Christmas1 Feb 2026'Lights man' raises £6,000 with Christmas displayDavid Woolridge lights up his home to raise money for Sue Ryder, who looked after his father.1 Feb 202623 Jan 2026Cathedral achieves record Christmas visitorsThe attendance is described as "wonderful" for Worcester.23 Jan 202620 Jan 2026More going to church due to 'global uncertainty'The Very Reverend Dr Simon Jones says people flocked to Lincoln Cathedral at Christmas.20 Jan 202613 Jan 2026Ice rink heralded for bringing crowds to townChristmas entertainment attracted tens of thousands to Northampton, the council says.13 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Domestic 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. 12 Jan 20269 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it has had its most successful appeal as it received 7,000 donations for children.9 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Ice rink plans withdrawn after attraction closesBournemouth's festive ice rink closes for the season before its planning application can be decided.8 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Watch: Pygmy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 2026...
