Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre has issued a direct appeal for kindness towards retail staff during the busy festive season. The centre's social media campaign reminds millions of visitors to show respect.
Next confirms all UK stores will close on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The retailer's major End of Season Sale launches online and in-store at 6am on Saturday, December 27.
England introduces a major animal welfare law, banning the shooting of brown hares for most of the year to protect them during breeding season. Read the full details.
Furious Morrisons shoppers threaten to boycott a Bolton store after Christmas decorations were taken down. The supermarket has now reinstated them, blaming a 'miscommunication'.
Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre issues a public reminder to be kind to retail staff during the festive rush. See the campaign and public reaction.
Health experts link poor foot care to a weakened immune system during flu season. Discover seven essential tips to keep feet warm, dry, and healthy this winter.
Fan favourite Camille Razat has quit Netflix's Emily In Paris. Discover the actress's reasons for leaving and what she's working on next. Read the full story here.
Noah Schnapp hints at Will Byers' unrequited love storyline in the Stranger Things 5 finale. Get the actor's full comments and co-star Finn Wolfhard's take here.
Find out the exact time Emily in Paris Season 5 drops on Netflix globally on December 18th. Will this be the final season? All the details here.
Psychic Inbaal Honigman reveals the hidden meanings behind dreaming of specific people at Christmas. Discover what your subconscious is telling you about relationships and festive emotions.
Netflix has officially cancelled the military drama 'Boots' after one season, despite positive reviews. Discover why the show won't return and the cast's hopes for its future.
Discover the ultimate guide to Birmingham's festive weekend before Christmas 2025. From the iconic Frankfurt Market to light trails and pantomimes, plan your perfect seasonal visit.
Find out the exact release time for Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 Episode 3 on Disney+ in the UK and worldwide. Plus, the full episode schedule.
Netflix's Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 trailer has fans fearing for Steve and Dustin's lives. Discover the emotional scene and what the Duffer Brothers have said about character deaths.
Shoppers are raving about Next's cosy £42 knitted midi dress, calling it the 'colour of the season'. With gold buttons and a machine-washable wool blend, it's a stylish winter staple. Discover why it's a hit.
Flu patients in NHS hospitals in England have jumped 56% year-on-year. Health chiefs warn of an 'unprecedented wave' and urge eligible people to get vaccinated now.
Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp reveals portraying Will Byers' decade-long gay storyline was pivotal in his own journey to publicly come out as gay in 2023. Read his powerful story.
A compelling fan theory suggests Eddie Munson's D&D game in Season 4 foreshadowed how Eleven, Will, and Kali will unite to defeat Vecna in the Stranger Things finale. Discover the details.
Greggs launches its first-ever Christmas card collection, featuring a free sausage roll voucher. The humorous cards, available via Moonpig, aim to solve Secret Santa stress. Discover the festive treat.
Marks & Spencer's subtle, sparkly jumper is a festive hit at just £20. Available in two colours, it's machine washable and perfect for Christmas Day. Shoppers say it's selling fast.
Discover the five highest-rated pubs in Birmingham this festive season, from historic boozers to modern craft ale bars, as voted by visitors on Tripadvisor.
The Duffer Brothers explain Vecna's dramatic new physique in Stranger Things 5, citing inspiration from 'Hellraiser' and his need to rebuild after season 4. Discover the fan reaction and CGI secrets.
A new study reveals 37% of drivers overestimate the drink-drive limit. With the festive season here, experts urge motorists to avoid alcohol completely if driving. Read the full safety warning.
The runtime for the final episode of Stranger Things 5 is a cinematic 2 hours 5 minutes. It drops globally on Netflix 31 December 2025. Get all the details here.
Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Caleb McLaughlin and Gaten Matarazzo revisit their first Stranger Things interview from 2015. See their hilarious impressions and predictions as they await the final episodes.
The epic two-hour Stranger Things 5 finale, 'The Rightside Up', will premiere in over 350 US and Canadian cinemas on New Year's Eve. Get ticket info and full release schedule here.
Get Sadie Sink's go-to Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Concealer for just £27.30 in the LookFantastic Black Friday sale. The Stranger Things star's secret for natural coverage is now cheaper.
Discover Baddesley Clinton, a stunning Tudor manor house near Birmingham, transformed for Christmas with roaring fires, festive decorations & a magical Snowman trail. Perfect family day out!
Discover the shocking backstory from The First Shadow play explaining why the powerful villain Henry/Vecna is terrified of a simple cave in Stranger Things 5. Spoilers ahead!
Discover if you can watch Stranger Things The First Shadow play online and whether it's essential viewing for understanding Stranger Things 5. Get all your questions answered here.