UK Bank Holidays Revised: Date Delayed for All Households Sunday, July 19, 2026 bankholiday uk england worldcup publicholiday government labourparty christmas substitute celebration The next official bank holiday in England and Wales is set for 31 August, marking the summer bank holiday, following England’s exit from the World Cup. Fans had anticipated a special bonus bank holiday if the Three Lions had … Read More
Birmingham Woman Completes Christmas Shopping Before July Monday, July 6, 2026 christmas shopping planning organised family budgeting gifts holidays birmingham cancer Anna Andrews, a 54-year-old grandmother from Birmingham, has perfected the art of early Christmas shopping. Each year, she completes all her holiday gift purchases by summer, carefully spreading the costs throughout the year … Read More
Grandfather Dies After One Punch at Work Christmas Party in Midlands Pub Tuesday, May 26, 2026 assault manslaughter christmas pub tragedy family court midlands crime justice A 66-year-old grandfather, David Darke, lost his life after being struck by a single punch outside a Midlands pub while attending his work Christmas party. On 21 December, David was celebrating the festive season with … Read More
Thousands Rally to Raise DWP Christmas Bonus from £10 to £171 Saturday, February 28, 2026 dwp christmas bonus petition inflation pensioners benefits ukgovernment costofliving campaign A growing petition is calling for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Christmas Bonus to be increased from its longstanding £10 amount to approximately £171, adjusting the payment to account for inflation over the past … Read More
Complete Birmingham School Holiday Dates for 2026: Some Breaks Arrive Sooner Than You Think Sunday, January 18, 2026 birmingham school holiday dates term halfterm easter summer autumn christmas The 2026 school year in Birmingham is already underway, and many of us are eagerly anticipating the next getaway. With Easter arriving early next year, school holidays will follow swiftly. Knowing the Birmingham school term … Read More
Cotswold Village Keeps Christmas Lights On to Brighten January Saturday, January 17, 2026 broadway cotswolds christmas lights winter festive village tourism local community The picturesque Cotswold village of Broadway is spreading extra cheer this winter by keeping its Christmas lights shining well into January. Known for its charming tree-lined high street and honey-stone boutiques, Broadway’s … Read More