Boxing Day 2025: Full List of UK Shop Closures
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.
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Mum's Universal Credit cut over 'stupid' DWP nursery rule
A single mother says she is 'fed up' after the DWP stopped her £189 Universal Credit nursery payment because she is unemployed. She now faces a £541 monthly bill alone.
Speke project awarded £7,842 to fight food waste
A Speke community project secures a £7,842 grant to help residents reduce food waste, learn vital cooking skills, and promote sustainability through workshops and a new community fridge.
£4,000 boost for four Lincolnshire community charities
The Bradbury Foundation has awarded £4,000 in grants to four inspirational Lincolnshire charities supporting vulnerable children, mental health, disability services and domestic abuse survivors.
Fylde Community Sports Awards 2025 Winners
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Fylde Community Sports Awards, celebrating local heroes and clubs after a record 330 nominations.
Camrose vintage event raises £32k for local causes
Camrose Vintage Working Day raised a record £32,000 for 32 local charities, including £4,000 for Withybush Hospital services and a hair loss initiative. Discover how to support local NHS services.
UEL Winter Festival: Health & Creativity Day in Stratford
Join the University of East London's Winter Festival & Community Health Day on November 26. Enjoy creative workshops, live performances, and free health checks at the Stratford Campus.
Billericay Community Awards 2025 Winners Revealed
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Billericay Community Awards. These local heroes and businesses were honoured for making the town a better place to live and work.
Free Christmas Day electricity for EDF customers
EDF is offering eight hours of free electricity to its customers on Christmas Day 2025. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim this festive bonus.
Amazon Sutton Coldfield Hosts RME Family Fun Day
Amazon's Sutton Coldfield site hosted a special fun day for its Reliability & Maintenance Engineering team and their families. Discover how the event celebrated their essential work.
Lancashire Day 2025: Ormskirk Celebrates Heritage
Join the Lancashire Day celebrations in Ormskirk on November 27, 2025. Discover the historic proclamation, community events, and rich traditions that define this special day for Lancastrians.
Jingle Ville: A Magical Christmas Experience Review
Discover our review of the Jingle Ville Christmas experience at Lower Drayton Farm in Penkridge. Find ticket prices, activities, and why it's a great festive family day out.
Hotline Solves Black Friday Delivery Chaos
YOVOY launches a delivery booking hotline to help UK retailers manage peak season shipping from 26th Nov to 10th Dec 2025. No account needed. Call 0121 293 0205.
Fibonacci Day 2025: Celebrating Nature's Secret Code
Discover why Fibonacci Day on 23 November celebrates the mathematical sequence found in sunflowers, art, and music. Explore the Golden Ratio's impact from Da Vinci to modern culture.
Prince's Drummer Jellybean Johnson Dies at 69
Garry 'Jellybean' Johnson, founding member of Prince's band The Time, has died aged 69. Discover his legacy in the Minneapolis Sound movement.
Litter pickers transform Oscott and Great Barr
Meet Alex Hall and Councillor Darius Sandhu, the volunteers cleaning up Oscott and Great Barr through their community Facebook page. Discover how local residents are joining their mission.
Four-Day Week Future in Doubt as Minister Intervenes
Labour Minister Steve Reed questions a council's four-day week trial, citing performance declines. Over 100 business leaders defend the shorter week, sparking a major national debate.
Birmingham Council Sells Former Nursery at Auction
Cash-strapped Birmingham City Council is selling the former Birchfield Community Day Nursery in Handsworth at auction on December 10. Guide price is over £300,000 for the 17,513 sq ft site.
Handsworth's Forgotten Nursery for Sale at Auction
A former community nursery in Handsworth, left with toys and collapsed roofs, is set for auction. Birmingham City Council hopes to raise funds from the December 10 sale.
Stepping Hill Hospital Honours Long-Serving Staff & Volunteers
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust celebrates over 150 years of volunteer service and 2,720 years of staff dedication in special awards ceremonies. Read more about the local heroes.
Aldi Shuts All Stores for 62 Hours at Christmas
Aldi announces Christmas 2025 opening times with all 1,000 UK stores closed for 62 hours. Plan your festive shopping now to avoid disappointment.
MP reveals rape ordeal in emotional Commons speech
Labour MP Josh Newbury bravely shares his sexual assault experience from a decade ago during International Men's Day debate, calling for an end to victim stigma.
Morrisons Giving Away 50,000 Free Christmas Treats
Morrisons is celebrating the launch of National Mince Pie Day by giving away 50,000 free mince pies this Saturday, November 22. Find out how to claim yours and discover other festive deals.
Community Choir for Dementia Wins Vital Funding
The Forget-me-not Chorus in North Wales has secured a Community Resilience Grant to provide free singing sessions for those living with and alongside dementia. Discover how music builds community.
9 Magical Christmas Villages Near Birmingham
Discover 9 enchanting villages and towns near Birmingham perfect for a festive day trip this Christmas. Find cosy escapes, traditional markets, and winter walks.
EastEnders announces 2027 flashforward episode
BBC's EastEnders confirms a groundbreaking flashforward episode set in 2027, following Max Branning's dramatic New Year. Tune in on 1st January 2026.
New Canolfan Llwynhendy Community Hub Opens Doors
The former Llwynhendy library has been transformed into a vibrant community hub offering a café, automated library, advice services & training. Open Mon-Fri.
Tuesday Quiz: Challenge Your General Knowledge
Put your trivia skills to the test with our Tuesday quiz. Features questions on geography, pop culture, nature and more. How many can you answer correctly?
Community Partnership Saves Frankley Library
A new partnership has secured the future of Frankley Library in Birmingham, transforming it into a community hub with expanded support services. Discover how this collaboration saved a vital local resource.
Birmingham's Top 9 Christmas Day Dinners 2025
Discover the 9 best restaurants for Christmas Day dinner in Birmingham 2025. From traditional feasts to gourmet menus, book your perfect festive celebration now!
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