Birmingham's Festive Season in the 2000s: Nostalgic Photos
Step back in time with these nostalgic photos of Birmingham and the West Midlands during the festive season in the 2000s. See the Christmas market, Boxing Day sales, and more.
Step back in time with these nostalgic photos of Birmingham and the West Midlands during the festive season in the 2000s. See the Christmas market, Boxing Day sales, and more.
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.
Chris Davies faces a defensive headache as Birmingham City prepare to host Derby County on Boxing Day. We predict the starting lineup, with Kyogo tipped for a start.
The Range and Wilko will close all 280 UK stores on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, giving staff an extended festive break. Find your local opening times here.
Plan your time off: UK bank holidays are moving in 2026 and 2027 as Christmas and Boxing Day fall on weekends. Discover the new substitute dates and how to maximise your annual leave.
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.
The UK's bank holiday calendar is set for adjustments in 2026 and 2027, with Boxing Day moved and substitute days created. Plan your long weekends now.
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.
Next confirms all UK stores will close on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The retailer's major End of Season Sale launches online and in-store at 6am on Saturday, December 27.
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.
Primark slashes prices by up to 50% on clothing, nightwear and homeware. Get festive party outfits and cosy pyjamas at bargain prices before the official Boxing Day sales begin.
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.
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.
Next confirms a huge change, closing all its UK shops on Boxing Day. Discover which major retailers are closing and which will open for festive sales.
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.
Morrisons confirms festive opening hours for 2025, with stores closed Christmas Day. Plus, discover new 'Club 60' café offers providing affordable meals for over-60s.
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.
Pub chain Wetherspoons has quietly removed custard as an accompaniment to its apple crumble, prompting an outcry from customers who call the move 'unacceptable'. Read the full story.
Flexispot's Power Swivel Rocker Recliner is £80 off until Dec 25. Shoppers praise its stain-resistant fabric and 'good back support' for post-work winding down.
Black Friday sales led to a slowdown in shop price rises across the UK high street in November, new data reveals. Discover how consumer deals impacted inflation.
A Vinted expert reveals how a friendly, non-salesy message to users who favourite items can increase sales by 30-50%. Discover the free strategy that's transforming second-hand selling.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new pay-per-mile levy for electric and hybrid vehicles faces criticism from industry leaders who warn it could deter EV adoption and boost petrol demand.
Asda's £1bn IT system transition caused severe disruption, pushing its recovery timeline back by six months. CEO Allan Leighton calls the sales slump 'self-inflicted'. Read the full analysis.
New data reveals a dramatic shift in UK car sales, with electric vehicles capturing over a quarter of the market. Industry leaders warn government policy could jeopardise this green growth.
Somerset Council is selling East Farm, a 79-acre site, to fund essential services. The move follows a financial emergency and government-approved asset sales.
Labour Minister Steve Reed questions a council's four-day week trial, citing performance declines. Over 100 business leaders defend the shorter week, sparking a major national debate.
Get ready for huge Black Friday savings at Merry Hill shopping centre on November 28. Discover discounts of up to 70% on fashion, homeware, toys, and beauty from major brands.
ASOS launches AI stylists and a new loyalty programme to win back shoppers after reporting a 12% sales plunge. Can tech revive the online fashion giant?