A savvy NHS worker from West London reveals how she saved £29,000 over 14 years by hunting for yellow sticker discounts in unexpected places like garden centres and petrol stations. Discover her top tips for frugal living.
Escape the festive frenzy at Root 13's new green oasis in Birmingham's Goodsyard. Discover a calming space with plants, an aquarium, and a dedicated chill-out zone. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm.
The new Cotswolds Designer Outlet near the M5 celebrates its first Christmas with festive markets, big discounts, and family activities. Find all your gifts under twinkling lights.
UK shoppers are urged to check festive postal deadlines now, with the first cut-off for overseas parcels on 5th December. Avoid missing Christmas with our essential guide.
Shoppers are snapping up real Christmas trees for a bargain £10.99 at Home Bargains. Discover the best festive tree deals from Tesco and Morrisons too.
Discover Cheltenham's festive magic with four unique Christmas markets, an ice rink, and independent shopping, just a 35-minute train ride from Birmingham. Plan your perfect Christmas day out.
The Independent's guide to the UK's best festive markets features Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market and Worcester Christmas Fayre. Discover dates, highlights, and what makes them special.
Katie Price shares a terrifying X-ray of diseased lungs on Instagram, urging the public to understand the dangers of vaping. The star vows to quit, citing her mother's lung disease battle.
Discover six new retailers that opened at Birmingham's Bullring in 2025, from wellness pop-ups to major flagship stores, reinforcing its status as a top Midlands shopping destination.
Lidl launches a festive 'Wrapped' initiative with free gift wrapping and exclusive Birmingham-themed paper. Pop-up opens on December 17. Details inside.
Smyths Toys warns parents its click & collect uses clear bags, risking Christmas surprises. Plus, expert tips for the best 2025 festive food shop dates.
Supermarket expert Richard Price reveals the optimal dates and times for your festive food shop to beat the crowds and secure the best stock. Plan your trip for a stress-free Christmas.
Shoppers praise Dunelm's 'fun' £12 Santa Basket with Lid, saying it adds instant Christmas spirit. The festive storage solution boasts a flawless five-star rating online.
Amazon has slashed prices on its five bestselling toys and games just in time for Christmas 2025. Discover huge savings on LEGO, Echo Dot Kids, and viral party games.
Tesco launches its 'Gifting for Good' Christmas initiative, allowing customers to buy gifts that support multiple charities, including Stand Out Socks and March Muses. The supermarket is also running food and toy collections.
Money expert Martin Lewis urges shoppers to delay Christmas food shopping for supermarket price wars starting December 7, with veg as low as 8p. Act now to save.
Lidl is offering customers a free vegetable item through its Lidl Plus app. Learn how to claim the deal and avoid recent shopping scams.
Birmingham's two Christmas markets go head-to-head in our festive comparison. Discover which market offers the best food, gifts and atmosphere this winter season.
Asda rewards Christmas Savings Card users with up to £15 in surprise payments. Discover how the scheme works and how to get your bonus for 2026.
A shopper witnessed 'disgusting' scenes of panic and staff abuse at a busy B&M store. Discover the shocking details and why retail workers deserve more respect.
Merry Hill announces extended Christmas shopping hours, a new North Pole Express with Santa, and a festive artisan market. Plan your visit to the West Midlands centre now!
Shoppers at Merry Hill can grab huge Black Friday discounts of up to 70% off. Discover savings on fashion, beauty, toys, and more from top brands like The Entertainer and Schuh.
Experience Christmas magic at Notcutts Solihull's festive shopping event on November 27th. Enjoy late-night shopping, Santa visits, live music & seasonal food. Discover the perfect gifts!
Birmingham's Digbeth district, with Gibb Street and Floodgate Street, has been ranked among the UK's top destinations for independent shopping. Discover unique gifts and a creative vibe this winter.
Get ready for huge Black Friday savings at Merry Hill shopping centre on November 28. Discover discounts of up to 70% on fashion, homeware, toys, and beauty from major brands.
Get £10 worth of free shopping at Sainsbury's this Christmas. Earn up to 1,000 Nectar points by completing five simple tasks in the app. Act before 16th December 2025!
Barclays warns customers of sophisticated AI scams ahead of Black Friday. Gen Z most fearful, with 75% believing AI makes scams harder to spot. Learn how to stay safe.
Aldi has reintroduced a strict two-item limit on its popular Kevin the Carrot toys ahead of the festive season. Learn how to get your hands on these must-have Christmas characters.
The Met Office issues an 18-hour amber snow warning for North East England with up to 25cm forecast, causing potential travel disruption and power cuts. Stay informed.
Met Office issues yellow warnings as 18 towns and cities across England prepare for up to 25cm of snow accumulation by Thursday evening. Travel disruption expected.