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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|Dec 20
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: Comedian Russell Brand charged with two further sexual offences
Comedian Russell Brand charged with two further sexual offences
UK News|Just now
A tractor being driven past Big Ben
Ministers raise inheritance tax threshold for farmers in climbdown after protests
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: STV journalists to strike in January in row over changes to news programmes
STV journalists to strike in January in row over changes to news programmes
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Husband appears in court accused of drugging and raping ex-wife
Husband appears in court accused of drugging and raping ex-wife
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Email from Balmoral from ‘A’ asked for ‘inappropriate friends’, documents show
Email from Balmoral from ‘A’ asked for ‘inappropriate friends’, documents show
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Son of farmer who took own life says tax climbdown is ‘best Christmas present’
Son of farmer who took own life says tax climbdown is ‘best Christmas present’
UK News|2 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: Ukraine’s Dancing With The Stars returns for special episode with wartime heroes
Ukraine’s Dancing With The Stars returns for special episode with wartime heroes
World News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least three people
Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least three people
World News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: At least five dead after Mexican Navy plane on medical mission crashes in Texas
At least five dead after Mexican Navy plane on medical mission crashes in Texas
World News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Trump warns Maduro as US escalates pressure campaign on Venezuela
Trump warns Maduro as US escalates pressure campaign on Venezuela
World News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Ukraine’s Zelensky says progress in US-led peace talks ‘quite solid’
Ukraine’s Zelensky says progress in US-led peace talks ‘quite solid’
World News|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow
Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow
World News|Dec 22
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