Jet2 announces a brand-new festive flight route from Birmingham Airport to Copenhagen for Winter 2026/27, expanding its Christmas market getaways to eight European cities. Book your festive break now!
Discover the ultimate guide to Birmingham's festive weekend before Christmas 2025. From the iconic Frankfurt Market to light trails and pantomimes, plan your perfect seasonal visit.
Ryanair updates its hand luggage rules, permitting passengers to bring two items of baby equipment for free. The airline also celebrates 35 million passengers at Birmingham Airport.
Birmingham Airport announces a dozen new direct routes for 2026, including Tirana, Rome, and Lapland. Discover the full list of destinations and airlines.
A series of festive events in Cambridgeshire, including a Christmas market and a cathedral fayre, have collectively raised nearly £6,000 for East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH). The funds will support vital care for children and families.
Sutton Coldfield's Victorian Christmas Market returns for 2025 with over 60 traders, festive entertainment, and free parking. Discover the magical two-weekend event.
Discover the three main contrasts between Birmingham's huge German Christmas Market and the Cathedral Square craft market. Plan your perfect festive visit with our guide.
Aviation enthusiasts can now book a flight in a legendary Spitfire from Tatenhill Airfield near Stoke-on-Trent from April 2026. Experience a unique journey through Britain's aviation history.
A man and his carer were assaulted in Birmingham city centre. The victim, a regular at the German Market, now says he is too afraid to visit this Christmas. Read his story.
From Transylvanian traders to economic impact, we explore the love-hate relationship with Birmingham's sprawling Frankfurt Christmas Market. Discover the facts and share your thoughts.
Wizz Air unveils six new budget routes from London Luton to Greece, France, and Germany. Fares start from just £22.99 for 2026 getaways. Book your early Christmas travel deal now.
Wizz Air unveils six new flight routes from London Luton for 2026, including Greek islands and European cities, with fares starting from just £22.99. Discover the new destinations and travel dates.
Edinburgh Airport has suspended all operations due to a major IT issue with its air traffic control provider. Passengers are urged to contact their airlines for updates.
Join Lauren Eddie in remembering her nannie through North Devon Hospice's Light Up a Life appeal. Dedicate a star, attend a free concert on Dec 18, and support vital hospice care.
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.
The Independent ranks Leicester's festive market 12th in the UK. Discover its dates, stalls, and the West Midlands favourites also on the list.
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.
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.
Birmingham's Brindleyplace hosts a festive market on Dec 18 with local vendors like Early Bird Bakery and the Salvation Army Band. Discover food, gifts, and festive cheer.
easyJet announces a major new route from Liverpool to Naples for summer 2026, offering affordable travel to Italy's cultural heart. Book now for a direct link to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast.
Nationwide's latest index shows UK house prices rose by £772 in November to £272,998. Experts discuss market resilience and the outlook for 2026. Read the full analysis.
A journalist's first taste of a Christmas market bratwurst in Birmingham left her disgusted. Discover why this festive favourite failed to impress and whether it's worth trying.
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.
Discover five magical Christmas markets across the West Midlands this December 2025. From Birmingham's Cathedral Square to a Victorian market in Sutton Coldfield, find unique gifts and festive fun.
Discover Alcester, a charming Warwickshire town offering a traditional Christmas with timber-framed buildings, twinkling lights, and festive events like St. Nicholas Night.
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!
Discover unique handmade gifts at Ikon Gallery's Winter Craft Market in Brindleyplace on December 4. Support local artists and enjoy a festive shopping experience.
A festive market in Manchester was brought to a standstill after a violent altercation between Dougie Joyce and Simon McGinley. Read the full story and watch the footage.
Ryanair ends all flights to the Azores, blaming a 35% rise in Portuguese airport fees and EU taxes. 400,000 passengers affected. Find out the impact on your travel plans.
Discover Toronto's vibrant cultural melting pot, from eclectic food tours to iconic landmarks. With a strong pound and direct Air Transat flights, now is the perfect time to explore Canada's most populous city.