Best Things to Do Between Christmas & New Year 2025
Discover the ultimate guide to festive events in Birmingham, Solihull, Warwick & beyond. From light trails to pantos and ice skating, plan your perfect Twixmas break.
Discover the ultimate guide to festive events in Birmingham, Solihull, Warwick & beyond. From light trails to pantos and ice skating, plan your perfect Twixmas break.
Step back to 1997 Birmingham. See the city's tribute to Diana, iconic concerts from Ozzy to Oasis, and sporting triumphs. Explore 24 archive photos showing a world before smartphones.
Prisoners at HMP Birmingham will be served a traditional festive meal on Christmas Day 2025, including turkey and nut roast. See the full menu and how it's funded within the existing budget.
The Met Office predicts a mostly dry, cold, and bright Christmas Day 2025 for the UK, with a brisk wind and a very low chance of snow. Find out the full festive forecast.
Discover the complete festive TV listings for Christmas Day 2025. Find out what films and specials are on BBC One, ITV1, Channel 4 and Channel 5. Plan your perfect day of viewing.
Olivia Attwood, Pete Wicks and Strictly's Luba Mushtuk explain their reasons for a solo Christmas Day in 2025. Discover why they're choosing solitude this festive season.
Year 12 students at Derby Cathedral School organised the school's inaugural Christmas market, raising over £2,000 for local charities. The event featured 35 stalls and was part of the Archbishop's Young Leaders Award.
Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market ends today, but the big wheel and ice rink remain until January 4. Find out how to enjoy festive fun in the city centre.
The beloved NORAD Santa Tracker is live for Christmas Eve 2025. Use the interactive tool to follow Father Christmas's global journey, see when he'll reach England, and discover the heartwarming story behind this festive tradition.
Your complete guide to the Christmas Eve TV schedule for 2025, featuring festive films, specials, and shows across all major UK channels. Plan your viewing now!
Manchester's Christmas Markets have ended for 2025. While some traders reported their worst year in 20 years, others saw strong sales. Read the full story on the festive season's economic impact.
Discover Saint Paul's Market, the independent food hall in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter that has wowed critics. Featuring top local vendors like Sai Deethwa and Corner Shop, it's a Brummie foodie heaven.
Coca-Cola confirms its iconic Christmas Truck Tour will not visit Birmingham this year, ending hopes for festive celebrations in the Bullring. Discover the details and what it means for Brummies.
Birmingham holds its breath as the 2025 Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour nears its end with one location still unannounced. Will the city get its festive wish?
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher was a pallbearer at the funeral of Stone Roses bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield in Manchester. Read the full story and tributes.
Hundreds of fans and famous friends gathered in Manchester to pay their final respects to Stone Roses bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield. See the emotional scenes from his funeral procession and service.
Step back in time with these nostalgic photos of Birmingham and the West Midlands during the festive season in the 2000s. See the Christmas market, Boxing Day sales, and more.
Ormskirk's ancient market celebrates 740 years in 2026, while its iconic Clock Tower turns 150. Discover the rich history and upcoming events marking these major milestones for the Lancashire town.
A first-time visitor to Birmingham's Christmas Market shares her experience of overwhelming crowds, relentless rain, and severe travel disruption. Discover why she plans to avoid the festive event in future.
Bilston market traders will pay no rent for two months as a multi-million-pound regeneration scheme faces major delays and cost increases. Read the full story.
Drivers visiting Birmingham's German Christmas Market face a 12% parking hike at Town Hall Car Park. The AA warns festive visitors to check tariffs and consider public transport.
A Which? blind taste test reveals supermarket own-brand cheddars from Tesco and M&S beat Cathedral City. See the full ranking and save money on your Christmas shop.
The government's £3 bus fare cap, extended to 2027, makes Christmas markets and New Year's Eve fireworks accessible and affordable. Discover routes and savings.
A blind taste test by Which? has revealed the best cheddar cheeses for Christmas. Find out which supermarket own-brand beat the famous Cathedral City.
Local mortgage experts reveal the top neighbourhoods to live in Birmingham for 2026, from the cool streets of Digbeth to the leafy suburbs of Sutton Coldfield. Discover average house prices and key attractions.
New analysis reveals the cost of festive treats at Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market could skyrocket by 2030. See the projected prices for mulled wine, bratwurst, and more.
Time is running out to experience Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market 2025. The festive attraction departs on Christmas Eve. Discover what's still on offer for your last-minute visit.
Jet2 announces eight 'fairytale' Christmas market destinations from Birmingham Airport for Winter 2026/27, including new flights to Copenhagen. Book your festive getaway.
New data reveals the Nissan Juke as Britain's most desired car in 2025, with small SUVs dominating lease sales. Discover the top models and colour trends shaping the UK's automotive market.
Discover the ultimate guide to Birmingham's festive weekend before Christmas 2025. From the iconic Frankfurt Market to light trails and pantomimes, plan your perfect seasonal visit.