Beloved Birmingham balti house Shababs is opening on December 25, serving its regular menu at regular prices. The historic Sparkbrook restaurant, a local institution since 1987, still has tables available for Christmas bookings.
A man was taken to hospital after a large-scale fight involving around 50 people erupted outside The Bird in Hand pub in Measham. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer uses his Christmas message to thank NHS staff, emergency services and volunteers working over the festive period, as new figures reveal 1.2 million will be on duty.
Discover the one Birmingham attraction hosting festive fun on December 25th. Planet Ice in Solihull opens for special ice skating sessions. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Don't ruin Christmas Day by forgetting key items. A Birmingham mum reveals the 5 essentials she's missed, and how Amazon Fresh can deliver them in time for December 25th.
The Station pub in Kings Heath is holding a special event on December 27 to raise funds for Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm in modern history, devastated the island.
A Birmingham landlord urges locals to support their pub this Christmas as closures hit 'unprecedented rate' and business rates threaten a 15% hike. Protect your local.
The Met Office forecasts snow for parts of England on Christmas Day, potentially triggering the first widespread White Christmas since 1981. Get the full festive weather update.
Forecasters warn of potential snow flurries hitting 12 major cities across England, Scotland, and Wales. Bookies slash odds for a White Christmas as conditions change. Get the latest update.
Halfords announces a 72-hour Christmas closure across Birmingham, including Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Drivers urged to plan ahead. Read the full festive schedule.
Strictly Come Dancing professional Luba Mushtuk reveals she will spend Christmas Day 2025 alone, painting her walls and watching movies. Find out why she's choosing 'me time' over a traditional celebration.
The Met Office has detailed which parts of England could see snow on Christmas Day 2025. Get the full forecast and see if your county is on the list.
Bournemouth's festive sea dip is moving to the east side of Boscombe Pier this Christmas Day for safety. Hundreds will plunge for Macmillan Caring Locally. Book now!
Don't get caught out this festive season. Our complete guide details the Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day opening times for all major UK supermarkets in 2025.
Beavertown Brewery's Cosy Pub Index reveals Staffordshire as Britain's top region for festive pubs, with 230 cosy spots. Discover the top counties and a 'cosy pub corridor' for winter escapes.
Find the full list of 42 Wetherspoons pubs open in the West Midlands on Christmas Day 2024, offering festive meals and company for those alone. Discover your local.
JD Wetherspoon has detailed its key customer policies for the Christmas period, covering dress codes, vaping, and rules for under-18s. Learn what's allowed in UK pubs.
The Met Office forecasts a cold, frosty Christmas for the UK with temperatures dropping. Find out the detailed forecast for Christmas Day and Boxing Day, including Birmingham's outlook.
Plan your Boxing Day 2025 shopping in the West Midlands. See opening hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, The Fort, Resorts World and more. Check which major stores are closed.
Discover Lowsonford, a quaint Warwickshire village with lovely canal walks, leading to a pub with a festive scent and award-winning pies. Perfect for a festive day out.
Amazon's Guinness Nitrosurge Device, discounted to £20, lets you pour pub-quality pints at home. A perfect last-minute Christmas gift for stout lovers, with delivery before December 25.
Planning a festive trip to Wetherspoons? Here are the essential rules on dogs, dress code, vaping, and under-18s you must follow across the Christmas period.
JD Wetherspoon confirms 683 pubs open on Christmas Day 2025, including many across Birmingham and the West Midlands. See the full local list and festive menu details here.
NHS workers must link their Uber account to an NHS email by 11.59pm on Dec 21 to claim £30 in festive discounts for rides and food on Christmas Day.
Gail's Bakery confirms 10 London stores will open on 25 December, offering free mince pies. Find locations and hours for Christmas Eve, Day, and Boxing Day.
A severe Russian blizzard could blanket the UK in snow on Christmas Day, with temperatures plunging to -9°C. Get the latest Met Office and Netweather forecasts for a potential white Christmas.
Gail's Bakery confirms 10 London branches will stay open on Christmas Day, offering free mince pies. Check the full list of festive opening hours here.
Plan your Boxing Day shopping with our guide to UK supermarket opening hours. Find out which major retailers are open and which are giving staff a break.
Home Bargains announces a three-day Christmas closure for all UK stores and early Christmas Eve hours, giving staff extended festive break. Find out the key dates.
A weather system from Russia could bring snow across all parts of the UK by the end of Christmas Day, with temperatures potentially plummeting to -9°C. Discover the latest forecasts and expert analysis.