Man accused of rape claimed teen's interest was 'obvious'
A married man accused of raping a 16-year-old runaway told Birmingham Crown Court it was 'obvious' she was interested in him. The trial continues as four men deny multiple offences.
A married man accused of raping a 16-year-old runaway told Birmingham Crown Court it was 'obvious' she was interested in him. The trial continues as four men deny multiple offences.
The historic Dogpool Hotel in Stirchley, Birmingham, has been transformed into Empress, a new Nigerian fine dining restaurant. Opening November 22, it aims to bring authentic flavours and a vibrant new chapter to the community.
Discover Warwick Castle's enchanting 2025 Christmas event. From ice skating under Guy's Tower to a 500,000-light trail, it's the perfect festive family day out. Book your tickets now!
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!
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.
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 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.
A prominent Leeds city centre office building is on the market for more than £4m. 84 Albion Street offers significant conversion potential into a boutique hotel or residential accommodation.
Booking.com, Accor, Travelodge and Hilton face advertising bans for misleading room price claims. The ASA found 'from' prices overstated availability.
Fears mount over a potential UK tourist tax on hotel stays, a move criticised as a government U-turn that could cost holidaymakers over £500 million. Read the full details.
Don't miss the Hazbin Hotel season 2 finale! Episodes 7 & 8 drop November 19 at 8am GMT on Prime Video. Get cast details and plot teasers.
Llangollen gears up for its biggest Christmas Festival yet on November 29. Expect a festive parade, Sion Corn, market stalls & spectacular fireworks finale. Join the celebration!
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.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledges to recover millions in 'excess profits' made by asylum hotel contractors, following a BirminghamLive investigation into a Sutton Coldfield hotel. Read the full story.
Mallory Court Hotel & Spa in Warwickshire has been named 'Large Hotel of the Year' at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025. Discover this luxury retreat.
Discover the 9 best restaurants for Christmas Day dinner in Birmingham 2025. From traditional feasts to gourmet menus, book your perfect festive celebration now!
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.
Help robins survive winter by creating a natural bug hotel in your garden. This simple 10-minute task provides crucial food when natural sources dwindle.
Discover the nine Birmingham Indian restaurants celebrated in the British Indian Good Food Guide 2025. Find your next perfect curry night in the city!
Strictly star Vicky Pattison's Ruby Red Velvet Wrap Mini Dress for Matalan is the perfect festive party outfit. Get the 'wow' look now for just £22.50.
Benjamin Pesian, 25, died after falling from The Cube during psychotic episode. Inquest examines mental health care and systemic failures. Full hearing set for 2026.
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.
Enter to win an overnight stay for two at the new Radisson RED London Twickenham. Prize includes dinner, breakfast & a stadium tour. Enter before 14 Dec 2025!
Three lucky winners can experience the ultimate Coronation Street fan package: a Star Tour, meeting a cast member, and an overnight stay at Manchester's Radisson Hotel. Enter now!
A Bedford family cut short their £1,800 Spanish holiday after claiming food poisoning and feeling unsafe. Read their shocking experience and why they're now sticking to UK breaks.
Find out the exact UK release time for Hazbin Hotel Season 2 episodes 5 and 6 on Prime Video this week. Plus, get the full cast list and plot teasers.
The 1920s Dogpool Hotel in Stirchley reopens as Empress African Restaurant on November 22, bringing modern Nigerian cuisine and culture to Birmingham.
Birmingham Council proposes 20mph limits and bus gates for Vauxhall and Duddeston after 58 crashes in three years. Public consultation now open.
Discover how Rossendale's walking community is celebrating nature's autumn transformation with breathtaking colours and magnificent red kite sightings across the Lancashire valleys.
Birmingham city centre faces major disruption as Corporation Street closes for emergency works near the Bullring, causing significant traffic delays and alternative route challenges for drivers.