Travel Chaos Expected as Met Office Issues Snow and Ice Warning Friday, January 2, 2026 snow ice travel disruption metoffice westmidlands health cold warnings uk Snow and icy conditions are forecast to sweep across the UK, prompting the Met Office to issue a yellow weather warning for several regions, including the West Midlands. The warning remains in effect through Friday morning, … Read More
Discover the Hidden Gem: The Cotswolds Designer Outlet Near Birmingham Saturday, December 27, 2025 shopping outlet cotswolds designer bargains fashion birmingham travel retail deals Tucked away just an hour’s drive from Birmingham lies the Cotswolds Designer Outlet, a lesser-known shopping haven that offers a fantastic range of designer brands at discounted prices. Though it may not yet be a … Read More
From Caldmore to Weoley Castle - the Pronunciation Traps Catching Visitors Out Thursday, December 25, 2025 midlands pronunciation placenames localculture language travel uk accent regional mispronunciation Nothing instills quite the panic like staring at a road sign and having no clue how to pronounce it. Even here in the Midlands, we have our share of linguistic landmines that trip up visitors and locals alike. Many of these … Read More
Cheapest Birmingham Airport Flights Over Christmas – Including £95 Trip to the Austrian Alps Wednesday, December 24, 2025 birmingham flights christmas travel cheap direct airport holidays alps austria For many, last-minute Christmas plans often include holiday getaways alongside shopping. If you’re considering a festive escape, we’ve compiled a list of the cheapest direct flights departing from Birmingham Airport (BHX) … Read More
Countries the UK Foreign Office Advises Against Traveling to in 2026 Tuesday, December 23, 2025 travel safety foreignoffice uk traveladvice warnings insurance risk consular 2026 The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a clear warning to British travellers about 55 countries deemed unsafe for travel in 2026. These destinations have been placed on the official ‘do not … Read More
UK Households Advised to Avoid Debit Cards When Booking Holidays Sunday, December 21, 2025 debit creditcards holiday booking finance section75 consumerprotection travel costmanagement payment UK households are being advised to avoid using debit cards for booking holidays, especially for trips planned in the New Year period of 2026. As the festive season approaches, personal finance group Money to the Masses … Read More