Merry Hill's Christmas 2025: Extended Hours & Events
Merry Hill announces extended Christmas shopping hours, a new North Pole Express with Santa, and a festive artisan market. Plan your visit to the West Midlands centre now!
Merry Hill announces extended Christmas shopping hours, a new North Pole Express with Santa, and a festive artisan market. Plan your visit to the West Midlands centre now!
Walsall Council will decide this week whether to approve plans transforming the former Marks & Spencer into a new Adult Learning Centre for 750 students.
Shoppers at Merry Hill can grab huge Black Friday discounts of up to 70% off. Discover savings on fashion, beauty, toys, and more from top brands like The Entertainer and Schuh.
Experience Christmas magic at Notcutts Solihull's festive shopping event on November 27th. Enjoy late-night shopping, Santa visits, live music & seasonal food. Discover the perfect gifts!
Birmingham's Digbeth district, with Gibb Street and Floodgate Street, has been ranked among the UK's top destinations for independent shopping. Discover unique gifts and a creative vibe this winter.
Truggist Hill Farm stables in Berkswell, once home to winning racehorses, have been converted into offices following two tragic equine deaths. Discover the heartbreaking story behind the council-approved change.
Get ready for huge Black Friday savings at Merry Hill shopping centre on November 28. Discover discounts of up to 70% on fashion, homeware, toys, and beauty from major brands.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust celebrates over 150 years of volunteer service and 2,720 years of staff dedication in special awards ceremonies. Read more about the local heroes.
Barclays warns customers of sophisticated AI scams ahead of Black Friday. Gen Z most fearful, with 75% believing AI makes scams harder to spot. Learn how to stay safe.
Edge Hill University introduces a credit card-sized checklist to protect children's rights during medical procedures. Healthcare professionals can now ensure better communication and reduce distress.
Hollyoaks star James Sutton discusses panic attacks, fame's pressures, and men's mental health in Edge Hill University's podcast. Learn how dialogue creates strength.
M&S Merry Hill unveils its transformed fashion and beauty departments ahead of the flagship store's grand launch. Discover the latest collections and new brands.
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after a 53-year-old man was fatally stabbed on Aldrich Avenue, Tile Hill. A 28-year-old man is in custody. Call 101 with information.
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!
The Merry Boys Inn in Wolverhampton is undergoing a major £383,000 refurbishment, transforming into a Grandstand sports pub. Reopening December 10 with big screens and new menu.
Boost your Christmas shopping in Hinckley with free Saturday parking in selected town centre car parks on four key dates. Support local businesses and save money this festive season.
A fire ripped through the Kulture Bar & Grill on Hockley Hill, Birmingham, damaging 30% of the ground floor. Crews from Ladywood, Aston and Handsworth attended the scene.
West Midlands Police have increased high-visibility patrols in Birmingham city centre following two stabbing incidents. The enhanced security will continue around the clock.
Aldi reveals five key reasons its shoppers spend just 33 minutes on their weekly shop, saving precious time during the busy festive season. Discover how to get back to what matters most.
Merry Hill unveils its festive spectacular with a 21-day Artisan Market and Santa's first visit in a decade aboard the North Pole Express. Discover the magic!
Get a first look inside the new Apple Select store at Merry Hill in Brierley Hill. Discover the latest Apple products, including the iPhone 17, now available.
Merry Hill launches a spectacular 21-day Christmas market with artisan chalets, festive food, and Santa's return. Discover the full list of traders and plan your visit.
Edge Hill Professor Geoffrey Beattie's boxing books inspired the new biopic 'Giant'. Premiering at the BFI London Film Festival, it stars Pierce Brosnan and Sylvester Stallone. Discover the story behind the film.
Edge Hill University hosted its third Dose of Nature Walk, featuring Mike Palmer from Three Dads Walking, to promote mental wellbeing through nature-based approaches.
Discover three festive garden centres in the West Midlands transforming into winter wonderlands for Christmas 2025. Plan your magical visit today!
New government data reveals 23 Midlands secondary schools rank in England's top 10%, with King Edward VI Camp Hill Girls leading. Discover which schools made the cut.
Discover 8 stunning winter walks in the West Midlands to boost your wellbeing this November and December. Explore canals, hills, and parks for crisp morning adventures.
Fashion brand White Stuff is making a Birmingham comeback, opening a new Grand Central store. Discover the latest retail boost for the city centre and what other brands are arriving.
Morrisons launches 'Merry More Points' offer. Spend £50 weekly to earn £20 in points for Christmas shopping. Activate now until Dec 14.
UK households face rising costs for chocolate, coffee, and fresh meat this November. Discover which items are falling in price and how to save ahead of Christmas.