Harry Potter Café Reopens in Edinburgh After Fire
The Elephant House, the Edinburgh café where J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter, has finally reopened after a 2021 fire. See the restored Writers' Room and the salvaged table.
The Elephant House, the Edinburgh café where J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter, has finally reopened after a 2021 fire. See the restored Writers' Room and the salvaged table.
The Elephant House, where J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter, has reopened in Edinburgh after a 4-year restoration. See the salvaged writing table and new Writers' Room. Visit the magical spot today!
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Passengers were safely evacuated from a Ryanair flight in Edinburgh after its wing hit a fuel truck. No injuries reported, but departure was delayed by over two hours. Read the full details.
Bookies slash odds of a white Christmas across UK cities. Edinburgh leads the betting at 5/1, but unseasonably mild weather makes snowfall unlikely. Discover the full list of odds and the Met Office's official definition.
A Ryanair flight was evacuated after colliding with a fuel truck at Edinburgh Airport this morning, leaving passengers terrified. Follow the latest breaking news updates.
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A festive market fan left baffled by London's tiny Southbank Christmas Market. Discover why this popular spot failed to deliver on the hype and what was missing.
Discover five of the UK's best Christmas markets, from Edinburgh to Bath, offering unique gifts, festive food, and magical experiences. Plan your visit now!
Birmingham's famed Frankfurt Christmas Market faces a crisis of reputation. Once a festive highlight, visitors now report overcrowding, anti-social behaviour, and soaring prices. Discover why locals are staying away.
Discover the UK's top Christmas markets for 2025, from York's foodie paradise to Birmingham's authentic German market. Find dates, highlights, and festive inspiration.
Newcastle's Christmas market, named one of the UK's best, is back with 80% local stalls, heated igloos, and festive boozy hot chocolates. Open until 23 Dec.
A journalist's visit to York's Christmas market reveals ludicrous prices, including a £7.50 hot chocolate disaster. Discover if the festive experience is worth your hard-earned cash.
A TikTok food critic sampled 10 dishes at Tottenham Court Road's festive market. Discover her standout favourite and full reviews of the seasonal offerings.
A new analysis reveals it's now cheaper for Brits to fly to European Christmas markets than visit major UK attractions. Rising domestic costs make Budapest, Warsaw, and Copenhagen more affordable festive escapes.
York Christmas Market faces a backlash for severe overcrowding and sky-high prices, with locals warning it's a 'hellscape'. Discover why visitors are calling it the worst in the UK.
Bath Christmas Market faces backlash over overcrowding and high prices during its 25th year. Visitors complain of being 'packed like sardines' with no festive music. Discover the full story.
A new forecast reveals home prices are set to decline in 22 of America's 100 largest metros next year, led by Florida and California. Explore the data and economic implications.
A 'hidden' Victorian Christmas market at St Katharine Docks, praised for its storybook charm, is a festive gem running daily until January 6. Discover this London secret.
The Post Office warns Friday 8 December will be its busiest day, as a survey shows a 33% surge in Britons planning to send gifts. Royal Mail hires 20,000 temps. Post early to avoid stress.
Bath's world-famous Christmas market faces backlash as overcrowding and queues spark fury. Locals describe a 'hellscape' that threatens the city's top destination status. Read the full story.
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A family's £56 trip to Manchester Christmas Markets reveals the true cost of festive fun. Discover what you get for your money and if it's worth it.
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Germany's festive markets open with heightened anti-terror measures following deadly 2016 and 2022 attacks. Discover how organisers balance safety with seasonal cheer.
Germany's beloved Christmas markets welcome visitors with festive treats and cheer, but operate under significantly heightened security following past tragic attacks. Discover the details.