows rush down a field to enjoy free jazz performance

Watch the moment a herd of cows flock to enjoy a free jazz performance

TV channel for Slovenia v N Ireland - plus live stream details

Ryanair has unveiled its Lapland flight schedule for winter this year (Photo: Adobe)

Ryanair announces budget winter flights to Lapland from UK airports

Finland has officially been welcomed into the NATO security alliance. (Credit: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Explainer Sweden to join NATO as Turkey agrees to support application

Petteri Orpo of the National Coalition and Rikka Purra of the Finns Party are set to form a new right-leaning coalition in the Finnish parliament. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Finland's right-wing coalition reaches agreement to create government

Finland: a natural playground at the forefront of sustainable travel

Finland: the best things to do in the 'natural playground'

Loreen won Melodifestivalen and will represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool in May 2023. Image: Christine Olsson/TT News Agency/AFP

Sweden’s Loreen makes history as first women to win Eurovision twice

Here's what the winner of Eurovision will actually win

What Eurovision Song Contest winners actually get

Finland's Käärijä is a fan favourite this year. (Credit: Getty Images)

'Cha Cha Cha!' What Finland's bonkers song's lyrics are in English

Eurovision semi-final 2: When is it, what time does it start, presenters, musicians & can the UK vote in it?

Full guide to Eurovision semi-final 2 - how to watch & how to vote

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