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Is New Year’s Day a Bank Holiday? Full list of 2026 UK Bank Holidays

People across the West Midlands are preparing to celebrate the start of a new year - but some are unsure if January 1, 2026, is a Bank Holiday

Lifestyle|Dec 29
Supporting image for story: Is New Year’s Day a Bank Holiday? Full list of 2026 UK Bank Holidays
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: West Midlands retail and leisure destination puts new artists in the frame alongside 50 of Britain's best known brands
West Midlands retail and leisure destination puts new artists in the frame alongside 50 of Britain's best known brands
Lifestyle|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: Recieved a Christmas present you didn't like? Know your rights on gift returns
Recieved a Christmas present you didn't like? Know your rights on gift returns
Lifestyle|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Boxing Day: Full list of bargains to be found at Merry Hill stores with many items over 50 per cent off — including Schuh, New Look and River Island
Boxing Day: Full list of bargains to be found at Merry Hill stores with many items over 50 per cent off — including Schuh, New Look and River Island
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Entertainment|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: 11 perfect winter walks in the West Midlands to catch some fresh air
11 perfect winter walks in the West Midlands to catch some fresh air
News|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?
Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?
Showbiz|Dec 24

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Supporting image for story: 130 dogs dress up for huge pooch Nativity - including cute Midlands pups dressed up as Shepherds
130 dogs dress up for huge pooch Nativity - including cute Midlands pups dressed up as Shepherds
Lifestyle|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Date high street favourite Next will start Boxing Day sales amid 2025 change - find your local store
Date high street favourite Next will start Boxing Day sales amid 2025 change - find your local store
Entertainment|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: Santa spotted at the Banksy artwork in Birmingham
Santa spotted at the Banksy artwork in Birmingham
Lifestyle|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: I got a party makeover at a celebrity artist brand which has just launched in Birmingham with the most gorgeous lipsticks
I got a party makeover at a celebrity artist brand which has just launched in Birmingham with the most gorgeous lipsticks
Lifestyle|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: No jabs, just the joy of community: Josh’s Slimming World journey goes beyond the scales
No jabs, just the joy of community: Josh’s Slimming World journey goes beyond the scales
Your World|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Beautiful West Midlands park ranked as one of top 10 best places for a Christmas Day walk - here’s where and why
Beautiful West Midlands park ranked as one of top 10 best places for a Christmas Day walk - here’s where and why
Lifestyle|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: 'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'
'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'
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Business|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: New branch of home and garden retailer The Range has opened in Wolverhampton - here are the details
New branch of home and garden retailer The Range has opened in Wolverhampton - here are the details
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Wolverhampton|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: Ads for prescription-only weight-loss medications banned
Ads for prescription-only weight-loss medications banned
Health|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: Dubai chocolate: Warning issued over allergy risk from peanuts and sesame
Dubai chocolate: Warning issued over allergy risk from peanuts and sesame
Lifestyle|Dec 16

UK News

Supporting image for story: Eurostar services to resume as passengers advised to postpone their journey
Eurostar services to resume as passengers advised to postpone their journey
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: In Pictures: Contrasts abound in colourful year on the UK’s coast
In Pictures: Contrasts abound in colourful year on the UK’s coast
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Game Of Thrones attraction reports ‘operating loss’
Game Of Thrones attraction reports ‘operating loss’
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Two men arrested after elderly man dies in collision
Two men arrested after elderly man dies in collision
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Former X Factor contestant Chico pleads not guilty to drink-driving
Former X Factor contestant Chico pleads not guilty to drink-driving
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Snow, ice and potential gale-force winds forecast at start of new year
Snow, ice and potential gale-force winds forecast at start of new year
UK News|2 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12

World News

Supporting image for story: Leaders from Europe and Canada discuss US-led peace efforts to end Ukraine war
Leaders from Europe and Canada discuss US-led peace efforts to end Ukraine war
World News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Israel says it will suspend work of several humanitarian organisations in Gaza
Israel says it will suspend work of several humanitarian organisations in Gaza
World News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port city over UAE weapons shipment for separatists
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port city over UAE weapons shipment for separatists
World News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles now in active service, says Moscow
Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles now in active service, says Moscow
World News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
World News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Trump warns Iran on nuclear revival as he hosts Israel’s Netanyahu
Trump warns Iran on nuclear revival as he hosts Israel’s Netanyahu
World News|18 hours ago
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