Teenager attacked with zombie knife in Coventry
A 15-year-old boy was wounded in a zombie knife attack near Upper Well Street, Coventry, in November. Police release CCTV images and appeal for witnesses.
A 15-year-old boy was wounded in a zombie knife attack near Upper Well Street, Coventry, in November. Police release CCTV images and appeal for witnesses.
Plan your post-Christmas shopping with our guide to opening hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, and other major centres from December 29 to January 2. Find key times for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Birmingham's Bullring opens the UK's largest beauty hall outside London. Explore 30,000sq ft with Dior, Gucci, Armani & 160+ brands. Perfect for Boxing Day sales!
Discover the 10 best new restaurants set to open in and around Birmingham in 2026, from high-end Greek cuisine to a London sushi favourite. Plan your culinary adventures now.
A shopper filmed a mouse at Batch'd in Birmingham's Bullring. The chain cites city-wide bin strikes as the cause. Environmental Health inspected the site.
A mouse was filmed scurrying inside the Batch'd stall at Birmingham's Bullring. The company cites city-wide waste issues. Read the full response and environmental health findings.
Discover why Birmingham's festive spirit remains magical through decades of change. Explore personal memories, historical traditions, and how the city's Christmas celebrations have evolved while keeping their heart.
Coca-Cola confirms its iconic Christmas Truck Tour will not visit Birmingham this year, ending hopes for festive celebrations in the Bullring. Discover the details and what it means for Brummies.
Australian police release new details on the Bondi Beach attackers' preparations. The tragedy prompts NSW's toughest gun laws and new radicalisation offences. Read the full investigation.
Birmingham holds its breath as the 2025 Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour nears its end with one location still unannounced. Will the city get its festive wish?
Hollister has reopened in Birmingham's Bullring, prompting fond memories of its dimly-lit 2011 store. Victoria's Secret is also set for a 2026 comeback. Read the full story.
With Christmas days away, Birmingham residents are still waiting for the iconic Coca-Cola truck's festive visit. Discover the tour details and why Brummies are eager for confirmation.
A new image of Sajid Akram, the Bondi Beach gunman, is released. His family claim they were unaware of his radicalisation. Read the latest on the Sydney terror attack investigation.
Birmingham's Bullring urges kindness to retail staff this Christmas. The 'be kind' campaign aims to protect workers during the busy festive season. Read more and show your support.
Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre has issued a direct appeal for kindness towards retail staff during the busy festive season. The centre's social media campaign reminds millions of visitors to show respect.
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour heads to Cardiff next, but Birmingham's 2025 date remains unconfirmed. See photos from past Midlands visits and what to expect.
Explore the festive history of Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre through decades of Christmas photos, from royal openings to today's retail buzz. A Brummie holiday essential.
Birmingham Bullring welcomes 14 new and upgraded stores just in time for Christmas 2025, including Uniqlo, Bath & Body Works, and a major Selfridges Beauty Hall. Discover the full list of openings.
Plan your Boxing Day 2025 shopping in the West Midlands. See opening hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, The Fort, Resorts World and more. Check which major stores are closed.
Discover 14 new shops that opened in Birmingham's Bullring in 2025, perfect for last-minute Christmas gifts. From beauty and fashion to kitchenware and football merch.
Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre issues a public reminder to be kind to retail staff during the festive rush. See the campaign and public reaction.
Jewellery chain Lovisa is moving into the former Claire's Accessories unit in Birmingham's Bullring. The change is part of a wider retail reshuffle for 2026, including the return of Hollister.
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour's next stop is Cardiff, leaving Birmingham waiting. Will it visit the Bullring this year? Find out the latest details and festive plans.
A Rolls Royce Cullinan worth at least £500,000 was photographed parked on a shared pedestrian pavement outside Birmingham's Bullring, igniting a fierce online debate about privilege and parking laws.
Haute Dolci debuts its first Dolci Mono kiosk at Birmingham Bullring, featuring the exclusive Dolci Bar for custom ice cream creations and a menu of premium desserts. Discover the new sweet spot.
A 49-year-old man had a substance thrown in his face and a 44-year-old man was stabbed in a targeted morning assault in Ferryhill, County Durham. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Australian police confirm the Bondi terror attack that killed 15 was inspired by Islamic State. IEDs and homemade flags found. Latest updates and official response.
Amar Khan jailed for 13 years for a premeditated attack in Walsall where victims were shot and slashed. The group's total sentences exceed 130 years. Read the full report.
Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre has launched a new automated parking system just in time for Christmas. Find out how the 'Drive In. Drive Out.' technology works.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old was stabbed with a machete at Merry Hill shopping centre on Black Friday. A 16-year-old suspect has been bailed.