Birmingham's Two Christmas Markets: 3 Main Differences
Discover the three main contrasts between Birmingham's huge German Christmas Market and the Cathedral Square craft market. Plan your perfect festive visit with our guide.
Discover the three main contrasts between Birmingham's huge German Christmas Market and the Cathedral Square craft market. Plan your perfect festive visit with our guide.
A new survey reveals the Birmingham streets women actively avoid after reporting catcalling, assault, and being followed. Calls grow for urgent safety improvements.
From Transylvanian traders to economic impact, we explore the love-hate relationship with Birmingham's sprawling Frankfurt Christmas Market. Discover the facts and share your thoughts.
Scarlett Johansson reveals her mother-in-law questioned the name Cosmo for her son, while her own mother loved it. Get the full story on the family reactions.
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025 announces its next destination. Discover the Ipswich schedule, charity support, and how to get a festive drink and bauble.
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025 has announced its next weekend location in Ipswich. Find out where to catch the festive magic and enjoy a free drink.
UK shoppers are urged to check festive postal deadlines now, with the first cut-off for overseas parcels on 5th December. Avoid missing Christmas with our essential guide.
Shoppers are snapping up real Christmas trees for a bargain £10.99 at Home Bargains. Discover the best festive tree deals from Tesco and Morrisons too.
NS&I analysis shows David, John, Michael and Susan are the most common names among Premium Bonds winners of £500+. See the full list of 100 names and December's millionaires.
Discover Cheltenham's festive magic with four unique Christmas markets, an ice rink, and independent shopping, just a 35-minute train ride from Birmingham. Plan your perfect Christmas day out.
Aldi offers a complete Christmas dinner for eight people for just £1.48 per person. The budget-friendly festive feast includes turkey, trimmings, and gravy. Enter their Advent Giveaway for a chance to win your shop back.
The Independent ranks Leicester's festive market 12th in the UK. Discover its dates, stalls, and the West Midlands favourites also on the list.
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025 has announced its next steps. Find out where to see the festive lorry, get a free drink, and capture perfect holiday photos.
Midlands Langar Seva Society serves a three-course festive meal to hundreds of vulnerable people at Birmingham New Street Station on December 24. DJ, carols and Santa add magic.
The Independent's guide to the UK's best festive markets features Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market and Worcester Christmas Fayre. Discover dates, highlights, and what makes them special.
The Post Office warns UK households to post gifts before the predicted busiest day, December 8, to ensure Christmas delivery. Key dates and advice for a stress-free festive post.
Royal Mail has announced the final posting deadlines for Christmas 2025. Find out the last dates for UK and international services to ensure your gifts arrive on time.
Amazon is offering a limited-time deal on a 72-piece set of Christmas baubles and ornaments, reduced to £12.74. Available in red-white or red-green, the lightweight, non-glass decorations are perfect for filling your tree.
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025 confirms its next stop in Leeds this Wednesday, 3rd December. Find location details and times for this festive family spectacle.
Uswitch reveals festive decorations could add £15.87 to your energy bill this December. See the full list of costs and tips to save money on your Christmas lights.
A new poll reveals over half of Gen Z add ketchup or mayo to their Christmas dinner, with many choosing hot sauce over gravy. Subway marks the trend with free sauce baubles.
Amazon's battery-powered Christmas window lights with a timer offer festive cheer without the hassle for under £18. Discover the perfect solution for easy decorating.
Explore Digbeth, Birmingham's coolest neighbourhood, where vibrant street art and independent shops have been ranked among the UK's best for Gen Z. Discover the must-see murals.
Discover how Birmingham's Christmas celebrations have transformed over the last century through 26 nostalgic photographs showing festive markets, decorations and community spirit.
Shoppers can grab a massive 2kg box of Quality Street assorted chocolates for just £20.45 at Amazon, a 25% saving. Perfect for Christmas parties and gifts.
RMT union announces four days of CrossCountry rail strikes in December over pay and staffing disputes, threatening Christmas travel plans for thousands. Find out the dates.
Greene King is offering 30,000 free Christmas meals to UK shift workers on 1st December. A festive thank you to the 1.1 million people working on Christmas Day.
James Turner Street in Winson Green is blighted by recurring fly-tipping, with councillors demanding deterrents like cameras. Report fly-tipping to help clean up the area.
Sainsbury's and Deliveroo slash prices on Celebrations, Quality Street, Cadbury Heroes & Roses to just £3.50 for a one-day Black Friday special. Get yours delivered in under 25 minutes!
Residents of James Turner Street in Birmingham give their mixed reactions to the Budget, with some welcoming extra funds and others calling the plans 'daft'.