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.
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.
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.
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.
Sir Tom Jones shares the poignant final request from his wife of 59 years, Linda, before her 2016 cancer death, inspiring a song on his new album. Discover the story of their lifelong love.
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.
Tributes pour in for former BBC Pebble Mill producer Jane McLean, who worked on iconic shows and volunteered for Children in Need. Read the heartfelt memories from her colleagues.
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.
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.
Plans submitted for a new racket sports and fitness club atop Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Centre car park, featuring padel, tennis & pickleball courts. Public consultation open.
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.
Loughborough Schools Foundation PE teacher Tom Halfhide will represent England in the 2025 Men's Netball Nations Series in Singapore, just two years after taking up the sport.
Paddington The Musical is a record-breaking West End hit. Discover the cast, storyline, original songs by Tom Fletcher, and how to secure tickets for the Savoy Theatre run.
Social media star Angry Ginge has been crowned King of the Jungle in the 2025 final of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! after beating Tom Read Wilson and Shona McGarty. Read the full story.
Social media star Angry Ginge has been named King of the Jungle in the 2025 final of I'm A Celebrity. Read the full story and fan reactions here.
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.
Winter's heavy rain can drown gardens. Award-winning designer Tom Massey shares six practical, expert tips to improve drainage, choose resilient plants, and prevent waterlogging.
McFly's Tom Fletcher will perform with Paddington Bear on Strictly Come Dancing this weekend. Discover the full line-up of special guests and the quarter-final dance relay details.
Albatross Death Cult in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter leapfrogs two-Michelin-starred Opheem to rank 12th in the prestigious Harden's guide. Discover the 'amazing' 14-seat canalside spot.
Birmingham City chairman Tom Wagner addresses critics of the new 62,000-seater Powerhouse stadium design. Discover why the polarising project is a deliberate celebration of the city's heritage.