Beast from the East Snow Threat for Christmas Day
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.
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.
Darren Mackenzie transforms his Yardley home into a free Winter Wonderland and Santa's grotto, offering festive joy to Birmingham families facing cost-of-living pressures.
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.
Travelodge launches free festive 'wrapping rooms' in three UK hotels to help parents hide gifts. Book a 75-minute slot from December 10th to wrap in peace.
Salt 'n Pepper in Walsall is offering a free festive meal on December 25 for anyone who is homeless, struggling or lonely. No bookings or questions asked.
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.
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.
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!
Bournville's charming Christmas Festival returns on November 29 with Santa, crafts & lights. Discover the unique alcohol-free tradition in Birmingham's historic village.
The RNIB offers free personalised letters from Santa in braille, large print & audio for children with vision impairments. Request by Nov 30 for guaranteed Christmas delivery.
Tesco's Fruit & Veg for Schools initiative, now supporting over 500 schools, is hailed as 'life-changing' for improving children's health, concentration, and behaviour in disadvantaged areas.
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 iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck is stopping in Burton-upon-Trent on November 27. Get free merchandise, festive games, and photo opportunities. Don't miss it!
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.
Discover our review of the Jingle Ville Christmas experience at Lower Drayton Farm in Penkridge. Find ticket prices, activities, and why it's a great festive family day out.
YOVOY launches a delivery booking hotline to help UK retailers manage peak season shipping from 26th Nov to 10th Dec 2025. No account needed. Call 0121 293 0205.
British Gas, EON, Octopus and Ovo customers can save £156 and get 100 hours of free electricity by switching to a new EDF tariff. Act now to get cashback before the new year.
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.
Get £10 worth of free shopping at Sainsbury's this Christmas. Earn up to 1,000 Nectar points by completing five simple tasks in the app. Act before 16th December 2025!
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.