White Christmas Forecast for UK, First Since 1981
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.
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.
Strictly Come Dancing professional Luba Mushtuk reveals she will spend Christmas Day 2025 alone, painting her walls and watching movies. Find out why she's choosing 'me time' over a traditional celebration.
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.
Bournemouth's festive sea dip is moving to the east side of Boscombe Pier this Christmas Day for safety. Hundreds will plunge for Macmillan Caring Locally. Book now!
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.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 finalist George Clarke announces his BBC Radio 1 debut on Christmas Day, following the dance contest finale. Catch him from 3pm.
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.
Plan your time off: UK bank holidays are moving in 2026 and 2027 as Christmas and Boxing Day fall on weekends. Discover the new substitute dates and how to maximise your annual leave.
Christmas Day 2025 is set to be bitterly cold with blizzards and snow forecast for East London, Essex, and Suffolk. Temperatures could plummet to -1C. Read the full Met Office forecast.
Find the full list of 42 Wetherspoons pubs open in the West Midlands on Christmas Day 2024, offering festive meals and company for those alone. Discover your local.
The Met Office forecasts a cold, frosty Christmas for the UK with temperatures dropping. Find out the detailed forecast for Christmas Day and Boxing Day, including Birmingham's outlook.
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.
Plan your Boxing Day 2025 shopping in the West Midlands. See opening hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, The Fort, Resorts World and more. Check which major stores are closed.
JD Wetherspoon confirms 683 pubs open on Christmas Day 2025, including many across Birmingham and the West Midlands. See the full local list and festive menu details here.
UK households with smart meters have until Dec 21 to claim £10 of free electricity for Christmas Day via Uswitch's Power Hours scheme. Sign up now!
NHS workers must link their Uber account to an NHS email by 11.59pm on Dec 21 to claim £30 in festive discounts for rides and food on Christmas Day.
Shoppers are rushing to buy Next's versatile £32 satin midi skirt, available in eight colours. Fans say they 'can't wait to wear it' on Christmas Day for the perfect festive look.
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.
A severe Russian blizzard could blanket the UK in snow on Christmas Day, with temperatures plunging to -9°C. Get the latest Met Office and Netweather forecasts for a potential white Christmas.
Anthony Gilheaney, 31, convicted of murder after drink-fuelled attacks on five people in London on Christmas Day 2024. He will be sentenced on 30 January.
EDF is giving customers with smart meters eight hours of free electricity on Christmas Day. Sign up for the Sunday Saver challenge by 24 December to claim this festive offer and save on bills.
Primark slashes prices by up to 50% on clothing, nightwear and homeware. Get festive party outfits and cosy pyjamas at bargain prices before the official Boxing Day sales begin.
The Cadbury Foundation spreads festive cheer, donating over £23,000 to Trussell Trust and LauraLynn after 850 employees took part in its Christmas Jumper Day initiative.
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.
Discover four of the highest-rated festive walks in the West Midlands, perfect for burning off the Christmas dinner. Explore Sutton Park, Kinver Edge and more.
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.
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.