Home Bargains closes all stores for three festive days
Home Bargains announces a three-day Christmas closure for all UK stores and early Christmas Eve hours, giving staff extended festive break. Find out the key dates.
Home Bargains announces a three-day Christmas closure for all UK stores and early Christmas Eve hours, giving staff extended festive break. Find out the key dates.
A weather system from Russia could bring snow across all parts of the UK by the end of Christmas Day, with temperatures potentially plummeting to -9°C. Discover the latest forecasts and expert analysis.
Roman's festive Emerald Sparkly Star Longline Jumper is reduced to £28. Use code SNUG for 20% off, making it £22. Shoppers praise its style and comfort for Christmas Day.
The UK faces a 15-hour snow event targeting 16 counties, including Birmingham and London, potentially disrupting Christmas Eve and Christmas Day travel. Get the latest forecast details.
Uber is thanking NHS and HSC staff with discounted rides and Uber Eats vouchers this Christmas. Find out how frontline healthcare workers can claim the festive offer.
Vanguard Self Storage's UK branches raised £4,182 for charity this Christmas, with initiatives including a Christmas Jumper Day for Save the Children and a raffle for the MND Association. Discover how they spread festive cheer.
The Great North Swim returns to Lake Windermere in June 2026. Join 7,500+ swimmers in the UK's premier open water event. Distances from 250m to 10k. Secure your place now.
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.
Gibb Street and Floodgate Street in Birmingham's historic Digbeth district have been ranked among the UK's best high streets for independent shops favoured by Gen Z. Discover the creative hub's unique festive shopping experience.
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 West Midlands towns leading a revival of independent shops and community spirit, according to the 2025 Rightmove index. Find out why residents love them.
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.
Walsall's once-thriving high street now has over 40 vacant units, with locals describing a 'dying ghost town'. Discover the impact on community and business.
Poundland is shutting around 30 branches as part of a major restructuring. See the full list of locations closing in December and January, including Melton Mowbray and Bexhill.
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 Ellesmere, North Shropshire's 'best-kept secret' for unique Christmas shopping in a historic lakeside setting. Explore independent shops, cosy cafes, and festive lights, just 45 minutes from Cheshire Oaks.
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.
Plans for a new Wrexham to London Euston rail service are back, featuring extra stops. The revised bid promises improved regional connectivity and economic growth.
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.
The Home Office is calling for two Birmingham shops to be shut down after discovering failed asylum seekers working illegally. Read the full investigation details.
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.