Free London events this weekend to shake off January blues
Discover free events in London this January, from art exhibitions and Dry January pints to quirky tube rides and fitness classes. Beat the cold without spending a penny.
Discover free events in London this January, from art exhibitions and Dry January pints to quirky tube rides and fitness classes. Beat the cold without spending a penny.
Fast-growing chain Sandwich Sandwich is opening its first grab-and-go branch at 1 Broadgate, London, with plans to give away 1,000 free sandwiches on launch day. Discover the details.
Discover 12 fantastic free events and activities in Birmingham for 2026. From light festivals to heritage weeks, enjoy the city without spending a penny. Plan your year now!
Essex County Council has secured over £68 million in government funding to improve bus reliability, connections, and accessibility across the county. Discover the plans.
Three high school pupils suffered potentially serious injuries after falling from a bus window on Bolton Road. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, rushed to the scene.
A review could scrap or restrict the free transport Freedom Pass for Londoners over 66. Critics call it unfair and a 'ticking time bomb' for council budgets. Read the latest.
Amazon is giving away four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free to Prime members. The limited-time offer includes ad-free music, podcasts, and Audible audiobooks, but expires on January 9, 2026.
A major review threatens free travel for over 1.2 million over-60s and pensioners as costs soar. Find out what changes could be coming.
A National Express bus driver suffered potentially serious injuries in a crash with a van at a Birmingham roundabout. Two passengers were also hospitalised. Read the latest traffic and safety update.
London Councils installs automatic number plate recognition cameras to enforce lorry controls. Drivers risk £550 fines for non-compliance. Full details on the new enforcement scheme.
Music lovers have until 9 January to claim four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free, including 100 million songs and a monthly audiobook. Don't miss this limited-time deal!
MPs debate extending free bus travel to all over-60s in England today. A 100,000-signature petition demands change. Will England align with Scotland, Wales & NI?
National Express West Midlands bus services face major disruptions in Birmingham and the Black Country on 5 January 2026 due to severe ice. Check routes before you travel.
HMRC increases the tax-free personal allowance for some households to £20,070. Learn how the Rent a Room scheme lets you earn £7,500 tax-free from lodgers.
HMRC is set to increase your effective Personal Allowance to £27,070. Discover three legitimate 'hacks' including Rent a Room and Tax-Free Childcare that could save you thousands.
Multiple National Express bus services in Birmingham, West Bromwich and Dudley are diverted due to icy conditions. A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice starts Sunday. Check your route.
A double-decker bus ploughed into a crowded stop outside a major Birmingham hospital, causing multiple injuries. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the latest updates.
Electric vehicle drivers in central London must now pay the congestion charge as the 100% discount ends. Petrol and diesel car fees also rise to £18. Get the full details on the new charges and upcoming VED increases.
National Express West Midlands reports major disruption with over 15 bus services diverted or cancelled due to icy roads. Check the latest list of affected routes and live updates here.
Eight National Express West Midlands bus routes are diverted due to ice and snow on Friday, January 2. Check the full list of affected services and diversions here.
New bus lane cameras on Birmingham's Broad Street have issued 25,000 fines in their first year. Discover the enforcement details and how a camera adjustment led to a surge in penalties.
Amazon's limited-time New Year deal gives Prime members four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free, including ad-free music, podcasts, and audiobooks. Offer ends January 9.
Boots is giving away a free No7 A Touch of Glamour Face & Eye Palette worth over £10 when you buy two selected products. This beauty bargain ends when stock runs out.
A major petition calls for free all-day bus passes for over-60s in England, mirroring schemes in Scotland and Wales. The government responds citing costs and local authority powers.
Music and audiobook fans have a limited time to claim four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free, plus a monthly Audible credit. The offer for new subscribers closes on January 9.
Discover six fantastic free New Year's Eve events in Birmingham for 2025. From live music to DJ sets, celebrate the start of 2026 without breaking the bank. Book your spot now!
Discover the budget, ticket prices, and key details for London's iconic 2025/2026 New Year's Eve fireworks display. Find out who funds the event and how to watch.
Erewash Borough Council invests £50,000 to upgrade bus shelters across the borough, including in Sandiacre and Long Eaton. Report issues via the council website.
Tesco is relaunching its 'Less to pay for 5-a-day' campaign, offering free British apples to children at checkouts from Dec 30 to Jan 13. The initiative aims to give away over 3 million apples.
Nearly 45,000 motorists have been fined for using bus lanes on Moor Street Queensway in Birmingham this year. Discover the city's most notorious traffic hotspots and how to avoid penalties.