Birmingham Twixmas Guide: Shows, Skating & Trails
Your essential guide to festive fun in Birmingham between Christmas and New Year 2025/26. Discover pantos, ice skating, light trails and winter walks.
Your essential guide to festive fun in Birmingham between Christmas and New Year 2025/26. Discover pantos, ice skating, light trails and winter walks.
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Parenting expert Abi Clarke argues 'good attendance' awards are harmful and primary pupils need mental health days to prevent severe burnout. Discover her call for change.
Six of Wolverhampton's finest parks and green spaces have retained their prestigious Green Flag status. Discover the award-winning beauty spots offering free play, walks, and cafes.
The Wildlife Trusts' free 12 Days Wild challenge runs from 25 Dec to 5 Jan, offering daily nature activities to boost wellbeing. Sign up for inspiration and connect with winter wildlife.
Lancashire Wildlife Trust's free 12 Days Wild challenge runs from Dec 25 to Jan 5. Sign up for daily ideas to connect with nature this winter and boost wellbeing.
Local naturalist Dave Steele reimagines the festive song with birds spotted on Lancashire's Chat Moss. Discover the surprising swaps from turtle doves to willow tits.
Struggling for a Christmas gift? Spa vouchers offer an instant, thoughtful solution. Discover five fantastic UK spa break deals still available for under £160, perfect for a last-minute present.
Tottenham Hotspur releases a powerful film with Samaritans to encourage fans to seek help. New research reveals 58% of those struggling are reluctant to ask for support.
An NHS-funded diabetes support scheme in West Birmingham is transforming lives, with over half of participants reducing blood sugar levels. Residents call for expansion.
Darlington Mind's festive fun run saw 300 participants raise over £5,000 for local mental health services. The event, sponsored by EE and Aldi, enjoyed sunshine and festive cheer.
Premier Inn launches its first-ever pyjama range, with all profits going to GOSH Charity. New research reveals a third of Brits enjoy up to five 'pyjama days' a month.
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 where to meet Father Christmas in Birmingham and the West Midlands this festive season, including unique trips on the Polar Express train and Dudley Canal boat. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Supermarket expert Richard Price reveals the optimal dates and times for your festive food shop to beat the crowds and secure the best stock. Plan your trip for a stress-free Christmas.
Experience the magic of a traditional Christmas with festive steam train rides at Birmingham's heritage railways. Book now for Santa Specials and winter wonderland journeys.
Aston Villa fans can explore Villa Park on a discounted behind-the-scenes tour for just £12. Walk on the pitch, sit in the dugouts, and access dressing rooms. Book via Wowcher.
Families can save with a 2-for-1 ticket offer for Drayton Manor's Christmas Wonderland. Experience festive rides, Santa's Grotto and more for just £25 for two.
Discover Baddesley Clinton, a stunning Tudor manor house near Birmingham, transformed for Christmas with roaring fires, festive decorations & a magical Snowman trail. Perfect family day out!
Discover 15 historic ancient and religious sites across the West Midlands perfect for family days out this winter. Explore Roman ruins, medieval castles and more.
Latest developments from Dudley Council include major housing approval, rent increases for tenants, and service challenges in children's care and mental health.
An NHS GP explains why sour sweets provide short-term anxiety relief through sensory distraction. Discover this technique and alternative grounding methods for panic attacks.
Discover how Nazila Husanovic-Gladwyn uses her lived experience to support families and improve mental health services at Essex NHS Trust. Learn about this vital role making a real difference.
Keysoe Cuddle Therapy Ponies provide free animal-assisted therapy for children with eating disorders. Discover how these gentle ponies complement NHS CAMHS teams across Bedfordshire.
Patients in Dudley face waits up to 252 days for vital mental health assessments as referrals surge. Council invests £215k to tackle backlog. Read the latest developments.
A former City trader retrained as a counsellor, dedicating over 600 hours to support homeless people in Bournemouth. Discover his inspiring journey from finance to counselling.
Discover stunning West Midlands beauty spots perfect for a winter visit. From panoramic hills to historic castles, find your next scenic adventure.
An inquest hears 12-year-old Mia Lucas had treatable autoimmune encephalitis, not just psychosis, before her death in a mental health unit. Read the full investigation.
A 55-year-old mother, Sarah Forrester, was found dead in her Swindon home. A 13-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of murder and released on bail. Read the latest updates.
MP Marie Goldman advocates for a legal ban on smartphones in schools after hearing from teachers and parents about the damaging impact on children's mental health and learning.