Irish Cream Taste Test: The Best for Christmas 2025
We taste-tested Baileys, Aldi's Specially Selected and Coole Swan Irish Cream liqueurs to find the ultimate festive tipple for taste, value and versatility. Discover the winner.
Category : Environment
£150 energy rebate letters sent to 6m UK homes
Official letters with a £150 energy bill rebate are arriving for six million UK households. The government warns to ignore scam texts and calls about the Warm Home Discount.
UK Christmas Snow Map: Areas Set to Escape Arctic Blast
New weather maps reveal which parts of England will avoid snow as an Arctic bomb approaches around Christmas Day. Find out if your county is on the list.
Polar bear arrives at Yorkshire park for brother reunion
Polar bear Brodie has moved to Yorkshire Wildlife Park's Project Polar, where he may be reunited with his brother Hamish after five years apart. Experts are monitoring his introduction to the other bears.
Birmingham chippy sells deep-fried festive treats
Hawthorn Fish Bar in Birmingham is serving battered mince pies, pigs in blankets and a loaded festive chips dish. Owner Palvinder Singh reveals the seasonal menu is proving hugely popular.
Free Air Pollution Alerts Launched in West Midlands
The West Midlands introduces a free air quality warning system to combat pollution. Residents can sign up for alerts to protect their health from dangerous air. #CleanAir #WestMidlands
Energy firms urged to clarify £150 bill cut details
Major suppliers like Octopus and British Gas have confirmed the £150 discount for fixed deal customers from April. Experts urge others to follow suit to prevent consumer confusion this winter.
Midlands set for snow over Christmas and New Year
Weather maps turn purple as snow is forecast for parts of Staffordshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire from New Year's Eve. Get the latest Midlands weather news.
-2C Snow Bomb to Hit UK, Devon and Cornwall Worst
The UK faces a severe cold snap with temperatures plunging to -2C and heavy snow forecast for Devon, Cornwall, and South Wales from December 27. Get the latest weather maps and expert warnings.
Birmingham White Christmas odds revealed as big day nears
Will Birmingham see snow on Christmas Day? Bookies give 6/1 odds as the Met Office forecasts colder, drier weather. Get the full festive forecast here.
UK White Christmas Forecast After 15-Year Snow Drought
The Met Office forecasts potential snow showers in the east next week, raising hopes for the UK's first widespread white Christmas since 2010. Read the latest weather warnings and expert analysis.
Asda Wins UK Pigs in Blankets Blind Taste Test
A festive blind taste test of supermarket pigs in blankets has revealed a surprise winner. Discover which budget option beat M&S and Waitrose to be crowned the best for your Christmas dinner.
Octopus Energy installs one millionth smart meter
Octopus Energy celebrates a 'company first' as one million customers benefit from new smart meters in 2025, unlocking cheaper tariffs and greater grid flexibility. Discover how this milestone is saving money and supporting green energy.
Sefton Coast 'Naughty Elf' Highlights Protected Dunes
Green Sefton's festive campaign uses a 'Naughty Elf' to deliver a serious message: the protected Sefton Coast is under pressure. Learn the rules to help conserve this vital landscape.
UK Snow Alert: All Counties Face Christmas Flurries
Maps from WX Charts and Ventusky show heavy snow is forecast to hit all four Home Nations on Christmas Day 2025. Find out which counties are at risk.
Best Christmas Chocolate Biscuits: Supermarket Taste Test
We taste-tested Christmas chocolate biscuit selection boxes from M&S, Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons to find the best. See the surprising winner and full results.
UK faces -3C snow blitz with 12 counties on alert
The UK is set for a severe cold snap with temperatures plunging to -3C and heavy snow forecast for 12 counties. Discover the full list of affected areas and the exact dates for the wintry onslaught.
Five Days of Heavy Snow Forecast for UK from Dec 27
Weather maps predict a five-day snow event hitting the UK from December 27, with temperatures plunging to -6C. East Anglia, the Midlands and the North East are at risk.
Six inches of snow forecast for UK New Year's Eve
Fresh weather maps warn a 'snow bomb' could hit the UK, bringing up to six inches of snow by December 31st. Scotland, the Midlands and the North are most at risk. Read the latest forecast.
England's White Christmas: 1mm/Hour Snow Storm Forecast
UK weather maps turn white as a Christmas snowstorm threatens parts of England, including London. Get the full list of towns in the path and the latest Met Office forecast.
Nine English counties face 48 hours of Christmas snow
New weather maps forecast up to 48 hours of snow across nine English counties over Christmas and Boxing Day. Kent, Suffolk, and northern regions are on alert. Read the latest forecast details.
Four English counties set for white Christmas snow
Maps reveal the first four counties in England set for snow on Christmas Day, with a 'snow bomb' forecast. Get the latest travel and weather outlook for the festive period.
Man tried to smuggle 80 alligator heads into UK
A Birmingham man has been sentenced for trying to smuggle 80 alligator heads from America to sell on eBay. Read the full story of the unusual wildlife crime.
Birmingham Council Tips Extend Festive Opening Hours
Birmingham City Council announces longer hours at all five household recycling centres from December 21 to January 31. Plan your visit and book online.
Heating expert's £55 warning over radiator drying
Heating experts warn drying clothes on radiators could add £55 to annual bills and cause mould. Discover efficient, cost-effective alternatives to keep your home warm and dry.
Manuka Doctor's Last-Minute Christmas Gift Set Under £29
Struggling for a thoughtful last-minute Christmas gift? Discover Manuka Doctor's premium Manuka honey and Better Sleep Gift Set, a luxurious wellness solution priced under £29. Perfect for busy minds.
E.ON's Christmas Energy Fund: Free Fridges & Bill Help
E.ON Energy is providing free, efficient fridges and bill grants to eligible customers facing hardship this Christmas. Learn about the E.ON Next Energy Fund criteria and how to apply for support.
Warning over costly 'short burst' heating habit
Grant Store experts warn turning heating on and off wastes energy. Maintain a steady temperature for efficiency and lower bills this winter.
Wolverhampton fly-tippers fined thousands
Three Wolverhampton residents have been ordered to pay a total of £7,316 for fly-tipping offences after failing to cooperate with a council investigation. Read the full story.
Fly-tipper's van destroyed in £4.6k crackdown
A Bilston man's van was crushed after he was caught fly-tipping in Wolverhampton. He received a £4,740 bill and a community order. Read how the council is fighting back.
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