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What is now being referred to as a 'Godzilla' El Niño is continuing to develop in the Pacific Ocean. And forecasters believe that it could cause some rather wet, windy, and wild weather in the UK over the...
In Hinduism, it’s said Shiva founded the ancient holy city of Varanasi on the banks of the Ganges in India, making it an important pilgrimage site. But I’m here to convince you to visit a different Varana...
Digbeth is full of historic boozers, so it probably won’t mind missing one. The Golden Lion Inn was originally built around 1600 on Deritend High Street, but when threatened by demolition in 1911, the Gra...
Aldi has revealed that it'll be swinging open the doors of 24 shiny new stores between now and Christmas. The wallet-friendly food shopping spot announced its rather hefty expansion plans following a rece...
What makes a great poet in the modern age? A good poem is an ineffable art; it can touch emotions we didn’t know existed and convey sentiments we can’t quite express. That the new Birmingham poet laureate...
If anyone’s been keeping up to date with my articles recently, you’ll know I had a driving test coming up—and I passed! “Now the real learning begins,” so everyone keeps telling me, and it seems Birmingha...
Well, it's that time again, as we brace for the new 'Celebrity Traitors' season that kicks off today (October 1), preparing to capture the UK’s full attention for the foreseeable future. Season 2 will see...
EasyJet has confirmed that the much-anticipated EU hand luggage reforms will not automatically grant UK-departing passengers an extra free cabin bag. What’s changing under the new EU rules From late...
Vapers and smokers across the UK face higher prices from this week as new duties on vaping products and tobacco come into effect. The changes begin on 1 October 2026, with a new tax applied to vaping l...
The Bulls Head in King’s Norton will relaunch in October under the new sports concept, Grandstand. The Bulls Head in King’s Norton shut its doors on Monday (September 28), but fear not, the much-lo...