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Birmingham born Julie Walters isn’t Brum’s only link to Disney: Now, Candlelight: Disney Journeys brings us 16 iconic soundtracks — and you won’t believe the tracklist
UKHSA issues first yellow cold-health alert of the winter for the West Midlands with -2°C freeze; warning in place from 9am Thursday to midday Saturday
Following WWII, 10,000 Serbs fled to the UK; in 1968, a crowd of 6,000 gathered to consecrate this stunning 14th-century-style Byzantine church hidden in leafy Bournville
A brand-new ‘alternative’ wedding emporium is opening in Birmingham’s Digbeth this weekend – shop vintage dresses, gothic bouquets and bespoke capes
In 1907, construction began on Edgbaston’s Baroque-style Oratory to rival the Italian capital’s great churches; over a century later, ‘Birmingham’s Little Rome’ holds a free museum and deep ties to J. R. R. Tolkien
Ryanair has confirmed a change to luggage rules for all UK passengers starting next week
17 magical things to do in Birmingham this December – from the UK’s largest indoor funfair to a real-life Polar Express and Joe Lycett’s new comedy show
In 1903, a Birmingham couple built a ‘cutting-edge’ Edgbaston home with rare electric lighting; 123 years later, the Arts and Crafts house survives as a stunning museum hiding a seven-acre botanical garden
A brand-new interactive PAW Patrol live show is coming to Birmingham: join Ryder and your favourite pups in an action-packed musical adventure to rescue Robo Dog
Birmingham is officially home to one of the world’s best Christmas markets – and it’s beaten some of Europe’s most famous festive destinations
Just 90 minutes from Birmingham, a 300-year-old palace starring in ‘Bridgerton’ is hosting a free-to-visit 60-chalet Christmas market
9 wicked things to do in Birmingham this weekend (November 13-15)
A casino-inspired night where no money touches the table: First Roll is bringing interactive, zero-risk competitive socialising to Birmingham this November
Birmingham’s free festive Reindeer Trail returns next week across nine iconic spots, from Frankfurt Christmas Market to New Street Station
Cast a patronus and sip butterbeer at a Harry Potter-inspired light trail that will open less than two hours from Birmingham for a limited time only
Everything you need to know about Birmingham’s iconic Frankfurt Christmas Market as it returns for 50 festive days – it’s officially the “largest authentic German market” outside Germany
Meet Dominus Von Vexo: The ‘Queen of Birmingham Burlesque’ launching the UK’s first drag and burlesque festival across 3 historic city venues this weekend
At this ballet show in Birmingham, dancers perform in dazzling fibre-optic costumes: discover Ballet of Lights
17 magical things to do in Birmingham this December – from the UK’s largest indoor funfair to a real-life Polar Express and Joe Lycett’s new comedy show
In 1903, a Birmingham couple built a ‘cutting-edge’ Edgbaston home with rare electric lighting; 123 years later, the Arts and Crafts house survives as a stunning museum hiding a seven-acre botanical garden
A brand-new interactive PAW Patrol live show is coming to Birmingham: join Ryder and your favourite pups in an action-packed musical adventure to rescue Robo Dog
Birmingham is officially home to one of the world’s best Christmas markets – and it’s beaten some of Europe’s most famous festive destinations
Just 90 minutes from Birmingham, a 300-year-old palace starring in ‘Bridgerton’ is hosting a free-to-visit 60-chalet Christmas market
9 wicked things to do in Birmingham this weekend (November 13-15)
A casino-inspired night where no money touches the table: First Roll is bringing interactive, zero-risk competitive socialising to Birmingham this November
Birmingham’s free festive Reindeer Trail returns next week across nine iconic spots, from Frankfurt Christmas Market to New Street Station
Cast a patronus and sip butterbeer at a Harry Potter-inspired light trail that will open less than two hours from Birmingham for a limited time only
Everything you need to know about Birmingham’s iconic Frankfurt Christmas Market as it returns for 50 festive days – it’s officially the “largest authentic German market” outside Germany
Meet Dominus Von Vexo: The ‘Queen of Birmingham Burlesque’ launching the UK’s first drag and burlesque festival across 3 historic city venues this weekend
At this ballet show in Birmingham, dancers perform in dazzling fibre-optic costumes: discover Ballet of Lights
17 magical things to do in Birmingham this December – from the UK’s largest indoor funfair to a real-life Polar Express and Joe Lycett’s new comedy show
In 1903, a Birmingham couple built a ‘cutting-edge’ Edgbaston home with rare electric lighting; 123 years later, the Arts and Crafts house survives as a stunning museum hiding a seven-acre botanical garden
A brand-new interactive PAW Patrol live show is coming to Birmingham: join Ryder and your favourite pups in an action-packed musical adventure to rescue Robo Dog
Birmingham is officially home to one of the world’s best Christmas markets – and it’s beaten some of Europe’s most famous festive destinations
Just 90 minutes from Birmingham, a 300-year-old palace starring in ‘Bridgerton’ is hosting a free-to-visit 60-chalet Christmas market
9 wicked things to do in Birmingham this weekend (November 13-15)
A casino-inspired night where no money touches the table: First Roll is bringing interactive, zero-risk competitive socialising to Birmingham this November
Birmingham’s free festive Reindeer Trail returns next week across nine iconic spots, from Frankfurt Christmas Market to New Street Station
Cast a patronus and sip butterbeer at a Harry Potter-inspired light trail that will open less than two hours from Birmingham for a limited time only
Everything you need to know about Birmingham’s iconic Frankfurt Christmas Market as it returns for 50 festive days – it’s officially the “largest authentic German market” outside Germany
Meet Dominus Von Vexo: The ‘Queen of Birmingham Burlesque’ launching the UK’s first drag and burlesque festival across 3 historic city venues this weekend
At this ballet show in Birmingham, dancers perform in dazzling fibre-optic costumes: discover Ballet of Lights
Microsoft 365 outage disrupts services worldwide even UK pharmacies and government agencies are affected – latest update
In 1856, The Old Windmill opened on Birmingham’s ‘Golden Mile’ of 30 pubs; 170 years later, the last surviving historic boozer is going up for auction at £250,000
A brand-new ‘alternative’ wedding emporium is opening in Birmingham’s Digbeth this weekend – shop vintage dresses, gothic bouquets and bespoke capes
Gordon Ramsay names Birmingham the “best food city in the UK right now,” declaring this two-star £195-a-head Indian restaurant “off the charts”
UKHSA issues first yellow cold-health alert of the winter for the West Midlands with -2°C freeze; warning in place from 9am Thursday to midday Saturday
Only 11 places rank lower than Birmingham in new British happiness index, while neighbour Tamworth cracks the top 40
“The ascent is like climbing Everest 1.6 times”: A veteran athlete is tackling a 160-mile ultramarathon ‘round the Wrekin’ for charity, and he is challenging six runners to beat him
The full F1® 2027 calendar is officially out: the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2027 at Silverstone has confirmed dates for next year, and you can already join the waitlist for tickets
The iconic former Cuban Embassy in Moseley has been reborn as a vibrant new venue serving unique Caribbean Sunday roasts, smash burgers, and late-night DJ sets
Birmingham approves bid to host the 2029 World Para Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium despite warnings that skipping it would save £6m
Phones to be banned from pupils’ bags or pockets under stricter rules for schools in England
“Sincere gratitude”: Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady officially steps down from his advisory role at Birmingham City after an eventful three-year minority ownership stint
Microsoft 365 outage disrupts services worldwide even UK pharmacies and government agencies are affected – latest update
In 1856, The Old Windmill opened on Birmingham’s ‘Golden Mile’ of 30 pubs; 170 years later, the last surviving historic boozer is going up for auction at £250,000
A brand-new ‘alternative’ wedding emporium is opening in Birmingham’s Digbeth this weekend – shop vintage dresses, gothic bouquets and bespoke capes
Gordon Ramsay names Birmingham the “best food city in the UK right now,” declaring this two-star £195-a-head Indian restaurant “off the charts”
UKHSA issues first yellow cold-health alert of the winter for the West Midlands with -2°C freeze; warning in place from 9am Thursday to midday Saturday
Only 11 places rank lower than Birmingham in new British happiness index, while neighbour Tamworth cracks the top 40
“The ascent is like climbing Everest 1.6 times”: A veteran athlete is tackling a 160-mile ultramarathon ‘round the Wrekin’ for charity, and he is challenging six runners to beat him
The full F1® 2027 calendar is officially out: the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2027 at Silverstone has confirmed dates for next year, and you can already join the waitlist for tickets
The iconic former Cuban Embassy in Moseley has been reborn as a vibrant new venue serving unique Caribbean Sunday roasts, smash burgers, and late-night DJ sets
Birmingham approves bid to host the 2029 World Para Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium despite warnings that skipping it would save £6m
Phones to be banned from pupils’ bags or pockets under stricter rules for schools in England
“Sincere gratitude”: Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady officially steps down from his advisory role at Birmingham City after an eventful three-year minority ownership stint
Microsoft 365 outage disrupts services worldwide even UK pharmacies and government agencies are affected – latest update
In 1856, The Old Windmill opened on Birmingham’s ‘Golden Mile’ of 30 pubs; 170 years later, the last surviving historic boozer is going up for auction at £250,000
A brand-new ‘alternative’ wedding emporium is opening in Birmingham’s Digbeth this weekend – shop vintage dresses, gothic bouquets and bespoke capes
Gordon Ramsay names Birmingham the “best food city in the UK right now,” declaring this two-star £195-a-head Indian restaurant “off the charts”
UKHSA issues first yellow cold-health alert of the winter for the West Midlands with -2°C freeze; warning in place from 9am Thursday to midday Saturday
Only 11 places rank lower than Birmingham in new British happiness index, while neighbour Tamworth cracks the top 40
“The ascent is like climbing Everest 1.6 times”: A veteran athlete is tackling a 160-mile ultramarathon ‘round the Wrekin’ for charity, and he is challenging six runners to beat him
The full F1® 2027 calendar is officially out: the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2027 at Silverstone has confirmed dates for next year, and you can already join the waitlist for tickets
The iconic former Cuban Embassy in Moseley has been reborn as a vibrant new venue serving unique Caribbean Sunday roasts, smash burgers, and late-night DJ sets
Birmingham approves bid to host the 2029 World Para Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium despite warnings that skipping it would save £6m
Phones to be banned from pupils’ bags or pockets under stricter rules for schools in England
“Sincere gratitude”: Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady officially steps down from his advisory role at Birmingham City after an eventful three-year minority ownership stint
Following WWII, 10,000 Serbs fled to the UK; in 1968, a crowd of 6,000 gathered to consecrate this stunning 14th-century-style Byzantine church hidden in leafy Bournville
In 1907, construction began on Edgbaston’s Baroque-style Oratory to rival the Italian capital’s great churches; over a century later, ‘Birmingham’s Little Rome’ holds a free museum and deep ties to J. R. R. Tolkien
In 1393, the original Frankfurt Christmas Market opened for winter essentials; 633 years later, it boasts over 200 stalls, while Birmingham hosts the largest authentic equivalent outside of Germany and Austria
In 1879, Birmingham’s Grand Hotel was built to rival London’s finest; 147 years later, the once-crumbling Victorian favourite is again the city’s most elegant place to stay
Once a congested 18th-century coal junction, this historic Birmingham canal network is now one of the city’s most picturesque leisure destinations
Meet Alexander Parkes: The Birmingham lock-maker’s son who invented the world’s first man-made plastic in 1856 and quietly revolutionised modern industry
Meet Edward Burne-Jones: The Birmingham artist who “waged Holy warfare against the age” and whose masterpieces can be seen today at Birmingham Cathedral
In 1907, this Edwardian gem became a beloved swimming spot; now Birmingham’s historic baths are undergoing a massive restoration to reopen in 2028
In 1906, Alfred Bird built a sprawling Digbeth factory to mass-produce custard; the once-abandoned site now thrives as Birmingham’s most vibrant creative quarter
Meet Carl Chinn: The descendant of a real-life Peaky Blinders gangster who became Birmingham’s most devoted historian
In 1966, Birmingham condemned its last surviving 19th-century courtyard slums – the rescued brick houses now sit meticulously preserved as an immersive time capsule of working-class life
This historic 17th-century pub once stood in Digbeth, but today it’s been brought back to life as one of Birmingham’s last timber-framed buildings in Cannon Hill Park