A former florist reveals the simple sequence for decorating your Christmas tree like a professional, avoiding common mistakes with lights, garlands, and baubles. Transform your tree this festive season!
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.
Discover five magical Christmas markets across the West Midlands this December 2025. From Birmingham's Cathedral Square to a Victorian market in Sutton Coldfield, find unique gifts and festive fun.
Discover the top spots to buy a high-quality real Christmas tree across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Open daily from 9am to 8pm. Find your festive centrepiece today!
Experience San Carlo Birmingham's exquisite three-course festive menu featuring turkey, sea bass and indulgent desserts. Perfect Christmas dining in Birmingham.
Discover enchanting Christmas light trails across Birmingham and the West Midlands you can still book for 2025. From Warwick Castle to botanical gardens, find your perfect festive family outing.
Birmingham's Button Factory announces its festive 2025 schedule featuring Après Wonderland, a Christmas quiz with big prizes, and a glitzy drag celebration. Book now to avoid disappointment!
Get a magical festive glow with Dunelm's 50cm Light Up Iridescent Deer, now half price. Features 50 LEDs & a timer. Perfect for indoor/outdoor holiday decorating.
Richard Iles from Winterbourne Down is creating one of Britain's largest domestic Christmas light displays with 235,000 lights, raising funds for military veterans. Support this incredible spectacle from November 29.
Ice legends Torvill & Dean switched on the final Christmas lights display at Tony and Wendy Swift's Nuthall home, ending a 22-year tradition that raised £250,000 for charity. Discover this heartwarming community story.
Discover everything you need to know about Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market 2025, from festive stalls and live music to opening times and travel tips. Plan your visit today!
Homebase launches real Christmas trees in over 250 The Range stores, rivalling Tesco and Morrisons. Choose from three sustainably grown UK varieties starting at £19.99.
Flashing headlights to say thank you is a common but illegal gesture that could lead to confusion and fines. Learn the correct rules to stay safe on UK roads.
Discover why Stratford-upon-Avon's traditional Victorian Christmas market is a cheaper, more atmospheric alternative to Birmingham's for 2025. Plan your festive visit now!
City of Liverpool swimmers delivered outstanding performances at the Blackpool Lights meet, securing numerous gold medals and personal bests. Discover the full list of local champions.
Middlesbrough's festive season begins this weekend with a Christmas parade, light switch-on, and new 'Shine On, Boro' installation. Find event times and details for family fun.
Discover 9 enchanting villages and towns near Birmingham perfect for a festive day trip this Christmas. Find cosy escapes, traditional markets, and winter walks.
Explore the surprising history of Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market, from post-war sensitivities to becoming a £350 million economic powerhouse attracting millions of visitors annually.
Families in Walsall can meet Santa for free at the Saddlers Shopping Centre on November 29, with every child receiving a gift. Don't miss the festive fun!
Chelmsford's Christmas lights switch-on brought festive cheer as local MP Marie Goldman reflects on a busy week covering healthcare, SEND support, and community safety.
Married at First Sight UK star Sacha Jones has a 26-word retort for critics of her Walsall Christmas lights switch-on role. Discover the festive event details and community reaction.
Join the festive fun in Hinckley! A Christmas walking trail with prizes awaits at the lights switch-on event on November 21. Enjoy free parking and family activities.
Discover the 9 best restaurants for Christmas Day dinner in Birmingham 2025. From traditional feasts to gourmet menus, book your perfect festive celebration now!
Discover the 2025 prices for beer, sausages, and chips at Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market. See what's changed and what visitors are saying about the festive costs.
Discover how Birmingham's Tribera agency is behind Costa Coffee's 2025 festive cup designs and has been reappointed for the global 2026 campaign. Explore the new Christmas drinks range.
Discover the full schedule for Sandwell's 2025 Christmas lights switch-ons. Free family events start in Friar Park this week with live entertainment and festive fun across the borough.
UK households urged to buy Christmas trees early due to a 'quality' shortage caused by climate change and extreme weather. Experts warn popular bushy trees may look less full this year.
The Jewellery Quarter's Christmas Light Switch On event is cancelled due to Storm Claudia's amber weather warning. Discover the reasons and what's next for festive plans.
Join thousands in Hinckley on November 21 for the spectacular Christmas lights switch-on. Enjoy live music, Santa's grotto, festive stalls and 25,000 lights. Don't miss it!
A spectacular Northern Lights display may be visible across the UK tonight due to a severe geomagnetic storm. Find out when and where to see this rare aurora show.