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'I took my son to see the REAL Santa in Lapland and it was a magical experience'

We’re going to see Santa.
Oh yeah? Where you going to see him? The big garden centre? The grotto on the high street?

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Travel|17 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'I took my son to see the REAL Santa in Lapland and it was a magical experience'
Supporting image for story: Big traffic jams expected in the West Midlands today - find out which motorways to avoid as the big Christmas rush begins early
Big traffic jams expected in the West Midlands today - find out which motorways to avoid as the big Christmas rush begins early
Transport|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: Accident causes delays for rush hour motorists between Birmingham and Walsall
Accident causes delays for rush hour motorists between Birmingham and Walsall
News|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: I visited the French city of Lyon and discovered a place packed with amazing food, wine, and architecture -not to mention the 'secret' walkways
I visited the French city of Lyon and discovered a place packed with amazing food, wine, and architecture -not to mention the 'secret' walkways
Travel|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: Renowned spa hotel near Walsall - ranked in UK top 25 - gets permission for 17,000 sq ft extension - see the impressive plans here
Renowned spa hotel near Walsall - ranked in UK top 25 - gets permission for 17,000 sq ft extension - see the impressive plans here
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Walsall|Dec 16
Supporting image for story: Birmingham Airport gears up for busiest Christmas ever with more than half a million passengers set to jet off
Birmingham Airport gears up for busiest Christmas ever with more than half a million passengers set to jet off
Birmingham|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3

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Supporting image for story: Airports across the UK are braced for the busiest Christmas getaway in history - what to expect
Airports across the UK are braced for the busiest Christmas getaway in history - what to expect
News|Dec 2
Supporting image for story: Metro continues discounted travel offer for hospital patients, visitors and staff
Metro continues discounted travel offer for hospital patients, visitors and staff
Your World|Nov 14
Supporting image for story: Britannia hotel chain with landmark venue in Wolverhampton ranked worst in the UK as JD Wetherspoons takes top spot in Which? survey
Britannia hotel chain with landmark venue in Wolverhampton ranked worst in the UK as JD Wetherspoons takes top spot in Which? survey
Travel|Nov 6
Supporting image for story: Whitby named top staycation spot for holidaymakers in Birmingham this winter
Whitby named top staycation spot for holidaymakers in Birmingham this winter
Your World|Nov 5
Supporting image for story: These 80 hotels are offering rooms for £50 - full list of locations
These 80 hotels are offering rooms for £50 - full list of locations
Affiliates|Nov 3
Supporting image for story: Local connectivity boosted with Chaserider Buses - revised routes and times, plus a new service
Local connectivity boosted with Chaserider Buses - revised routes and times, plus a new service
Your World|Oct 29
Supporting image for story: “How did I not know about these?” — the £16 travel hack everyone’s talking about
“How did I not know about these?” — the £16 travel hack everyone’s talking about
Affiliates|Oct 28
Supporting image for story: New Ryanair flights from Birmingham to Rome and Lapland set off as part of 2025 Winter Schedule
New Ryanair flights from Birmingham to Rome and Lapland set off as part of 2025 Winter Schedule
Transport|Oct 27
Supporting image for story: More duty free shops and restaurants planned for Birmingham Airport amid £300 million investment as passenger numbers take off
More duty free shops and restaurants planned for Birmingham Airport amid £300 million investment as passenger numbers take off
Travel|Oct 23
Supporting image for story: Record number of entries for county’s tourism awards
Record number of entries for county’s tourism awards
Your World|Oct 13

UK News

Supporting image for story: Trail hunting set to be banned for fear it is a ‘smokescreen’ for harm
Trail hunting set to be banned for fear it is a ‘smokescreen’ for harm
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Irish premier tells UN peacekeepers in Lebanon of nation’s pride
Irish premier tells UN peacekeepers in Lebanon of nation’s pride
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Farage urged to drop candidate doubling down on claim Lammy should ‘go home’
Farage urged to drop candidate doubling down on claim Lammy should ‘go home’
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: William and George don aprons to help with Christmas lunch at homeless shelter
William and George don aprons to help with Christmas lunch at homeless shelter
UK News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Man who disarmed Leicester Square knifeman says young victim is like a ‘sister’
Man who disarmed Leicester Square knifeman says young victim is like a ‘sister’
UK News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Andrew introduces paedophile Epstein to British high society in huge photo dump
Andrew introduces paedophile Epstein to British high society in huge photo dump
UK News|7 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18

World News

Supporting image for story: US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro
US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro
World News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
World News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Disabled engineer becomes first wheelchair user to blast off for space
Disabled engineer becomes first wheelchair user to blast off for space
World News|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Court sentences ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife to 17 years over state gifts
Court sentences ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife to 17 years over state gifts
World News|13 hours ago
Supporting image for story: US military launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters
US military launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters
World News|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Eight dead and dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Odesa port
Eight dead and dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Odesa port
World News|15 hours ago
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