6 h. ago Intimidating masked youths, sky high prices and yobs trying to start fights at 5pm: Birmingham's Frankfurt market was once the pride of Brum, now it's a festive nightmare

The Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market I used to be so eager to visit each year is now little more than a tourist trap, filled with troublemakers.

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12 h. ago Moment police raid Christmas market and arrest 11 'illegal migrant workers' from India, Iraq and China

Nine men of Indian, Iraqi and Chinese nationality were detained at Kempton Park Market. A further two men of Indian nationality were arrested at a nearby residential address.

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20 h. ago UK's best Christmas market crowned — it's less than an hour from Wales

Which? has compiled a list of the best Christmas markets in the UK with Bath the closest top-rated market to Wales

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22 h. ago BREAKING: Man collapses and dies in front of horrified Christmas shoppers in Durham market

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22 h. ago Tragedy as man dies after collapsing in city centre market in front of horrified shoppers and staff

A MAN collapsed and died in front of horrified Christmas shoppers in a city centre market venue. The man tragically died at the busy indoor Market Hall in Market Place, Durham, at around 12.55pm on Saturday. It is understood that the man collapsed with a cardiac arrest inside the venue. Managers of the indoor Market...

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24 h. ago 'I visited Britain's best Christmas market but it was lacking one important detail'

This year's edition of a famous Christmas market has been the target of criticism, mainly for overlooking one important thing.

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28 h. ago I visited a great Christmas market in one of Europe's most walkable cities just 1 hour from UK

Amsterdam's iconic Christmas market serves glühwein, raclette and festive treats just one hour from the UK - it needs to be on your radar this winter.

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37 h. ago Birmingham Christmas market CANCELLED as trader says 'I've lost everything'

Traders have spoken of their financial woes after the popular Boldmere Christmas Festival was cancelled following a reduction in council funding from £7,000 to £3,000

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39 h. ago UK Christmas market axed as trader says 'I've lost everything'

Traders told of their financial woes after the Boldmere Christmas Festival was cancelled when a grant from Sutton Coldfield Town Council was reduced

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41 h. ago Police bust 'Islamist terror plot' to 'attack German Christmas market' and save lives

German police foil planned terror attack on Christmas market by arresting five

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41 h. ago Europe's 'most beautiful' Christmas market hidden in snowy gorge with £8 tickets and £4 wine

This beautiful Christmas market has been dubbed one of the "most beautiful" in Europe thanks to its picturesque backdrop and winter atmosphere as travellers are left "in tears" at sight of it

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42 h. ago German police foil planned terror attack on Christmas market by arresting five

German police foil planned terror attack on Christmas market by arresting five

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43 h. ago Five arrested over plot to attack Christmas market in Germany

Five men arrested in connection to a planned attack on a Christmas market in Germany

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45 h. ago 'Hellish, underwhelming and a rip off': Christmas market goers battling the crowds and the high prices struggle to get into the festive spirit

Surging crowds, rowdy revellers and 'rip off' prices conspired to dampen the festive spirt at Birmingham 's Frankfurt Christmas Market, disgruntled visitors have claimed.

Economics

47 h. ago Inside West London's most magical Christmas market with live music and a roaring fire

Inside West London's most magical Christmas market with live music and a roaring fire  My London

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48 h. ago UK to Germany direct train will make Christmas market trips 'one step closer'

A new service could welcome direct trains from London to major German cities, making it even easier to explore Europe and visit their famed Christmas markets

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53 h. ago Why Christmas markets have become a hellscape: Overcrowded, overpriced and filled with revolting food, tat and sour stallholders. Now JANE FRYER reveals what's changed

Over the past few years, Britain has gone Christmas market mad. From mid-November, we've whooped in wonder at all the twinkling lights, endless festive music and pretty little chalet stalls.

Economics

67 h. ago Inside Europe’s ‘erotic winter wonderland’ where ‘sinful’ Brits watch festive

WITH its festive decorations and an impressive tree adorned with twinkling lights and baubles, the Santa Pauli Christmas market looks like any other at first glance.  But visitors are in for a very naughty surprise because this is a “spicy, X-rated festive market for alternative Christmas presents”.  It’s been hailed as the fifth ‘Best Christmas...

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68 h. ago 'Online market' Christmas shoppers are using as Bluey and Cadbury prices drop

JD Williams has a wide range of Christmas gifts from popular brands like Cadbury, Monopoly and Bluey, with selected items at discounted prices including toys and experience vouchers

Economics

3 d. ago I went to the Christmas market dubbed the 'UK's worst' to see if the rumours were true

From the train journey to a cheeky pub visit, here is what I learnt from my first experience visiting Bath's Christmas Markets

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