What's on in Birmingham: Weekend Before Christmas 2025
Discover the ultimate guide to Birmingham's festive weekend before Christmas 2025. From the iconic Frankfurt Market to light trails and pantomimes, plan your perfect seasonal visit.
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Explore Chaddesley Corbett: A Historic West Midlands Gem
Discover Chaddesley Corbett, a Worcestershire village with Saxon roots, a 12th-century church, and timeless charm. Plan your countryside escape today.
Birmingham cuts speed limits on 27 main roads to 30mph
Birmingham City Council enforces new 30mph limits on over 25 key routes, including Bristol Road and Hagley Road West, as part of a major road safety drive. Learn the full list and locations of new speed cameras.
Bargain DNA test uncovers link to royal lineage
A man used a £27 MyHeritage DNA kit to find his birth family and trace his roots back to medieval nobility, including William the Conqueror. Discover how affordable tests are rewriting personal histories.
Exploring the Mystery of Birmingham's Needless Alley
We explore Birmingham's historic Needless Alley, uncovering the two main theories behind its legendary name and what you'll find there today. Discover this local secret.
35 Surnames Linked to Royal Bloodlines
Discover if your surname hints at royal ancestry. DNA testing is revealing surprising links to historic dynasties for thousands. Could you be related to the Royal Family?
Guess Birmingham's Famous Street From 15 Photos
Brummies, test your knowledge! Can you identify this iconic Birmingham street from 15 pictures? It's famed for its top bars and restaurants. Watch the video and send your guess.
21 Nostalgic Photos of Birmingham Neighbourhoods Through Time
Step back in time with 21 captivating archive photos showcasing daily life in Birmingham's neighbourhoods, from the 1930s onwards. Discover the city's rich social history.
Hidden football graffiti found in Birmingham Museum rafters
Birmingham Museum's new Hidden Spaces tours reveal century-old football rivalry graffiti scrawled by builders in the rafters. Discover the city's working-class history.
TV Host's DNA Reveals Centuries of Family History
TalkTV's Peter Cardwell used a MyHeritage DNA kit, uncovering a saga of ancient ancestry, a lost WWII great-uncle, and living relatives across the globe. Discover your own story.
How Cadbury made chocolate Advent calendars a UK tradition
Discover the surprising history of chocolate Advent calendars and the pivotal role Cadbury played in 1971 to make them a festive staple in the UK. Read the full story.
Birmingham's Christmas history in 26 iconic photos
Discover how Birmingham's Christmas celebrations have transformed over the last century through 26 nostalgic photographs showing festive markets, decorations and community spirit.
Birmingham road changes: 30mph limits and new cameras
Birmingham City Council confirms major road safety overhaul for 2026, including 30mph limits on 27 roads and new speed cameras. Drivers urged to prepare for changes.
Birmingham's Original Patty Men Reveal Viral Secret
Birmingham's Original Patty Men restaurant reveals how they gained millions of social media views and became a city institution. Discover their journey from street food to permanent home.
Unearthed 1970s Birmingham Photos Reveal City Life
Step back in time with unearthed retro photographs showcasing 1970s Birmingham life, from Handsworth chip shops to music legends. Explore this nostalgic gallery now.
Birmingham's £1.9bn Smithfield Scheme Key Phase
Birmingham's £1.9bn Smithfield regeneration enters a crucial archaeological phase, uncovering medieval history before transforming the city centre. Discover the timeline and impact.
Birmingham's Secret Selfridges Bakery Revealed
Discover Medicine Bakery, Birmingham's hidden gem in Selfridges offering magical festive treats, Disney music and escape from Bullring crowds. A local secret worth sharing!
San Carlo Birmingham Festive Menu Review 2025
Experience San Carlo Birmingham's exquisite three-course festive menu featuring turkey, sea bass and indulgent desserts. Perfect Christmas dining in Birmingham.
Wednesday Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Music & History
Challenge yourself with our Wednesday quiz featuring questions on Queen, British history, and literature. How many can you answer correctly? Test your knowledge now!
Lancashire Day 2025: Ormskirk Celebrates Heritage
Join the Lancashire Day celebrations in Ormskirk on November 27, 2025. Discover the historic proclamation, community events, and rich traditions that define this special day for Lancastrians.
Famous musicians who nearly joined iconic bands
Discover how music history nearly changed forever as Morrissey almost fronted The Clash and Courtney Love was fired from Faith No More. Explore these fascinating 'what if' scenarios.
Macclesfield's Past: 6 Historical Photos Revealed
Step back in time with these remarkable photos from Macclesfield's archives, showing carnival parades, market days, and coal hauling from 1900-1970s. Discover Cheshire's hidden history.
Birmingham German Christmas Market 2025 Guide
Discover everything you need to know about Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market 2025, from festive stalls and live music to opening times and travel tips. Plan your visit today!
8 New Birmingham Food & Drink Venues for 2025
Discover Birmingham's hottest new restaurants and bars for 2025, from Dave's Hot Chicken to Cylla. Plan your next city centre visit and explore the vibrant food scene.
Bulaya Chanda: African WWI Veteran to Skegness Star
Discover the incredible story of Bulaya Chanda, a Zambian WWI veteran who became a 1930s Skegness entrepreneur and performer. A new book reveals his remarkable life.
Denbigh and Ruthin Castles Talk Attracts Fantastic Turnout
Fiona Gale MBE delivered a captivating talk on Denbigh and Ruthin castles' history and conservation at Llandyrnog History Society. Next event: Christmas Coffee Morning on November 29. Join the society today!
Friday Quiz: Challenge Your General Knowledge
Put your knowledge to the test with our Friday quiz featuring questions about music, history, geography and sports. Can you beat last week's score?
Big Ron's brutal Aston Villa training methods revealed
Dean Saunders reveals how Ron Atkinson used brutal humour and mind games to motivate his Aston Villa squad in the 1990s. Listen to the full podcast interview.
Wetherspoons opens surprise pub at University of Birmingham
Wetherspoons partners with University of Birmingham's Guild of Students to open a new affordable pub on campus in 2026, creating jobs and supporting student life.
Birmingham City's 62,000 seater stadium plans
Birmingham City FC unveils designs for a new 62,000 capacity stadium, the centrepiece of a multi-billion pound Sports Quarter. See the stunning images and details.
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