Families slam Toby Carvery's 'morning of magic' Santa breakfast event as a major letdown, citing a grumpy Santa and lack of festive cheer. Read the full story of the disappointing £10.99 experience.
A mischievous Staffordshire Bull Terrier pup named Nova snatched Santa's beard at a festive doggy daycare event in Sunderland, sparking a hilarious 10-minute chase. Read the full story of the Christmas chaos.
Birmingham New Street station hosted a free Christmas dinner for over 100 vulnerable and homeless people on Christmas Eve, offering festive cheer and community support. Read the heartwarming story.
Discover the complete festive TV listings for Christmas Day 2025. Find out what films and specials are on BBC One, ITV1, Channel 4 and Channel 5. Plan your perfect day of viewing.
Olivia Attwood, Pete Wicks and Strictly's Luba Mushtuk explain their reasons for a solo Christmas Day in 2025. Discover why they're choosing solitude this festive season.
Year 12 students at Derby Cathedral School organised the school's inaugural Christmas market, raising over £2,000 for local charities. The event featured 35 stalls and was part of the Archbishop's Young Leaders Award.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer uses his Christmas message to thank NHS staff, emergency services and volunteers working over the festive period, as new figures reveal 1.2 million will be on duty.
Nearly 100 people gathered for 'Carols on the Steps' in Altrincham, raising donations for Trafford Food Bank. The festive event featured live music and community spirit.
East Anglia's Children's Hospices hosted a magical Winter Wonderland in Milton, featuring Santa, laser shows, and festive activities, creating precious moments for supported families.
Your complete guide to the Christmas Eve TV schedule for 2025, featuring festive films, specials, and shows across all major UK channels. Plan your viewing now!
Year 3 pupils from Gossey Lane Academy visited St Giles Care Home to sing carols and share festive activities with residents. Discover how the school's 11 B4 11 programme fosters kindness and community spirit.
Twenty-two brave souls in Llangadog braved freezing waters for an annual charity swim for Parkinson's UK, raising over £1,400. Read about their heart-warming community effort.
The Junior Tour of Wales is rebranded as The John Richards Junior Tour for 2026. The three-day cycling event will feature new stages in Mid Wales, acting as a key launchpad for future stars.
The Met Office forecasts snow for parts of England on Christmas Day, potentially triggering the first widespread White Christmas since 1981. Get the full festive weather update.
Melly May Lynch, 29, spent two days and £250 embracing the nostalgic 'tacky Christmas' TikTok trend in her North Wales home. Discover her festive transformation and the hunt for 90s decorations.
Find the full list of 42 Wetherspoons pubs open in the West Midlands on Christmas Day 2024, offering festive meals and company for those alone. Discover your local.
Birmingham prepares to host the centenary British Junior Open squash event in January 2026, featuring over 700 junior players from 50+ nations. Discover the local stars and historic exhibition match.
Pontfaen Young Farmers' annual illuminated tractor and 4x4 run lights up Brecon on Dec 23, raising funds for Wales Air Ambulance, The Brain Tumour Charity & local hospitals. Join the festive spectacle!
Birmingham's Edgbaston Cricket Ground will host Vegfest Free, the UK's largest free vegan festival, on 25 April 2026. Featuring 170 stalls, live music, and talks, it's a major event for the plant-based community.
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.
Dawn Davis braved the clippers at Eastcote Park's Elf Day, raising £852 for the Alzheimer's Society. Her hair was donated to Banbury Postiche for wigs. Read her inspiring story.
Young professionals in Birmingham are invited to a 20s & 30s singles mixer on January 8, 2026. Enjoy a night of socialising and potential connections at The Waters Edge. Tickets £20.
Birmingham Airport colleagues raised £18,680.91 for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity in a unique runway fun run. Discover how the 1980s-themed event brought the community together.
Families supported by Action for Children enjoyed a magical evening of light shows, carols, and treats in Sandfields. The Queen Bees group donated selection boxes, and local councillors showed their support.
A festive concert at Leeds Minster raised vital funds for Macmillan's cancer support services, featuring music, readings, and a powerful personal story from a local resident.
The Pink Glitter Ball fundraiser in Dover, organised by Kerry Banks BEM and Jo Allen, returned spectacularly, raising over £12,200 for Breast Cancer Now. Discover the highlights and future date.
Get every live update from day two of Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 with Barclaycard. Kylie Minogue, Louis Tomlinson & more take the stage. Follow the action here!
See all the incredible fashion from Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 red carpet. Leigh-Anne, Mimi Webb, and Alessi Rose served glitter, fur, and pure attitude. Read the full style roundup now!
Attendees at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 on 6 December are advised that filming and photography will take place for promotional use by Global and event sponsors. Learn how to opt out.
Darren Mackenzie transforms his Yardley home into a free Winter Wonderland and Santa's grotto for families, offering gifts and photos at no cost. Visit 553 Hob Moor Road.