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"Whether it’s a crisp, frosty morning or a damp soggy afternoon, it’s great to pull on your boots, wrap up warm and head out for an invigorating stroll"

From swapping trains for coaches to bagging bargain accommodation, TikTok creators have some seriously savvy tricks when it comes to travelling on the cheap, writes The Independent’s travel editor Helen Coffey

From turkey to telly, make sure your festive period features lots of these enjoyable activities.

Finding something to do between Christmas and Hogmanay that doesn't involve eating more leftovers without moving from the sofa can be difficult, especially on a budget, but we've got you covered.

"I've been buying the decorations all year round as I love Christmas and the kids love it too"

Here is when you can visit Wallingon, Seaton Delaval Hall, Cragside and Gibside throughout Christmas and New Year and what they have on offer, from winter trails to live music and prosecco

Have a go at our ultimate travel quiz with plenty of travel questions including capital cities, flags, volcanoes, famous names and heaps more

An estimated eight million children live with at least one adult with a substance use disorder. I was one of them.

It can be hard to get the wee ones settled on December 24 amid all the excitement of the day that lies ahead. But there are some things you can do, as well as some things you should avoid, to help the nighttime routine flow better.

While the weather may be cold, there's nothing like getting out and shaking the cobwebs off at one of our local beauty spots

When holidays roll around, many parents begin to appreciate just how tenacious teachers have to be to keep children engaged for weeks at a time. Some, faced with children they describe as “too playful”, “restless” or even “destructive”, may turn to home tutors, holiday lessons at schools or unregulated television…