2025 UK Year in Review Quiz and Highlights
Test your knowledge of 2025's biggest UK stories, from cultural milestones and royal events to viral trends and sporting triumphs. How many can you remember?
Test your knowledge of 2025's biggest UK stories, from cultural milestones and royal events to viral trends and sporting triumphs. How many can you remember?
Challenge yourself with our Monday quiz, featuring questions on iconic 80s video games, music, politics, and pop culture. See how many answers you know from this pivotal decade.
Challenge yourself with our Sunday quiz, featuring questions on iconic 1970s events, music, and politics, plus a bonus round on the Swinging Sixties. How many can you get right?
A look back at the beloved celebrities and public figures who died in 2025, including music legend Ozzy Osbourne. Read our full tribute to their lasting legacies.
Discover the hilarious local quirks and dialect that make a Birmingham Christmas unique. From 'going round the Wrekin' to 'wagging it', we decode the festive season, Brummie-style.
The Met Office predicts a mostly dry, cold, and bright Christmas Day 2025 for the UK, with a brisk wind and a very low chance of snow. Find out the full festive forecast.
The beloved NORAD Santa Tracker is live for Christmas Eve 2025. Use the interactive tool to follow Father Christmas's global journey, see when he'll reach England, and discover the heartwarming story behind this festive tradition.
Lloyds Bank reveals UK business confidence rose 10 points in 2025, with construction leading the surge. A positive sign for economic growth heading into 2026.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 champion Karen Carney shares a special Christmas thank you to Birmingham City supporters after her glitterball triumph. Read her emotional message.
Birmingham's new lead commissioner says the city must earn the respect of a true 'second city', drawing direct inspiration from Barcelona's global standing. Read the full analysis.
A major redevelopment in Wolverhampton will see a vacant Sports Direct store converted into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five new retail units, boosting city centre investment.
Plans approved to transform Wolverhampton's empty Sports Direct into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five retail units, bringing jobs and investment to the city centre.
Live coverage and analysis as Birmingham City's poor away record faces a stern test against in-form Southampton at St Mary's. Follow all the action here.
From 'moms' to the No. 11 bus, can you pass the ultimate Birmingham identity test? Discover the 16 rites of passage that prove you're a proper local.
Aston Villa's full Premier League fixture list for the 2025/26 season is out. See the key dates against Arsenal, Man City, and the crucial run-in. Full analysis here.
Booking.com has extended its Black Friday sale, offering hotel rooms across Europe for as little as £9 per night. The final chance to book these incredible deals ends today, 3rd December.
Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness warns Birmingham City's ambitious new 62,000-seat 'Powerhouse' stadium will likely cost far more than expected. Blues target a 2030/31 opening.
Birmingham City have been handed a hefty £115,000 fine by the Football Association for their role in a mass brawl against Hull City. The FA cited a 'consistent failing' by the club.
The BBC's annual report discloses its highest-paid stars' salaries for 2024/25, with Gary Lineker earning £1.35m. The figures emerge as the broadcaster faces intense scrutiny over its corporate culture.
Explore 33 brilliant photos from MCM Birmingham Comic Con 2025, the UK's premier pop-culture event. See the cosplay, gaming zones, and fan celebrations from the NEC weekend.
Celebrate Rochdale's vibrant arts scene by nominating local heroes for the Rochdale Culture Awards 2026. Submit your entries before December 19 deadline.
Birmingham City's squad is severely depleted with eight players potentially missing the Championship clash against Bristol City due to suspension and injuries.
Birmingham City's squad is stretched thin with eight players potentially missing the Championship clash against Bristol City due to suspension and injury. Get the latest team news.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy may block the annual BBC TV licence fee increase amid an impartiality crisis. Will the £174.50 charge rise in April? Read the latest.
Discover the hydroponic orchid technique that guarantees regular, stunning blooms without bark or moss. Learn the simple watering method for healthy roots and beautiful flowers.
The DWP has established a new safeguarding unit following a scathing report from MPs demanding a 'deep rooted culture change'. Discover the department's new strategy.
Birmingham City celebrated their 150th anniversary in style with a 4-1 demolition of Norwich City at St Andrew's. Read the full player ratings and match report.
Join Rochdale's first poet laureate Sammy Weaver for a creative poetry workshop exploring belonging. Beginners welcome. Submit poems for Rochdale's Year of Culture anthology.
Discover Birmingham's hottest new restaurants and bars for 2025, from Dave's Hot Chicken to Cylla. Plan your next city centre visit and explore the vibrant food scene.
Birmingham City resume their Championship campaign against Norwich City. Our writers predict Chris Davies' lineup with two key changes. Have your say on the team selection.