Christmas6 days agoIce rink heralded for bringing crowds to townChristmas entertainment attracted tens of thousands to Northampton, the council says.6 days ago7 days agoDomestic abuse calls over Christmas period increase Police received 1407 calls from 20 December 2025 to 2 January 2026, an increase of 117 from the year before. 7 days ago9 Jan 2026NHS Christmas appeal breaks record gift donationsA trust says it has had its most successful appeal as it received 7,000 donations for children.9 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Ice rink plans withdrawn after attraction closesBournemouth's festive ice rink closes for the season before its planning application can be decided.8 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Watch: Pygmy goats help recycle Christmas treesGoat brothers Boomer, Dingle, Tootle and Tumble help recycle Christmas trees by eating them.7 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Switching off Bracknell's Christmas lightsBBC Berkshire's Rich Clarke has been to Bracknell to switch the Christmas lights off.7 Jan 20266 Jan 2026Railway faces 'tricky' 2026 after quieter ChristmasA heritage line facing financial challenges says it has had fewer passengers over Christmas.6 Jan 20266 Jan 2026How Christmas trees are getting a new lease of lifeSome businesses are helping to recycle and reuse trees in a bid to reduce landfill and emissions.6 Jan 20265 Jan 2026When you have to tell the audience to clapThe Celebrity Apprentice candidates put on a show to market their Gary the Penguin biscuit.5 Jan 2026...
