https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/competitions/feed/atom/ 2025-11-29T11:06:34+00:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation 2025-11-28T11:53:03+00:00 2025-11-28T11:53:03+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/caterham-announces-2026-caterham-academy-championship-partnership-with-caffeinemachine Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/MOTORS_-_Caterham_announces_2026_Caterham_Academy_championship_partnership_with_CaffeineMachine.jpeg" /></p><p>Caterham has announced Caffeine&amp;Machine as the official partner of the 2026 Caterham Academy Championship, with next year’s championship being officially named the Caffeine&amp;Machine Caterham Academy.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/MOTORS_-_Caterham_announces_2026_Caterham_Academy_championship_partnership_with_CaffeineMachine.jpeg" /></p><p>Caterham has announced Caffeine&amp;Machine as the official partner of the 2026 Caterham Academy Championship, with next year’s championship being officially named the Caffeine&amp;Machine Caterham Academy.</p> 2025-11-27T20:07:01+00:00 2025-11-27T20:07:01+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/a-fairytale-christmas-awaits-birminghams-grand-hotel-unveils-magical-nutcracker-themed-suite Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM11_-_A_fairytale_Christmas_awaits.jpg" /></p><p>Bringing the magic of the festive season to the heart of the city, the five-star&nbsp;<a href="https://email.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwszEvO2yAUQOHVmBkWXC6vAYNMso0IzCWg-FVw6y6_SvVPvyOdHMAtKBgFaQ1K441xrAYsVifjkkvgI6BSRbioXUZVFq1BsBaMBytt0kn4Jb4k2CiKQJDaSJpQjJbp037xLbaV-uAac0K9eF-4Tqng_A1sDfW6zjGpxwTPCZ73fc9XpXePe67HRWtqfWv7u8ZtXo7592eCJ9sot8g7rRQH8ZbDf3j9wKQe0ktpgfWw0z0yjc-E4qp01oP29veLZzypz8uxsXF1ou17Sc4n5Yrh6LPj6ARwhyh4FtkoSylrB-xPgH8BAAD__zTTXy4">Grand Hotel Birmingham</a>&nbsp;has unveiled its brand-new Nutcracker-themed suite. Inspired by the much-loved classic Christmas fairytale, the suite will be enchanting guests for a limited time only this winter.</p> <p>Priced from £439 per night and available now - until December 31 - the Grade II listed hotel has transformed its luxurious Grand Suite for this quintessential Christmas experience. Stepping into a festive wonderland, guests will discover twinkling lights, snow-dusted pinecones, sugar plum shades, sumptuous seasonal wreaths, plush velvet bows, a spectacular Christmas tree and nutcrackers galore, amongst much else.</p> <p>Lee Clarke, Marketing Manager at The Grand Hotel Birmingham, said: “Christmas is a truly magical time at The Grand and, with the Birmingham Royal Ballet on our doorstep, we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the festive season.</p> <p>“The Nutcracker Suite is everything you could hope for – elegant, whimsical and full of festive charm. It’s the perfect setting for a seasonal escape. I’d also like to extend a special thank you to decorators, Light Up Christmas, for their incredible work in turning our vision into a Nutcracker-themed reality.”</p> <p>Louise Walsh, Managing Director, Light Up Christmas echoes: “It’s been an absolute pleasure to transform the city’s finest hotel into a delightful Christmas dream for their guests. Guaranteed to make your Christmas very special!" Blending historic grandeur with modern luxury, The Grand’s suites boast high ceilings, super-king four-poster beds, and captivating city views across St Philip’s Cathedral gardens.</p> <p>“Its glamourous cocktail bar, Madeleine, is one of Birmingham’s most sought-after watering holes, while its elegant onsite restaurant, Issac’s, delights guests with British brasserie classics with a French influence. On the doorstep of Birmingham’s famous Frankfurt Christmas Market, and with world-class shopping, vibrant dining options, a thriving theatre and music scene and fantastic national transport links just moments away, The Grand is the perfect location for a sparkling Christmas getaway at the most wonderful time of the year.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM11_-_A_fairytale_Christmas_awaits.jpg" /></p><p>Bringing the magic of the festive season to the heart of the city, the five-star&nbsp;<a href="https://email.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwszEvO2yAUQOHVmBkWXC6vAYNMso0IzCWg-FVw6y6_SvVPvyOdHMAtKBgFaQ1K441xrAYsVifjkkvgI6BSRbioXUZVFq1BsBaMBytt0kn4Jb4k2CiKQJDaSJpQjJbp037xLbaV-uAac0K9eF-4Tqng_A1sDfW6zjGpxwTPCZ73fc9XpXePe67HRWtqfWv7u8ZtXo7592eCJ9sot8g7rRQH8ZbDf3j9wKQe0ktpgfWw0z0yjc-E4qp01oP29veLZzypz8uxsXF1ou17Sc4n5Yrh6LPj6ARwhyh4FtkoSylrB-xPgH8BAAD__zTTXy4">Grand Hotel Birmingham</a>&nbsp;has unveiled its brand-new Nutcracker-themed suite. Inspired by the much-loved classic Christmas fairytale, the suite will be enchanting guests for a limited time only this winter.</p> <p>Priced from £439 per night and available now - until December 31 - the Grade II listed hotel has transformed its luxurious Grand Suite for this quintessential Christmas experience. Stepping into a festive wonderland, guests will discover twinkling lights, snow-dusted pinecones, sugar plum shades, sumptuous seasonal wreaths, plush velvet bows, a spectacular Christmas tree and nutcrackers galore, amongst much else.</p> <p>Lee Clarke, Marketing Manager at The Grand Hotel Birmingham, said: “Christmas is a truly magical time at The Grand and, with the Birmingham Royal Ballet on our doorstep, we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the festive season.</p> <p>“The Nutcracker Suite is everything you could hope for – elegant, whimsical and full of festive charm. It’s the perfect setting for a seasonal escape. I’d also like to extend a special thank you to decorators, Light Up Christmas, for their incredible work in turning our vision into a Nutcracker-themed reality.”</p> <p>Louise Walsh, Managing Director, Light Up Christmas echoes: “It’s been an absolute pleasure to transform the city’s finest hotel into a delightful Christmas dream for their guests. Guaranteed to make your Christmas very special!" Blending historic grandeur with modern luxury, The Grand’s suites boast high ceilings, super-king four-poster beds, and captivating city views across St Philip’s Cathedral gardens.</p> <p>“Its glamourous cocktail bar, Madeleine, is one of Birmingham’s most sought-after watering holes, while its elegant onsite restaurant, Issac’s, delights guests with British brasserie classics with a French influence. On the doorstep of Birmingham’s famous Frankfurt Christmas Market, and with world-class shopping, vibrant dining options, a thriving theatre and music scene and fantastic national transport links just moments away, The Grand is the perfect location for a sparkling Christmas getaway at the most wonderful time of the year.</p> 2025-11-10T18:36:48+00:00 2025-11-10T18:36:48+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-crowned-west-midlands-gift-basket-capital-as-specialist-sweet-store-explains-how-to-build-your-own Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Birmingham_crowned_West_Midlands_gift_basket_capital_as_specialist_sweet_store_explains_how_to_build_your_own.jpeg" /></p><p>With Christmas fast approaching, the question of what to get your friends can be a difficult one to answer, especially when you’re trying to find something for a whole family.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Birmingham_crowned_West_Midlands_gift_basket_capital_as_specialist_sweet_store_explains_how_to_build_your_own.jpeg" /></p><p>With Christmas fast approaching, the question of what to get your friends can be a difficult one to answer, especially when you’re trying to find something for a whole family.</p> 2025-11-07T10:03:30+00:00 2025-11-07T10:03:30+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/eight-year-old-organizes-food-drive-for-families-who-have-lost-their-benefits Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Eight-year-old_organizes_food_drive_for_families_who_have_lost_their_benefits.png" /></p><p>Eight-year-old Alex Anning decided to celebrate his birthday by helping families who recently lost SNAP benefits.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Eight-year-old_organizes_food_drive_for_families_who_have_lost_their_benefits.png" /></p><p>Eight-year-old Alex Anning decided to celebrate his birthday by helping families who recently lost SNAP benefits.</p> 2025-11-01T10:48:55+00:00 2025-11-01T10:48:55+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/record-breaking-summer-sees-demand-for-air-conditioning-installation-in-uk-homes-soaring-say-checkatrade Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Record-breaking_summer_sees_demand_for_air_conditioning_installation_in_UK_homes_soaring_-_say_Checkatrade.png" /></p><p>Consumer demand for air conditioning installation in UK homes has increased by two-thirds (63%) year-on-year due to record-breaking summer heat.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Record-breaking_summer_sees_demand_for_air_conditioning_installation_in_UK_homes_soaring_-_say_Checkatrade.png" /></p><p>Consumer demand for air conditioning installation in UK homes has increased by two-thirds (63%) year-on-year due to record-breaking summer heat.</p> 2025-10-28T11:09:23+00:00 2025-10-28T11:09:23+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/high-commission-for-jamaica-uk-statement-on-hurricane-melissa Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/1COM_-_Jamaica_High_Commission_Statement_on_Hurricane_Melissa.jpg" /></p><p>As the fatal devastation of Hurricane Melissa continues to impact the Caribbean country, the High Commission for Jamaica (UK) in London made a statement.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/1COM_-_Jamaica_High_Commission_Statement_on_Hurricane_Melissa.jpg" /></p><p>As the fatal devastation of Hurricane Melissa continues to impact the Caribbean country, the High Commission for Jamaica (UK) in London made a statement.</p>