UK Winter Solstice: Dates for Later Sunsets Revealed
The winter solstice marks the shortest day on December 21. Discover when your city will see sunsets after 5pm again and the Met Office's snow forecast. Read more.
The winter solstice marks the shortest day on December 21. Discover when your city will see sunsets after 5pm again and the Met Office's snow forecast. Read more.
Asda continues its rapid expansion with 20 new Express stores opening this year, bringing low prices and convenience to local communities nationwide. Discover the full list of new locations.
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.
From the Grinch at Asda to Kevin the Carrot's wedding, we rank the 2025 festive TV adverts from UK supermarkets. Discover which campaigns brought the most Christmas cheer.
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.
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.
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.
Iceland is installing supersized 3D hanging signs of popular products in every UK store to help shoppers navigate. The change aims to cut through visual clutter.
Over 320 primary school children in Carmarthenshire have been trained as Young Sports Ambassadors, contributing 1000+ volunteer hours to inspire peers and build active communities. Discover how to get involved.
Kennedy's Pub opens its doors in Moseley, Birmingham, offering live sport, music, and classic food. Visit the new community hub from Friday 28th November.
Plan your festive shopping in Birmingham. Bullring & Grand Central reveal extended hours for Black Friday and Christmas, plus special festive events. Check the full schedule 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!
A new £17.27 million Sainsbury's supermarket with an Argos is coming to Sutton Coldfield, creating 100 jobs. Plans approved despite traffic concerns.
Sainsbury's gets green light for £17.27 million supermarket in Sutton Coldfield, creating 100 jobs and boosting local shopping choice. Read the full details.
Marks & Spencer unveils ambitious plan for 500 new and revamped food stores across the UK, creating 800 jobs and transforming shopping experiences nationwide.
Co-op unveils 11 new stores this week from Scotland to Bristol as part of a £200m investment. Full list of locations and calls for business rates reform revealed.
A new £17 million Sainsbury's in Sutton Coldfield gets green light, creating 100 jobs. Read about the plans for the former Homebase site and local reaction.
Labour Minister Steve Reed questions a council's four-day week trial, citing performance declines. Over 100 business leaders defend the shorter week, sparking a major national debate.
Lidl has submitted fresh plans to demolish its outdated Bilston store and build a modern supermarket with more parking and an improved product range. Read the latest updates.
Dave's Hot Chicken confirms its second Birmingham location opens November 28 at Resorts World. Discover menu details, opening hours and what makes this cult brand special.
Hundreds of hungry locals queued in freezing temperatures as H.M Shawarma gave away free food to celebrate its Kings Heath opening. Discover the menu and community reaction.
Aldi is closing its Sheaf Street store in Daventry on November 26, with a new, larger branch opening at Abbey Retail Park the very next day. Olympic hero Sarah Jones will launch the new store.
Aldi announces Christmas 2025 opening times with all 1,000 UK stores closed for 62 hours. Plan your festive shopping now to avoid disappointment.
Morrisons is celebrating the launch of National Mince Pie Day by giving away 50,000 free mince pies this Saturday, November 22. Find out how to claim yours and discover other festive deals.
West Midlands Police and environmental health object to Liam's Lounge in Oldbury extending hours to 2.30am, citing noise concerns for residents. Read the full story.
Dave's Hot Chicken is launching its second Birmingham location at Resorts World on November 28, following massive queues at its first New Street shop. Discover the new spicy chicken destination.