West Midlands Property Prices Fall £4k, Rebound Expected
Average asking prices in the West Midlands fell by £4,000 in December. Rightmove predicts a Boxing Day bounce and 2% growth in 2026. Read the full market analysis.
Average asking prices in the West Midlands fell by £4,000 in December. Rightmove predicts a Boxing Day bounce and 2% growth in 2026. Read the full market analysis.
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.
Discover which major UK retailers are closing on Boxing Day 2025 to give staff a festive break. Plan your post-Christmas shopping with our complete guide.
The UK faces a wintry start to 2026 with a 540-mile snow belt forecast from Scotland to Birmingham and freezing rain in the South East. The Met Office warns of potential disruption.
Your complete guide to the must-watch TV specials this Christmas and Boxing Day 2025, from Strictly Come Dancing and The Great British Bake Off to explosive soap storylines. Plan your festive viewing now.
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.
Amazon has slashed the price of a popular Soudorv Smart Watch from £129.99 to just £16.99. The health-tracking gadget is perfect for New Year fitness goals. Grab the deal before it ends!
The West Midlands faces a wintry start to 2026, with snow predicted for Birmingham and surrounding areas. Get the latest forecast details and prepare for freezing conditions.
Boots' Boxing Day sale has launched early with a huge £65 saving on the Oral-B iO2 electric toothbrush, recommended by hygienists. Grab this deal for cleaner teeth now.
Keshi Anderson is a major doubt for Birmingham City's Boxing Day clash with Derby County. Get the latest team news and Chris Davies' selection headache.
The Wildlife Trusts' free 12 Days Wild challenge runs from 25 Dec to 5 Jan, offering daily nature activities to boost wellbeing. Sign up for inspiration and connect with winter wildlife.
Plan your festive shopping with our complete guide to UK supermarket opening hours over Christmas and New Year 2025. Avoid the last-minute rush and check before you travel.
Weather maps predict heavy snow to hit Scotland and parts of northern England from January 6, with up to four inches forecast. Get the latest UK weather updates here.
The Met Office confirms an Arctic blast will freeze the UK for Christmas, but significant snow is likely only on northern hills. Stay updated on the festive forecast.
Discover eight of the best pubs in Birmingham for a Boxing Day pint this festive season. From historic boozers to modern craft ale bars, find your perfect spot.
Fresh weather maps predict a 600-mile snow wall hitting the UK on New Year's Day, with Birmingham among 24 regions affected. Travel disruption likely.
The Met Office forecasts snow for parts of England on Christmas Day, potentially triggering the first widespread White Christmas since 1981. Get the full festive weather update.
Forecasters warn of potential snow flurries hitting 12 major cities across England, Scotland, and Wales. Bookies slash odds for a White Christmas as conditions change. Get the latest update.
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.
Weather maps pinpoint the exact date for the UK's first snow of 2026, with temperatures set to dive below freezing. Discover the forecast and how to prepare for the icy blast.
The Met Office has detailed which parts of England could see snow on Christmas Day 2025. Get the full forecast and see if your county is on the list.
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.
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.
Don't get caught out this festive season. Our complete guide details the Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day opening times for all major UK supermarkets in 2025.
Maps show a major snowstorm hitting the UK around January 1, with up to 14cm forecast. Only the southwest looks set to escape the deep freeze. Read the full forecast.
WX Charts predict a 'snow bomb' bringing up to 14cm to parts of England on New Year's Day, with sub-zero temperatures. Get the full forecast and regional details here.
Chris Davies faces a defensive headache as Birmingham City prepare to host Derby County on Boxing Day. We predict the starting lineup, with Kyogo tipped for a start.
The Range and Wilko will close all 280 UK stores on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, giving staff an extended festive break. Find your local opening times here.