Woman, 53, 'forgot' to have children, feels festive loneliness
Nadiya Bekar, 53, admits career and partying meant she 'forgot' to start a family. She shares her story of festive loneliness and the response from women who feel the same.
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Coca-Cola Christmas Truck's next stop is Ipswich
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025 announces its next destination. Discover the Ipswich schedule, charity support, and how to get a festive drink and bauble.
Free Santa Grotto Bus in Newcastle for 7th Year
The Sunshine Fund's free Santa Grotto Bus is back in Newcastle city centre, visiting SEND schools and offering festive joy. Donations to the charity's Big Give campaign are doubled, funding life-changing equipment for North East children.
Freshfields Christmas Appeal: Your Donation Doubled
Freshfields Animal Rescue launches its vital Christmas appeal. Your donation, doubled until Dec 8, provides safety, medical care & hope for homeless UK pets. Help save lives.
Ed Sheeran's personal items auctioned for children's hospice
Ed Sheeran donates personal items like trainers and mugs for an eBay auction raising vital funds for East Anglia's Children's Hospices. The 7-day sale starts December 7.
Bargain Christmas trees at Home Bargains for £10.99
Shoppers are snapping up real Christmas trees for a bargain £10.99 at Home Bargains. Discover the best festive tree deals from Tesco and Morrisons too.
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck 2025: Next Stop Announced
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025 has announced its next steps. Find out where to see the festive lorry, get a free drink, and capture perfect holiday photos.
Glasgow veteran honoured for 15 years of SSAFA fundraising
Glasgow veteran Terry McCourt, who has raised nearly £120,000 for SSAFA, receives a Regional Recognition Award ahead of his MBE. Discover how he supports the Armed Forces community.
West Midlands Christmas Markets in UK Top 20
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.
Get £515 Free Cash Before Christmas: 5 UK Schemes
Personal finance experts reveal five easy ways for UK households to claim up to £515 in extra cash before December 25, including bank bonuses and DWP payments.
Leicester Charity's Christmas Appeal for 2000 Children
LCH Charity launches its 'Give the Gift of Hope' appeal to support 2,000 disadvantaged children in Leicester this Christmas with gifts, warm clothes, and festive experiences.
Christmas Appeal for 300 Vulnerable Children in Newport
An urgent fundraising appeal launches in Newport to provide gifts and essentials for 300 vulnerable children this Christmas. Donate via the Newport Live GoFundMe page.
Family Santa's Grotto Returns in Cwmbran for Charity
A family-run Christmas grotto in Cwmbran is back, aiming to beat last year's £1,400 fundraising total. This year's proceeds support the Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity. Book now via their Facebook page.
Amazon's Christmas Toy Sale: Top 5 Bestsellers Discounted
Amazon has slashed prices on its five bestselling toys and games just in time for Christmas 2025. Discover huge savings on LEGO, Echo Dot Kids, and viral party games.
Tesco's Christmas campaign helps shoppers give back to charity
Tesco launches its 'Gifting for Good' Christmas initiative, allowing customers to buy gifts that support multiple charities, including Stand Out Socks and March Muses. The supermarket is also running food and toy collections.
Stockport Pyramid gala raises £25k for Stepping Hill Hospital
A lavish charity dinner at Stockport's Royal Nawaab Pyramid raised over £25,000 for Stepping Hill Hospital's NHS charity. The funds will support neonatal care and hospital gardens.
Birmingham's Rudy's gives free pizza for charity toys
Rudy's pizzerias in Birmingham are swapping any pizza for a new toy to support Cash for Kids this Christmas. Donate between Dec 1-4, 2025. Get your free slice for a great cause!
Millions to get £10 DWP Christmas bonus in December
Millions on qualifying DWP benefits will automatically receive a £10 Christmas bonus payment in early December. Find out if you are eligible for this festive financial support.
Kids' Christmas Tablet 57% Off at Amazon
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet is now just £64.99 for Black Friday, saving 57%. Includes a one-year Amazon Kids+ subscription and durable case. Perfect Christmas gift.
Hospital staff abseil for charity, raising £36,000
Over 130 people abseiled from King's Mill Hospital, raising more than £36,000 for Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity. The event was a poignant tribute to fundraiser Ken Godber.
The Works 2 for £12 Kids' Christmas Gifts Deal
Discover The Works' fantastic 2 for £12 deal on kids' Christmas gifts, featuring Marvel, Stitch, and Gabby's Dollhouse. Find stocking fillers, toys, and games now!
Best Places for Real Christmas Trees in West Midlands
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!
Fundraisers abseil 100ft at Anfield for cerebral palsy charity
Five courageous supporters abseiled 100ft down Liverpool's Anfield Stadium, raising over £1,200 for Stick ‘n’ Step. Discover how you can support their vital work for cerebral palsy.
Santa Experience at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Book your tickets for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's Santa Experience on 13th-14th December. Meet Santa, enjoy festive fun and support lifesaving work.
FPRO Football Mat 70% Off in Black Friday
The FPRO Ball Mastery Mat, backed by Marcelo, is now 70% off. Perfect for improving football skills at home this Christmas. Don't miss this huge UK Black Friday deal!
Bristol home's 235,000 Christmas lights for veterans
Richard Iles from Winterbourne Down is creating one of Britain's largest domestic Christmas light displays with 235,000 lights, raising funds for military veterans. Support this incredible spectacle from November 29.
Get £200 Free Cash From UK Banks Before Christmas
Five major UK banks are paying up to £200 to customers who switch accounts before Christmas. Discover how to claim this easy money boost during the festive season.
Sainsbury's £2 Christmas Donation to Fight Food Poverty
Sainsbury's customers can add a £2 donation at checkout to support Comic Relief's food poverty initiative this Christmas. The supermarket aims to provide millions of meals.
Sainsbury's £2 Christmas Donation to Fight Food Poverty
Sainsbury's urges customers to donate £2 this Christmas to help combat food poverty. The initiative, in partnership with Comic Relief, runs until December 24.
Open a Junior SIPP for your child's future
A financial expert urges UK parents and grandparents to open a Junior SIPP, a tax-efficient pension for children. Contributions hit £79.6m last year. Secure their retirement now.
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