Drivers Urged to Stock Up as Halfords to Close All Birmingham Stores for 72 Hours Over Christmas Tuesday, December 23, 2025 halfords birmingham christmas retail storeclosure boxingday newyearsday drivers homebargains festiveseason Drivers and shoppers in Birmingham are being advised to plan ahead as Halfords, a major retail chain with numerous locations in the area, will close its doors for 72 hours during the festive season. The chain has confirmed it … Read More
Tesco, Asda, and Sainsbury's Drivers Urged to Fill Up Fuel Tanks Before Wednesday Tuesday, December 23, 2025 fuel christmas driving petrolstations safety winter dashcams operationsnap tesco asda As the Christmas season approaches, drivers are being urged to fill up their fuel tanks ahead of potential forecourt closures and altered opening hours. BBC travel experts advise motorists to check that their vehicles are … Read More
Birmingham Prison Christmas Eve Dinner 2025 Revealed Tuesday, December 23, 2025 birmingham prison christmas menu hmpbirmingham festive meals prisoners winsongreen ministryofjustice Christmas Eve is fast approaching, and while many Brummies are busy preparing festive celebrations at home, around 1,450 men at HMP Birmingham in Winson Green are awaiting their meal options for the day. Thanks to a Freedom … Read More
Dad Whose Children Were Murdered Reflects on a Christmas That Will Never Be the Same Monday, December 22, 2025 grief tragedy christmas murder bereavement family trauma resilience remembrance charity Jason Bennett moves slowly down the stairs on Christmas Eve, the cold handrail a stark reminder of the chill in his heart. For the fifth year in a row, he does not call for his children or look for gifts beneath the Christmas … Read More
UK Households Could Face 40% Inheritance Tax on Christmas Gifts from HMRC Monday, December 22, 2025 inheritancetax gifts hmrc ukfinance taxplanning christmas giftallowance estateplanning taxexemption personalfinance HMRC has issued a warning to UK households: improper gifting this Christmas could lead to hefty inheritance tax (IHT) charges. Personal finance experts are urging families to be mindful of the £3,000 annual gift allowance, … Read More
HMP Birmingham Reveals Festive Christmas Day Dinner Menu for Prisoners Monday, December 22, 2025 christmas prison hmpbirmingham festive menu ministryofjustice prisoners holiday vegan halal With Christmas fast approaching, HMP Birmingham has unveiled its special Christmas Day meal menu, offering a variety of festive options to the prison’s 1,400-plus inmates. The Category B prison in Winson Green aims to … Read More