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Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone was introduced on June 1, 2021, to improve air quality by discouraging the most polluting vehicles from entering the city centre—with Birmingham City Council recently discovere...
This huge, all-weather playbarn just 45 minutes from Birmingham is throwing its first-ever family-friendly festival next week. Hockerhill Fest is made up of everything from outdoor bubble displays to inte...
The UK’s once-oldest working cinema, The Electric, has faced years of uncertainty since it permanently closed in 2024. Unlike its neighbour, The Crown, the 117-year-old Art Deco was later denied listed st...
Contrary to viral social media claims, the UK government is not proposing that drivers aged 70 and over retake a full driving test. Instead, the plan under consultation is to replace the current eyesi...
Today (Wednesday, August 12), the UK witnessed its greatest solar eclipse since 1999. The Moon covered more than 90% of the Sun, but despite looking spectacular, it was still just a partial eclipse. You w...
Every summer, the night sky puts on one of its most reliable and dazzling displays, the Perseid meteor shower. Known for its high hourly rates and bright, fast-moving shooting stars, it’s a seasonal highli...
Aston Villa will face PSG in the UEFA Super Cup tonight (Wednesday, August 10, 2026). Having won its first European trophy in over 40 years at the end of last season, the Europa League winners will play t...
You can still enjoy tonight’s solar eclipse even if you missed out on those elusive eclipse glasses – you just need to get a bit crafty and stick to indirect viewing. First, a quick safety warning N...
Two Birmingham legends have returned to the city centre after 10 years. Known for their huge impact on the Industrial Revolution and the English Enlightenment, respectively, James Watt and Joseph Priestle...
Octopus Energy is urging millions of households to cut back on electricity use during Wednesday evening’s solar eclipse, warning that the rare event could place additional pressure on Great Britain’s powe...