Quirky Global Christmas Traditions from KFC to Cats
Discover unique festive customs worldwide, from Japan's KFC feasts to Finland's candlelit cemeteries and Iceland's fearsome Yule Cat. Explore how the world celebrates.
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Boxing Day Quiz: Test Your UK Knowledge
How much do you really know about Boxing Day? Dive into our festive quiz covering its history, traditions, and quirky facts. Challenge yourself and see how you score!
10 Christmas truths only Birmingham locals will get
Discover the hilarious local quirks and dialect that make a Birmingham Christmas unique. From 'going round the Wrekin' to 'wagging it', we decode the festive season, Brummie-style.
Birmingham's Enduring Christmas Magic: A Personal History
Discover why Birmingham's festive spirit remains magical through decades of change. Explore personal memories, historical traditions, and how the city's Christmas celebrations have evolved while keeping their heart.
World's best female arm wrestler, 53, reveals secret diet
Agy Górzyńska, an eight-time British champion, credits her success to a unique fried chicken liver breakfast. Discover the diet that fuels her strength.
Care Home and School Share Christmas Past in Edgbaston
Residents of Edgbaston Manor care home welcomed Harper Bell School pupils for a day of carols and shared memories, reviving festive traditions. Discover this heartwarming intergenerational story.
Mary Berry: Age, Career, Family & Net Worth Revealed
Discover the remarkable life of Dame Mary Berry, from her iconic TV career and £18.6m net worth to her family's joys and tragedies. Get all the facts about the UK's favourite baker.
Bromsgrove Care Home's Nostalgic Christmas Event
Chandler Court care home in Bromsgrove invites the community to a 1950s-inspired festive tea party on 17th December, reviving cherished traditions. Join residents for stories, singalongs and festive fun.
Creating New Christmas Traditions Amid Changing Times
A journalist reflects on festive nostalgia and the pressure to create a perfect Christmas, advocating for simpler, personal rituals. Discover how to reclaim the season's joy without the stress.
Birmingham's Christmas history in 26 iconic photos
Discover how Birmingham's Christmas celebrations have transformed over the last century through 26 nostalgic photographs showing festive markets, decorations and community spirit.
St Andrew's Day Scottish Heritage Quiz
Challenge your Scottish knowledge with our St Andrew's Day quiz covering history, culture and traditions. Perfect for testing your heritage awareness this festive season!
Kelly Osbourne's Christmas heartbreak over Ozzy
Kelly Osbourne shares emotional tribute to father Ozzy, revealing festive traditions 'won't be the same' following his tragic passing in July. Read the family's heartbreaking confessions.
Free Winter Folk Art Exhibition Opens in Solihull
Discover 'Winter Folk', a free exhibition at Solihull's Courtyard Gallery from 12 Dec. Featuring 21 local artists exploring folk traditions through painting, embroidery & more.
Royal Roast Dinner Rules Revealed
Discover the Royal Family's strict Sunday roast traditions, from giant Yorkshire puddings to forbidden food pairings, as revealed by their former chef. Learn more about their dining preferences.
British Gas offers £1,700 energy debt grants
Struggling with energy bills? The British Gas Energy Trust is offering grants of up to £1,700 to clear debt, and you don't need to be a customer. Apply for support now.
British woman killed in Chile snowstorm
A British woman is among five tourists found dead after a severe snowstorm in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Four survivors were located. Read the full story.
Christmas tree study reveals UK decorating habits
Discover how Brits decorate their Christmas trees with 39 ornaments taking 85 minutes. Learn about sentimental decorations and festive traditions that make the season magical.
Wetherspoons expands with 5 new UK pubs by 2026
Wetherspoons confirms five new pub openings in Bristol, Croydon, Stockton-on-Tees, Beaconsfield and Wetherby by 2026. Discover the full expansion plans and locations.
British Gas warns Labour's Net Zero could hike bills
British Gas CEO Chris O'Shea warns Labour's rapid Net Zero transition could create unaffordable energy prices. Read the full analysis of this critical energy bill warning.
9 Birmingham Indian restaurants named UK's best
Nine Birmingham Indian restaurants have been recognised in The British Indian Good Food Guide 2025, with Opheem and Asha's crowned Midlands champions. Discover if your favourite made the list!
UK Christmas tree shortage: Shop early for quality
UK households urged to buy Christmas trees early due to a 'quality' shortage caused by climate change and extreme weather. Experts warn popular bushy trees may look less full this year.
M&S Christmas Dinner Inside a Yorkshire Pudding
Marks & Spencer unveils a 'genius' Christmas meal inside a giant Yorkshire pudding. Perfect for a festive mid-week dinner, the new items are available now. Find out more!
British Gas £1,700 energy debt grants available
British Gas is paying up to £1,700 to help clear energy debt. You don't need to be a customer to apply for this vital financial support. Find out if you're eligible now.
Majority of UK Drivers Support 80mph Motorway Limit
New research reveals 43% of British drivers want the motorway speed limit raised to 80mph. Discover why modern cars and European standards are driving calls for change.
Cadbury fans baffled by how Flake bars are made
Cadbury fans were left astonished after discovering the unique manufacturing process behind the iconic Flake chocolate bar. Watch the fascinating technique revealed by Cadbury World.
Barnsley Veterans Pull 9-Tonne Truck for Charity
A team of veterans and civilians in Barnsley are pulling a 9-tonne truck 2.2 miles to raise funds for the Royal British Legion and Help 4 Homeless Veterans. Support their incredible challenge!
Birmingham's Joseph Sturge: The Real End of Slavery
Explore the complex legacy of Joseph Sturge, the Birmingham Quaker who achieved real emancipation for slaves. Discover his statue's hidden story and Birmingham's crucial abolition role.
CCTV appeal after train sexual assault in West Midlands
British Transport Police issue CCTV image after a woman was sexually assaulted on an Edinburgh to Birmingham train. The man got off at Wolverhampton. Can you help?
British family's 'holiday from hell' in Spain
A Bedford family cut short their £1,800 Spanish holiday after claiming food poisoning and feeling unsafe. Read their shocking experience and why they're now sticking to UK breaks.
Former British Legion Club to Become Nursery
An empty former British Legion club in Smethwick has been approved for conversion into a nursery for 80 children, creating new childcare and employment opportunities.
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