Miller & Carter Christmas lunch cancelled for 300 guests
Hundreds of families had Christmas Day ruined after a kitchen extractor fan failure forced Miller & Carter in Hockley Heath to close. Read the full story of the last-minute cancellations.
Hundreds of families had Christmas Day ruined after a kitchen extractor fan failure forced Miller & Carter in Hockley Heath to close. Read the full story of the last-minute cancellations.
Plan your New Year's Eve with our guide to West Midlands Railway's early shutdowns, engineering works, and replacement bus services from Dec 27. Check last train times now.
Plan your perfect New Year's Eve in Birmingham with our guide to six major ticketed events, from themed balls to massive festival-style parties. Find venues, music, and prices for 2025.
Discover Next's Champagne Gold Metallic Super Wide Trousers, the £42 high-fashion alternative to a dress for New Year's Eve. Shoppers are raving and buying all three colours. Find out why.
Co-op forecasts Prosecco sales will surpass milk on 24 December, with over 250,000 bottles stocked. Its award-winning fizz is now £6.50 for members. Read the festive retail surge.
Challenge your wits this Christmas Eve with our festive trivia quiz. From Formula One to Nobel Prizes and Discworld, see how many answers you know. Try it now!
Dramatic weather maps forecast a return of the 'Beast from the East' with snow and -6C wind chill for eastern England on New Year's Eve. Get the latest UK forecast and travel warnings.
Latest weather maps predict a dramatic New Year's Eve freeze, with snow for eastern England and temperatures feeling as low as -6C. Get the full forecast and travel warnings here.
The beloved NORAD Santa Tracker is live for Christmas Eve 2025. Use the interactive tool to follow Father Christmas's global journey, see when he'll reach England, and discover the heartwarming story behind this festive tradition.
Pat and Bob Pembleton from Stapleford celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary today. Their daughters are visiting from New Zealand for a festive family reunion. Read their heartwarming story.
Your complete guide to the Christmas Eve TV schedule for 2025, featuring festive films, specials, and shows across all major UK channels. Plan your viewing now!
A major warning has been issued for ATM users in England this Wednesday, as a £370 million cash rush is forecast. Plan your withdrawals to avoid empty machines.
The full Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus for HMP Birmingham's 1,450 inmates have been disclosed. See the meal choices, from halal options to festive treats.
Shoppers praise Amazon's £12.99 New Year's Eve decoration set with 51 items for a classy party. Includes garlands, foil balloons & photo props. Get ready for 2026!
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.
Shoppers at Aldi, Lidl, Tesco and more can save big on festive food by timing their Christmas Eve shop right. Expert reveals the exact 'golden hours' for yellow sticker discounts.
Marks & Spencer's popular metallic draped mini dress, designed by Casey Dillon, is back in stock for £50. Shoppers praise its glamorous fit for Christmas parties. Get it before it sells out again.
Shoppers at Aldi, Lidl, Tesco and more can bag festive food bargains by timing their Christmas Eve shop right. Expert reveals the exact 'golden hours' for discounts.
Tracey Mertens was doused in petrol and set alight on church steps in 1994. With her dying breaths, she gave police a description of her attackers, who remain at large. A £30,000 reward is still active.
The government's £3 bus fare cap, extended to 2027, makes Christmas markets and New Year's Eve fireworks accessible and affordable. Discover routes and savings.
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.
Weather maps turn purple as snow is forecast for parts of Staffordshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire from New Year's Eve. Get the latest Midlands weather news.
Fresh weather maps warn a 'snow bomb' could hit the UK, bringing up to six inches of snow by December 31st. Scotland, the Midlands and the North are most at risk. Read the latest forecast.
Plan your festive post! Royal Mail confirms delivery and collection dates for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day 2025. Find out when services stop and restart.
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.
The popular M&S Velvet Mini Skater Dress, priced at just £26, is back in stock for the festive season. Shoppers have been refreshing pages for weeks to secure this versatile party piece.
Discover Dunelm's range of unique Christmas Eve stockings, priced from £10 to £20. Shoppers praise the 'delightful' and 'well-made' festive essentials. Find your perfect stocking today!
Harry Potter actress Jessie Cave opens up about a difficult two-year period following her secret separation from comedian Alfie Brown, detailing the impact on her career and confidence. Read the full emotional story.
Netflix has officially cancelled the military drama 'Boots' after one season, despite positive reviews. Discover why the show won't return and the cast's hopes for its future.
Commuters face major disruption as a police incident near the railway between Coventry and Nuneaton cancels trains. Expected to last until 8:30 on Tuesday 16 December.