Boxing Day

Commonwealth nations holiday on 26 December

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Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, occurring on the second day of Christmastide. Boxing Day was once a day to donate gifts to those in need, but it has evolved to become a part of Christmas festivities, with many people choosing to shop for deals on Boxing Day. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth nations. The attached bank holiday or public holiday may take place on 27 or 28 December if necessary to ensure it falls on a weekday. Boxing Day is also concurrent with the Christian festival Saint Stephen's Day.

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Nigel Farage speaks at Reform UK conference Nigel Farage praised the Reform party for overtaking the Conservatives. Speaking to Reform UK's East Midlands conference in Leicester on Friday, the Reform UK leader said the party has "35,000 members.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:05Published on January 4, 2025

Boxing Day spending predicted to be higher than last year A retail expert says Boxing Day spending is forecasted to be up 3.2% higher this year compared to last year. As shoppers make the most of Boxing Day sales in Oxford Street, London, Nathan Parsad-Wyatt.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:00Published on December 26, 2024

Shoppers in London make the most of Boxing Day sales High streets across the UK and digital retailers are experiencing one of their busiest days of the year, as shoppers make the most of winter sales on Boxing Day. Shoppers are predicted to spend £236.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:42Published on December 26, 2024

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Starmer pays tribute to 'wonderful' brother who died on Boxing Day Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to his brother Nick, who died on Boxing Day aged 60 after suffering from cancer. Sky News - Published on December 27, 2024
Six takeaways from Boxing Day Irish Premiership games After a drama-filled day of Boxing Day Irish Premiership action, BBC Sport NI assesses some of the talking points from the traditional festive fixtures. BBC Sport - Published on December 27, 2024

Two women arrested in Northern Ireland murder investigation A murder investigation has been launched after a 50-year-old man died on Boxing Day in Northern Ireland, police have said. Sky News - Published on December 27, 2024
Analysis - Was Duran harshly sent off? The Match of the Day panel are unanimous in their criticism of a decision to send off Aston Villa's Jhon Duran during their Premier League loss to Newcastle on Boxing Day. BBC Sport - Published on December 27, 2024
'It doesn't feel like Christmas' - Slot Liverpool boss Arne Slot is admits he is still getting getting used to the Premier League schedule after his team's Boxing Day win against Leicester. BBC Sport - Published on December 26, 2024
Match of the Day Gary Lineker introduces highlights from all the Boxing Day Premier League fixtures. BBC Sport - Published on December 26, 2024

Joe Alwyn Looks Downcast Riding Bike the Day After Christmas in London Joe Alwyn's isn't looking very Merry this Christmas ... riding a Lime e-bike on Boxing Day in Britain -- with a downcast expression on his face. The actor was spotted flying around London on the rental.. TMZ.com - Published on December 26, 2024
Watch Sportscene highlights Highlights from the Boxing Day fixtures in the Scottish Premiership. BBC Sport - Published on December 26, 2024
Fulham fans have had 'best Boxing Day' in decades - Silva Marco Silva pays tributes to the Fulham supporters after his side claim a dramatic derby win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. BBC Sport - Published on December 26, 2024	Chelsea can 'learn things' from Fulham defeat - Maresca Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca calls on his team to "learn" following a last-minute loss to Fulham in the Premier League on Boxing Day. BBC Sport - Published on December 26, 2024
Festive football awaits on derby-filled Boxing Day Ahead of the traditional full round of festive Irish Premiership fixtures on Boxing Day, BBC Sport NI previews each of the six games. BBC Sport - Published on December 24, 2024	EFL preview: A Boxing Day bonanza The first managerial meeting between Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney headlines a busy day of Boxing Day football in the EFL. BBC Sport - Published on December 24, 2024
Lampard v Rooney on packed EFL Boxing Day card The first managerial meeting between Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney headlines a busy day of Boxing Day football in the EFL. BBC Sport - Published on December 24, 2024	Edinburgh derby kicks off Premiership Boxing Day action When the Christmas Day leftovers are in the fridge and the wrapping paper is heading to the recycling bin, there's a full Boxing Day Scottish Premiership fixture card to be savoured. BBC Sport - Published on December 24, 2024
What's it like to be a footballer away from home at Christmas? BBC Sport NI catches up with four Glentoran players who are celebrating Christmas away from home as they prepare for Boxing Day's derby against Linfield. BBC Sport - Published on December 24, 2024	'I'm back' - Kamara returning to screens two years after revealing brain disorder Football pundit Chris Kamara will return to screens on Boxing Day, two years after stepping away from broadcasting due to a rare neurological disorder. Sky News - Published on December 16, 2024
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Public warned not to approach man wanted over Boxing Day stabbing Police have appealed for the public's help in finding a suspected knifeman after a fatal stabbing on Boxing Day - but warned people not to approach him. Sky News - Published on December 29, 2023	10-year-old girl and man, 66, die in Boxing Day crash A 10-year-old girl and a 66-year-old man have died after a car crash on Boxing Day. Sky News - Published on December 27, 2023
Man stabbed to death named as police appeal for witnesses to 'argument' A man stabbed to death on Boxing Day in east London has been named as Michael John Murphy. Sky News - Published on December 27, 2023	Police investigate alleged racist remark aimed at Morris Police investigate an alleged racist remark aimed at Luton striker Carlton Morris during his side's Boxing Day win at Sheffield United. BBC Sport - Published on December 26, 2023
Top three take wins in festive Premiership games Top three Linfield, Larne and Cliftonville secure Boxing Day derby wins, while Ballymena United, Glenavon and Loughgall also take victories. BBC Sport - Published on December 26, 2023	Newcastle punished by Forest transition threat - Howe Newcastle boss Eddie Howe blames "a combination of things that went wrong" for his side's 3-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day. BBC Sport - Published on December 26, 2023
In pictures: UK splashes, shops and races its way through Boxing Day People across the UK have been enjoying traditional Boxing Day activities by going swimming, shopping and watching sport. Sky News - Published on December 26, 2023	Dundee v Celtic - champions unchanged as Rudden returns Dundee host Celtic in Boxing Day's sole Scottish Premiership fixture. Follow radio and text coverage. BBC Sport - Published on December 26, 2023
Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain issued across UK in days after Christmas As many begin to travel home after Christmas celebrations, the weather is set to remain unsettled, with a number of yellow weather warnings for ice, rain and wind in place from Boxing Day onwards. Sky News - Published on December 25, 2023	Welsh teams aim for Boxing Day bragging rights As people recover from their Christmas Day excess, Wales rugby players and coaches will be preparing for arguably the biggest day of the domestic calendar. BBC Sport - Published on December 24, 2023
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As UK braces for new internet traffic record, here are some tips to help your broadband at Xmas The UK's largest broadband provider is expecting demand to hit a new high on Boxing Day. Sky News - Published on December 20, 2023	Police officer jailed over Boxing Day crash that left boy, 15, with life-changing injuries A police officer has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after hitting a teenager with her squad car which left the boy with life-changing injuries. Sky News - Published on May 19, 2023
Cody Fisher described as 'brave' and 'caring' as funeral held for footballer stabbed in nightclub Tributes have been paid to "brave" and "caring" Cody Fisher who was stabbed to death on the dancefloor of a Birmingham nightclub on Boxing Day. Sky News - Published on January 31, 2023	Nightclub where footballer Cody Fisher was killed to remain closed for good The nightclub where footballer Cody Fisher was killed in a knife attack on Boxing Day will remain closed for good after Birmingham City Council permanently removed its operating licence. Sky News - Published on January 24, 2023
Family of Cody Fisher say they have been left 'broken' after footballer was killed on Boxing Day The mother of a 23-year-old footballer stabbed to death in a Birmingham nightclub has told Sky News her "life sentence" started on Boxing Day, the day her son was killed. Sky News - Published on January 7, 2023	Two charged with murder after footballer Cody Fisher stabbed to death in nightclub on Boxing Day Two people have been charged with murder and affray after footballer Cody Fisher was stabbed to death in a nightclub on Boxing Day. Sky News - Published on December 31, 2022
Nightclub where footballer was stabbed to death has licence suspended The nightclub where footballer Cody Fisher was stabbed to death on Boxing Day has had its licence suspended. Sky News - Published on December 30, 2022	Third man arrested on suspicion of murder after footballer was stabbed to death in Birmingham nightclub A third man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after footballer Cody Fisher was stabbed to death in a Birmingham nightclub on Boxing Day, West Midlands Police has said. Sky News - Published on December 29, 2022
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