Boxing Day 2025: Shopper Numbers Up 4.4%
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 a seasoned shopper's strategy for the Boots Boxing Day Sale. Learn how to grab luxury fragrances, gift sets, and electricals at up to 70% off, plus key dates for online bargains.
Halfords announces a 72-hour Christmas closure across Birmingham, including Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Drivers urged to plan ahead. Read the full festive schedule.
Lancashire Wildlife Trust's free 12 Days Wild challenge runs from Dec 25 to Jan 5. Sign up for daily ideas to connect with nature this winter and boost wellbeing.
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.
Maps reveal the UK counties bracing for heavy snow from New Year's Eve, with Lancashire and Yorkshire set to be worst-hit. Get the full forecast and list of affected areas.
Find the full list of 42 Wetherspoons pubs open in the West Midlands on Christmas Day 2024, offering festive meals and company for those alone. Discover your local.
The Met Office forecasts a cold, frosty Christmas for the UK with temperatures dropping. Find out the detailed forecast for Christmas Day and Boxing Day, including Birmingham's outlook.
Plan your Boxing Day 2025 shopping in the West Midlands. See opening hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, The Fort, Resorts World and more. Check which major stores are closed.
JD Wetherspoon confirms 683 pubs open on Christmas Day 2025, including many across Birmingham and the West Midlands. See the full local list and festive menu details here.
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the Silverdale coast, waking residents with a 'sharp jolt' and rattling homes. It's the second tremor to hit the area this month.
Plan your Boxing Day shopping with our guide to UK supermarket opening hours. Find out which major retailers are open and which are giving staff a break.
Local naturalist Dave Steele reimagines the festive song with birds spotted on Lancashire's Chat Moss. Discover the surprising swaps from turtle doves to willow tits.
The UK faces a 15-hour snow event targeting 16 counties, including Birmingham and London, potentially disrupting Christmas Eve and Christmas Day travel. Get the latest forecast details.
The winter solstice marks the shortest day on December 21. Discover when your city will see sunsets after 5pm again and the Met Office's snow forecast. Read more.
Challenge yourself with our Tuesday quiz! Questions range from Roger Moore's Bond debut to Ross Geller's second wife in Friends. See how many answers you know and check yesterday's solutions.
New weather maps warn of a potential 'Beast from the East' hitting the UK on Christmas Day, bringing snow to Scotland, northern England, and Wales. Read the latest forecast details.
The UK faces a severe Christmas freeze as forecasts worsen, with snow predicted for December 25 and a potential 'Beast from the East' weather event. Get the latest Met Office updates.
Morrisons confirms festive opening hours for 2025, with stores closed Christmas Day. Plus, discover new 'Club 60' café offers providing affordable meals for over-60s.
Grimsargh St Michael’s C of E Primary School receives a £25,000 parish council grant to kickstart a £100,000 playground transformation, aiming for a more inclusive, nature-rich space for local children.
A bride suffered life-changing injuries after plunging 25ft from a hotel window on her wedding night. Read the full court details and outcome of her negligence claim.
UK households can claim up to £10 for electricity used on Christmas Day via Uswitch's Power Hours scheme. Sign up by December 21 to secure the refund as energy bills are set to rise.
Challenge yourself with our Thursday trivia quiz. Questions range from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings to Labour Party history. Can you beat the final score?