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Where should I watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Birmingham this summer? — here’s the best spots to cheer on England throughout the football tournament

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Where should I watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Birmingham this summer? — here’s the best spots to cheer on England throughout the football tournament

Is this Harry Kane’s last chance? Is Jude Bellingham ready to charge? And will Jordan Pickford finally give me a heart attack? There are so many questions to be an...

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This Grade I-listed Birmingham cathedral is one of the UK’s few surviving English Baroque landmarks — and it’s hosting a Disney concert special this season

Cathedral Church of Saint Philip, more commonly known as Birmingham Cathedral, is one of the city's oldest landmarks. Built in 1715, the cathedral is the third smal...
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I unearthed the secrets of Tutankhamun’s tomb using cutting-edge technology and authentic artefacts – here’s my review of the immersive ancient Egypt exhibition in Birmingham

“Everywhere the glint of gold,” said the legendary Egyptologist, Howard Carter, upon discovering the tomb of Tutankhamun. But you don’t have to travel all the way t...
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This magical drone light show is coming to Brum and nearvy cities very soon – and its hosted by golden buzzer-worthy Britain’s Got Talent contestants

Look up, the night sky is about to come alive. Visited by over 200.000 people, the magical drone show is back. This year, it invites you to a brand new experience,...
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Historic venues just minutes from central Birmingham are transforming into immersive Candlelight concerts — and earning glowing 5-star reviews
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Over 100,000 visitors are expected to fill Birmingham’s city centre for a massive three-day arts festival this August—and it’s entirely free

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Birmingham is now home to a free new Snoopy art trail – featuring 12 unique sculptures dotted across the city centre

A brand-new Snoopy art trail has arrived in Birmingham. The beloved Peanuts pet dog, often appearing sleeping flat on top of his doghouse, is the latest inspiration...
July 10, 2026

Kasabian have just announced a UK tour for the end of this year – and it features a huge date in Birmingham

Kasabian have announced a full UK tour, named the 'Nothing Gets Better Than This' tour, for the very end of this year, which includes a date at Birmingham's Utilita...
July 9, 2026

National Express officially announces a new direct route from Birmingham to north Devon — dropping fares to £7 during its summer sale

National Express is introducing a new daily and direct service between Bideford, Barnstaple, Taunton, Bristol, Cheltenham and Birmingham from Monday, July 13—offerin...
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The ‘UK’s first inclusive sports fan zone’ permanently opens in Birmingham just in time for England v Norway this Saturday – for families, faith communities, and non-drinkers
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The NHS will reward people for walking 30 minutes a day – and you could earn rewards and discounts just by keeping up the habit

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The most delicious tap water in England actually travels 72 miles from Wales – here is why Birmingham’s supply tastes like a mountain stream

If there’s one thing every Brummie can agree on, it’s that Birmingham tap water is bostin’. Next level. S-tier. Elite. Elixir of the gods. Ambrosia. You probably bo...
One of the shortest railway lines in Europe operates right here in the West Midlands – and it takes just 3 minutes to reach Jude Bellingham’s hometown

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...
Birmingham is twinned with 11 sister cities across the globe – from South Korea’s industrial capital to America’s Second City

The idea of a twin city really took off after WW2, further growing in popularity with the formation of the EU, as a way to bring the world closer together. For Bir...
The 100-year legacy of the No. 11: Why Europe’s longest urban bus route in Birmingham is celebrating a century on the road

Birmingham’s most iconic bus, the legendary No. 11, is now 100 years old. Known as Europe’s longest bus route, the service covers a 27-mile (43 km) route that runs...

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