Christmas lunch chaos as Norfolk pub staff walk out
A Norfolk pub's Christmas Day service descended into chaos, with staff walking out and leaving diners without their £90-a-head festive meals. Read the full story of the Fawlty Towers-style fiasco.
A Norfolk pub's Christmas Day service descended into chaos, with staff walking out and leaving diners without their £90-a-head festive meals. Read the full story of the Fawlty Towers-style fiasco.
Major New Year's Eve celebrations from Sydney to Russia have been scrapped due to security threats, natural disasters, and tragic incidents. Discover the full list of affected cities and the reasons behind the cancellations.
The New Wellington in Brierley Hill cancels its New Year's Eve event due to unforeseen circumstances. The pub will close at 8pm and has issued refunds. Read the full story.
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All Eurostar services from London are suspended after a major power supply failure and a broken Le Shuttle train in the Channel Tunnel. Passengers urged not to travel.
Don't panic if you run out of food on January 1st. Many UK supermarkets are open on the bank holiday. Check our full list of opening times for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and more.
Asda has slashed the price of its Christmas dinner-for-four pie to just 73p, with savvy shoppers stocking up their freezers. The festive dish has a sell-by date well into next autumn.
Next's Boxing Day sale offers huge savings, including popular satin jacquard wide-leg trousers now just £14.50. Discover the details and shopper reviews.
The Blue Bell Cider House in Earlswood cancels its New Year's Eve event due to low ticket sales. Patrons suggest the music lineup was misjudged for the local demographic. Full refunds offered.
Shoppers are rushing to buy Dunelm's Winter Forest 12 Piece Dinner Set, now half price at just £12.50. Fans rave about the 'beautiful' design and excellent value. Grab the deal before it's gone!
Hundreds of families had Christmas Day ruined after a kitchen extractor fan failure forced Miller & Carter in Hockley Heath to close. Read the full story of the last-minute cancellations.
A popular Midlands steakhouse cancelled Christmas Day bookings for nearly 80 parties due to a kitchen fault. Families were left scrambling for alternatives after last-minute notice.
Boxing Day proved a 'bumper day' for UK retail as footfall jumped 4.4%, the strongest increase in over ten years. Discover how high streets, retail parks, and coastal towns performed.
Emergency services called to Budleigh Salterton after swimmers got into difficulty. Two men remain missing as police urge people not to swim on Boxing Day.
Plan your 2026 holidays now. Christmas Day on a Friday creates a long weekend, with Boxing Day moving to Monday. See all the key dates for England and Wales.
The UK faces a six-day snow event starting January 1st, with maps showing widespread flurries. Find out which regions are most at risk and the latest Met Office forecast.
Your complete guide to the Boxing Day TV schedule across major UK channels. Discover the best films, festive specials, and family shows to enjoy on 26th December 2025.
Amanda O'Neill, known as 'the Christmas dinner lady', is preparing over 100 festive meals for Solihull residents facing hardship. Her initiative, a tribute to a late friend, highlights incredible community spirit.
Put your festive knowledge to the test with our ultimate Christmas Day quiz, featuring general knowledge, cryptic carols, and Christmas number ones. Can you top the leaderboard?
Forgot a crucial item on Christmas Day? Don't panic. Our guide reveals which shops can legally open, from small convenience stores to petrol stations, to save your festive day.
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.
Birmingham New Street station hosted a free Christmas dinner for over 100 vulnerable and homeless people on Christmas Eve, offering festive cheer and community support. Read the heartwarming story.
Fitness coach Joe Wicks explains his relatable reason for taking Christmas Day off, details his New Year's Day ITV special with Olly Murs, and shares his phone-use resolution for 2026.
TikTok chef Nathan Anthony shares his quick air fryer recipe for honey and mustard halloumi wrapped in bacon, a festive twist on pigs in blankets. Ready in just 13 minutes.
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.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer uses his Christmas message to thank NHS staff, emergency services and volunteers working over the festive period, as new figures reveal 1.2 million will be on duty.
Discover the one Birmingham attraction hosting festive fun on December 25th. Planet Ice in Solihull opens for special ice skating sessions. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Lidl unveils a UK supermarket first: a limited-edition rosé wine designed to pair perfectly with Christmas turkey. Only 500 bottles are available, with all proceeds going to charity.