Birmingham's Best Places to Visit in 2026
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.
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.
Birmingham's iconic Villa Park, Edgbaston Stadium, Botanical Gardens and Jewellery Quarter are all set for major redevelopment, securing their future and boosting the local economy. Discover the plans.
From Worcester's Scala arts hub to the Sixways stadium revamp, discover the major construction projects set to transform Worcestershire in 2026. Explore the key dates and details.
Walsall Council unveils a 15-year framework to regenerate five key areas, including new homes, a relocated arena, and canal kayaking. Discover the full vision for 2026-2040.
Lloyds Bank reveals 90% of Oasis ticket fraud starts on social media, with average losses of £436. Learn how to protect yourself from scams in 2026.
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.
Lifestyle experts name the eight best areas to live in the West Midlands in 2026. Discover the top picks, from Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter to vibrant Kings Heath.
Beloved Birmingham balti house Shababs is opening on December 25, serving its regular menu at regular prices. The historic Sparkbrook restaurant, a local institution since 1987, still has tables available for Christmas bookings.
Birmingham City FC has appointed global architects Populous to design their new training centre at the Sports Quarter, a key step in the major east Birmingham regeneration project. Discover the plans.
TGI Fridays enters administration, closing 49 UK restaurants. 500 staff face redundancy due to 'insurmountable' economic pressures. Read the full story and list of closures.
Birmingham City's owners Knighthead have selected global architects Populous to design the club's new unified training centre at the Sports Quarter, a key step in the major redevelopment project.
A new public artwork in Birmingham pays homage to a Banksy mural to draw attention to rising homelessness this winter. The installation supports charity SIFA Fireside.
Discover Saint Paul's Market, the independent food hall in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter that has wowed critics. Featuring top local vendors like Sai Deethwa and Corner Shop, it's a Brummie foodie heaven.
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.
A Father Christmas installation has appeared by a Banksy mural in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, raising funds for the SIFA Fireside homelessness charity this Christmas.
Explore Birmingham's fading 'ghost signs' - hand-painted adverts on brickwork that offer a unique glimpse into the city's industrial and commercial heritage. Discover where to find them.
Over 30 firefighters battled a significant blaze in a derelict Birmingham factory. Six crews attended the scene on Barr Street. Read the latest updates on the incident.
Discover BirminghamLive's ultimate foodie guide for 2026, featuring 26 essential restaurants from cheap bites to luxury dining. Get the list and sign up for weekly food news.
A major fire broke out at a derelict three-storey building on Barr Street, Birmingham. Road closures are in place as multiple fire crews tackle the blaze. Avoid the area.
The Indian Brewery will launch a new restaurant at Birmingham Airport's International Pier in February 2026, offering craft beers, fusion food, and exclusive merchandise to travellers.
A life-size Santa figure has mysteriously appeared at Banksy's 2019 Jewellery Quarter artwork. Is it the artist's return or a brilliant tribute? Discover the clues.
Rosie Slater, 32, admitted conning fans with fake Oasis concert tickets. She will be sentenced in April 2026. Police urge the public to buy only from reputable sellers.
Families can save hundreds this festive season with over 20 restaurants, pubs and cafés offering free or £1 children's meals. Check the full list of deals and terms.
OpenTable data reveals the 10 busiest restaurants in Birmingham and the West Midlands for festive bookings in December 2025. Discover where locals are dining this Christmas.
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has revealed the quarter-final dance-off was one of the most brutal in her nine-year tenure. Find out what happened and who faces elimination.
A prime retail and office space at 34 Tenby Street in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter is set for auction on December 10th. Guide price is £230,000+. Discover the details and how to bid.
Birmingham's Digbeth is undergoing a huge transformation with a major venue expansion, a 17,500 sq ft food hall, and a historic pub revival. Discover all the new openings shaping the Creative Quarter.
Strictly Come Dancing's quarter finals air later tonight at 6.50pm on BBC One for Musicals Week. Get the schedule, results show time, and latest leaderboard.
Escape the festive frenzy at Root 13's new green oasis in Birmingham's Goodsyard. Discover a calming space with plants, an aquarium, and a dedicated chill-out zone. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm.
Justin Baren, founding member of Chicago rock band The Redwalls, has died at 40. The band supported Oasis on tour in 2005. Read the full tribute and career details.