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Following the launch of an official investigation, Ryanair has adjusted its family seat allocation policy to match the industry standard. This means that there will no longer be a compulsory seat reservat...
The Strawberry Moon is the traditional name for June’s full Moon, and it is one of the most recognisable lunar events of the year. Despite the name, it does not usually appear pink or red. The title c...
Between the World Cup and the Athletics Championships, the summer of sport is in full swing, and you can make the most of the excitement with a jam-packed three days of sporting family fun at the Festival...
170+ gigs across 98 venues over 10 days. I don’t know how you even begin describing the epic Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival, which returns from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, August 2, for an incredible...
Too often am I at a club, festival, or gig these days when the bright-glowing screen of a mobile phone blinds my eyes and ruins the vibe. Well, a brand-new electronic music festival wants us to reconnect w...
When the ancient Egyptians built the Pyramids of Giza, Birmingham was little more than a dense forest. In fact, the Second City wouldn’t be founded until 2,000 years after the country’s capital, Cairo. In...
The State Pension age in the UK is set to rise from 66 to 67 starting this year affecting millions of people approaching retirement. While this change may feel sudden to some, it has actually been in...
You could now be banned from driving for refusing to repay any benefit debts. These new powers for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) mean anyone who has stopped receiving benefits but still refus...
Have you been to see the ‘world’s first book town’ yet? A bibliophile’s paradise, it’s not only home to dozens of bookshops, but also a world-famous literary event. But if you can’t face a two-hour drive...
With the West End performances of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ near their end—The London Palladium (until Saturday, September 5, 2026) and Theatre Royal Drury Lane (Friday, October 16, 2026 to Saturday, Janua...