Gail's Bakery opens 10 stores on Christmas Day
Gail's Bakery confirms 10 London stores will open on 25 December, offering free mince pies. Find locations and hours for Christmas Eve, Day, and Boxing Day.
Gail's Bakery confirms 10 London stores will open on 25 December, offering free mince pies. Find locations and hours for Christmas Eve, Day, and Boxing Day.
Gail's Bakery confirms 10 London branches will stay open on Christmas Day, offering free mince pies. Check the full list of festive opening hours here.
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.
Matches Fashion is set for a comeback in Britain next year under new owners Joe Wilkinson and Mario Maher. Discover their vision for the revived luxury brand.
Home Bargains announces a three-day Christmas closure for all UK stores and early Christmas Eve hours, giving staff extended festive break. Find out the key dates.
River Island will close 33 UK stores by January's end as part of a restructuring plan to save its retail business. See the full list of affected locations.
Morrisons has slashed prices on festive vegetables to just 5p each in a major Christmas offer, ensuring savings for customers while protecting British farmers' incomes. Discover the deals and store opening times.
Next confirms a huge change, closing all its UK shops on Boxing Day. Discover which major retailers are closing and which will open for festive sales.
A National Audit Office report reveals the target to cut driving test waits to seven weeks is delayed until 2027. Learn about the backlog and what's being done.
Pension savers initiating transfers in December face a 24-day wait, with funds not moving until January. Experts warn of 'real frustration' and call for urgent industry reforms.
Birmingham City Council announces longer hours at all five household recycling centres from December 21 to January 31. Plan your visit and book online.
Four West Midlands state primary schools have been ranked among the nation's top 100 in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover which schools made the prestigious list.
The Warwickshire village of Ilmington has been crowned the best place to live in the Midlands for 2025 by The Sunday Times. Discover why this Cotswolds gem is thriving.
Sainsbury's confirms Christmas 2025 opening hours and festive Aldi Price Match deals. Find your local store times and how to feed six for £2.30 per person.
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.
Staffordshire firefighters attended over 1,000 extra emergencies this summer as wildfires surged. The chief fire officer warns climate change is now a year-round operational reality. Read the full report.
Faced with long NHS waits, thousands are paying for private MRI, CT and X-ray scans via services like Scan.com for faster results and peace of mind. Discover the costs and patient experiences.
New data reveals a 0.8% year-on-year drop in UK retail footfall last month, driven by Autumn Budget tax fears and poor weather. Industry leaders call for a new high street revival plan.
A Sheffield NHS team has won a national nursing award for creating a personalised follow-up service for women with a rare pregnancy-related cancer, focusing on holistic patient support.
Discover the 30 highest-performing primary schools in Birmingham, as ranked by the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Explore the list and see which schools excel in reading, maths, and English.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 crowns the West Midlands' top state, independent, and comprehensive schools based on latest exam results. Discover which local schools excelled.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 reveals Birmingham's best secondary schools, with state schools showing a remarkable 9.4 place surge. Discover the top performers.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide has ranked the top secondary schools in the West Midlands for 2026. Discover which schools in Birmingham, Solihull, and Stratford made the prestigious lists.
New figures reveal a 0.4% year-on-year drop in Welsh retail footfall for November, with Cardiff among the hardest-hit UK cities. Retailers now pin hopes on a December surge.
Southport Macmillan Centre confirms its holiday opening hours and reflects on a year supporting over 80% of local cancer patients. Read their annual message and survey call.
Plan your post-Christmas shopping. Aldi, M&S, Home Bargains and more confirm Boxing Day closures. Check the full list of affected retailers and their festive hours.
Pubs in England and Wales could stay open until 1am for the 2026 World Cup under a Labour proposal. The plan aims to boost trade and the economy during the tournament.
Chill Wine Bar in Tettenhall, owned by ex-Wolves defender Mo Camara, applies to extend hours to 1am while council investigates noise complaints. Licensing committee decides Dec 9.
Black Friday sales led to a slowdown in shop price rises across the UK high street in November, new data reveals. Discover how consumer deals impacted inflation.
Explore the historic childhood home of Anne Hathaway in Stratford-upon-Avon this festive season. Discover winter opening times and plan your visit to this enchanting 15th-century cottage.