Birmingham's 2026 Musical Line-Up Revealed
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 theatre year with our guide to major musicals, concerts and family shows coming to Birmingham in 2026, including Les Misérables and Mamma Mia!
Explore the rugged, forgotten landscape beneath the M6 at Junction 9 in Wednesbury, where the River Tame flows past warehouses and railway tracks. Discover this unique slice of Black Country heritage.
A new project in Leeds will create eight wildlife havens for pollinators and people, backed by local funding and community action. Find out how to get involved.
City of Wolverhampton Council approves Lidl's plans to demolish its outdated Bilston store and replace it with a modern supermarket, increasing parking and jobs.
The Prince of Wales partners with Lioness Jill Scott to mark 100 years of Fields in Trust, highlighting the vital role of parks and green spaces for communities across the UK.
Discover Birmingham's stunning parks and green spaces that earned it the UK's first 'Nature City' title. Explore the top 10 spots, from Sutton Park to Moseley Bog.
Coronation Street tackles spinal cord injury with help from Manchester Arena survivor Martin Hibbert. The Tyrone and Fiz plot highlights hidden disabilities and carer strain. Read the real story behind the drama.
Forget crowded tourist traps. New data reveals the UK's most underrated staycation spots, packed with history, culture, and bargain potential. Discover where to go now.
Birmingham Museum's new Hidden Spaces tours reveal century-old football rivalry graffiti scrawled by builders in the rafters. Discover the city's working-class history.
Architect argues co-living spaces offer affordable city-centre homes for key workers, freeing up family housing and reducing congestion. Is this the solution Bristol needs?
Follow a two-day culinary and cultural journey through London, from Borough Market food tours to historic Tower visits and secret cocktail bars. Discover where to eat, stay and explore.
New research reveals 1.3 million UK parking spaces may vanish to accommodate wider modern cars. Discover the impact on drivers and shopping centres.
Discover Coventry's authentic side with our guide to 7 hidden gems, from a 14th-century monastery to medieval streets. Explore the city like a local.
Discover Birmingham and West Midlands' quirky hidden attractions beyond the usual tourist spots. Explore catacombs, pagodas and industrial art spaces.
Discover how to visit The Star of Bethlehem, a huge hidden watercolour in Birmingham Museum. Free tours available this December. Don't miss this festive wonder!
A major 62-step strategy to enhance nature across the West Midlands has been launched, aiming to channel £100m into hundreds of projects, boost biodiversity and create green jobs.
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!
Discover how a Rochdale community garden, funded by the Green Spaces Fund, transformed a barren yard into a vibrant green oasis for over 350 residents. See the impact.
Birmingham City Council's busking ban sparks debate. Explore the arguments over noise complaints, cultural impact, and the search for a compromise. Read the full story.
Chris Bright founded The Diabetes Football Community to challenge stereotypes and create support networks. Discover how football is transforming lives for people with diabetes across the UK.
Discover Toronto's vibrant cultural melting pot, from eclectic food tours to iconic landmarks. With a strong pound and direct Air Transat flights, now is the perfect time to explore Canada's most populous city.
Discover Birmingham Museum's hidden corridors, wartime mortuary and secret spaces in special 140th anniversary tours. Book now for unique access to areas normally off-limits.
Cambridgeshire drivers face new fines as a Public Spaces Protection Order is approved for Milton Park and Ride. The move follows strong public support to tackle speeding and noise.
Lancashire's libraries transform into warm community hubs offering free hot drinks, activities, and social connection this winter. Find your local Warm Space today.
A London Vinted shopper discovered a handwritten note in her Karen Millen dress, revealing it was once featured in Hello! Magazine. The heartwarming story has gone viral on TikTok.
A Lincolnshire cottage museum preserving a 102-year-old's simple life has won a 2025 VisitEngland Hidden Gem Accolade. Discover this award-winning window into the past.
The UK competition watchdog launches investigations into eight companies, including StubHub and Marks Electrical, over misleading online pricing and sales tactics. Discover how this action aims to protect consumers.
A new study reveals the high cost of homes near green spaces is forcing first-time buyers into 'nature deserts', deepening health inequalities across the UK.
New research from Durham University shows public support for rewilding parks depends on aesthetic appeal. Discover how councils can boost biodiversity while keeping spaces beautiful.
The NHS has identified two types of places where you are 'more likely' to catch Covid-19. Discover the latest health advice and data on virus transmission.