Best UK New Year Spa Breaks & Deals for 2026
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A 'snow bomb' is now forecast to hit England on New Year's Day, not early January. Maps predict blizzards and feels-like temperatures of -6C. Read the latest forecast details.
The UK faces a six-day snow event starting January 1st, with maps showing widespread flurries. Find out which regions are most at risk and the latest Met Office forecast.
Your complete guide to the Boxing Day TV schedule across major UK channels. Discover the best films, festive specials, and family shows to enjoy on 26th December 2025.
Forgot a crucial item on Christmas Day? Don't panic. Our guide reveals which shops can legally open, from small convenience stores to petrol stations, to save your festive day.
Fitness coach Joe Wicks explains his relatable reason for taking Christmas Day off, details his New Year's Day ITV special with Olly Murs, and shares his phone-use resolution for 2026.
The Met Office predicts a mostly dry, cold, and bright Christmas Day 2025 for the UK, with a brisk wind and a very low chance of snow. Find out the full festive forecast.
Discover a seasoned shopper's strategy for the Boots Boxing Day Sale. Learn how to grab luxury fragrances, gift sets, and electricals at up to 70% off, plus key dates for online bargains.
Fresh weather maps predict a 600-mile snow wall hitting the UK on New Year's Day, with Birmingham among 24 regions affected. Travel disruption likely.
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.
Nestlé hints at new confectionery products as social media buzz suggests a caramel-flavoured KitKat Chunky could hit UK shelves as early as February 2026.
Maps show a major snowstorm hitting the UK around January 1, with up to 14cm forecast. Only the southwest looks set to escape the deep freeze. Read the full forecast.
WX Charts predict a 'snow bomb' bringing up to 14cm to parts of England on New Year's Day, with sub-zero temperatures. Get the full forecast and regional details here.
Unwanted sales calls and scam texts plague millions. Discover the simple, free, government-backed service that can stop them in under a minute. Learn how to register and fight back.
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.
Warwickshire Police list the most inappropriate 999 calls of 2025, including a missing pineapple and an Emmerdale complaint. Learn when to call the emergency services.
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.
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.
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.
The UK faces a 15-hour snow event targeting 16 counties, including Birmingham and London, potentially disrupting Christmas Eve and Christmas Day travel. Get the latest forecast details.
The full new state pension will rise to £241.30 a week in April 2026, a yearly increase of £574.60. Find out if you qualify and how much you'll receive.
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.
BBC's Dr Punam Krishan warns about a surge in fake GP calls, AI doctor deepfakes and fraudulent online pharmacies. Learn how to protect yourself from these health scams.
Major UK mobile providers pledge to eliminate number spoofing by 2026, implementing new call tracing technology to protect millions from fraud. Learn how this affects you.
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.
The Met Office has released its festive forecast. Discover the likelihood of a white Christmas in 2025 and the expected weather patterns across the UK.
Celebrate National Cookie Day in Birmingham! Download the Insomnia Cookies app on December 4 for a free classic cookie and discover exclusive deals.
Shoppers call Marks & Spencer's chain detail wool jumper 'beautiful for Christmas Day'. Get the stylish, cosy knit now reduced from £46 to £36.80.
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.