A savvy NHS worker from West London reveals how she saved £29,000 over 14 years by hunting for yellow sticker discounts in unexpected places like garden centres and petrol stations. Discover her top tips for frugal living.
Escape the festive frenzy at Root 13's new green oasis in Birmingham's Goodsyard. Discover a calming space with plants, an aquarium, and a dedicated chill-out zone. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm.
The new Cotswolds Designer Outlet near the M5 celebrates its first Christmas with festive markets, big discounts, and family activities. Find all your gifts under twinkling lights.
UK shoppers are urged to check festive postal deadlines now, with the first cut-off for overseas parcels on 5th December. Avoid missing Christmas with our essential guide.
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.
Discover Cheltenham's festive magic with four unique Christmas markets, an ice rink, and independent shopping, just a 35-minute train ride from Birmingham. Plan your perfect Christmas day out.
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.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 is expected to drop any day now. Find out when to expect your personalised music stats, what data is included, and the alternatives from Apple Music.
Your complete guide to Spotify Wrapped 2025. Discover the expected launch date, how to access your personalised music recap, and what data is included. Get ready to share your year in sound.
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.
Discover six new retailers that opened at Birmingham's Bullring in 2025, from wellness pop-ups to major flagship stores, reinforcing its status as a top Midlands shopping destination.
Lidl launches a festive 'Wrapped' initiative with free gift wrapping and exclusive Birmingham-themed paper. Pop-up opens on December 17. Details inside.
Smyths Toys warns parents its click & collect uses clear bags, risking Christmas surprises. Plus, expert tips for the best 2025 festive food shop dates.
Supermarket expert Richard Price reveals the optimal dates and times for your festive food shop to beat the crowds and secure the best stock. Plan your trip for a stress-free Christmas.
Lidl unveils 'Lidl Wrapped' festive paper showcasing each city's top 2025 buys. Get your gifts wrapped for free in 10 stores from 4th-17th December.
Shoppers praise Dunelm's 'fun' £12 Santa Basket with Lid, saying it adds instant Christmas spirit. The festive storage solution boasts a flawless five-star rating online.
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 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.
Wolverhampton Police issue urgent warning about toxic chemicals in counterfeit toys and makeup. Over 80% of fakes fail safety tests, posing serious health risks to children.
New research reveals that changes in driving habits, tracked by GPS, can detect mild cognitive impairment with 87% accuracy. Learn how this could lead to safer roads and earlier interventions.
Money expert Martin Lewis urges shoppers to delay Christmas food shopping for supermarket price wars starting December 7, with veg as low as 8p. Act now to save.
Lidl is offering customers a free vegetable item through its Lidl Plus app. Learn how to claim the deal and avoid recent shopping scams.
A 40-year-old woman was arrested for stealing £1,500 of goods from Selfridges as police step up patrols for one of Birmingham's busiest Christmas shopping weekends. Join our WhatsApp for breaking news.
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.
Birmingham Bullring welcomes new dining and shopping additions just in time for Christmas, including a Dolci Mono kiosk and a revamped Selfridges beauty hall.
Asda reopens its Harrogate store after a £2 million upgrade, featuring wider aisles and clearer signage just in time for Christmas. Discover the changes making shopping easier.
Asda shoppers can get Baileys for just £10 until November 30 - the UK's best price - but face a strict three-bottle limit per customer. Scottish customers pay £11.05 due to alcohol laws.
Aldi imposes a strict two-per-person limit on its expert-endorsed Cairanne wine, now slashed to £4.99. Shoppers must act fast before the offer ends on 3 December 2025.
Parents can save serious cash this Black Friday with The Entertainer's 3-for-2 toy offer. Get top brands like Hot Wheels and Bluey with the cheapest item free. Shop the sale now!
Asda rewards Christmas Savings Card users with up to £15 in surprise payments. Discover how the scheme works and how to get your bonus for 2026.