Why Croatia’s capital wants to hold the best Christmas market
Guy Delauney Balkans correspondentAFP via Getty ImagesZagreb's Christmas market was voted the best in Europe three years in a rowChristmas markets are not just tradition across Europe, they are big…
Why our railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
Katy AustinTransport correspondentBBCAt a rail yard near Milton Keynes, a group of men in orange outfits are making final checks on huge slabs of railway track, preparing them so that…
Charity welcomes living wage rise in January
Getty ImagesThe living wage in Jersey is set to increase to £15.10 per hour in 2026A social action charity has welcomed the decision to increase the living wage in Jersey…
Sixes: Social cricket-themed bar chain goes into administration
Michael RaceBusiness reporterBBCSixes, the cricket-themed social chain backed by England captain Ben Stokes, has gone into administration following a "challenging trading period".All of the company's 15 UK-based venues remain open,…
Postcode glitch freezes pensioners out of winter heating benefit
Katy McCloskey and Chris ClementsBBCSammy and Annie Dougherty believe they qualify for the Warm Home Discount, but their postcode isn't recognised by the Scottish Gas online application form.People on low…