21 Historic Sites for Your 2026 West Midlands Bucket List
Discover 21 fascinating historic sites across Birmingham and the West Midlands, from medieval churches to fire museums, perfect for your 2026 visit. Plan your cultural journey now.
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Birmingham Christmas Market 2025 enters final week
Time is running out to experience Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market 2025. The festive attraction departs on Christmas Eve. Discover what's still on offer for your last-minute visit.
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.
Woman, 53, 'forgot' to have children, feels festive loneliness
Nadiya Bekar, 53, admits career and partying meant she 'forgot' to start a family. She shares her story of festive loneliness and the response from women who feel the same.
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.
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.
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.
26 Hidden Gems in Birmingham & West Midlands
Discover Birmingham and West Midlands' quirky hidden attractions beyond the usual tourist spots. Explore catacombs, pagodas and industrial art spaces.
15 Ancient West Midlands Sites for Winter Visits
Discover 15 historic ancient and religious sites across the West Midlands perfect for family days out this winter. Explore Roman ruins, medieval castles and more.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Woodgate Valley Country Park: Birmingham's Green Gem
Explore Woodgate Valley Country Park in Birmingham - a stunning 450-acre green space perfect for dog walking, family days out and nature lovers. Discover the animal farm, café and walking trails.
1910 Ormskirk Rail Crash: Tragedy at Moor Street Bridge
A detailed account of the 1910 Ormskirk railway disaster. Discover the heroic rescue efforts and the official inquest findings from this tragic historical event.
Monday Quiz: Challenge Your General Knowledge
Put your brain to the test with our Monday quiz, featuring questions on word definitions, music trivia, historical facts, and more. How many can you answer correctly?
Sunday Quiz: Test Your General Knowledge
Challenge yourself with our Sunday quiz, featuring questions on UNESCO sites, food origins, and classic literature. How many can you answer correctly?
Birmingham's Top 9 Christmas Day Dinners 2025
Discover the 9 best restaurants for Christmas Day dinner in Birmingham 2025. From traditional feasts to gourmet menus, book your perfect festive celebration now!
Society Birmingham: New Food Hall in City Centre
Discover Society Birmingham, a new 9,000sq ft food & drink hall. Enjoy local beers, top coffee, and five street food vendors - the perfect festive retreat.
Birmingham's Top 9 Indian Restaurants for 2025 Revealed
Discover the nine Birmingham Indian restaurants celebrated in the British Indian Good Food Guide 2025. Find your next perfect curry night in the city!
21 nostalgic photos for that Friday feeling
Celebrate the weekend with joyous nostalgic photos from the 1920s to 1990s. From miners at funfairs to Beatlemania, relive the Friday buzz of days gone by.
16-storey student block planned for Birmingham pub site
Plans for a 263-bed student accommodation on the former Golden Eagle pub site in Birmingham have been recommended for approval. The development promises regeneration benefits while acknowledging heritage concerns.
Historic Birmingham pub site to become student flats
Plans for a 263-bed student accommodation block on the former Golden Eagle pub site in Birmingham city centre have been recommended for approval. The development aims to transform this prominent location.
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