Holidays

Sunday, January 4, 2026 canaryislands tourism overtourism travel sustainability environment spain fodorstravel holidays localcommunities

The Canary Islands have long been a favourite getaway for British tourists, celebrated for their year-round sunshine, vibrant resorts, and convenient four-hour flight from the UK. This partnership between visitors and locals … Read More

Friday, December 26, 2025 dwp benefits christmas payments festive bankholidays finance schedule claims holidays

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

Thursday, December 25, 2025 boxingday closures retail shopping uk christmas stores staff holidays aldi

Boxing Day is one of the busiest shopping days of the year in the UK, with many people eager to grab post-Christmas deals. However, it’s equally important to know which stores will be closed to avoid last-minute … Read More

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

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 cocacola christmas trucktour birmingham bullring festivities uktour holidays community 2025

Coca-Cola has confirmed that its iconic Christmas Truck Tour for 2025 has come to an end, and notably, Birmingham was left off this year’s route. After delighting fans in previous years at the Bullring with free cans and … Read More

Saturday, December 20, 2025 christmas hotels travel holidays savings budget booking deals loyalty accommodation

With Christmas just over two weeks away and school holidays imminent, many Brummies are eager to plan their festive escapes. Whether it’s maximizing Bank Holiday breaks or seeking some winter sun, there are savvy ways to … Read More