UK Christmas Turkey Shortage Looms Amid 'Super Strain' Bird Flu Outbreak Monday, November 24, 2025 turkey avianflu poultry shortage christmas farming virus supply uk hospitality Christmas dinner plans across the UK are under threat due to a significant shortage of turkeys caused by a new “super strain” of avian flu ravaging poultry farms. Since early October, over 30 cases of this highly … Read More
Midland Family’s Christmas Lights Draw Thousands, Switched On by Torvill and Dean Sunday, November 23, 2025 christmas charity lights nottingham torvilldean fundraising community haywardhouse tradition winterwonderland Every holiday season for the past 22 years, Tony and Wendy Swift have transformed their Nuthall, Nottinghamshire, home into a dazzling Christmas spectacle that attracts visitors from miles around. Featuring half a million … Read More
Birmingham Dogs Home's Long-Term Resident Awaits Forever Home This Christmas Saturday, November 22, 2025 dogs adoption charity christmas rescue donation shelter germanshepherd fundraising birmingham At Birmingham Dogs Home, one special resident is nearing his fourth Christmas without a forever family. O’Malley, a German Shepherd cross, has captured hearts at the shelter as a loyal and affectionate companion. Despite his … Read More
Nationwide Offers £175 Bonus to New Customers Before Christmas Saturday, November 22, 2025 nationwide banking bonus christmas switching finance savings currentaccount flexdirect creditcheck Nationwide is offering a generous £175 bonus to new customers who switch their bank accounts before Christmas. This special payment is part of an incentive aimed at encouraging customers to join Nationwide from rival banks. … Read More
Aldi Enforces Two-Per-Person Limit on Popular Kevin the Carrot Toys This Christmas Friday, November 21, 2025 aldi kevinthecarrot christmas toys specialbuys plush holiday limit shopping festive Aldi has reintroduced its much-loved Kevin the Carrot range for the 2025 Christmas season, but shoppers will face a strict two-per-person buying limit on several high-demand toys. Starting from November 27, the … Read More
‘It felt like I was slipping away’ – DJ Dad Shares His Stroke Survival Story and Christmas Struggles Thursday, November 20, 2025 stroke stroke-survivor christmas recovery awareness mental-health disability inclusion health family Every year, approximately 100,000 people in the UK suffer a stroke, leaving a cumulative total of around 1.4 million stroke survivors nationwide. While Christmas is often considered a time of joy, family, and celebration, … Read More