A complete guide to all the major new openings at Merry Hill shopping centre in 2025, from Flying Tiger to Slim Chickens, plus what's coming in 2026. Discover the latest retail and dining options.
A new designer outlet mall has opened near Tewkesbury, just an hour from Birmingham. Discover 47 shops including adidas and M&S, plus cafes and restaurants.
West Midlands Police urge vigilance against fake websites and phishing emails targeting Boxing Day bargain hunters. Follow their 10 essential tips to stay safe online.
Explore the evolution of Birmingham's festive shopping, from iconic department store queues to online bargains. Discover how local traditions have transformed in the digital age.
Discover how to find and buy unwanted Christmas gifts on eBay for huge discounts. Our guide reveals the best categories, search tips, and timing for savvy UK shoppers.
Forgot a crucial item on Christmas Day? Don't panic. Our guide reveals which shops can legally open, from small convenience stores to petrol stations, to save your festive day.
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.
Don't ruin Christmas Day by forgetting key items. A Birmingham mum reveals the 5 essentials she's missed, and how Amazon Fresh can deliver them in time for December 25th.
Discover the surprisingly calm and well-stocked shopping destinations in Small Heath and Yardley, Birmingham, for a stress-free festive shopping experience. Avoid the crowds and find everything you need.
Don't get caught out this festive season. Our complete guide details the Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day opening times for all major UK supermarkets in 2025.
A new study reveals Aldi customers spend just 33 minutes on their weekly shop, seven minutes faster than the UK average. Discover the supermarket's efficiency secrets for a stress-free Christmas.
Explore the festive history of Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre through decades of Christmas photos, from royal openings to today's retail buzz. A Brummie holiday essential.
Birmingham Bullring welcomes 14 new and upgraded stores just in time for Christmas 2025, including Uniqlo, Bath & Body Works, and a major Selfridges Beauty Hall. Discover the full list of openings.
Shoppers are warned of a fake Amazon 'free product' scam using QR codes. Learn how to spot the fraud, protect your details, and where to report it.
Discover 14 new shops that opened in Birmingham's Bullring in 2025, perfect for last-minute Christmas gifts. From beauty and fashion to kitchenware and football merch.
Lidl confirms all 1,000 UK supermarkets will close for three days over the festive period. Find out the key dates and last-minute shopping hours here.
An alleged Primark employee claims to know the exact date for major reductions on Christmas lines. Find out when to bag the best bargains before the big day.
Discover Dunelm's range of unique Christmas Eve stockings, priced from £10 to £20. Shoppers praise the 'delightful' and 'well-made' festive essentials. Find your perfect stocking today!
Boots launches rapid on-demand delivery from 500 UK stores, with orders up to midnight on Christmas Eve. Get last-minute gifts delivered in 30 minutes.
A savvy NHS worker from West London reveals how she saved £29,000 over 14 years by hunting for yellow sticker discounts in unexpected places like garden centres and petrol stations. Discover her top tips for frugal living.
Escape the festive frenzy at Root 13's new green oasis in Birmingham's Goodsyard. Discover a calming space with plants, an aquarium, and a dedicated chill-out zone. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm.
Shoppers are racing to buy the STURLING Depthmaster watch at Debenhams after an 87% price cut. Get this 'beautiful' £750 fashion watch for only £95.40 while stocks last.
The new Cotswolds Designer Outlet near the M5 celebrates its first Christmas with festive markets, big discounts, and family activities. Find all your gifts under twinkling lights.
Marks & Spencer has launched a new 18,000 sq ft Foodhall in Cannock, West Midlands, tripling its local size. The store, on a former Homebase site, features a bakery, hot chicken counter & sushi bar. Open now for festive shopping.
An expert reveals the exact times to shop at Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl and Morrisons for the biggest discounts on reduced items. Plan your Christmas shop and save.
Discover a festive London staycation in Marylebone Village. Our guide covers luxury hotels, award-winning dining, and unique shopping for the perfect pre-Christmas break.
Marks & Spencer has launched a massive new 18,000 sq ft food hall at Cannock's Orbital Retail Park, creating 50 jobs. The store offers a full festive range, bakery, and coffee counter just in time for Christmas shopping.
UK shoppers are urged to check festive postal deadlines now, with the first cut-off for overseas parcels on 5th December. Avoid missing Christmas with our essential guide.
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.
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.