Chefs' Turkey Tips: When to Use Foil for Christmas
Top chefs settle the tin foil debate for roasting turkey. Discover their timing secrets for perfectly moist meat with golden, crispy skin this Christmas.
Top chefs settle the tin foil debate for roasting turkey. Discover their timing secrets for perfectly moist meat with golden, crispy skin this Christmas.
UK households are asked to leave cranberries off their Christmas plates to help garden birds survive the frosty winter. Experts reveal festive foods to share and avoid.
TikTok chef Veganezer's viral Christmas gravy recipe, using Marmite and red wine, has captivated both vegans and meat-eaters. Discover how to make this 'silky' showstopper for your festive feast.
The Cosori Smart Meat Thermometer, now £48.58 on Amazon, promises perfect turkey and removes festive cooking stress with live Bluetooth temperature tracking. Read our full review.
Major disruption on Birmingham rail lines after a train struck an obstruction between New Street and International stations. Delays and alterations expected. Get the latest travel updates here.
Ordnance Survey reveals the UK's most Christmassy street names, with Noel topping the list. Discover which festive roads and counties are celebrating all year round.
Officials in Newport fear geese are being stolen from Black Ash Park to be eaten for Christmas dinner. Councillor urges public to report suspicious activity.
Lidl slashes turkey prices, offering a full festive meal for eight people for just £10.30. See the full list of deals as supermarkets battle for the cheapest Christmas.
Luxury jeweller Mappin & Webb opens a new showroom in Birmingham after over two decades, featuring Rolex, fine jewellery, and a historic Burlington Hotel location.
Tesco launches a full Christmas dinner for six people for under £10, intensifying the supermarket price war. The deal includes turkey and all trimmings for Clubcard members.
Rail passengers face major disruption as flooding cancels and diverts West Midlands Railway services between Birmingham New Street and Stratford-upon-Avon. Rail replacement buses are running.
Morrisons has slashed prices on festive vegetables to just 5p each in a major Christmas offer, ensuring savings for customers while protecting British farmers' incomes. Discover the deals and store opening times.
New research reveals festive forgetfulness is a national issue, with cranberry sauce topping the list. Iceland supermarkets have launched giant in-store reminders to save Christmas dinners.
Aldi has shocked shoppers by cutting its festive vegetable deal to just 5p per item, down from 8p, in a major supermarket price battle. The offer starts in UK stores on Friday, 19th December.
A festive blind taste test of supermarket pigs in blankets has revealed a surprise winner. Discover which budget option beat M&S and Waitrose to be crowned the best for your Christmas dinner.
Gibb Street and Floodgate Street in Birmingham's historic Digbeth district have been ranked among the UK's best high streets for independent shops favoured by Gen Z. Discover the creative hub's unique festive shopping experience.
Aldi reduces key Christmas vegetables like sprouts and carrots to 8p from Dec 18-24. Get festive staples for less and discover their unique 'lickable' Pigs in Blankets wrapping paper.
West Midlands Police install knife arches at Birmingham New Street as part of Operation Active. The crackdown follows 12 stabbings in the city centre this year. Read the latest on the safety measures.
Former bar manager Lauren McCormick, who was once homeless, is expanding her community Christmas dinner in Leicester to feed 250 vulnerable people this year. Donations are needed for food, gifts, and venue costs.
Discover the ultimate guide to Birmingham's festive weekend before Christmas 2025. From the iconic Frankfurt Market to light trails and pantomimes, plan your perfect seasonal visit.
Shoppers are rushing to buy Dunelm's festive George the Gingerbread gravy boat, calling it the perfect centrepiece for Christmas dinner. Discover the must-have kitchenware.
Sainsbury's launches a one-week Christmas veg offer for Nectar card customers, with key trimmings like sprouts and carrots for just 15p. Act before Christmas Eve.
A taste test of eight supermarket cranberry sauces reveals the festive winner is the cheapest. Find out which jar scored top marks for flavour and value this Christmas.
Shoppers are raving about Dunelm's £25 Robin Porcelain 12-piece dinner set, calling it 'perfect' for Christmas dinner. Discover the festive tableware that looks expensive but isn't.
Shoppers can grab a premium Le Creuset stoneware dinner set for under £50 in a huge 59% discount. The durable, colourful set is dishwasher, microwave, oven and freezer safe.
Nearly 20,000 motorists were caught speeding on two major Birmingham roads in 2025. Discover the hotspots and new 30mph limits coming to the city.
A new survey reveals the Birmingham streets women actively avoid after reporting catcalling, assault, and being followed. Calls grow for urgent safety improvements.
Summer Lane in Birmingham city centre is closed between New John Street West and New Summer Street following a police incident. Drivers are warned to expect delays and plan alternative routes.
A passenger filmed a rodent running near Starbucks at Birmingham New Street just after midnight. Network Rail says it has pest control measures in place. Watch the video.
Major disruption on Birmingham's Cross City Line as a signalling fault suspends services between New Street and Redditch/Bromsgrove. Delays expected with no clear resolution time. Read for travel alternatives.