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Shopping centre opening times for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in Birmingham

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As Birmingham prepares for the New Year, we take a look at shopping centre opening times across the city. From the Bullring to Grand Central, find out when your favourite shops will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Increased use of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic highlights growing obesity crisis in Birmingham

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In Birmingham, the rising popularity of Ozempic, a drug originally developed for diabetes, reflects a growing reliance on medical interventions for weight loss. With obesity-related hospital admissions exceeding 33,000 last year in the city, demand for such treatments is increasing.

How Birmingham is ringing in 2025 with style

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As the final hours of 2024 approach, Birmingham is preparing for an unforgettable night of celebrations. From iconic fireworks to lively themed events, the city is set to host a wide range of activities to help you ring in 2025.

London Mayor’s office issues warning ahead of New Years Eve

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City Hall has said it was monitoring the weather forecast ahead of London's sold-out New Year's Eve firework display.<br /><br />The mayor of London issuing a warning to people to be wary of scammers ahead of the event, which will take place around South Bank and Victoria Embankment.

London Gatwick flights ‘returning to normal’ after fog chaos

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Gatwick Airport has said operations are "returning to normal" after four days of fog-related flight restrictions.

New Year's Resolutions in Birmingham for 2025

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The start of a new year is a time when many set fresh goals and ambitions. In Birmingham, we asked residents about their resolutions for 2025 and what they're hoping to achieve in the months ahead.

2024 Round-Up: Activities and experiences

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Here is a round-up of some of the best activities and experiences that we saw this year.

How to spend NYE in Manchester

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Here is a run-down of some of the best events going on in Manchester to celebrate the end of the New Year.

Safety checks ordered following concern over thousands of postwar school buildings in England

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Ministers have ordered intrusive structural surveys of a group of postwar school buildings in England.

1 in 40 pubs across the country are failing food hygiene ratings

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It’s been reported that 1 in 40 pubs across the country are failing food hygiene ratings, after the UK’s filthiest pubs have been revealed. It was found that some venues were even found to have rotting food and rodent droppings.