If only Birmingham had a beach. I don't think there'd be any reason to leave. But when the sunshine hits, I'm flocking to the nearest coastal town just like everyone else. Instead of following every Tom, D...
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 all the way around the outer circle of B...
You want a nice, calming and gentle wild swim? You go to Midlands Open Water. You want the complete opposite of that? You go half a mile up the road for an adrenaline-fuelled splash about at the UK’s bigge...
Well, it’s in. Thomas Tuchel has named his England team for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, and there are plenty of shock exclusions and inclusions—where’s Grealish!? But there’s no time to dwell on tha...
Aston Villa won its first European trophy in over 40 years last night (Wednesday, May 20), and to celebrate, the club is holding an open-top bus victory parade through Birmingham city centre today (Thursd...
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has urged passengers to plan their travel ahead of two days of industrial action taking place this weekend. On Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23, a very limited service will...
When you step onto a Blue Flag beach—an accolade held by only 63 sites across England—you can be assured it’s clean, safe, and well managed. The award only recognises the world’s beaches, with Oakham’s Rut...
Been planning to visit Birmingham’s newest food hall, but just haven’t had the chance to escape the children? Then why not bring them along this May half term, when Alfred Works is offering kids a feast fo...
It’s sunny outside, and you’re here looking for a beautiful beach near Birmingham that’s only an hour away. I’m sorry to disappoint, but Birmingham doesn’t have any beaches nearby. That shouldn’t mean yo...
When it comes to the best restaurants in Birmingham, there are plenty to choose from. Birmingham has four Michelin-starred restaurants (and five if you include Solihull), while there are plenty of cheap...