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Boots' Boxing Day sale slashes prices on luxury mascaras from Lancôme, Fenty Beauty and MAC, all now under £20. Discover the top-rated products make-up artists love.
Families faced festive misery as The White Horse in Balsall Common closed unexpectedly on Christmas Day due to major technical issues. Boss apologises and promises refunds.
Families were left disappointed and hungry after a Midlands pub descended into 'utter chaos' on Christmas Day, with a kitchen closure and no service. Read the full story and the manager's apology.
Discover four Birmingham pubs brought back to life in 2025, from The Anchor to The Gunmakers Arms, offering hope amidst a challenging year for the hospitality sector.
The Greenwood pub in Chelmsley Wood issued a polite social media notice about customer behaviour, stressing that good manners, not shouting, ensures quicker service. Read the full story.
Birmingham Hospice's Treecycling scheme offers an eco-friendly way to dispose of your real Christmas tree in January. Register your tree for collection, make a donation, and support vital end-of-life care services.
Birmingham City Council releases revised 2025 festive waste collection schedule. Check your dates online as recycling remains suspended due to industrial action.
Wetherspoons is launching a huge January sale across over 600 pubs, with prices starting from 99p on drinks and food deals. The sale runs from January 2nd to 15th. Discover the bargains.
A man was taken to hospital after a large-scale fight involving around 50 people erupted outside The Bird in Hand pub in Measham. Police are appealing for witnesses.
After years on cheap tyres, a UK driver fitted Michelin CrossClimate 2s to his SUV. The difference in grip, safety, and control in British weather was remarkable. Read the full review.
The Station pub in Kings Heath is holding a special event on December 27 to raise funds for Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm in modern history, devastated the island.
A Birmingham landlord urges locals to support their pub this Christmas as closures hit 'unprecedented rate' and business rates threaten a 15% hike. Protect your local.
UK households will need four bins from 2026 under new government rules for recycling and food waste. Learn how the changes will affect you.
Major changes to bin collections across the UK start this week due to Christmas holidays. Residents must check revised schedules to avoid service disruptions and potential fines.
Birmingham City Council confirms revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Check the new schedule and find out when to put your bins out.
Beavertown Brewery's Cosy Pub Index reveals Staffordshire as Britain's top region for festive pubs, with 230 cosy spots. Discover the top counties and a 'cosy pub corridor' for winter escapes.
Shoppers are raving about Next's Premium Heavyweight Slinky Barrel Leg Joggers. Priced at £38, they come in three colours, don't need ironing, and can be dressed up or down. Discover the five-star rated style now.
JD Wetherspoon has detailed its key customer policies for the Christmas period, covering dress codes, vaping, and rules for under-18s. Learn what's allowed in UK pubs.
NS&I reveals a staggering 2.6 million Premium Bonds prizes, worth £111 million, remain unclaimed. Find out how to check for missing tax-free jackpots before the new year.
Discover Lowsonford, a quaint Warwickshire village with lovely canal walks, leading to a pub with a festive scent and award-winning pies. Perfect for a festive day out.
Planning a festive trip to Wetherspoons? Here are the essential rules on dogs, dress code, vaping, and under-18s you must follow across the Christmas period.
Major DWP changes to the Motability Scheme, including a new 12% insurance premium and VAT removal on top-ups, could force some PIP claimants to exit. Learn the full financial impact.
Hurry! Boots' exclusive SAVE25 code for 25% off luxury beauty brands like Estee Lauder and Clinique ends tonight. Don't miss the last-minute Christmas beauty deals.
Households are warned that altered bin collection schedules over Christmas could lead to £80 fines for pavement obstructions. Experts advise planning ahead to avoid penalties and pest problems.
J D Wetherspoon confirms its first European pub, Castell de Santa Bàrbera, opens at Alicante-Elche Airport on January 29, serving UK favourites and Spanish tapas to British holidaymakers.
NS&I clarifies Premium Bonds prize payments after customer queries. Learn how to choose between cash payouts or reinvestment for the next £1m draw.
Finance expert warns 22 million Premium Bonds savers to review their holdings if they've had no prizes for 12 months. Discover if your savings strategy needs a change.
Experts warn UK state pensioners to act now to trace lost pension pots and unclaimed bonds worth thousands. Five key steps to safeguard your finances revealed.
Warwick District Council must repay double council tax charged on second homes after admitting it 'acted outside the law'. A procedural mistake forces a costly U-turn.
A 123-year-old pub clock in a historic Midlands market town is telling time again after a £6,000 restoration. Discover the story behind this community landmark.