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Indoor Easter fun: How to make the long next weekend special during lockdown

Indoor Easter fun: How to make the long next weekend special during lockdown

Easter is supposed to be a time for hope and renewal. But when we’re all feeling like we’re trapped in a disaster movie it can hard to feel uplifted by the season.

From romance flicks to action-packed blockbusters: Classic films to distract during lockdown

From romance flicks to action-packed blockbusters: Classic films to distract during lockdown

With the country in lockdown, it’s time to let a good movie or ten take some of your troubles away.

Fun for all the family: Top board games to play during lockdown

Fun for all the family: Top board games to play during lockdown

We’re all locked down, and if you’re feeling bored, reach for the board.

GALLERY: Rainbow drawings spread cheer across Black Country and Staffordshire

GALLERY: Rainbow drawings spread cheer across Black Country and Staffordshire

Brightly coloured rainbow drawings have been brightening up homes and spreading cheer across the Midlands.

From artistic tasks to embarrassing photos: The viral social media challenges keeping people busy during coronavirus lockdown

From artistic tasks to embarrassing photos: The viral social media challenges keeping people busy during coronavirus lockdown

Move over Tide Pods and Kylie Jenner - there's a new roster of online challenges keeping internet users busy during lockdown.

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Yam yam Elvis brings cheer to Willenhall

Yam yam Elvis brings cheer to Willenhall

A Black Country entertainer has been spreading some cheer in his neighbourhood during lock down.

Celebrities line up for star-studded Brum virtual extravaganza

Celebrities line up for star-studded Brum virtual extravaganza

A host of celebrities and performers will come together to put on Birmingham’s biggest virtual show.

Download Festival fans raise more than £75,000 for NHS with charity shirt

Download Festival fans raise more than £75,000 for NHS with charity shirt

Download Festival has raised more than £75,000 for the NHS following the release of a limited edition charity t-shirt.

Stourbridge rockers Ned's Atomic Dustbin to celebrate anniversary with hometown shows

Stourbridge rockers Ned's Atomic Dustbin to celebrate anniversary with hometown shows

Stourbridge rockers Ned's Atomic Dustbin will play a special anniversary show later this year.

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Dining Out

New role for beloved pub amid coronavirus crisis

New role for beloved pub amid coronavirus crisis

The Pheasant pub meant so much to the small village of Neenton near Bridgnorth that when it closed its doors in 2006, the community rallied around to buy the building and get it reopened.

Enville Brewery starts beer deliveries

Enville Brewery starts beer deliveries

A brewery in south Staffordshire has set up a home delivery service for its ales during the coronavirus crisis.

Takeaway food review: Fair prices and pizzas ‘delish’ at Little Italy

Takeaway food review: Fair prices and pizzas ‘delish’ at Little Italy

Andy Richardson visits an Italian restaurant now doing takeaway and recommends the pizzas which he says are better than most.

Rowley Regis restaurant cooks up meals for NHS staff on Covid-19 frontline

Rowley Regis restaurant cooks up meals for NHS staff on Covid-19 frontline

Staff at a Rowley Regis bar and grill have been dedicating their time to cooking meals for NHS staff in the region fighting on the frontline against coronavirus.

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Rainbow tribute to spread hope with new trail

Rainbow tribute to spread hope with new trail

Patients and staff at a Birmingham-based care service for women with learning disabilities have brought a splash of colour to their local community by joining the Rainbow Trail to spread hope during lockdown.

Join a virtual walking tour of Birmingham’s famous landmarks

Join a virtual walking tour of Birmingham’s famous landmarks

Residents who are self-isolating or are looking for something to do during lockdown are invited to take part in a virtual walking tour of Birmingham city centre.

Join in Beacon Park fun day from home

Join in Beacon Park fun day from home

Children from Lichfield and beyond won’t have to miss out on Beacon Park’s Easter trail and Carrot Day activities thanks to new online resources.

National Lottery sets up £50m Covid-19 emergency fund for heritage sites

National Lottery sets up £50m Covid-19 emergency fund for heritage sites

The funding will help organisations develop digital skills to help them raise cash, such as running online events and activities.

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Perton woman makes Harry Potter and Star Wars signs amid coronavirus

Colourful martial arts display brought by Sikh Holla Mohalla festival

Boscobel House project to help bring famous story to life for visitors - with pictures

WATCH: Cosford Military Wives Choir perform for cinema-goers in Wolverhampton - with pictures

Theatre & Comedy

Birmingham Royal Ballet delivers dancing treats with live online broadcasts of performers

Birmingham Royal Ballet delivers dancing treats with live online broadcasts of performers

Dancers are being given a treat as the Birmingham Royal Ballet launches a series of online broadcasts featuring its star performers in lockdown.

Andy is on his way, and he’s ‘Healing the Nation’

Andy is on his way, and he’s ‘Healing the Nation’

Andy Parsons is on a mission with his new stand-up tour. In one simple nutshell, he’s looking to heal this divided nation.

Lord Lloyd-Webber to make musicals available online for free

Lord Lloyd-Webber to make musicals available online for free

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat will be available from 7pm on Friday.

Eddie Large: A comedian who delighted the nation for decades

Eddie Large: A comedian who delighted the nation for decades

It was announced on Thursday that the comedian had died after contracting coronavirus in hospital.

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