UK Snow Alert: All Counties Face Christmas Flurries
Maps from WX Charts and Ventusky show heavy snow is forecast to hit all four Home Nations on Christmas Day 2025. Find out which counties are at risk.
Maps from WX Charts and Ventusky show heavy snow is forecast to hit all four Home Nations on Christmas Day 2025. Find out which counties are at risk.
Plan your festive post! Royal Mail confirms delivery and collection dates for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day 2025. Find out when services stop and restart.
Time is running out to experience Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market 2025. The festive attraction departs on Christmas Eve. Discover what's still on offer for your last-minute visit.
Motoring experts warn the Friday before Christmas will see record traffic. Get essential tips to avoid gridlock and stay safe on your festive journey.
New weather maps suggest snow could sweep the UK on Christmas Day, potentially mirroring the 2018 'Beast from the East'. Discover the latest forecast and regional impacts.
A Met Office fog warning is in place for Birmingham and the West Midlands on Wednesday morning. Get the full Christmas week weather forecast and travel advice here.
Sutton Park in Birmingham has been ranked among the UK's top 10 parks for a Christmas Day walk. Discover why this stunning National Nature Reserve is the perfect festive escape.
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.
New weather maps warn of a potential 'Beast from the East' hitting the UK on Christmas Day, bringing snow to Scotland, northern England, and Wales. Read the latest forecast details.
The UK faces a severe Christmas freeze as forecasts worsen, with snow predicted for December 25 and a potential 'Beast from the East' weather event. Get the latest Met Office updates.
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.
Discover the three main contrasts between Birmingham's huge German Christmas Market and the Cathedral Square craft market. Plan your perfect festive visit with our guide.
From Transylvanian traders to economic impact, we explore the love-hate relationship with Birmingham's sprawling Frankfurt Christmas Market. Discover the facts and share your thoughts.
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.
UK households can claim up to £10 for electricity used on Christmas Day via Uswitch's Power Hours scheme. Sign up by December 21 to secure the refund as energy bills are set to rise.
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.
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.
Discover Statfold's Magical Santa Express near Tamworth. Meet Santa, ride an illuminated train & enjoy festive activities. Runs until Dec 23. Book tickets from £27.50.
Discover how Birmingham's Christmas celebrations have transformed over the last century through 26 nostalgic photographs showing festive markets, decorations and community spirit.
Greene King is offering 30,000 free Christmas meals to UK shift workers on 1st December. A festive thank you to the 1.1 million people working on Christmas Day.
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 why a trip from Birmingham to the enchanting Hope Valley village of Castleton, with its twinkling lights and cosy pubs, was an almost perfect festive escape.
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 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!
Will it snow in Birmingham this Christmas? Get the latest AccuWeather forecast for the West Midlands, revealing a wet December with potential snow on January 1.
The Met Office has released its festive forecast. Discover the likelihood of a white Christmas in 2025 and the expected weather patterns across the UK.
Celebrate National Cookie Day in Birmingham! Download the Insomnia Cookies app on December 4 for a free classic cookie and discover exclusive deals.
Shoppers call Marks & Spencer's chain detail wool jumper 'beautiful for Christmas Day'. Get the stylish, cosy knit now reduced from £46 to £36.80.
EDF is offering eight hours of free electricity to its customers on Christmas Day 2025. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim this festive bonus.