Mary Berry's Quick & Cheesy Bolognese Pasta Bake
Get Mary Berry's simple pasta bake recipe, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this cheesy, golden dish is the ultimate family comfort food. Try it tonight!
Get Mary Berry's simple pasta bake recipe, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this cheesy, golden dish is the ultimate family comfort food. Try it tonight!
Discover Birmingham's dynamic cultural scene for 2026. Explore historic canals, Michelin-starred dining, the Jewellery Quarter, and world-class art. Plan your visit today.
Five female prison officers have been jailed in 2025 for inappropriate relationships with inmates. Read the shocking details of the cases and the ongoing crackdown.
Police are searching for Mahad Elmi, 27, who left HMP Springhill between Christmas and Boxing Day. The public are warned not to approach him and to call 999 immediately if seen.
Plan your theatre year with our guide to major musicals, concerts and family shows coming to Birmingham in 2026, including Les Misérables and Mamma Mia!
Plan your perfect New Year's Eve in Birmingham with our guide to six major ticketed events, from themed balls to massive festival-style parties. Find venues, music, and prices for 2025.
Discover 11 fantastic winter dog walks in Birmingham, featuring parks, hills, and woodlands perfect for family outings. Find your new favourite spot today!
The story of Birmingham's Golden Eagle pub, a legendary rock and disco venue stripped by patrons in 1984, now a car park. A new student block plan was recently refused. Discover the history.
Amanda O'Neill, known as 'the Christmas dinner lady', is preparing over 100 festive meals for Solihull residents facing hardship. Her initiative, a tribute to a late friend, highlights incredible community spirit.
Step back to 1997 Birmingham. See the city's tribute to Diana, iconic concerts from Ozzy to Oasis, and sporting triumphs. Explore 24 archive photos showing a world before smartphones.
Prisoners at HMP Birmingham will be served a traditional festive meal on Christmas Day 2025, including turkey and nut roast. See the full menu and how it's funded within the existing budget.
Experience magical candlelight concerts at St Paul's Church in Birmingham this festive season. Discover performances of Christmas classics, Vivaldi, and The Wizard of Oz. Book tickets now.
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.
Lidl GB is giving away 100 tonnes of surplus food on Christmas Eve, creating over 238,000 meals for those in need across the UK. Read about their festive community support.
The Salvation Army, with The Parkgate Hotel, delivers 300 festive meals across Cardiff, doubling last year's effort to support those struggling with the cost of living crisis. Read how the community is coming together.
Birmingham Hospice is opening a new community cafe, Hive In The Park, in the historic Rookery House in Erdington in early 2026. The 'warm and welcoming' space will offer cheap food and drink. Read more and find out how to volunteer.
Escape Birmingham's festive bustle at the Library's Secret Garden. Find panoramic city views, greenery & quiet on the 7th floor. Your peaceful urban retreat awaits.
Discover the 16 most desirable streets in Birmingham for 2026, as chosen by local readers and writers. Find your perfect neighbourhood in Brum.
Amanda O'Neill, 42, prepares festive meals for those in need, honouring a friend's memory. Her community effort ensures everyone has a full plate on Christmas Day.
Amanda O'Neill from Solihull is preparing over 100 festive meals for locals in need this Christmas. Discover how her act of kindness honours a friend's memory.
The full Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus for HMP Birmingham's 1,450 inmates have been disclosed. See the meal choices, from halal options to festive treats.
Morrisons confirms its Kids Eat Free scheme continues in all cafés, including Birmingham, throughout Christmas. Get a free child's meal with every adult main over £5.
The festive menu for over 1,400 inmates at HMP Birmingham has been disclosed, featuring turkey, vegan options, and Christmas pudding. Discover the full festive spread served on December 25.
Birmingham City Council is installing average speed cameras on six new routes in 2026, expanding enforcement across the city. Drivers urged to stick to limits to save lives.
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.
Find the full list of 42 Wetherspoons pubs open in the West Midlands on Christmas Day 2024, offering festive meals and company for those alone. Discover your local.
Morrisons partners with Applied Nutrition to launch a new high-protein, GLP-1 friendly food range. The 53-product line hits shelves in January 2026. Read more.
Morrisons partners with Applied Nutrition to launch a new high-protein, GLP-1 friendly ready meal range in January. Discover the supermarket's move to support weight-loss injection users.
JD Wetherspoon confirms 683 pubs open on Christmas Day 2025, including many across Birmingham and the West Midlands. See the full local list and festive menu details here.
Suki Kullar, owner of Rasoi restaurants, delivered nearly 50 hot meals to The Wallich's homeless projects in Swansea, spreading festive kindness. Discover how the community is supporting those in need.