Christmas Eve Dinner for Homeless at Birmingham Station
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.
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.
Discover Browns Brasserie & Bar in Nottingham, a serene festive oasis offering a luxurious three-course menu for £45. Perfect for a relaxed Christmas meal away from the city bustle.
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.
Mitchells & Butlers, owner of Toby Carvery and Harvester, warns of menu price increases averaging 3.2% after facing a £130 million extra bill. Find out what's driving the hikes.
A 19-year-old prison officer and a 30-year-old inmate confessed to misconduct after a secret affair at HMP Five Wells. Both admitted multiple charges and will be sentenced in January 2026.
Discover how Birmingham's Christmas celebrations have transformed over the last century through 26 nostalgic photographs showing festive markets, decorations and community spirit.
Birmingham's two Christmas markets go head-to-head in our festive comparison. Discover which market offers the best food, gifts and atmosphere this winter season.
Wetherspoons faces backlash for replacing roast potatoes with mash on its Christmas dinner. The festive menu is available until December 31. Read the full story.
A children's football coach has been permanently removed after posting an apparent drugs menu in a coaches' WhatsApp group. Discover how the club is responding.
Discover the top spots to buy a high-quality real Christmas tree across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Open daily from 9am to 8pm. Find your festive centrepiece today!
Experience San Carlo Birmingham's exquisite three-course festive menu featuring turkey, sea bass and indulgent desserts. Perfect Christmas dining in Birmingham.
McDonald's has launched a 12-item Christmas menu featuring Grinch-themed meals, new burgers, McFlurries, and returning favourites like the Big Tasty. Get the full details and prices.
Birmingham's Button Factory announces its festive 2025 schedule featuring Après Wonderland, a Christmas quiz with big prizes, and a glitzy drag celebration. Book now to avoid disappointment!
McDonald's has removed the popular Fish Fingers Happy Meal, a staple for UK children. Discover the new options and why parents are disappointed.
PC Scott Thompson pleads not guilty to causing death by careless driving after hitting 22-year-old carer Rachael Moore in Liverpool. Read the latest court developments.
McDonald's UK removes eight international favourites from today, making way for new Grinch-themed Christmas menu including limited-edition socks. Discover the full changes.
McDonald's is removing 11 items from its UK menu, including the nostalgic Fish Fingers Happy Meal, to make way for a new Grinch-themed Christmas range launching November 26.
Watchdog report reveals HMP Leicester has highest assault rate among comparable prisons with 29% positive drug tests. Urgent action needed on violence and substance abuse.
Discover everything you need to know about Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market 2025, from festive stalls and live music to opening times and travel tips. Plan your visit today!
We tried three new items from Starbucks' Christmas 2025 range. Discover how the Chocolatey Mousse Latte, Festive Turkey Sandwich and Chocolate Babka delivered nostalgic festive flavours.
Discover why Stratford-upon-Avon's traditional Victorian Christmas market is a cheaper, more atmospheric alternative to Birmingham's for 2025. Plan your festive visit now!
JD Wetherspoon unveils its festive menu for 2025, featuring new dishes and meal deals. Discover what's new and which two popular items won't be returning this Christmas season.
Discover why The Lyttelton Arms in Stourbridge delivers the ultimate festive experience with its Christmas menu and twinkly atmosphere. Plan your visit today!
McDonald's is launching a Grinch-themed menu across the UK from November 26. Get the full details on the new meals, McShaker Fries, and festive desserts.
McDonald's UK & Ireland reveals its 2025 festive menu featuring Grinch-themed meals, new items like the Cheesy Chicken Stack, and returning classics. Available from November 26 for six weeks only.
Discover 9 enchanting villages and towns near Birmingham perfect for a festive day trip this Christmas. Find cosy escapes, traditional markets, and winter walks.
Derrion Adams, 29, died from synthetic cannabinoid complications at HMP Birmingham. The inquest revealed ongoing contraband issues via drones. Read the full investigation.
Klayton Smith, once named on a most wanted list for violent offences including a robbery on a 78-year-old, has died in HMP Lowdham. The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman will investigate.
Nando's has launched its first festive menu since 2022, featuring three new items including a Christmas burger and chocolate orange brownie. Discover the full menu details.
Colin Harding, 74, died at HMP Stafford from natural causes. He had served under two years of a 21-year sentence for sexual offences. Read the full investigation details.