UK Christmas Laws That Could Land You a Fine
From dazzling lights to bulky Santa suits, discover the surprising UK laws that could result in fines of up to £5,000 this Christmas Day. Stay safe and avoid a festive penalty.
From dazzling lights to bulky Santa suits, discover the surprising UK laws that could result in fines of up to £5,000 this Christmas Day. Stay safe and avoid a festive penalty.
The Met Office predicts a mostly dry, cold, and bright Christmas Day 2025 for the UK, with a brisk wind and a very low chance of snow. Find out the full festive forecast.
Discover the complete festive TV listings for Christmas Day 2025. Find out what films and specials are on BBC One, ITV1, Channel 4 and Channel 5. Plan your perfect day of viewing.
Olivia Attwood, Pete Wicks and Strictly's Luba Mushtuk explain their reasons for a solo Christmas Day in 2025. Discover why they're choosing solitude this festive season.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer uses his Christmas message to thank NHS staff, emergency services and volunteers working over the festive period, as new figures reveal 1.2 million will be on duty.
Stockport MP Navendu Mishra highlights staff efforts and volunteer concerns this Christmas. He addresses Post Office queues, foodbank shortages, and seeks public views on a £20m Brinnington fund.
Your complete guide to the Christmas Eve TV schedule for 2025, featuring festive films, specials, and shows across all major UK channels. Plan your viewing now!
The Salvation Army, with The Parkgate Hotel, delivers 300 festive meals across Cardiff, doubling last year's effort to support those struggling with the cost of living crisis. Read how the community is coming together.
Birmingham residents are disappointed as the 2025 Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour concludes without a city visit. The final stop was in Cardiff on December 22.
Melly May Lynch, 29, spent two days and £250 embracing the nostalgic 'tacky Christmas' TikTok trend in her North Wales home. Discover her festive transformation and the hunt for 90s decorations.
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour heads to Cardiff next, but Birmingham's 2025 date remains unconfirmed. See photos from past Midlands visits and what to expect.
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.
Residents on Canada Road in Cardiff have raised over £700 for Cardiff Foodbank by turning their street into a walk-through Advent calendar. Discover how the community came together for this festive fundraiser.
New research reveals Cardiff's resilience as a top UK investment destination, while Swansea faces challenges. Discover the key factors shaping regional economic appeal.
Over 14,000 spring bulbs planted by volunteers in Stockport to re-wild the town centre. The project boosts biodiversity and community wellbeing. Find out how to get involved.
As 2025 ends, MP Marie Goldman reflects on the irreplaceable human spirit in Chelmsford's charities, from litter-picking to supporting veterans, proving community action beats any algorithm.
New figures reveal a 0.4% year-on-year drop in Welsh retail footfall for November, with Cardiff among the hardest-hit UK cities. Retailers now pin hopes on a December surge.
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 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.
An inquest opens into the violent death of 17-year-old Lainie Williams in Cefn Fforest, Gwent. Her mother was also injured. A man awaits trial for murder.
Royal Mail has announced the final posting deadlines for Christmas 2025. Find out the last dates for UK and international services to ensure your gifts arrive on time.
Amazon is offering a limited-time deal on a 72-piece set of Christmas baubles and ornaments, reduced to £12.74. Available in red-white or red-green, the lightweight, non-glass decorations are perfect for filling your tree.
A £140m transformation of Cardiff Central station is set to proceed, boosting capacity for 20m passengers ahead of Euro 2028. Read the full details.
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025 confirms its next stop in Leeds this Wednesday, 3rd December. Find location details and times for this festive family spectacle.
Uswitch reveals festive decorations could add £15.87 to your energy bill this December. See the full list of costs and tips to save money on your Christmas lights.
A new poll reveals over half of Gen Z add ketchup or mayo to their Christmas dinner, with many choosing hot sauce over gravy. Subway marks the trend with free sauce baubles.
Amazon's battery-powered Christmas window lights with a timer offer festive cheer without the hassle for under £18. Discover the perfect solution for easy decorating.
A premature baby died after being left unfed for four hours on cold, wet bedding at an understaffed Welsh neonatal unit. Coroner cites 'gross understaffing' and systemic failures.
Discover how Birmingham's Christmas celebrations have transformed over the last century through 26 nostalgic photographs showing festive markets, decorations and community spirit.