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The full list of 2026 Birmingham local election results is finally here — check exactly who won in your ward

Birmingham has spoken. The results are in. Following the 2026 local elections, all 101 council seats are now spoken for (across 37 single-member and 32 two-member wards), and this is…

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Thousands of candles are taking over venues in Birmingham for the Candlelight concert series—and reviews are calling it “magical”

Candlelight concerts in Birmingham continue to earn glowing Candlelight concert reviews thanks to their magical atmospheres,…
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A massive new lakeside outdoor cinema and activity trail has just opened in Birmingham — and it’s completely free to visit

The NEC is set to launch a programme of family attractions this summer, combining major ticketed experiences with a new free outdoor space designed to give families a full day…
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20 brilliant things to do in Birmingham this June — from major sporting events to pioneering art exhibitions

This summer, we’re all raring to go, and luckily, there are plenty of fantastic things on the horizon this June to start the season with a bang. Fancy getting…
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Just an hour from Birmingham, one of England’s most eccentric traditions is back this Spring Bank Holiday — with competitors tumbling down a steep hill after a wheel of Double Gloucester cheese
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8 wicked things to do in Birmingham this weekend (May 15-17)

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Joe & The Juice to open its first Birmingham store at the Bullring this Friday — here’s how to get your hands on a free drink

Danish-born juice bar and coffee concept, Joe & The Juice, is bringing its signature juices, coffee, and cult-favourite sandwiches to Birmingham this Friday (May 15, 2026), with a brand-new opening…
May 14, 2026

Greece scraps Entry/Exit System (EES) border rule for British travellers to ease summer airport queues – here’s everything you need to know before travelling

Greece has just made summer travel significantly smoother for British holidaymakers, quietly stepping back from one of Europe’s most controversial new border measures. Greece has scrapped the new Entry/Exit System…
May 14, 2026

Millions of people could be owed £1000’s in Council Tax discounts – stretching back to Council Tax rule changes in 2013

If you’ve ever looked perplexed at your council tax charges, wondering if there was any way at all to get a discount, there may well be a way. Following a…
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Robert De Niro’s Nobu Hospitality is opening a first-of-its-kind ‘nature-led’ retreat in the Midlands, just 2 hours from Birmingham
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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s critically acclaimed ‘Starlight Express’ is heading to Birmingham in 2027 — here’s how to get tickets

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Everything you need to know before the West Midlands heads to the polls this Thursday — including when to expect the results

The country heads to the polls this Thursday (May 7), with elections in 136 English local authorities across the UK. After bankruptcies and bin strikes, all eyes are on Birmingham…
Europe’s longest urban bus route brings all of Birmingham together – and it’s turning 100 years old this weekend

Birmingham’s most iconic bus, the legendary No. 11, turns 100 years old this Sunday (April 26, 2026). Known as Europe’s longest bus route, the service covers a 27-mile (43 km)…
St Paul’s Church In Jewellery Quarter Is The Last 18th-Century Church In The Centre

If you’re wandering through the creative heart of the Jewellery Quarter, you’ll eventually stumble upon a sight that feels like…
12 Of The Most Remarkable Museums In Birmingham That Are Either Completely Free Or Won’t Leave You Feeling ‘Short-Changed’ – From A Time-Capsule Factory To Birmingham’s Most Macabre Industry

Whether money’s tight or not, you shouldn’t ever be stuck for things to do in Birmingham. There’s excitement all over the city, especially at these brilliant museums—many of…

The full list of 2026 Birmingham local election results is finally here — check exactly who won in your ward

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Aston Villa just reached its first European final in over 40 years — here’s how to watch the historic match on the biggest screen in Birmingham

The full list of 2026 local election results for the West Midlands — here’s how each borough voted (being updated)

Joe Lycett has donated his most iconic costumes to Birmingham Museums’ permanent collection — including his Queen Elizabeth I gown

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Get the most out of the city

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Thousands of candles are taking over venues in Birmingham for the Candlelight concert series—and reviews are calling it “magical”

A massive new lakeside outdoor cinema and activity trail has just opened in Birmingham — and it’s completely free to visit

20 brilliant things to do in Birmingham this June — from major sporting events to pioneering art exhibitions

Just an hour from Birmingham, one of England’s most eccentric traditions is back this Spring Bank Holiday — with competitors tumbling down a steep hill after a wheel of Double Gloucester cheese

8 wicked things to do in Birmingham this weekend (May 15-17)

Top News

Joe & The Juice to open its first Birmingham store at the Bullring this Friday — here’s how to get your hands on a free drink

Greece scraps Entry/Exit System (EES) border rule for British travellers to ease summer airport queues – here’s everything you need to know before travelling

Millions of people could be owed £1000’s in Council Tax discounts – stretching back to Council Tax rule changes in 2013

Robert De Niro’s Nobu Hospitality is opening a first-of-its-kind ‘nature-led’ retreat in the Midlands, just 2 hours from Birmingham

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s critically acclaimed ‘Starlight Express’ is heading to Birmingham in 2027 — here’s how to get tickets

Secret Guides

Everything you need to know before the West Midlands heads to the polls this Thursday — including when to expect the results

Europe’s longest urban bus route brings all of Birmingham together – and it’s turning 100 years old this weekend

St Paul’s Church In Jewellery Quarter Is The Last 18th-Century Church In The Centre

12 Of The Most Remarkable Museums In Birmingham That Are Either Completely Free Or Won’t Leave You Feeling ‘Short-Changed’ – From A Time-Capsule Factory To Birmingham’s Most Macabre Industry