Christmas

Friday, December 26, 2025 asda christmas foodwaste supermarket veggies festive shoppers traditions sustainability pets

In a heartwarming move to combat food waste, Asda, one of the UK’s largest supermarket chains, is giving away free bags of surplus Christmas vegetables to shoppers. Today, customers can visit their local Asda store to … Read More

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A mum known online as Chan has spoken out about the challenges she faces as a Universal Credit claimant, particularly criticising the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for the timing of payments over the festive season. … Read More

Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham twixmas events solihull stratford warwick tamworth malvern christmas newyear

The days between Christmas and New Year—often called Twixmas—offer the perfect opportunity to relax, explore, and enjoy festive activities across Birmingham and its surrounding towns. Whether you’re looking for cultural … Read More

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced changes to the payment schedule for millions of benefit recipients over the 2025/2026 Christmas and New Year period. Since payments are not processed on bank holidays, … Read More

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Dogs are beloved members of the family, and this festive season, Pooch & Mutt is making sure they join in on the celebrations with a range of tasty treats designed especially for them. While the mince pies may be long … Read More

Thursday, December 25, 2025 christmas prison winsongreen inmates festivemeal turkey halal vegetarian budget hmpbirmingham

At HMP Birmingham, also known as Winson Green, prisoners will be treated to a festive Christmas Day meal featuring classic dishes like sliced turkey accompanied by cranberry sauce. The culinary team has carefully curated the … Read More