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.
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.
Police appeal for witnesses after a car and motorbike collision on High Street, Wordsley, leaves a man with potentially serious injuries. Call 101 with information.
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.
Three years after a major Highway Code update, drivers are warned they're dangerously misunderstanding new pedestrian priority rules at junctions and crossings. Learn the key changes.
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.
Police are urgently seeking the driver of a small white vehicle who may have witnessed a fatal collision on Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury, which claimed the life of an 83-year-old man.
Phillip Tetley, 42, died after a collision on the A620 near HMP Ranby. His heartbroken family describe him as a 'much-loved' husband and father. Police investigation continues.
A 71-year-old woman has died in hospital following a collision with a car in St Ann's. Police are appealing for dashcam footage and witnesses to come forward.
A man in his 60s suffered serious injuries after being hit by a bus outside Digbeth Coach Station. Police confirm he is stable. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Three North West Ambulance Service paramedics were injured, two seriously, after their vehicle crashed while responding to an emergency. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident near Crewe.
A man in his 60s is in a stable condition after being struck by a bus outside Digbeth Coach Station. Police are appealing for witnesses to the serious incident.
A man has been rushed to hospital with potentially serious injuries after being hit by a bus on Digbeth High Street. Emergency services were called to the scene opposite Birmingham Coach Station.
A 78-year-old woman died after being hit by a car outside The Bull Inn in Worcester. A 33-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
A woman has died after a collision with a car on Droitwich Road, Worcester. Emergency services attended but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Exclusive accounts from survivors of the Liverpool victory parade attack reveal lasting physical and psychological trauma. Discover their stories and the road to recovery.
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.
Worcester councillors urge motorists to report and photograph pavement parking, highlighting risks to pedestrians. New research commissioned as 42% of drivers support a ban.
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.
Step back in time with unearthed retro photographs showcasing 1970s Birmingham life, from Handsworth chip shops to music legends. Explore this nostalgic gallery now.
A man in his 70s has died after being hit by a black Audi A1 in a Farmfoods car park on Holyhead Road, Telford. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A man in his 70s has died following a collision with a black Audi A1 in a Telford car park. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the incident.
Birmingham's £1.9bn Smithfield regeneration enters a crucial archaeological phase, uncovering medieval history before transforming the city centre. Discover the timeline and impact.
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!
Experience San Carlo Birmingham's exquisite three-course festive menu featuring turkey, sea bass and indulgent desserts. Perfect Christmas dining in Birmingham.
A man has died and 10 are injured after a vehicle ploughed into a crowd in Tokyo. The driver was arrested after a foot chase. Police are investigating a potential link to a car theft.
Bracknell Forest Council urges police action against dangerous pavement parking. New rules could bring real consequences for drivers, improving safety for pedestrians.
An elderly man has died after being hit by an Audi TT on Whitchurch Road in Shrewsbury. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
UK drivers brace for vehicle-specific taxes as campaigners warn SUVs endanger pedestrians. Six in ten motorists support tripling parking charges for larger vehicles.
An elderly pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a black Audi TT on Whitchurch Road. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Police are hunting a hit-and-run driver after a pedestrian suffered serious injuries on Radnor Road in Handsworth. The man is in a stable condition in hospital.