A complete guide to all the major new openings at Merry Hill shopping centre in 2025, from Flying Tiger to Slim Chickens, plus what's coming in 2026. Discover the latest retail and dining options.
A new designer outlet mall has opened near Tewkesbury, just an hour from Birmingham. Discover 47 shops including adidas and M&S, plus cafes and restaurants.
West Midlands Police urge vigilance against fake websites and phishing emails targeting Boxing Day bargain hunters. Follow their 10 essential tips to stay safe online.
Explore the evolution of Birmingham's festive shopping, from iconic department store queues to online bargains. Discover how local traditions have transformed in the digital age.
Discover how to find and buy unwanted Christmas gifts on eBay for huge discounts. Our guide reveals the best categories, search tips, and timing for savvy UK shoppers.
Discover which major UK retailers are closing on Boxing Day 2025 to give staff a festive break. Plan your post-Christmas shopping with our complete guide.
Co-op forecasts Prosecco sales will surpass milk on 24 December, with over 250,000 bottles stocked. Its award-winning fizz is now £6.50 for members. Read the festive retail surge.
Aldi announces changes to its popular Specialbuy middle aisle schedule due to Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Find out the new release dates for January 2026.
Tesco faces shopper fury for selling Cadbury Mini Egg yoghurts before Christmas. Discover the £3 deal causing outrage and Iceland's last-minute chocolate price war.
Shoppers are raving about Next's Black Velvet Sparkle Weave Handheld Bag, calling it 'gorgeous' and saying it looks far pricier than its £48 tag. Perfect for festive outfits.
Hollister has reopened in Birmingham's Bullring, prompting fond memories of its dimly-lit 2011 store. Victoria's Secret is also set for a 2026 comeback. Read the full story.
Discover the surprisingly calm and well-stocked shopping destinations in Small Heath and Yardley, Birmingham, for a stress-free festive shopping experience. Avoid the crowds and find everything you need.
A new study reveals Aldi customers spend just 33 minutes on their weekly shop, seven minutes faster than the UK average. Discover the supermarket's efficiency secrets for a stress-free Christmas.
Explore the festive history of Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre through decades of Christmas photos, from royal openings to today's retail buzz. A Brummie holiday essential.
Birmingham Bullring welcomes 14 new and upgraded stores just in time for Christmas 2025, including Uniqlo, Bath & Body Works, and a major Selfridges Beauty Hall. Discover the full list of openings.
Shoppers are warned of a fake Amazon 'free product' scam using QR codes. Learn how to spot the fraud, protect your details, and where to report it.
Discover 14 new shops that opened in Birmingham's Bullring in 2025, perfect for last-minute Christmas gifts. From beauty and fashion to kitchenware and football merch.
Lidl confirms all 1,000 UK supermarkets will close for three days over the festive period. Find out the key dates and last-minute shopping hours here.
Next confirms a huge change, closing all its UK shops on Boxing Day. Discover which major retailers are closing and which will open for festive sales.
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.
Shoppers can save a staggering £2,706.50 on the GV2 Sorrento Swiss Quartz watch at Debenhams. Fans call it a 'must-have' with a perfect five-star rating. Limited-time offer.
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.
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.
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.
Metrocentre Partnership reveals plans for The Crescent, a new independent retail destination following a £70m refinance deal. Transformation begins early 2026.
Lidl is offering customers a free vegetable item through its Lidl Plus app. Learn how to claim the deal and avoid recent shopping scams.
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.
Tesco faces backlash after imposing a two-pack limit on bottled water for home deliveries. Shoppers call the move 'ridiculous' and threaten to switch supermarkets. Discover the full story.