The 390-year-old Barley Mow pub in Wolverhampton has been forced to close temporarily due to a water leak from the neighbouring Penn Golf Course. The team is working to resolve the issue. Read for updates.
JD Wetherspoons is removing 15 popular festive meals, including the Christmas dinner and Brie burger, from menus after New Year's Eve. Act fast for a final taste.
Swansea city centre celebrates a strong year with 46 new business openings and a 40% positive outcome rate for shop thefts. Discover how partnership working is boosting the local economy.
A Kingstanding pub has been forced to close over Christmas after a violent fight involving weapons erupted after hours. Police secured a 28-day licence suspension.
Five men face charges after a large-scale disorder involving knives erupted at a Rugby pub on Boxing Day night. Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage.
Families faced festive misery as The White Horse in Balsall Common closed unexpectedly on Christmas Day due to major technical issues. Boss apologises and promises refunds.
Families were left disappointed and hungry after a Midlands pub descended into 'utter chaos' on Christmas Day, with a kitchen closure and no service. Read the full story and the manager's apology.
A comprehensive look at the major retail and dining openings and closures that reshaped Sutton Coldfield in 2025, plus key developments expected in 2026. Stay informed on the town's evolving high street.
Discover four Birmingham pubs brought back to life in 2025, from The Anchor to The Gunmakers Arms, offering hope amidst a challenging year for the hospitality sector.
Oliver Bonas reveals a wave of new store openings and relocations across England and Scotland before year-end, with 20 more planned for 2025. Discover the full list of locations.
The Greenwood pub in Chelmsley Wood issued a polite social media notice about customer behaviour, stressing that good manners, not shouting, ensures quicker service. Read the full story.
Hundreds of families had Christmas Day ruined after a kitchen extractor fan failure forced Miller & Carter in Hockley Heath to close. Read the full story of the last-minute cancellations.
A popular Midlands steakhouse was forced to cancel Christmas Day bookings for nearly 80 parties after a kitchen extractor fan failure. Families were left scrambling for last-minute alternatives.
A popular Midlands steakhouse cancelled Christmas Day bookings for nearly 80 parties due to a kitchen fault. Families were left scrambling for alternatives after last-minute notice.
Boxing Day proved a 'bumper day' for UK retail as footfall jumped 4.4%, the strongest increase in over ten years. Discover how high streets, retail parks, and coastal towns performed.
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.
Wetherspoons is launching a huge January sale across over 600 pubs, with prices starting from 99p on drinks and food deals. The sale runs from January 2nd to 15th. Discover the bargains.
Emergency services called to Budleigh Salterton after swimmers got into difficulty. Two men remain missing as police urge people not to swim on Boxing Day.
Plan your 2026 holidays now. Christmas Day on a Friday creates a long weekend, with Boxing Day moving to Monday. See all the key dates for England and Wales.
The UK faces a six-day snow event starting January 1st, with maps showing widespread flurries. Find out which regions are most at risk and the latest Met Office forecast.
Your complete guide to the Boxing Day TV schedule across major UK channels. Discover the best films, festive specials, and family shows to enjoy on 26th December 2025.
Read the full text of King Charles III's 2025 Christmas Day broadcast, where he reflects on pilgrimage, unity, and the timeless values of courage and compassion. Discover his message of hope for the nation.
Put your festive knowledge to the test with our ultimate Christmas Day quiz, featuring general knowledge, cryptic carols, and Christmas number ones. Can you top the leaderboard?
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.
Your complete guide to the must-watch TV specials this Christmas and Boxing Day 2025, from Strictly Come Dancing and The Great British Bake Off to explosive soap storylines. Plan your festive viewing now.
Fitness coach Joe Wicks explains his relatable reason for taking Christmas Day off, details his New Year's Day ITV special with Olly Murs, and shares his phone-use resolution for 2026.
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.
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.
Discover a seasoned shopper's strategy for the Boots Boxing Day Sale. Learn how to grab luxury fragrances, gift sets, and electricals at up to 70% off, plus key dates for online bargains.