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For the first time since the Second World War, trains are now stopping at these three historic Birmingham stations — here is the new timetable

Three new train stations have opened on the Camp Hill Line in south Birmingham today (April 7). Moseley Village,…

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The ‘quieter alternative’ to Chelsea Flower Show is returning to the West Midlands this May – how to get £16 tickets

I don’t know about you, but I spent Easter weekend down the garden centre admiring flowers and picking out vegetable seeds. It’s officially gardening season. Looking for more inspiration, I…
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A brand-new, immersive ‘Peppa Pig’ experience for pre-schoolers is set to blast off from Birmingham this May – here’s the official opening date

When a rainy day interrupts playtime in Peppa’s garden, Mummy and Daddy Pig suggest the fun move indoors. Here, imagination really takes hold, and the family blasts off…
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8 wicked things to do in Birmingham this weekend (April 2-6)

Not sure what things to do in Birmingham this weekend? Well, whatever the weather’s like, however your mood is, we’ll always…
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Get Your Tickets To The World’s Only Short-Format Golf Event, Coming To Worcester This Summer – Watch Golf Pros Compete Head-To-Head With Celebrities And Fans And Enjoy Live Music, Epic Food And Non-Stop Entertainment
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LIV Golf UK Returns With More World-Class Action This Summer – Here’s How You Can Get Tickets For The High-Profile League

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This beautiful riverside spot with its own golf course is the ‘poshest village’ in the West Midlands – and it’s just 25 minutes from Birmingham city centre

We all want to live in a house, a very big house in the country, but there are plenty of reasons why most of us don’t. Cost is a huge…
April 8, 2026

This major change to Birmingham’s Metro network has just launched – here’s what’s happening next

Tram services are now running to Millennium Point as of Easter Sunday (April 5), connecting even more of Birmingham to the West Midlands Metro network. This first stage of the…
April 8, 2026

A new 50-metre Peaky Blinders mural has appeared in Birmingham following the release of ‘The Immortal Man’ – here’s where to find it

Wherever you go in Birmingham these days, Cillian Murphy is one of two faces you’re bound to see everywhere (the other being Ozzy’s). With the release of each season, ‘Peaky…
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The UK will officially get a three-day working week in 2027 due to ‘substitute’ bank holidays – here’s when
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This 17th-century-inspired tavern is opening downstairs from one of Birmingham’s most beautiful restaurants this April – and it’s serving £5 pints all day, every day

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This Grade I Listed Georgian Gem Is The Last 18th-Century Church In Birmingham City Centre — And It Was The Secret Retreat Of Industrial Giants

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…
‘It Only Exists Because Of Birmingham’: The Iconic Murder Mystery Board Game Invented During WWII

Be it boredom or fear, when the WWII air raids hit Birmingham, Anthony E. Pratt and his wife, Elva, kept themselves busy by inventing a board game. They…
You Can Visit Jude Bellingham’s Hometown Via Europe’s Shortest Railway Line – It’s Less Than A Mile Long And Takes 3 Minutes

To many, Jude Bellingham is a Brummie icon, but he is not even from Birmingham at all. Sure, he’s a former Birmingham City player, but the Real Madrid midfielder is actually from…

For the first time since the Second World War, trains are now stopping at these three historic Birmingham stations — here is the new timetable

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The legendary pub that hosted Black Sabbath’s first ever gig could still be reopened – here’s the latest update

This breathtaking, 5 metre replica of our Sun is now making its Birmingham debut for free – and you can inspect its every detail for the next 7 months

This 18th-century manor just outside Birmingham houses its very own secret pub – and the entire 12-hectare park is your beer garden

Birmingham is currently being transformed into a ‘pink’ cherry blossom haven – here is where best to find sakura trees in the West Midlands

Get the most out of the city

Things To Do

The ‘quieter alternative’ to Chelsea Flower Show is returning to the West Midlands this May – how to get £16 tickets

A brand-new, immersive ‘Peppa Pig’ experience for pre-schoolers is set to blast off from Birmingham this May – here’s the official opening date

8 wicked things to do in Birmingham this weekend (April 2-6)

Get Your Tickets To The World’s Only Short-Format Golf Event, Coming To Worcester This Summer – Watch Golf Pros Compete Head-To-Head With Celebrities And Fans And Enjoy Live Music, Epic Food And Non-Stop Entertainment

LIV Golf UK Returns With More World-Class Action This Summer – Here’s How You Can Get Tickets For The High-Profile League

Top News

This beautiful riverside spot with its own golf course is the ‘poshest village’ in the West Midlands – and it’s just 25 minutes from Birmingham city centre

This major change to Birmingham’s Metro network has just launched – here’s what’s happening next

A new 50-metre Peaky Blinders mural has appeared in Birmingham following the release of ‘The Immortal Man’ – here’s where to find it

The UK will officially get a three-day working week in 2027 due to ‘substitute’ bank holidays – here’s when

This 17th-century-inspired tavern is opening downstairs from one of Birmingham’s most beautiful restaurants this April – and it’s serving £5 pints all day, every day

Secret Guides

This Grade I Listed Georgian Gem Is The Last 18th-Century Church In Birmingham City Centre — And It Was The Secret Retreat Of Industrial Giants

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

‘It Only Exists Because Of Birmingham’: The Iconic Murder Mystery Board Game Invented During WWII

You Can Visit Jude Bellingham’s Hometown Via Europe’s Shortest Railway Line – It’s Less Than A Mile Long And Takes 3 Minutes