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Caterham has announced Caffeine&Machine as the official partner of the 2026 Caterham Academy Championship, with next year’s championship being officially named the Caffeine&Machine Caterham Academy.

Bringing the magic of the festive season to the heart of the city, the five-star Grand Hotel Birmingham 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.

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.

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.

“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.”

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.

“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.

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.

Eight-year-old Alex Anning decided to celebrate his birthday by helping families who recently lost SNAP benefits.

Consumer demand for air conditioning installation in UK homes has increased by two-thirds (63%) year-on-year due to record-breaking summer heat.

As the fatal devastation of Hurricane Melissa continues to impact the Caribbean country, the High Commission for Jamaica (UK) in London made a statement.

Hurricane Melissa was located about 380km (235 miles) southwest of the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, packing maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometres (75 miles) per hour, the NHC said in its latest advisory on Saturday afternoon.

A new charge of 50p for half an hour, £1 for one hour and £2 for 2 hours has been introduced in Dudley borough.

Sea Containers London will host a special Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday 27th November at its in-house Sea Containers Restaurant, offering a four-course menu inspired by traditional American holiday fare.

From Diana Ross to Ezra Collective, the 2025 edition of the NN North Sea Jazz Festival promises to be a powerful showcase of Black musical talent and influence.

Danny Rohl says it is "a huge privilege" to be named Rangers head coach and that he is ready to embrace the "huge expectations" of the club's fans.

Concessional financing from the African Development Fund (ADF) has been transformative for Zambia's agriculture and education sectors, while “anchoring peace, prosperity, and regional competitiveness.”

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will mark World Tourism Day 2025 with a special pre-conference event on Monday, September 29, 2025, under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.”

Trailblazing producer, DJ and cultural icon Honey Dijon returns with her electrifying new single ‘The Nightlife’, featuring global star Chlöe.

Out Thursday 3rd October, the track marks the beginning of a bold new chapter as Dijon gears up for her most expansive body of work to date. Fusing deep house grooves with Chlöe’s unmistakable vocal energy, ‘The Nightlife’ is a high-voltage celebration of freedom, joy and dancefloor communion — but it’s also something deeper.

Rooted in the raw spirit of New York’s underground and echoing the ghost of Kim English’s iconic ‘Nitelife’, the track pulses with memory and intention. It channels the spirit of late-’70s Meatpacking District nights — sweat, leather, desire — and reimagines them through a futuristic lens.

This isn’t just a nod to the past; it’s a reclamation. A ritual. A reminder that nightlife has always been more than escape — it’s been resistance, resilience, and radical connection.

‘The Nightlife’ doesn’t just mark a return — it’s a signal flare for what’s to come.

It was announced yesterday that Hollywood acting legend Robert Redford, known for roles in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Sting, had passed away.