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Burn the Floor, The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham - Review

Review: Mott the Hoople, Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Dudley actor returns to action in Line of Duty

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Archaeology Family Day

Archaeology Family Day

Newman Brothers at the Coffin Works 11:00 - 15:00

Archaeology Family Day

Archaeology Family Day

Newman Brothers at the Coffin Works 11:00 - 15:00

Speed Dating in Birmingham

Speed Dating in Birmingham

Be At One 19:15 - 21:45

Easter Factory Trail

Easter Factory Trail

Newman Brothers at the Coffin Works 11:00 - 15:15

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Easter 2019: Top activities taking place across the Midlands and Shropshire

Easter 2019: Top activities taking place across the Midlands and Shropshire

Daffodils are beginning to sprout and chicks are hatching - spring has sprung and Easter is just around the corner.

St George's Day 2019: Top places to celebrate in the Midlands and Shropshire

St George's Day 2019: Top places to celebrate in the Midlands and Shropshire

An opportunity to celebrate English culture in all its glory - St George's Day brings communities together for a day of full-blown patriotism in the name of our dragon-slaying saint.

Easter 2019: Top places to take the kids in the Midlands and Shropshire

Easter 2019: Top places to take the kids in the Midlands and Shropshire

From science museums to adventure centres, animal attractions and even a chocolate factory - there's plenty to keep the whole family entertained this Easter break.

Winter is here: Test your Game of Thrones knowledge as season eight continues - quiz

Winter is here: Test your Game of Thrones knowledge as season eight continues - quiz

Winter is almost here as we gear up for the final season of hit HBO series Game of Thrones.

Easter 2019: Top gifts for the whole family

Easter 2019: Top gifts for the whole family

Chocolate is a must at Easter – it’s traditional after all!

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Music

Review: Mott the Hoople, Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Review: Mott the Hoople, Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Mott the Hoople turned the clock back 45 years in Birmingham to romp through a set of songs from the band's glory year of 1974, when they were reputed to be one of the finest live rock bands in the world.

Birmingham Pride add Andrea Di Giovanni to line-up

Birmingham Pride add Andrea Di Giovanni to line-up

Birmingham Pride have added Andrea Di Giovanni to this year's line-up.

Ready to rock stage again: Erasure's Andy Bell talks ahead of Let’s Rock in Shrewsbury

Ready to rock stage again: Erasure's Andy Bell talks ahead of Let’s Rock in Shrewsbury

Playing to vast crowds is nothing new to Erasure’s Andy Bell. After all, his band’s most recent gig was supporting Robbie Williams during a stadium tour of the UK. And prior to that, he’s spent many years playing the UK’s biggest arenas, thrilling many hundreds of thousands of fans every time he’s hit the road.

Birmingham gig for Gov't Mule

Birmingham gig for Gov't Mule

American southern rockers Gov't Mule will be storming into Birmingham as part of their latest European tour.

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Dining Out

Food review: The Fellows Bar and Grill, Dudley

Food review: The Fellows Bar and Grill, Dudley

I’ve got to be honest, we’ve done it – we’ve tried to go veggie. Perhaps we were following the current fad, or perhaps we just like a challenge.

Cheers! Upcoming Birmingham brewery wins award

Cheers! Upcoming Birmingham brewery wins award

Birmingham’s Dig Brew brewery has boosted its global ambitions after winning a competition to find the best up-and-coming craft beer brewers in the country.

Family-run chippy batters opposition to win Staffordshire prize

Family-run chippy batters opposition to win Staffordshire prize

A family-run chip shop in Staffordshire has been named the best in the area.

Bullseye for Brum as city's first undergroud darts bar launches - with pictures

Bullseye for Brum as city's first undergroud darts bar launches - with pictures

Birmingham's newest underground darts hotspot is now open.

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Attractions

Attractions bathed in Easter sunshine on bumper weekend

Attractions bathed in Easter sunshine on bumper weekend

It’s been glorious – and has given our outdoor attractions a flying start to 2019. But normal service will be restored from tomorrow.

Safari Park's big cats are treated to their own Easter eggs

Safari Park's big cats are treated to their own Easter eggs

Big cats at West Midland Safari Park have been treated to some seasonal gifts – their very own Easter eggs.

Stargazing Pods open at Alton Towers

Stargazing Pods open at Alton Towers

Look up at the fascinating night sky with Alton Tower's new stargazing pods.

Lambs born at Dudley Zoo in time for Easter

Lambs born at Dudley Zoo in time for Easter

Three new baby lambs are born in the Barbary Sheep Enclosure as Easter hovers its head around the corner.

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This Week In Photos

Attractions bathed in Easter sunshine on bumper weekend

Petrolheads pack Newport park for Midlands' Motorfest

Seals arrive at Birmingham Sea Life Centre in new multi-million pound exhibit - review with pictures and video

Bullseye for Brum as city's first undergroud darts bar launches - with pictures

Birmingham's Bear Grylls Adventure launches egg-streme hunt for bizarre treats

Game of Thrones: Super-fans prepare for final series

Theatre & Comedy

Our Trace graces the Britain's Got Talent stage

Our Trace graces the Britain's Got Talent stage

From the stage to the screen, Our Trace is set to appear on Britain’s Got Talent.

Burn the Floor, The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham - Review

Burn the Floor, The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham - Review

A red hot performance of dancing spectacular Burn the Floor drew hundreds of people to The Alexandra Theatre on a scorching Easter Sunday.

Peter Andre to star in Grease at Birmingham Hippodrome

Peter Andre to star in Grease at Birmingham Hippodrome

Peter Andre will star in the first new production in 25 years of Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey’s iconic musical Grease in Birmingham.

Funny romance that will bring a smile

Funny romance that will bring a smile

Of all the new musicals around, I think The Wedding Singer is perfect for youth groups to perform.

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What's On

Archaeology Family Day

Archaeology Family Day

When? 24 Apr

Where? Newman Brothers at the Coffin Works

Félix Rabin - Set to rock Wolverhampton next Month!

Music & Nightlife

Félix Rabin - Set to rock Wolverhampton next Month!

When? 26 Apr

Where? The Slade Rooms

The Brew - Art of Persuasion Tour hits UK in April

Music & Nightlife

The Brew - Art of Persuasion Tour hits UK in April

When? 26 Apr

Where? The Slade Rooms

Dance Classes - Sundays

Performing Arts

Dance Classes - Sundays

When? 28 Apr

Where? The Blue Orange Theatre

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