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.
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.
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.
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.
West Midlands Police arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of drug dealing after a raid in Aldridge uncovered a large quantity of cannabis, vapes, and cash. Read the full details.
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm brings back its popular Kids Go Free offer from Dec 27 to Feb 1, helping families enjoy an affordable wildlife day out. Includes details on Christmas tree recycling.
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.
A Birmingham community centre is challenging Kingstanding's negative reputation with a packed schedule of free activities, from Tai Chi to a dementia choir, and delivering 100 Christmas dinners to those in need.
Bertie Matthews, eighth-generation owner of Matthews Cotswold Flour, reveals how he rescued the 100-year-old mill from financial ruin and his ambitious plans for regenerative farming in Britain. Discover the full story.
A 14-year-old fights for life and a 13-year-old is seriously hurt after a tractor overturned on a County Durham farm. Police appeal for witnesses.
The UK government announces major animal welfare reforms, banning puppy farms and trail hunting by 2029. Critics call it a 'war on the countryside'. Discover the full details.
Coventry City Council and E.ON's joint solar farm project is approved, set to power 5,000 homes for 40 years. A key step for the city's net-zero 2038 target.
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.
Jeremy Clarkson has paused filming for Clarkson's Farm and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, revealing his health scare and fears about his first break in four decades. Read his candid interview.
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.
Two men have been charged after police discovered a cannabis grow in Dudley. Officers used dogs and drones in the raid on Littleworth Avenue. Read the full details.
Mr Pumpkin's farm in Stanley Common donated £5,171.30 to the Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance after a successful pumpkin picking season. Discover how this community event has raised over £26,000 for critical lifesaving missions.
A group of travellers at Daisy Farm Park in Birmingham have been served an eviction notice and must leave by December 22. Local councillor expresses frustration over repeated incursions.
Local mortgage experts reveal the seven best neighbourhoods to live in Birmingham for 2026, from the cool streets of Digbeth to the leafy suburbs of Sutton Coldfield. Discover average house prices and key attractions.
Swansea Community Farm launches a Crowdfunder to upgrade its kitchen and offer free cooking classes. Every public donation is tripled by Swansea Mortgage Advice Bureau, turning £10 into £30. Support mental health and wellbeing in Wales' only city farm.
Time is running out to experience Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market 2025. The festive attraction departs on Christmas Eve. Discover what's still on offer for your last-minute visit.
Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen delights fans with an update on her children working hard on Ravenseat Farm. See the heartwarming photos and her message of pride.
As Parliament closes, Alex Burghart MP details local campaigns against the Planning Bill, Norwich-Tilbury pylons, and a Tawney Common solar farm. Read his festive message.